--- title: "Best Belfry Alternatives 2026 | Capterra" description: "Looking for alternatives to Belfry? Find out how Belfry stacks up against its competitors with real user reviews, pricing information, and what features they offer." source_url: "https://www.capterra.com/p/10019717/Belfry/alternatives/" page_type: "alternatives" language: "en" publication_date: "2026-10-21" --- # Belfry alternatives Last updated on October 21st, 2026 The best Belfry alternatives are Guardhouse (best overall), WinTeam (best budget option), and BambooHR (most reviewed). Together they hold 3,800 verified Capterra reviews, with overall ratings from 4.4 to 4.9 out of 5. Belfry itself holds 4.0 out of 5 across 1 reviews. ### Belfry - Rating: 4.0 out of 5 (1 reviews) - Ease of use: 5.0 out of 5 - Starting price: Not available - Key features: 7 of 10 top category features --- ## Top alternatives Belfry alternatives compared | Product | Rating difference | Ease of use | Starting price | Key features | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [BambooHR](https://www.capterra.com/p/110968/BambooHR/) — 4.6 out of 5 (3,653 reviews) | Rated 0.6 higher than this product | 4.7 out of 5 | $10.00 /user/mo | 2 of 10 top category features | | [Workday HCM](https://www.capterra.com/p/66908/Workday-HCM/) — 4.5 out of 5 (1,776 reviews) | Rated 0.5 higher than this product | 4.3 out of 5 | Not available | 2 of 10 top category features | | [Paycor](https://www.capterra.com/p/133745/Paycor-Perform/) — 4.3 out of 5 (3,079 reviews) | Rated 0.3 higher than this product | 4.3 out of 5 | Not available | 2 of 10 top category features | | [Paylocity](https://www.capterra.com/p/86714/WebPay/) — 4.3 out of 5 (1,979 reviews) | Rated 0.3 higher than this product | 4.3 out of 5 | Not available | 2 of 10 top category features | | [Celayix](https://www.capterra.com/p/83589/Celayix/) — 4.6 out of 5 (94 reviews) | Rated 0.6 higher than this product | 4.7 out of 5 | $400.00 /mo | 4 of 10 top category features | | [WinTeam](https://www.capterra.com/p/184185/WinTeam/) — 4.4 out of 5 (123 reviews) | Rated 0.4 higher than this product | 4.0 out of 5 | $0.01 /mo | 1 of 10 top category features | | [WorkforceHub](https://www.capterra.com/p/228475/WorkforceHub/) — 4.4 out of 5 (96 reviews) | Rated 0.4 higher than this product | 4.5 out of 5 | $4.00 /user | 2 of 10 top category features | | [Buddy Punch](https://www.capterra.com/p/134003/Buddy-Punch/) — 4.8 out of 5 (1,135 reviews) | Rated 0.8 higher than this product | 4.8 out of 5 | $4.99 /user/mo | 2 of 10 top category features | | [Guardhouse](https://www.capterra.com/p/181579/Guardhouse/) — 4.9 out of 5 (24 reviews) | Rated 0.9 higher than this product | 4.8 out of 5 | Not available | 6 of 10 top category features | | [Kelio](https://www.capterra.com/p/181942/Kelio/) — 4.2 out of 5 (13 reviews) | Rated 0.2 higher than this product | 4.1 out of 5 | Not available | 9 of 10 top category features | --- ## Top Free alternatives to Belfry The best free alternatives to Belfry are BambooHR, WorkforceHub, and Buddy Punch — all three offer a free plan alongside paid tiers. ### [BambooHR](https://www.capterra.com/p/110968/BambooHR/) — 4.6 out of 5 (3,653 reviews) - Free options: Free trial - Starting price: $10.00 /user/mo ### [WorkforceHub](https://www.capterra.com/p/228475/WorkforceHub/) — 4.4 out of 5 (96 reviews) - Free options: Free trial - Starting price: $4.00 /user ### [Buddy Punch](https://www.capterra.com/p/134003/Buddy-Punch/) — 4.8 out of 5 (1,135 reviews) - Free options: Free trial - Starting price: $4.99 /user/mo --- ## Top alternatives for SMBs Among reviewers from companies with 1-200 employees, the highest-rated Belfry alternatives are Guardhouse (4.8), Celayix (4.6), and Workday HCM (4.4). ### [Guardhouse](https://www.capterra.com/p/181579/Guardhouse/) - 13 SMB reviewers say - Overall rating: 4.8 out of 5 across 13 SMB reviews - Ease of use: 4.8 out of 5 across 13 SMB reviews > "The customer support has been a breath of fresh air, after using other companies who were non existent when it came to afetr sales support." — Lee R., Managing director (November 24, 2025) ### [Celayix](https://www.capterra.com/p/83589/Celayix/) - 45 SMB reviewers say - Overall rating: 4.6 out of 5 across 45 SMB reviews - Ease of use: 4.7 out of 5 across 45 SMB reviews > "We have since grown to 75 employees and I spend a fraction of the time worrying about payroll and can devote more time to growing our business." — Scott W., Owner (July 3, 2023) ### [Workday HCM](https://www.capterra.com/p/66908/Workday-HCM/) - 396 SMB reviewers say - Overall rating: 4.4 out of 5 across 396 SMB reviews - Ease of use: 4.3 out of 5 across 395 SMB reviews > "Overall, while the platform is robust, there can be a learning curve and occasional inefficiencies that impact the user experience." — Amanda M., Manager (April 21, 2026) --- ## Find software for your specific use case ### Physical Security - [WinTeam](https://www.capterra.com/p/184185/WinTeam/) — 4.4 out of 5 (123 reviews) - [Genea Security](https://www.capterra.com/p/155722/Genea-Access-Control/) — 4.9 out of 5 (20 reviews) - [Samsara](https://www.capterra.com/p/167543/Samsara-for-Fleets-0-00-6-23/) — 4.5 out of 5 (1,046 reviews) ### Workforce Management - [Teambridge](https://www.capterra.com/p/201704/Teambridge/) — 4.4 out of 5 (30 reviews) - [SourceNow VMS](https://www.capterra.com/p/10029113/SourceNow-VMS/) — 5.0 out of 5 (4 reviews) - [Worksuite](https://www.capterra.com/p/152721/Worksuite/) — 4.3 out of 5 (90 reviews) ### Employee Scheduling - [When I Work](https://www.capterra.com/p/121248/When-I-Work/) — 4.5 out of 5 (1,300 reviews) - [Homebase](https://www.capterra.com/p/153076/Homebase/) — 4.6 out of 5 (1,157 reviews) - [Synerion](https://www.capterra.com/p/129186/Synerion/) — 4.7 out of 5 (100 reviews) ### Payroll - [Gusto](https://www.capterra.com/p/131882/Gusto/) — 4.6 out of 5 (4,233 reviews) - [BambooHR](https://www.capterra.com/p/110968/BambooHR/) — 4.6 out of 5 (3,653 reviews) - [Workday HCM](https://www.capterra.com/p/66908/Workday-HCM/) — 4.5 out of 5 (1,776 reviews) ---