--- title: "Best HRiQ Alternatives 2026 | Capterra" description: "Looking for alternatives to HRiQ? Find out how HRiQ stacks up against its competitors with real user reviews, pricing information, and what features they offer." source_url: "https://www.capterra.com/p/128698/HRiQ-Cloud/alternatives/" page_type: "alternatives" language: "en" --- # HRiQ alternatives Last updated on August 26th, 2026 The best HRiQ alternatives are Rippling (best overall), Connecteam (best free plan), Deel (best budget option), and ADP Workforce Now (most reviewed). Together they hold 21,753 verified Capterra reviews, with overall ratings from 4.4 to 4.9 out of 5. HRiQ itself holds 4.6 out of 5 across 8 reviews. ### HRiQ - Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (8 reviews) - Ease of use: 4.0 out of 5 - Starting price: Not available - Key features: 8 of 9 top category features --- ## Top alternatives HRiQ 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 (3,557 reviews) | Rated the same as this product | 4.7 out of 5 | $10.00 /user/mo | 9 of 9 top category features | | [Paylocity](https://www.capterra.com/p/86714/WebPay/) — 4.3 out of 5 (1,932 reviews) | Rated 0.3 lower than this product | 4.3 out of 5 | Not available | 9 of 9 top category features | | [Paycom](https://www.capterra.com/p/130949/Paycom/) — 4.4 out of 5 (1,395 reviews) | Rated 0.2 lower than this product | 4.4 out of 5 | Not available | 9 of 9 top category features | | [Paycor](https://www.capterra.com/p/133745/Paycor-Perform/) — 4.3 out of 5 (3,074 reviews) | Rated 0.3 lower than this product | 4.3 out of 5 | Not available | 9 of 9 top category features | | [Rippling](https://www.capterra.com/p/172127/Rippling/) — 4.9 out of 5 (4,871 reviews) | Rated 0.3 higher than this product | 4.9 out of 5 | CA$8.00 /user/mo | 9 of 9 top category features | | [Workday HCM](https://www.capterra.com/p/66908/Workday-HCM/) — 4.5 out of 5 (1,769 reviews) | Rated 0.1 lower than this product | 4.3 out of 5 | Not available | 9 of 9 top category features | | [Deel](https://www.capterra.com/p/205015/Deel/) — 4.9 out of 5 (4,309 reviews) | Rated 0.3 higher than this product | 4.8 out of 5 | $5.00 /user/mo | 9 of 9 top category features | | [Connecteam](https://www.capterra.com/p/153140/Connecteam/) — 4.6 out of 5 (5,311 reviews) | Rated the same as this product | 4.7 out of 5 | $29.00 /mo | 8 of 9 top category features | | [Zoho People](https://www.capterra.com/p/110931/Zoho-People/) — 4.4 out of 5 (362 reviews) | Rated 0.2 lower than this product | 4.2 out of 5 | Not available | 8 of 9 top category features | | [ADP Workforce Now](https://www.capterra.com/p/155895/WorkforceNow/) — 4.4 out of 5 (7,262 reviews) | Rated 0.2 lower than this product | 4.3 out of 5 | Not available | 9 of 9 top category features | --- ## Top alternatives with AI capabilities The HRiQ alternatives with the strongest AI features are BambooHR, Paycom, and Rippling, based on verified feature data and Capterra reviews. ### [BambooHR](https://www.capterra.com/p/110968/BambooHR/) — 4.6 out of 5 (3,557 reviews) - AI features: AI Job Description, Conversational AI, Generative AI ### [Paycom](https://www.capterra.com/p/130949/Paycom/) — 4.4 out of 5 (1,395 reviews) - AI features: AI Copilot, AI/Machine Learning, Chatbot, Generative AI ### [Rippling](https://www.capterra.com/p/172127/Rippling/) — 4.9 out of 5 (4,871 reviews) - AI features: AI Copilot, AI/Machine Learning, AI Summarization, Chatbot, Generative AI, Natural Language Processing --- ## Top Free alternatives to HRiQ The best free alternatives to HRiQ are BambooHR, Rippling, and Connecteam — all three offer a free plan alongside paid tiers. ### [BambooHR](https://www.capterra.com/p/110968/BambooHR/) — 4.6 out of 5 (3,557 reviews) - Free options: Free trial - Starting price: $10.00 /user/mo ### [Rippling](https://www.capterra.com/p/172127/Rippling/) — 4.9 out of 5 (4,871 reviews) - Free options: Free trial - Starting price: CA$8.00 /user/mo ### [Connecteam](https://www.capterra.com/p/153140/Connecteam/) — 4.6 out of 5 (5,311 reviews) - Free options: Free trial, Free version - Starting price: $29.00 /mo --- ## Top alternatives for SMBs Among reviewers from companies with 1-200 employees, the highest-rated HRiQ alternatives are Rippling (4.8), Deel (4.8), and Connecteam (4.6). ### [Rippling](https://www.capterra.com/p/172127/Rippling/) - 3,575 SMB reviewers say - Overall rating: 4.8 out of 5 across 3,575 SMB reviews - Ease of use: 4.8 out of 5 across 3,574 SMB reviews > "I appreciate being able to monitor the status of my submissions and access everything from one place instead of managing multiple documents and email conversations." — Darshan Krishna N., Regional Ambassador (July 17, 2026) ### [Deel](https://www.capterra.com/p/205015/Deel/) - 2,551 SMB reviewers say - Overall rating: 4.8 out of 5 across 2,551 SMB reviews - Ease of use: 4.8 out of 5 across 2,551 SMB reviews > "Fast and simple, as employee i can manage really easy and straight foward my contracts, i didnt have to face with issues at the moment of upload the documentation for the contract and redemption or balance so im very happy with the service, my money has value" — Jennifer Andrea S., Permitting coordinator (December 8, 2025) ### [Connecteam](https://www.capterra.com/p/153140/Connecteam/) - 5,114 SMB reviewers say - Overall rating: 4.6 out of 5 across 5,114 SMB reviews - Ease of use: 4.7 out of 5 across 5,114 SMB reviews > "I oversee three locations and I am able to stay connected to all of the team members both individually and as groups." — Kandi N., Director of Operations (March 12, 2026) --- ## Find software for your specific use case ### Human Resources - [BambooHR](https://www.capterra.com/p/110968/BambooHR/) — 4.6 out of 5 (3,557 reviews) - [HiBob](https://www.capterra.com/p/156106/Hibob/) — 4.6 out of 5 (179 reviews) - [Leapsome](https://www.capterra.com/p/169660/Leapsome/) — 4.6 out of 5 (101 reviews) ### Talent Management - [EchoSpan Flexible 360](https://www.capterra.com/p/106417/EchoSpan-360-Degree-Feedback/) — 4.9 out of 5 (76 reviews) - [Culture Amp](https://www.capterra.com/p/154170/Employee-Effectiveness/) — 4.6 out of 5 (163 reviews) - [HiBob](https://www.capterra.com/p/156106/Hibob/) — 4.6 out of 5 (179 reviews) ### 360 Degree Feedback - [EchoSpan Flexible 360](https://www.capterra.com/p/106417/EchoSpan-360-Degree-Feedback/) — 4.9 out of 5 (76 reviews) - [Fast Mirror](https://www.capterra.com/p/150657/Fast-Mirror/) — 4.9 out of 5 (19 reviews) - [G360 Surveys](https://www.capterra.com/p/215389/G360-Surveys/) — 5.0 out of 5 (42 reviews) ### Payroll - [Gusto](https://www.capterra.com/p/131882/Gusto/) — 4.6 out of 5 (4,224 reviews) - [BambooHR](https://www.capterra.com/p/110968/BambooHR/) — 4.6 out of 5 (3,557 reviews) - [Patriot Software](https://www.capterra.com/p/116050/Patriot-Software/) — 4.8 out of 5 (3,965 reviews) ### Onboarding - [WalkMe](https://www.capterra.com/p/131194/WalkMe/) — 4.4 out of 5 (63 reviews) - [LearnUpon](https://www.capterra.com/p/130044/LearnUpon/) — 4.7 out of 5 (140 reviews) - [EMP Trust HR](https://www.capterra.com/p/125666/EMP-Force/) — 4.4 out of 5 (39 reviews) ---