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PTO & Leave Management

Best PTO & Leave Management Software for Mid-Sized Companies

Mid-market employers run several policies and must administer statutory leave.

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By LeadChange Research TeamUpdated Based on 5 sources, facts checked

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Top 1 by LeadChange Scoreof 3 that fit · 2 not scored yet · scored for mid-sized companies (reweighted)

  1. Zoho People8.1 out of 10, High confidence
  2. OnPayNot scored yet
  3. SlingNot scored yet

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PTO & leave management for mid-sized companies, ranked

Ranked by LeadChange Score from verified facts; products with too few verified facts are not scored yet and come last. Prices are list prices as published by each vendor.

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  1. Zoho People

    Zoho People is a cloud HR system from Zoho Corporation covering onboarding, employee records, attendance, leave, help desk, performance, compensation and learning, with the Zia AI assistant. US prices start at US$3 per user a month billed annually, with a free edition for up to 3 users and a 30-day trial.

    Pricing model
    Per user1
    SOC 2 Type II
    Yes2
    Zoho People pricing
  2. OnPay

    Primarily payroll software; PTO tracking module is secondary

    OnPay suits US small businesses that want full-service payroll at one published price: $49 a month plus $6 per worker, with federal, state and local tax filings, W-2s, 1099s, multi-state payroll and unlimited pay runs included. Setup and data migration are free, and support is by phone, chat and email.

    Pricing model
    Base fee + per employee3
    SOC 2 Type II
    Yes4
    Not scored yet10 of 24 facts verified

    From $120/mo + $7/employee/mo3

    What OnPay costs
  3. Sling

    Sling fits shift-based teams in restaurants, retail, hospitality and care that want scheduling and messaging free for up to 30 users, and time tracking and labor cost tools for a low per-user price: Premium is $2.00 and Business $4.00 per user a month, 15% less billed annually.

    Pricing model
    Per user5
    Not scored yet9 of 24 facts verified

    From $4/user/mo (Business plan)5

    Sling scheduling pricing

LeadChange Score: editorial assessment based on public information.

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How the score works

What matters for mid-sized companies

  1. FMLA tracking

    As headcount grows, FMLA eligibility and leave tracking become routine work.

  2. Multiple policies by group and location

    Differences by site and role are common.

  3. Payroll and scheduling integration

    Hours and balances must align.

  4. Audit trail

    Adjustments need a record.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does PTO & leave management software cost for mid-sized companies?

At 100 employees, the lowest published list prices among the products ranked here are Sling ($400/mo) and OnPay ($820/mo). List prices, before discounts and add-ons.

Which PTO & leave management platforms for mid-sized companies offer a free trial?

OnPay, Sling, and Zoho People list a free trial, according to their vendors: 3 of the 3 products for mid-sized companies.

Is there free PTO & leave management software for mid-sized companies?

Sling and Zoho People list a free plan, 2 of the 3 products for mid-sized companies. Free plans limit employees, features or support.

Which PTO & leave management platforms for mid-sized companies have SOC 2 Type II?

OnPay and Zoho People state SOC 2 Type II compliance; Zoho People also holds ISO 27001. That is 2 of the 3 products for mid-sized companies.

How we research

This ranking of PTO & leave management for mid-sized companies reweights the LeadChange Score: capability coverage 25%, pricing transparency & value 30%, integrations & API 10%, security & compliance 10%, fit & support 15%, and data confidence 10%. Only products with a verified fact showing they serve this segment are listed.

How this page was made

  • What it is built from

    10 verified facts, each checked against the vendor's own pages or another primary source, most recently on Oct 24, 2026.

  • Method

    Scored and compared with the LeadChange methodology, version 1.3. Read the methodology

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Sources

The 5 pages this page's facts come from, with the day we last checked each one. The numbers beside the figures above link here.

Quotes from the sources
  1. Zoho Corporation zoho.com/people/zohopeople-pricing.html“ESSENTIAL HR US$3 US$3 /user/month billed annually”
  2. Zoho zoho.com/compliance.html“Zoho is SOC 2 Type 2 compliant.”
  3. OnPay onpay.com/payroll/software/costs-pricing“Payroll Essentials $49 base + $6/worker per month” “Get started at just $49 base + $6/worker per month. No hidden fees, ever.”
  4. OnPay onpay.com/security“Third-party Certification: OnPay holds third-party auditor certification with the AICPA’s SOC program and is SOC 2 Type II compliant.”
  5. Sling getsling.com/pricing“Understand your labor data, pull reports for payroll, and run your business efficiently! $4.003.40 per user per month” “Customers using Premium or Business plans have the option to save 15% by paying annually.”

What the LeadChange Score means

A 0–10 editorial assessment built only from verified facts, across six weighted dimensions: capabilities, pricing, integrations, security, fit and support, and data confidence.

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