Happy HR vs KBPublisher

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.

KBPublisher is knowledge base and knowledge management software for organizations, with web, API, and self-hosted options. Teams can create and format articles, attach files, and revise published content in drafts. Approval workflows support review and publication. Search offers full-text matching, spell checking, word variations, partial-word recognition, and Sphinx. Access controls include security groups and user roles; authentication options include LDAP, SAML integration, and remote authentication for single sign-on. The HR solution describes employee onboarding programs, versioned personnel documents, and an employee self-service portal. The licensed download installs on one web server, and the Community Edition is on-premise only. That free edition has unlimited staff users, end users, articles, and files, but no support or maintenance and no cloud version. Cloud fees include support, upgrades, and automatic content backups; data export is available without charge. Content analytics, custom branding, multilingual content, and approval workflows are supported. Pricing is freemium, with paid service listed from $33/mo (annual); a free trial is available.