CrewForge
CrewForge: Flexible HR and operations software for small teams at a low per-employee price. Ranked #178 of 231 in HR Software by our editors (3.0/10); pricing: Free plan; best for small teams seeking low-cost flexible HR.
At a glance
- Editor score3.0 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forSmall teams seeking low-cost flexible HR
- Free planYes
- Paid from$1.99/user/mo
- Employee recordsYes
- Facts checked22 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Free plan includes all modules with no credit card required
- Broad HR, project, client, CRM, and performance features
- Cloud or self-hosted deployment with an open-source model
Where it doesn't
- Web-only access with no native mobile apps
- Broad scope may exceed the needs of focused HR teams
- Enterprise features require a custom plan
Our verdict on CrewForge
CrewForge is a web-based ERP for product and service software companies, combining HR, operations, project work, client service, CRM, and meeting tools. It is aimed at startups, agencies, small companies, and growing software teams that want employee records, onboarding, attendance, leave, worklogs, projects, tickets, and performance reviews in one system. The feature set also includes AI meeting transcripts, summaries, and recordings for Google Meet, plus Google Calendar meeting booking.
Pricing is structured around a free plan and a paid per-seat plan. The Free plan includes all modules and does not require a credit card. The Paid plan costs $1.99 per employee per month, billed monthly, includes all modules, and uses pricing that decreases as the team grows. Enterprise adds custom hosting or dedicated database servers, custom modules, workflows, and integrations, along with single sign-on, advanced security controls, and dedicated support with an SLA. This makes CrewForge a practical fit for small teams that want broad functionality without adopting separate tools for every workflow.
Its main trade-off is breadth combined with web-only access. CrewForge connects with Slack, Google Workspace, Google Calendar, and Google Meet, and supports cloud or self-hosted deployment. HR teams can manage employee records, structured onboarding and offboarding, attendance, overtime, leave approvals, holiday calendars, time tracking, and performance evaluations based on work activity. At the same time, projects, Kanban, client tickets, CRM, and AI meeting tools extend the product well beyond core HR. Teams seeking a focused HR system or native mobile apps should consider an alternative; small software companies wanting flexible HR and operations in one platform are the clearest match.
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CrewForge fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $1.99/user/mo |
| Employee records | Yes |
| Time-off management | Yes |
| Employee onboarding | Yes |
| Performance management | Yes |
| Time tracking | Yes |
| Mobile apps | No |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web |
| Support | |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 4 integrations: Slack, Google Workspace, Google Calendar, Google Meet See all → |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | crewforge.org |
| Facts checked | 22 Sep 2026 |
CrewForge integrations
CrewForge lists 4 integrations on its own site.
- Slack
- Google Workspace
- Google Calendar
- Google Meet
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Alternatives to CrewForge
- Workday Human Capital ManagementA broad HCM suite for enterprises that need configurable HR, workforce and compliance capabilities.9.2
- RipplingBroad HR administration, automation, and global workforce support with contact-sales pricing.9.1
- SAP SuccessFactors HCMA broad HCM suite for enterprises building structured skills and career frameworks.9.0
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