1. NeuHR
By Singaporeans, for Singaporeans
| Free Version Core HR and payroll tools for small teams |
Paid Version From SGD 49/month, with more advanced HR workflows |
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|  ✓ Payroll with CPF and SDL calculations
 ✓  Leave management  ✓  Employee HRIS database  ✓  Team calendar  ✓  IRAS AIS e-submission  ✓  Xero Journal integration  ✓  DBS Singapore bank integration |
 ✓  All free features
 ✓  Circulars  ✓  Claims processing  ✓  Performance appraisals  ✓  Company announcements  ✓  Part-timer scheduling module  ✓  Advanced audit logs |
2. Odoo HR
Modular and extensible
Odoo is a broad business software suite with a capable HR module covering employee records, leave requests, expense claims, attendance, and an applicant tracking system. The free tier gives access to one app at a time, so teams planning to use it for HR specifically will need to decide if a single-module setup works for their workflow. Best for teams that are already in the Odoo ecosystem or want a path to broader business tool integration later. Here’s what they offer:
| Free Version One app only |
Paid Version Standard, from USD 11.20/user/mo |
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|  ✓  Employee records and org chart
 ✓  Attendance tracking  ✓  Time off (leave) management  ✓  Document storage  ✓  Skills and contract management  ✓  Basic onboarding and offboarding workflows
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 ✓  All free features
 ✓  Recruitment and applicant tracking (ATS)  ✓  Expense claims management  ✓  Performance appraisals  ✓  Payroll module (non-SG-native)  ✓  Third-party integrations (accounting, ERP) |
3. Zoho People
Global platform, locally functional
| Free Version Up to 5 users, forever |
Paid Version Essential HR, from SGD 2/user/mo |
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|  ✓ Employee database management
 ✓  Employee self-service portal  ✓  Leave (time-off) management  ✓  Leave policies and holiday calendar  ✓  Skills and contract management  ✓  Basic onboarding and offboarding workflows
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 ✓  All free features
 ✓  Onboarding and offboarding workflows  ✓  HR reports  ✓  Attendance and roster management  ✓  Payroll module (non-SG-native)  ✓  Performance management and appraisals |
4. Talenox
Payroll-centric essentials
Talenox handles the payroll and leave essentials cleanly. It automates CPF and IRAS AIS calculations, supports multiple payment batches, and emails payslips directly to employees. A solid choice for very small teams that need straightforward payroll without a lot of extra modules to configure. Note that claims management is not included. Here’s what they offer for paid packages:
| Paid Version Starting from SGD 21.80/first 5 staff |
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|  ✓ CPF and IRAS calculations
 ✓  Itemised payslip generation  ✓  Multiple payment batches  ✓  Employee profiles and records  ✓  IR8A one-click submission  ✓  Payroll processing
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 ✓  Leave management
 ✓  Company calendar and public holiday tracking  ✓  Mobile app access  ✓  Employee self-service portal  ✓  Custom company logo on payslips  ✓  Priority support |
5. Swingvy
Modern interface for employee experience
Swingvy is a well-designed platform with a clean mobile app that employees actually enjoy using. It covers leave, claims, payroll, and HRIS in one place. A practical option for teams that want polished UX and multi-currency claims support, particularly useful for studios working with international contractors. Performance appraisals are not included on any plan. Here’s what they offer for paid packages:
| Paid Version Starting from SGD 3 /user/month/module |
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|  ✓ Employee HRIS database
 ✓  Leave management  ✓  Company news and calendar  ✓  Mobile HR app access  ✓  Employee self-service  ✓  Payroll with CPF calculations  ✓  Claims with multi-currency support
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 ✓  Custom claim policies and approval workflows
 ✓  Automated payslip generation  ✓  Bank file integration  ✓  Xero accounting integration  ✓  iCal, Outlook, and Gmail calendar sync  ✓  Employee benefits management  ✓  IR8A and end-of-year tax forms |
6. CarbonateHR
Lightweight scheduling and attendance tracking
CarbonateHR is well suited to shift-based teams and businesses that need simple rostering alongside their leave and attendance tools. It includes basic claims and a performance appraisal feature, making it one of the more well-rounded free options outside of NeuHR. If scheduling is a core requirement for your team, this one is worth a look. Here’s what they offer for paid packages:
| Paid Version starting from $ 3 / user / month |
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|  ✓ Leave management with clash prevention
 ✓  Auto leave quotas and notifications  ✓  Attendance tracking  ✓  Roster and shift scheduling  ✓  Basic claims (receipts, pending requests)  ✓  Basic performance appraisals  ✓  Employee records
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 ✓  Payroll with CPF compliance
 ✓  IRAS AIS submission  ✓  Advanced rostering and scheduling templates  ✓  Appraisal scheduling and templating  ✓  iCal, Outlook, and Gmail calendar sync  ✓  Payroll integration  ✓  Priority support |
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