Frappe HR vs PDS Vista
Frappe HR
frappe.ioPDS Vista
pdssoftware.comSide by side
| Figure | Frappe HR | PDS Vista |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $5/mo | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | Yes | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 8 | 0 |
| Spec score · HR Software | 9.5 (#1) | 7.9 (#74) |
| Deployment | Frappe HR can be self-hosted using installation scripts and is licensed under AGPL-3.0. | PDS offers Vista on premises or in the cloud. |
| Employee records | Yes | Yes |
| Integrations | Frappe HR integrates with ERPNext accounting and can connect to biometric devices, banks and third-party software. | PDS says Vista’s secure API connects it to internal systems and third-party tools. |
| Mobile access | Frappe HR offers a mobile app for smartphone access to HR functions. | The PDS Vista app gives employees mobile access to benefits and dependent information, time-off requests, paychecks, time entry, and available jobs. |
| Mobile apps | Yes | Yes |
| Employee onboarding | Yes | Yes |
| Performance management | Performance tools support goals, key-result areas, appraisals and continuous feedback. | Yes |
| Security | The product page describes role-based permissions, audit logs, and activity trails; it says Frappe Cloud provides regular backups and encrypted communication. | PDS says hosted Vista uses SSL or VPN encryption for data in transit, role-based authorization, firewall protection, and intrusion prevention measures. |
| Time-off management | Yes | Yes |
| Time tracking | Yes | Yes |
Plans
Frappe HR
- Frappe Cloud Sites$5 a month
- Frappe Cloud Servers$20 a month
- Frappe Cloud Servers - Dedicated$125 a month
- Frappe HR (open-source software)Free
- Self-hostFree
- Frappe Cloud Sites hosting$5 a month
- Frappe Cloud Dedicated Servers$125 a month
- Frappe Cloud Servers hosting$125 a month
In their own words
Frappe HR
Frappe HR is open-source HR and payroll software for handling recruitment, employee lifecycle tasks, shifts and attendance, leave, expenses, performance, payroll, and income tax. Recruitment features cover staffing plans, job listings, applicant tracking, interviews, feedback, offers, and analytics. Payroll supports rule-based salary structures, bulk assignments, payroll runs, off-cycle payments, multi-currency payroll, employee loans, and timesheet-based payroll. Users can build custom forms, fields, workflows, reports, and dashboards with the Frappe Framework. The software integrates with ERPNext accounting and can connect to biometric tools, banks, and third-party software; a mobile app provides smartphone access. Its product page describes role-based permissions, audit logs, and activity trails. Frappe Cloud provides regular backups and encrypted communication. Frappe HR can be self-hosted using installation scripts and is licensed under AGPL-3.0. The software is listed at free, while hosting and implementation cost extra. Listed Frappe Cloud options start at $5 a month; self-hosted VPS costs are estimated to start around $40/month, with additional operating costs.
PDS Vista
PDS Vista has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.