--- title: "10 Best Human Resources Software for Small Businesses 2026 | Capterra" description: "Find and compare the 2026 best Human Resources software for small businesses, using our interactive tool to quickly narrow your choices based on businesses like yours." source_url: "https://www.capterra.com/human-resource-software/s/small-businesses/" page_type: "subcategory" language: "en" --- # Best Human Resources Software for small business ## Top 10 ranked by small-business reviewer ratings ### Ranked small business Human Resources products | Rank | Product | Rating | Key attribute | Starting price | Key features | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | [Deel](https://www.capterra.com/p/205015/Deel/) | 4.9 out of 5 (280 category reviews) | Highly rated for Ease of Use | $5.00 Per User, Per Month | Access Controls/Permissions, Applicant Tracking, Benefits Management, Employee Management, Onboarding, Payroll Management, Self Service Portal | | 2 | [Rippling](https://www.capterra.com/p/172127/Rippling/) | 4.9 out of 5 (1,539 category reviews) | Highly rated for Ease of Use | CA$8.00 Per User, Per Month | Access Controls/Permissions, Benefits Management, Employee Management, Onboarding, Self Service Portal | | 3 | [Nowsta](https://www.capterra.com/p/172778/Nowsta/) | 4.9 out of 5 (13 category reviews) | Highly rated for Value for Money | $18000.00 Flat Rate, Per Year | Employee Management, Payroll Management, Time & Attendance | | 4 | [WorkMotion](https://www.capterra.com/p/228615/WorkMotion/) | 4.7 out of 5 (77 category reviews) | Highly rated for Quality of Support | €499.00 Per User, Per Month | Access Controls/Permissions, Applicant Tracking, Benefits Management, Employee Management, Onboarding, Payroll Management, Self Service Portal | | 5 | [Info-Tech HRMS](https://www.capterra.com/p/250263/HRMS-All-in-one-Software/) | 4.9 out of 5 (83 category reviews) | Highly rated for Ease of Use | SGD5.00 Per User, Per Month | Applicant Tracking, Benefits Management, Employee Management, Onboarding, Payroll Management, Self Service Portal, Time & Attendance, Time Off Management | | 6 | [Runa](https://www.capterra.com/p/194791/Runa/) | 4.9 out of 5 (56 category reviews) | Highly rated for Ease of Use | MX$1100.00 Flat Rate, Per Month | Access Controls/Permissions, Benefits Management, Employee Management, Payroll Management, Self Service Portal, Time & Attendance, Time Off Management | | 7 | [Buk](https://www.capterra.com/p/208706/Buk/) | 4.8 out of 5 (222 category reviews) | Highly rated for Ease of Use | $95.00 Per Feature, Per Month | Applicant Tracking, Benefits Management, Employee Management, Onboarding, Payroll Management, Self Service Portal, Time & Attendance | | 8 | [OnPay](https://www.capterra.com/p/167109/OnPay/) | 4.9 out of 5 (15 category reviews) | Highly rated for Ease of Use | $49.00 Per User, Per Month | Access Controls/Permissions, Benefits Management, Employee Management, Onboarding, Payroll Management, Self Service Portal, Time & Attendance, Time Off Management | | 9 | [Worky](https://www.capterra.com/p/195463/Worky/) | 4.9 out of 5 (107 category reviews) | Highly rated for Ease of Use | MX$79.00 Per User, Per Month | Access Controls/Permissions, Applicant Tracking, Benefits Management, Employee Management, Onboarding, Payroll Management, Self Service Portal, Time & Attendance, Time Off Management | | 10 | [Bizneo HR](https://www.capterra.com/p/184073/bizneo/) | 4.8 out of 5 (160 category reviews) | Highly rated for Quality of Support | Contact vendor | Access Controls/Permissions, Applicant Tracking, Benefits Management, Employee Management, Onboarding, Payroll Management, Self Service Portal | For the complete directory, see [the full product list](#full-product-list). --- ## See top 10 product details ### 1. [Deel](https://www.capterra.com/p/205015/Deel/) Rating: 4.9 out of 5 (280 category reviews) Key attribute: Highly rated for Ease of Use Starting price: $5.00 Per User, Per Month Free trial: Not available Free version: Not available #### Features reviewers most value - Access Controls/Permissions - Applicant Tracking - Benefits Management - Employee Management - Onboarding - Payroll Management - Self Service Portal #### Pros based on reviews - Intuitive platform navigation - Streamlined remote work processes #### Cons based on reviews - Cumbersome verification and login - Slow and limited mobile experience --- ### 2. [Rippling](https://www.capterra.com/p/172127/Rippling/) Rating: 4.9 out of 5 (1,539 category reviews) Key attribute: Highly rated for Ease of Use Starting price: CA$8.00 Per User, Per Month Free trial: Available Free version: Not available #### Features reviewers most value - Access Controls/Permissions - Benefits Management - Employee Management - Onboarding - Self Service Portal #### Pros based on reviews - Intuitive and accessible interface - Automated employee onboarding workflows #### Cons based on reviews - Frequent minor bugs and glitches - Cumbersome authentication and session timeouts --- ### 3. [Nowsta](https://www.capterra.com/p/172778/Nowsta/) Rating: 4.9 out of 5 (13 category reviews) Key attribute: Highly rated for Value for Money Starting price: $18000.00 Flat Rate, Per Year Free trial: Not available Free version: Not available #### Features reviewers most value - Employee Management - Payroll Management - Time & Attendance --- ### 4. [WorkMotion](https://www.capterra.com/p/228615/WorkMotion/) Rating: 4.7 out of 5 (77 category reviews) Key attribute: Highly rated for Quality of Support Starting price: €499.00 Per User, Per Month Free trial: Available Free version: Not available #### Features reviewers most value - Access Controls/Permissions - Applicant Tracking - Benefits Management - Employee Management - Onboarding - Payroll Management - Self Service Portal --- ### 5. [Info-Tech HRMS](https://www.capterra.com/p/250263/HRMS-All-in-one-Software/) Rating: 4.9 out of 5 (83 category reviews) Key attribute: Highly rated for Ease of Use Starting price: SGD5.00 Per User, Per Month Free trial: Available Free version: Not available #### Features reviewers most value - Applicant Tracking - Benefits Management - Employee Management - Onboarding - Payroll Management - Self Service Portal - Time & Attendance - Time Off Management --- ### 6. [Runa](https://www.capterra.com/p/194791/Runa/) Rating: 4.9 out of 5 (56 category reviews) Key attribute: Highly rated for Ease of Use Starting price: MX$1100.00 Flat Rate, Per Month Free trial: Not available Free version: Not available #### Features reviewers most value - Access Controls/Permissions - Benefits Management - Employee Management - Payroll Management - Self Service Portal - Time & Attendance - Time Off Management --- ### 7. [Buk](https://www.capterra.com/p/208706/Buk/) Rating: 4.8 out of 5 (222 category reviews) Key attribute: Highly rated for Ease of Use Starting price: $95.00 Per Feature, Per Month Free trial: Not available Free version: Available #### Features reviewers most value - Applicant Tracking - Benefits Management - Employee Management - Onboarding - Payroll Management - Self Service Portal - Time & Attendance --- ### 8. [OnPay](https://www.capterra.com/p/167109/OnPay/) Rating: 4.9 out of 5 (15 category reviews) Key attribute: Highly rated for Ease of Use Starting price: $49.00 Per User, Per Month Free trial: Available Free version: Not available #### Features reviewers most value - Access Controls/Permissions - Benefits Management - Employee Management - Onboarding - Payroll Management - Self Service Portal - Time & Attendance - Time Off Management #### Pros based on reviews - Streamlined payroll process simplicity - Intuitive and clear interface #### Cons based on reviews - Occasional technical and support delays --- ### 9. [Worky](https://www.capterra.com/p/195463/Worky/) Rating: 4.9 out of 5 (107 category reviews) Key attribute: Highly rated for Ease of Use Starting price: MX$79.00 Per User, Per Month Free trial: Not available Free version: Not available #### Features reviewers most value - Access Controls/Permissions - Applicant Tracking - Benefits Management - Employee Management - Onboarding - Payroll Management - Self Service Portal - Time & Attendance - Time Off Management --- ### 10. [Bizneo HR](https://www.capterra.com/p/184073/bizneo/) Rating: 4.8 out of 5 (160 category reviews) Key attribute: Highly rated for Quality of Support Starting price: Contact vendor Free trial: Available Free version: Not available #### Features reviewers most value - Access Controls/Permissions - Applicant Tracking - Benefits Management - Employee Management - Onboarding - Payroll Management - Self Service Portal --- ## All human resources software for small businesses [4.6 (3651)](https://www.capterra.com/p/110968/BambooHR/reviews/) [Capterra Shortlist](https://www.capterra.com/human-resource-software/shortlist/) BambooHR is an award-winning HR platform that helps your growing organizations automate, centralize, and connect your people data. [Learn more about BambooHR](https://www.capterra.com/p/110968/BambooHR/) Human Resources features reviewers most value Access Controls/Permissions Applicant Tracking Benefits Management Employee Management Onboarding Payroll Management Self Service Portal Time & Attendance Time Off Management 83% recommend this product [4.6 (102)](https://www.capterra.com/p/169660/Leapsome/reviews/) Automate, connect, and simplify all HR processes. Core HR (HRIS), Performance Management, Engagement, Learning, and more. [Learn more about Leapsome](https://www.capterra.com/p/169660/Leapsome/) Human Resources features reviewers most value Access Controls/Permissions Applicant Tracking Benefits Management Employee Management Onboarding Payroll Management Self Service Portal Time & Attendance Time Off Management 80% recommend this product [4.3 (3078)](https://www.capterra.com/p/133745/Paycor-Perform/reviews/) [Capterra Shortlist](https://www.capterra.com/human-resource-software/shortlist/) Streamline HR, automate admin, enhance communication, and drive efficiencies with a unified and user-friendly platform. [Learn more about Paycor](https://www.capterra.com/p/133745/Paycor-Perform/) Human Resources features reviewers most value Access Controls/Permissions Applicant Tracking Benefits Management Employee Management Onboarding Payroll Management Self Service Portal Time & Attendance Time Off Management Connect with a Capterra advisor for a free 15-minute consultation Get a personalized software list aligned to your business needs with guidance from our expert advisors. 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