--- title: "Best Sage HR Alternatives 2026 | Capterra" description: "Looking for alternatives to Sage HR? Find out how Sage HR stacks up against its competitors with real user reviews, pricing information, and what features they offer." source_url: "https://www.capterra.com/p/128705/SageHR/alternatives/" page_type: "alternatives" language: "en" publication_date: "2026-10-31" --- # Sage HR alternatives Last updated on October 31st, 2026 The best Sage HR alternatives are Rippling (best overall), Connecteam (best free plan), Deel (best budget option), and ADP Workforce Now (most reviewed). Together they hold 21,825 verified Capterra reviews, with overall ratings from 4.4 to 4.9 out of 5. Sage HR itself holds 4.5 out of 5 across 372 reviews. ### Sage HR - Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (372 reviews) - Ease of use: 4.4 out of 5 - Starting price: £1.10 /user/mo - Key features: 9 of 9 top category features --- ## Top alternatives Sage HR 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 0.1 higher than 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 (1,983 reviews) | Rated 0.2 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 (4,886 reviews) | Rated 0.4 higher than this product | 4.9 out of 5 | $8.00 /user/mo | 4 of 9 top category features | | [Paycor](https://www.capterra.com/p/133745/Paycor-Perform/) — 4.3 out of 5 (3,081 reviews) | Rated 0.2 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 (1,400 reviews) | Rated 0.1 lower than this product | 4.4 out of 5 | Not available | 8 of 9 top category features | | [Workday HCM](https://www.capterra.com/p/66908/Workday-HCM/) — 4.5 out of 5 (1,779 reviews) | Rated the same as this product | 4.3 out of 5 | Not available | 9 of 9 top category features | | [Deel](https://www.capterra.com/p/205015/Deel/) — 4.8 out of 5 (4,322 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 (5,322 reviews) | Rated 0.1 higher than 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 (380 reviews) | Rated 0.1 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 (7,295 reviews) | Rated 0.1 lower than this product | 4.3 out of 5 | Not available | 9 of 9 top category features | --- ## Top alternatives with AI capabilities The Sage HR alternatives with the strongest AI features are BambooHR, Rippling, and Paycom, based on verified feature data and Capterra reviews. ### [BambooHR](https://www.capterra.com/p/110968/BambooHR/) — 4.6 out of 5 (3,653 reviews) - AI features: AI Copilot, AI/Machine Learning, AI Summarization, AI Text Generation, AI Text Summarization, Chatbot, Generative AI ### [Rippling](https://www.capterra.com/p/172127/Rippling/) — 4.9 out of 5 (4,886 reviews) - AI features: AI Agent, AI Automation, AI Copilot, AI‑Driven Access Anomaly Detection, AI Image-to-Text, AI Job Description, AI/Machine Learning, AI‑Powered Candidate Screening, AI Summarization, AI Text Generation, AI Text Summarization, AI Text-to-Image, Chatbot, Conversational AI, Embedded AI / Machine Learning ### [Paycom](https://www.capterra.com/p/130949/Paycom/) — 4.4 out of 5 (1,400 reviews) - AI features: AI, AI Copilot, AI Job Description, AI Text Generation, AI Text Summarization, Chatbot, Embedded AI / Machine Learning, Generative AI --- ## Top Free alternatives to Sage HR The best free alternatives to Sage HR 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 (3,653 reviews) - Free options: Free trial - Starting price: $10.00 /user/mo ### [Rippling](https://www.capterra.com/p/172127/Rippling/) — 4.9 out of 5 (4,886 reviews) - Free options: Free trial - Starting price: $8.00 /user/mo ### [Connecteam](https://www.capterra.com/p/153140/Connecteam/) — 4.6 out of 5 (5,322 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 Sage HR alternatives are Deel (4.8), Connecteam (4.6), and ADP Workforce Now (4.5). ### [Deel](https://www.capterra.com/p/205015/Deel/) - 2,557 SMB reviewers say - Overall rating: 4.8 out of 5 across 2,557 SMB reviews - Ease of use: 4.8 out of 5 across 2,557 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/) - 5,122 SMB reviewers say - Overall rating: 4.6 out of 5 across 5,122 SMB reviews - Ease of use: 4.7 out of 5 across 5,122 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) ### [ADP Workforce Now](https://www.capterra.com/p/155895/WorkforceNow/) - 3,599 SMB reviewers say - Overall rating: 4.5 out of 5 across 3,599 SMB reviews - Ease of use: 4.3 out of 5 across 3,592 SMB reviews > "We do keep a paper clock in sheet nearby to record hours when the app isn't working properly." — Katie T., Team Gymnastics Coach (July 1, 2026) --- ## Why do teams switch from Sage HR? Of the 8 Capterra reviewers who reported switching away from Sage HR, the most common destinations were BambooHR, Paycor, Paycom, and Connecteam. ### What users preferred ### [BambooHR](https://www.capterra.com/p/110968/BambooHR/) - 4.6 out of 5 (3,653 reviews) — 5 reviewers switched here > "Looking for something that works better and more efficiently for our company." — Josh P., Administrator (September 14, 2024) ### [Paycor](https://www.capterra.com/p/133745/Paycor-Perform/) - 4.3 out of 5 (3,081 reviews) — 1 reviewers switched here > "More functions, ease of use, and easier for our managers" — Ashley V., Senior HR Business Varela (July 15, 2024) ### [Paycom](https://www.capterra.com/p/130949/Paycom/) - 4.4 out of 5 (1,400 reviews) — 1 reviewers switched here > "Decentralized system that did not talk with each other." — Teresa B., Director of Human Resources (June 1, 2026) ### [Connecteam](https://www.capterra.com/p/153140/Connecteam/) - 4.6 out of 5 (5,322 reviews) — 1 reviewers switched here > "Scheduling feature unfits to our operation needs" — Emily S., HR Officer (July 25, 2025) --- ## Find software for your specific use case ### Human Resources - [BambooHR](https://www.capterra.com/p/110968/BambooHR/) — 4.6 out of 5 (3,653 reviews) - [Paycor](https://www.capterra.com/p/133745/Paycor-Perform/) — 4.3 out of 5 (3,081 reviews) - [HiBob](https://www.capterra.com/p/156106/Hibob/) — 4.6 out of 5 (238 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 (20 reviews) - [G360 Surveys](https://www.capterra.com/p/215389/G360-Surveys/) — 5.0 out of 5 (42 reviews) ### Recruiting - [BambooHR](https://www.capterra.com/p/110968/BambooHR/) — 4.6 out of 5 (3,653 reviews) - [Hirevue](https://www.capterra.com/p/132193/Team-Build/) — 4.5 out of 5 (51 reviews) - [Workday HCM](https://www.capterra.com/p/66908/Workday-HCM/) — 4.5 out of 5 (1,779 reviews) ### Time Tracking - [BambooHR](https://www.capterra.com/p/110968/BambooHR/) — 4.6 out of 5 (3,653 reviews) - [Rippling](https://www.capterra.com/p/172127/Rippling/) — 4.9 out of 5 (4,886 reviews) - [WorkforceHub](https://www.capterra.com/p/228475/WorkforceHub/) — 4.4 out of 5 (96 reviews) ### Time Clock - [BambooHR](https://www.capterra.com/p/110968/BambooHR/) — 4.6 out of 5 (3,653 reviews) - [IDEAblox](https://www.capterra.com/p/143572/IDEAblox/) — 4.6 out of 5 (179 reviews) - [uAttend Staffing](https://www.capterra.com/p/275411/uAttend-Staffing/) — 3.7 out of 5 (3 reviews) ---