HRlab
HRlab: Modular HR software for European SMEs, with core HR from €6 per user monthly. Ranked #83 of 231 in HR Software by our editors (3.0/10); pricing: 28-day trial; best for european SMEs wanting modular HR software.
At a glance
- Editor score3.0 / 10
- Pricing28-day trial
- Best forEuropean SMEs wanting modular HR software
- Free planNo
- Paid from€2/user/mo
- Employee recordsYes
- Founded2016 · Berlin, Germany
- Facts checked22 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Core HR includes personnel files, workflows, self-service and reporting
- Optional modules cover recruitment, talent, time and absence
- Web, iOS, Android and API access with DATEV and Addison integrations
Where it doesn't
- No free plan
- Recruitment, talent, and time modules cost extra
- Designed for small and mid-market organizations rather than larger enterprises
Our verdict on HRlab
HRlab is a cloud-based HR platform for small and medium-sized companies that want centralized employee data and configurable HR processes. Its core package includes digital personnel files, employee self-service, document templates, reporting, process and task management, and export and import capabilities. Employee workflows cover onboarding, offboarding, approvals, documents, vacation, sick leave, and working-time accounts. The vendor positions HRlab for organizations with approximately 20 to 2,000 employees, with access through web, iOS, Android, and API deployment.
Pricing is modular. The Core plan costs €6 per user per month with monthly or annual billing. Recruitment, Talent Management, and Time & Absence are each available for €2 per user per month, with monthly and annual billing options. These add applicant management, career pages and multiposting; feedback management, goals and employee development; or time tracking and absence management, respectively. A 28-day trial is available without a credit card and does not automatically convert. This structure suits companies that want to begin with core HR and add specific capabilities, but organizations needing several modules should account for the combined per-user cost.
HRlab fits teams that need a broad HR foundation alongside European payroll and workplace integrations. DATEV, Addison Lohn, Onlyfy, JobAd Partner, BITE, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Entra, Google Workspace, and an Open REST API are listed integrations. Support is available by email and phone, while GDPR and two-factor authentication are listed compliance and security features. Choose HRlab for modular employee administration, self-service, recruitment, talent, and absence workflows across web and mobile. Companies seeking a free plan or software aimed primarily at large enterprises should consider a different category fit.
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HRlab fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | €2/user/mo |
| Employee records | Yes |
| Time-off management | Yes |
| Employee onboarding | Yes |
| Performance management | Yes |
| Time tracking | Yes |
| Mobile apps | Yes |
| Free trial | 28 days · no card needed |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android |
| Compliance & security | GDPR, 2FA |
| Support | Email, Phone |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 9 integrations: DATEV, Addison Lohn, Onlyfy, JobAd Partner, BITE, Microsoft Outlook … See all → |
| Pricing | 28-day trial (source) |
| Website | hrlab.de |
| Facts checked | 22 Sep 2026 |
HRlab integrations
HRlab lists 9 integrations on its own site.
- DATEV
- Addison Lohn
- Onlyfy
- JobAd Partner
- BITE
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Entra
- Google Workspace
- Open REST API
Alternatives to HRlab
- 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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