Buk review
A payroll-centered HR suite with broad workforce management and integration options.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
Buk is a cloud HR platform for businesses in Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Peru and Brazil that want payroll connected with broader workforce management. It centralizes employee records and documents, payroll calculation and payslip access, attendance, shifts, overtime, absences, leave, onboarding, performance, reporting and employee communications. Employee and manager self-service are available through web and mobile access, while organizations can select modules according to their needs. Buk is particularly suited to Latin American businesses that need payroll at the center of their HR operations rather than a standalone records or time-off tool.
The published plans show a free payroll product, Buk Starter, while the main HR offering uses custom pricing. Esencial includes employee records, an organizational chart, an employee portal, vacation, leave and permission workflows, reporting and a mobile app. Pro is the higher-tier platform option, adding security and functionality. The pricing model is contact sales, and module availability can vary by country and configuration. That structure may suit companies needing a tailored rollout, but businesses comparing fixed public prices may prefer a more transparent alternative.
Buk’s ecosystem covers REST API integrations and connections with Oracle, Clay, Chipax, LinkedIn, Agri, TestGorilla, eb Metrics, Udemy Business, IMED, Medipass and MiDT, alongside SAML SSO. Security controls include two-factor authentication and SSO. The platform also spans onboarding tasks, performance management, organizational development, reporting and data import tools, giving larger HR teams room to connect multiple processes. Companies should choose Buk when payroll, local-market coverage and breadth matter most; teams seeking only one focused HR function may find the wider platform unnecessary.
Buk pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Covers payroll, records, attendance, leave, onboarding and performance
- Supports web, iOS, Android and API-based access
- Includes SSO, two-factor authentication and many integrations
- Where it doesn't
- Paid plans require contacting sales for configuration and pricing
- Module availability may vary by country and configuration
- Organizations seeking a narrow HR tool may find its scope broader than needed
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