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HR Cloud

Best HR Cloud Alternatives

10 products that do the same job as HR Cloud, matched to the reason you might switch, with similarity scores and published prices.

By LeadChange Research TeamUpdated Based on 43 sources, most recently checked

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HR Cloud alternatives, closest first

  1. UKG ReadySimilarity 27
  2. Zoho PeopleSimilarity 17
  3. BambooHRSimilarity 13

Alternatives by reason for switching

  • Published price

    Zoho People

    $75 a month billed annually at 25 employees; HR Cloud does not publish comparable prices.

    $3/user/mo (billed annually)1

  • Published pricing

    BambooHR

    Highest-scoring alternative that publishes its prices (9.3/10).

    Published2

  • Built for larger companies

    Rippling

    Serves enterprise companies; HR Cloud does not list enterprise among the sizes it serves.

    Small businesses, mid-market companies, enterprises3

  • Built for small businesses

    Leapsome

    Serves small businesses; HR Cloud does not list them among the sizes it serves.

    Small businesses, mid-market companies, enterprises4

  • Built for mid-sized companies

    Namely

    Serves mid-sized companies; HR Cloud does not list them among the sizes it serves.

    Mid-market companies5

  • Free trial

    Workable

    Offers a free trial; HR Cloud does not.

    Yes6

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HR Cloud alternatives, closest first

Products built for the same job come first, then products that also cover it, each group by similarity: the share of categories (50%), company sizes served (30%) and pricing model (20%) a product shares with HR Cloud.

Built for the same job

  1. UKG Ready

    vs HR Cloud: UKG Ready: quote-only; HR Cloud: quote-only. HRIS Software score 5.5 vs 5.7.

    Similarity27 of 100
  2. Zoho People

    vs HR Cloud: Zoho People: from $3/user/mo (billed annually); HR Cloud: quote-only. HRIS Software score 8.9 vs 5.7.

    Similarity17 of 100

    From $3/user/mo (billed annually)1

  3. BambooHR

    vs HR Cloud: BambooHR: from $250/mo; HR Cloud: quote-only. HRIS Software score 9.3 vs 5.7.

    Similarity13 of 100

    From $250/mo flat up to 25 employees, then $10.25/employee/mo2

  4. HiBob

    vs HR Cloud: HiBob: quote-only; HR Cloud: quote-only. HRIS Software score 6.1 vs 5.7.

    Similarity13 of 100
  5. Namely

    vs HR Cloud: Namely: from $9/employee/mo; HR Cloud: quote-only. HRIS Software score 8.6 vs 5.7.

    Similarity7 of 100

    From $9/employee/mo7

  6. Rippling

    vs HR Cloud: Rippling: prices published for other plans; HR Cloud: quote-only. HRIS Software score 7.9 vs 5.7.

    Similarity6 of 100

Also cover what HR Cloud does

  1. Kallidus Sapling

    vs HR Cloud: Kallidus Sapling: quote-only; HR Cloud: quote-only. Not scored yet in HRIS Software; HR Cloud scores 5.7.

    Similarity75 of 100
  2. Netchex

    vs HR Cloud: Netchex: quote-only; HR Cloud: quote-only. HRIS Software score 3.1 vs 5.7.

    Similarity30 of 100
  3. ADP RUN Powered by ADP

    vs HR Cloud: ADP RUN Powered by ADP: quote-only; HR Cloud: quote-only. HRIS Software score 4.3 vs 5.7.

    Similarity28 of 100
  4. SAP SuccessFactors

    vs HR Cloud: SAP SuccessFactors: quote-only; HR Cloud: quote-only. Not scored yet in HRIS Software; HR Cloud scores 5.7.

    Similarity28 of 100

Why buyers look beyond HR Cloud

  1. No native payroll

    Payroll runs in an integrated provider; HR Cloud does not process payroll itself.

  2. Quoted annual license

    No prices are published, plans are annual company licenses, and a personalized demo replaces a free trial.

HR Cloud vs its closest alternatives

HRIS Software comparison: LeadChange Score, pricing and verified features
ProductScorePricing modelFree trialAPISOC 2 Type IIMobile appsAutomatic tax filing
HR Cloud8–115.7Quote onlyNoYesYesiOS, AndroidNo
UKG Ready12–145.5Quote onlyNot verifiedNot verifiedYesYesYes
Zoho People1,15–178.9Per userYesYesCompany-wide; product scope not statediOS, AndroidNot verified
BambooHR2,18–229.3Per employeeYesYesYesiOS, AndroidYes
HiBob23–256.1Per employeeNot verifiedYesYesiOS, AndroidNot verified
Namely7,26–288.6Per employeeNot verifiedYesNot verifiedYesYes
Rippling29–347.9Base fee + per employeeNoYes, as an add-onYesiOS, AndroidYes
Kallidus Sapling35–37Not scored yet in Onboarding Software on its own pageNot scoredQuote onlyNot verifiedYesYesNot verifiedNot verified

Not verified = we have no sourced value for it yet.

Alternatives to similar products

Frequently asked questions

What are the best alternatives to HR Cloud?

Among products built for the same job in HRIS Software, the closest to HR Cloud are UKG Ready (27% similar), Zoho People (17% similar), and BambooHR (13% similar), by the categories, company sizes and pricing model they share. UKG Ready vs HR Cloud: UKG Ready: quote-only; HR Cloud: quote-only. HRIS Software score 5.5 vs 5.7.

Which HRIS alternative to HR Cloud has the lowest published price?

Zoho People: From $75 a month billed annually at 25 employees (starting price); HR Cloud does not publish comparable prices.

Which HR Cloud alternatives publish their prices?

Of the alternatives to HR Cloud, Zoho People, BambooHR, Namely, Rippling, Workable, and Leapsome publish list prices for at least one plan. HR Cloud prices by quote.

Which HR Cloud alternative scores highest?

BambooHR scores highest at 9.3/10, 13% similar to HR Cloud; HR Cloud scores 5.7. Closest to HR Cloud: UKG Ready (27% similar, 5.5).

Is there a free alternative to HR Cloud?

Among the alternatives to HR Cloud, Zoho People lists a free plan.

Why do teams look for HR Cloud alternatives?

The fit limits documented for HR Cloud: no native payroll and quoted annual license. The “Why buyers look beyond HR Cloud” section explains each one from its source.

Which HR Cloud alternatives integrate with Slack?

Zoho People, BambooHR, HiBob, Rippling, and Leapsome document an integration with Slack, like HR Cloud.

Which HR Cloud alternatives offer a free trial?

Of the alternatives to HR Cloud, Zoho People, BambooHR, Workable, and Leapsome list a free trial; HR Cloud does not.

How this page was made

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  • Hands-on testing

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Sources

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  1. Zoho Corporation zoho.com/people/zohopeople-pricing.html“ESSENTIAL HR US$3 US$3 /user/month billed annually” “After you sign up for the trial of your selected plan, you can access all the plan features free for 30 days.”
  2. BambooHR bamboohr.com/pricing“For companies with more than 25 employees, our HR software is priced on a per-employee, per-month basis. BambooHR pricing starts at $10.25 USD per employee per month for Core, $17.50 USD per employee per month for Pro, and $25 USD per employee per month for Elite. Volume discounts are applied automatically ... We also offer an additional 15% off to registered nonprofit organizations.” “For companies with 25 employees or fewer, our HR software pricing is charged at a monthly flat rate of $250 USD/mo for Core, $425 USD/mo for Pro, and $650 USD/mo for Elite.”
  3. Rippling rippling.com/solutions/small-businesses“Yes. Rippling works for businesses of any size, including teams under 10 employees.” “Starting at $8 per user per month ... Plus, a $40 per month base fee. Contact us today to get a free quote.”
  4. Leapsome leapsome.com“Whether you have 20 or 2,000 employees, everyone gets the same agents and best practices, and a platform that keeps up when you grow”
  5. Namely namely.com“Namely simplifies HR with an HCM solution for midsized companies.”
  6. Workable Workable: Pricing“The 15-day trial includes the complete feature set of the Standard plan. No credit card required. ... Free trial does not include Workable Agent” “Fair, transparent, pricing for your complete Recruiting and HR solution.”
  7. Namely namely.com/lp/pricing“Pricing for Namely Now starts at $9 per employee per month!” “For other services, Namely helps customers with a tailored diagnostic of their needs and will provide pricing based on complexity, modules, and services required.”
  8. HR Cloud hrcloud.com/software-pricing-and-program-trials“HR Cloud quotes your organization based on headcount, plan and add-ons.” “HR Cloud offers a personalized demo rather than a self-serve free trial.”
  9. HR Cloud hrcloud.com/faq“We also offer APIs for deeper integrations with custom or proprietary systems.” “HR Cloud does not offer native payroll processing.”
  10. HR Cloud hrcloud.com/soc2-data-security-compliance-protocol“keep it all away from prying eyes inside our SOC2 Type 2 compliant software solutions.”
  11. HR Cloud hrcloud.com/employee-mobile-app“The HR Cloud® app can be easily distributed using the App Store and Google Play for fast adoption.”
  12. UKG ukg.com/products/ukg-ready/plans“Connect with a UKG sales expert to receive a personalized quote, explore plan options, and get guidance on selecting the plan that best fits your business needs.”
  13. UKG Trust Center trustcenter.ukg.com“SOC 2 Type 2”
  14. UKG ukg.com/learn/resources/product-info/ukg-ready-solution-guide“The UKG Ready mobile app provides the tools you rely on wherever and whenever you need them” “Our payroll services feature professional expertise and seamless integration with UKG Ready Payroll so you can be sure your payroll taxes will be filed and paid on time, every time.”
  15. Zoho Corporation zoho.com/people/api/overview.html“Forms API Cases API Timesheet API Onboarding API Announcements API Leave Tracker API Attendance API”
  16. Zoho zoho.com/compliance.html“Zoho is SOC 2 Type 2 compliant.”
  17. Zoho Corporation zoho.com/people/peopleapp.html“Zoho People's iOS and Android apps let employees, managers and HR executives seamlessly perform their HR activities even when they're remote.”
  18. BambooHR bamboohr.com/signup“No credit card required. Trial ends automatically.”
  19. BambooHR documentation.bamboohr.com/docs/getting-started“The BambooHR API is a RESTful Internet protocol built around making semantically meaningful HTTPS requests”
  20. BambooHR trust.bamboohr.com“SOC 2 Type 2”
  21. BambooHR bamboohr.com/platform/hr-data-and-reporting/mobile-app“Yes. The app is free to download, but you’ll need an active BambooHR account provided by your employer to sign in. The app is available for supported iOS and Android devices.”
  22. BambooHR bamboohr.com/platform/payroll“Yes. BambooHR handles federal, state, and local payroll tax filing for your US-based employees.”
  23. HiBob HiBob pricing (HiBob)“Is HiBob priced per employee? Yes, of course. HiBob pricing is generally calculated on a per-employee basis, making it easy to scale as your organization grows.” “Core includes Bob AI Companion, employee database, document management, Time Off, lifecycle workflows, integrations, analytics and reporting and the mobile app.”
  24. HiBob apidocs.hibob.com“Welcome to the Developer Docs. Here you'll find clear, practical documentation to help you get started with the Public API and build integrations with Bob.”
  25. HiBob hibob.com/privacy/security“SOC 2 Type II We undergo routine audits to receive updated SOC 2 Type II reports, available upon request and subject to a signed NDA.”
  26. Namely developers.namely.com“The Namely API is a REST-based API that returns JSON-encoded responses and uses standard HTTP response codes, authentication, and verbs.”
  27. Namely namely.com/hr/employee-mobile-app“The mobile app delivers essential tools that empower employees to manage time, pay, and personal information from anywhere.”
  28. Namely namely.com/payroll“Tax Compliance and Filing”
  29. Rippling rippling.com/pricing“Rippling's pricing depends on the products you select and the number of employees you have. Most products are priced per employee per month, while some may include a monthly base fee.”
  30. Rippling rippling.com/products/it/trial“Start your 14-day free trial”
  31. Rippling developer.rippling.com/llms.txt“Rippling’s current public API is the REST Platform API v2 on `https://rest.ripplingapis.com`. ... Authenticate customer and internal integrations with a Bearer API token. Authenticate App Shop partner apps with OAuth 2.0.”
  32. Rippling rippling.com/trust/security“Rippling's SOC 2 Type 2 report covers the trust services categories of Security, Confidentiality, and Availability, and is audited annually.”
  33. Rippling (Apple App Store listing) apps.apple.com/us/app/rippling-hr-it-finance/id1231325957“Rippling makes it easy to access your benefits, request time off, submit expenses, view paystubs, share passwords, and more—all from your phone. ... Requires iOS 16.4 or later.”
  34. Rippling rippling.com/products/payroll“Click “run” and let Rippling handle the rest. We automatically calculate payroll taxes and file them with the correct federal, state, and local agencies at precisely the right time.”
  35. Kallidus kallidus.com/resources/kallidus-pricing-and-packages
  36. Kallidus kallidus.com/learn-lms/integrations
  37. Kallidus kallidus.com/security
  38. Leapsome leapsome.com/pricing“Estimate only. Multi-module and volume discounts are not reflected here.” “Yes, after a consultation with our team we can provide you with free access to a sandbox.”
  39. Zoho Corporation zoho.com/people/integrations.html
  40. BambooHR bamboohr.com/integrations
  41. HiBob hibob.com/marketplace?categoryId=discover
  42. Rippling rippling.com/app-shop/app/slack
  43. Leapsome leapsome.com/product/integrations

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