Cast HR vs Happy HR

Cast HR is an HR platform for managing team processes in one place. Core HR includes an employee directory, leave management, and document storage. The Recruitment add-on covers job posting, candidate hiring, and onboarding. Performance tools support 180° or 360° feedback cycles, competency frameworks, goals, and OKRs; engagement features include anonymous pulse surveys and eNPS trends by team or tenure. The site names Slack, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Workspace, Outlook, and Google Calendar sync among its integrations. Professional lists REST API access and webhooks. The platform is available on the web and through an API. The Startup plan is free forever for up to 20 employees. Basic is free for teams with 20 or fewer employees and costs $2 per month otherwise. Professional costs $3.50 per month and includes compensation management, workflow automation, HR insights, API access, webhooks, and audit log and export. A 30-day trial is listed. The pricing page notes that module prices may be based on Core employee count and exclude applicable taxes.

Happy HR is a cloud-based HR platform for employee records and processes across the employee lifecycle. Its listed functions include recruitment, onboarding, performance management, time-off management, time tracking, safety, training, surveys, and asset management. Free recruitment software includes job advertising, candidate matching, and talent pool management. The site also describes a 30-day trial that requires at least one employee and does not require a credit card. Free rostering and timesheet management are included. Paid plans show a minimum of 10 employees and subscription terms of 12, 24, or 36 months. Self-guided and Pro are listed at $12 a month for a 12-month term, plus GST; Pro also has a one-time setup fee, with its amount not listed. Plans include 15 minutes of dedicated HR support per month, and Pro customers receive a qualified HR consultant. Payroll and learning are available as add-ons, and the platform integrates with accounting, rostering, ERP, and other app partners. Happy HR is available on web, Android, and iOS.