Activ People HR review
Affordable UK HR software covering records, leave, onboarding, performance and time tracking.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
Activ People HR is a cloud-based HR platform for UK organisations that want one place for employee records and core people processes. It covers leave and absence requests, onboarding and offboarding, employee documents, policies, performance, timesheets, training records, reporting, and employee and manager self-service. Its web, iOS and Android access makes it suitable for small and midsize businesses that need HR administration across desktop and mobile, while the vendor also positions it for larger workforces.
The published plans show two pricing levels, each available annually or monthly. Essentials costs £48 per user per year or £4 per user per month and includes people management, onboarding and offboarding, absence and leave management, document storage, and employee self-service. Essentials+ costs £72 per user per year or £6 per user per month, adding performance management, 360 Reviews, CPD Records, goal setting and alignment, and time tracking. A 14-day free trial is available, but there is no free plan. Implementation and optional service costs may apply, so buyers should include those in their purchasing assessment.
Platform fit is a practical strength. Activ People HR supports Outlook Calendar, Google Calendar, XPorter, Wonde, OneLogin, Azure AD, Xero and Google Workspace, connecting HR workflows with calendars, identity providers, accounting and workplace systems. The product is a good match for UK SMBs that want broad HR basics at a clear entry price, especially when employee records, leave, onboarding and self-service are the priority. Organisations that need advanced capabilities must choose Essentials+, while teams seeking a free HR system or a narrower specialist tool should consider alternatives.
Activ People HR pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Covers records, leave, onboarding, documents and employee self-service
- Essentials+ adds performance, 360 Reviews, goals and time tracking
- Web, iOS and Android access with useful calendar and accounting integrations
- Where it doesn't
- No free plan; access is paid after the 14-day free trial
- Advanced features require the Essentials+ plan
- Implementation and optional service costs may apply
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