Personio
Personio: A broad HR suite for structured people operations, with quote-based pricing. Ranked #61 of 231 in HR Software by our editors (3.0/10); pricing: Pricing on request; best for european teams needing structured people operations.
At a glance
- Editor score3.0 / 10
- PricingPricing on request
- Best forEuropean teams needing structured people operations
- Employee recordsYes
- Founded2015 · Munich, Germany
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Centralises employee data, documents, time, absence and onboarding
- Covers performance, workflows, analytics and payroll preparation
- Offers web, iOS, Android, API and integrations with common work tools
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires a custom quote based on company size and selected apps
- No free plan is available
- Core limits documents and eSignatures
Our verdict on Personio
Personio is a cloud-based HR platform for small and mid-sized organisations that want one system for structured people operations. It centralises employee profiles and people data, while covering document management, eSignatures, time tracking, attendance, absence, onboarding, performance reviews, goals, feedback, workflow automation, analytics and payroll preparation. Native access is available through web, iOS and Android, including support for time tracking, time-off requests, approvals and document access.
The published plans are quote-based rather than publicly priced. Core includes employee profiles, documents and eSignatures with limits, analytics and reporting, workflow automation, time tracking and preliminary payroll. Core Pro adds everything in Core, plus position management, unlimited documents and eSignatures, unlimited legal entity management, API access for custom integrations, and unlimited access and permissions. Personio also offers optional applications for recruiting, performance and development, surveys, compensation management, whistleblowing and employer-of-record capabilities. Integrations include Slack, Microsoft Teams, Google Calendar, Zapier, Google SSO, Xero and Sage 50, giving teams several routes into their existing communication, calendar, identity and finance workflows.
Its main advantage is breadth: teams can connect day-to-day HR administration with onboarding, performance processes, reporting and payroll preparation instead of selecting separate tools for each area. Core Pro is the more suitable plan for organisations needing advanced permissions, broader document handling, legal entity management or custom integrations. The trade-off is a buying process that requires direct sales contact, with no free plan for self-serve evaluation. Personio should suit European teams that value structured, connected HR operations and can assess a tailored package. Organisations seeking transparent public pricing, a free starting tier or a narrowly focused HR tool may prefer a simpler alternative.
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Personio fact sheet
| Free plan | Not verified |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Employee records | Yes |
| Time-off management | Yes |
| Employee onboarding | Yes |
| Performance management | Yes |
| Time tracking | Yes |
| Mobile apps | Yes |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android |
| Compliance & security | ISO 27001, GDPR, 2FA |
| Support | Community, Docs |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 200+ integrations: DATEV, Zapier, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Google Calendar, Google SSO … See all → |
| Pricing | Pricing on request (source) |
| Website | personio.com |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
Personio integrations
Personio lists 200+ integrations on its own site — the 7 named here are the ones its pages call out.
- DATEV
- Zapier
- Slack
- Microsoft Teams
- Google Calendar
- Google SSO
- Xero
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