Happy HR vs KnowledgeOwl
Happy HR
happyhr.com
KnowledgeOwl
knowledgeowl.comSide by side
| Figure | Happy HR | KnowledgeOwl |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $4/mo | $100/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 19 | 4 |
| Spec score · HR Knowledge Base Software | 8.9 (#4) | 8.5 (#8) |
| Company history | The site displays an estimated establishment year of 2015 | The founders bought the product from SurveyGizmo and rebranded it as KnowledgeOwl in 2015 after an earlier internal project began in 2011. |
| Founded | 2014 | 2011 |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Headquarters | Essendon West, Victoria, Australia | Boulder, Colorado, United States |
| Integrations | The platform offers integrations with accounting, rostering, ERP, and other app partners | Listed integrations include Slack, Zapier, Zendesk, Userlane, Ottokit, Salesforce, Microsoft Copilot and contextual widgets. |
| Starting price | Paid plans start from $8 +GST per employee per month | 100 |
Plans
Happy HR
- Free recruitmentFree
- Self-guided$12 a month
- Pro$12 a month
- Pro setup feePriced on request
- Pro setup feePrice not published
- Payroll standard$4 a month
- Payroll +$6 a month
- Payroll Premium weekly$19.95 a month
- Payroll Premium fortnightly$14.95 a month
- Payroll Premium monthly$9.95 a month
KnowledgeOwl
- Basic$100 a month
- Pro$250 a month
- Business$500 a month
- Enterprise$1,250 a month
In their own words
Happy HR
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.
KnowledgeOwl
KnowledgeOwl has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.