Is FastHR free?
Yes. Every available FastHR feature is free. Coming-soon scope is also labelled free, not reserved for a paid tier.
How we compare
Free and open by default.
A comparison based on information gathered from public sources (Sep 2026). Source availability, payroll coverage and scope are shown separately.
Free FastHR featuresMIT open-source licenceNo paid tiers
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Estonian HR software
Open and free HR tools for pay runs, time, expenses, travel and employee self-service.
| Public licensing observed in Sep 2026. FastHR pricing appears in the final row. | FastHR | Persona | Wemply | HRM4Baltics | hours24 | Yester |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People & structure | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Leave & absence | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Time & attendance | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shift scheduling | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Estonian payroll (TÖR, TSD) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ |
| Expenses & travel | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ |
| Benefits | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Employee self-service | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Recruiting (ATS) | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Performance | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Learning & development | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Workforce planning | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ |
| AI (CV, assistant) | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Public API | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Open source | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Self-hosting | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Price / month | Free · €1 per person per month |
FastHR16/16
People & structure✓ Included
Leave & absence✓ Included
Time & attendance✓ Included
Shift scheduling✓ Included
Estonian payroll (TÖR, TSD)✓ Included
Expenses & travel✓ Included
Benefits✓ Included
Employee self-service✓ Included
Recruiting (ATS)✓ Included
Performance✓ Included
Learning & development✓ Included
Workforce planning✓ Included
AI (CV, assistant)✓ Included
Public API✓ Included
Open source✓ Included
Self-hosting✓ Included
Price / monthFree · €1 per person per month
Persona7/16
People & structure✓ Included
Leave & absence✓ Included
Time & attendance✓ Included
Shift scheduling✓ Included
Estonian payroll (TÖR, TSD)✓ Included
Expenses & travel✓ Included
Benefits✕ Not available
Employee self-service✓ Included
Recruiting (ATS)✕ Not available
Performance✕ Not available
Learning & development✕ Not available
Workforce planning✕ Not available
AI (CV, assistant)✕ Not available
Public API✕ Not available
Open source✕ Not available
Self-hosting✕ Not available
Wemply8/16
People & structure✓ Included
Leave & absence✓ Included
Time & attendance✓ Included
Shift scheduling✓ Included
Estonian payroll (TÖR, TSD)✓ Included
Expenses & travel✓ Included
Benefits✕ Not available
Employee self-service✓ Included
Recruiting (ATS)✕ Not available
Performance✕ Not available
Learning & development✕ Not available
Workforce planning✕ Not available
AI (CV, assistant)✕ Not available
Public API✓ Included
Open source✕ Not available
Self-hosting✕ Not available
HRM4Baltics8/16
People & structure✓ Included
Leave & absence✓ Included
Time & attendance✓ Included
Shift scheduling✓ Included
Estonian payroll (TÖR, TSD)✓ Included
Expenses & travel✓ Included
Benefits✕ Not available
Employee self-service✓ Included
Recruiting (ATS)✕ Not available
Performance✕ Not available
Learning & development✓ Included
Workforce planning✕ Not available
AI (CV, assistant)✕ Not available
Public API✕ Not available
Open source✕ Not available
Self-hosting✕ Not available
hours246/16
People & structure✓ Included
Leave & absence✓ Included
Time & attendance✓ Included
Shift scheduling✓ Included
Estonian payroll (TÖR, TSD)✕ Not available
Expenses & travel✕ Not available
Benefits✕ Not available
Employee self-service✓ Included
Recruiting (ATS)✕ Not available
Performance✕ Not available
Learning & development✕ Not available
Workforce planning✕ Not available
AI (CV, assistant)✓ Included
Public API✕ Not available
Open source✕ Not available
Self-hosting✕ Not available
Yester7/16
People & structure✓ Included
Leave & absence✓ Included
Time & attendance✓ Included
Shift scheduling✓ Included
Estonian payroll (TÖR, TSD)✓ Included
Expenses & travel✓ Included
Benefits✕ Not available
Employee self-service✓ Included
Recruiting (ATS)✕ Not available
Performance✕ Not available
Learning & development✕ Not available
Workforce planning✕ Not available
AI (CV, assistant)✕ Not available
Public API✕ Not available
Open source✕ Not available
Self-hosting✕ Not available
✓ Included◐ Coming soon✕ Not available
FastHR pricing appears in the final row. Competitor data comes from public sources (Sep 2026).
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Global platforms
A straightforward capability comparison with international HR platforms.
| Public licensing observed in Sep 2026. FastHR pricing appears in the final row. | FastHR | Gusto | BambooHR | Rippling | Deel | Zoho People | Odoo HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People and structure | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Leave | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Time and attendance | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Payroll | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ |
| Expenses and reimbursements | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ |
| Benefits | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Employee self-service | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Recruiting (ATS) | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
| Performance management | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Learning & development | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Workforce planning | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ |
| AI for HR | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Public API | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ◐ |
| Open source | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ◐ |
| Self-hosting | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ◐ |
| Price / month | Free · €1 per person per month |
FastHR15/15
People and structure✓ Included
Leave✓ Included
Time and attendance✓ Included
Payroll✓ Included
Expenses and reimbursements✓ Included
Benefits✓ Included
Employee self-service✓ Included
Recruiting (ATS)✓ Included
Performance management✓ Included
Learning & development✓ Included
Workforce planning✓ Included
AI for HR✓ Included
Public API✓ Included
Open source✓ Included
Self-hosting✓ Included
Price / monthFree · €1 per person per month
Gusto7/15
People and structure✓ Included
Leave✓ Included
Time and attendance✓ Included
Payroll✓ Included
Expenses and reimbursements✕ Not available
Benefits✓ Included
Employee self-service✓ Included
Recruiting (ATS)✕ Not available
Performance management✕ Not available
Learning & development✕ Not available
Workforce planning✕ Not available
AI for HR✕ Not available
Public API✓ Included
Open source✕ Not available
Self-hosting✕ Not available
BambooHR9/15
People and structure✓ Included
Leave✓ Included
Time and attendance✓ Included
Payroll✓ Included
Expenses and reimbursements✕ Not available
Benefits✓ Included
Employee self-service✓ Included
Recruiting (ATS)✓ Included
Performance management✓ Included
Learning & development✕ Not available
Workforce planning✕ Not available
AI for HR✕ Not available
Public API✓ Included
Open source✕ Not available
Self-hosting✕ Not available
Rippling12/15
People and structure✓ Included
Leave✓ Included
Time and attendance✓ Included
Payroll✓ Included
Expenses and reimbursements✓ Included
Benefits✓ Included
Employee self-service✓ Included
Recruiting (ATS)✕ Not available
Performance management✓ Included
Learning & development✓ Included
Workforce planning✓ Included
AI for HR✓ Included
Public API✓ Included
Open source✕ Not available
Self-hosting✕ Not available
Deel8/15
People and structure✓ Included
Leave✓ Included
Time and attendance✓ Included
Payroll✓ Included
Expenses and reimbursements✓ Included
Benefits✓ Included
Employee self-service✓ Included
Recruiting (ATS)✕ Not available
Performance management✕ Not available
Learning & development✕ Not available
Workforce planning✕ Not available
AI for HR✕ Not available
Public API✓ Included
Open source✕ Not available
Self-hosting✕ Not available
Zoho People7/15
People and structure✓ Included
Leave✓ Included
Time and attendance✓ Included
Payroll✕ Not available
Expenses and reimbursements✕ Not available
Benefits✕ Not available
Employee self-service✓ Included
Recruiting (ATS)✕ Not available
Performance management✓ Included
Learning & development✓ Included
Workforce planning✕ Not available
AI for HR✕ Not available
Public API✓ Included
Open source✕ Not available
Self-hosting✕ Not available
Odoo HR8/15
People and structure✓ Included
Leave✓ Included
Time and attendance✓ Included
Payroll✓ Included
Expenses and reimbursements✓ Included
Benefits✕ Not available
Employee self-service✓ Included
Recruiting (ATS)✓ Included
Performance management✓ Included
Learning & development✕ Not available
Workforce planning✕ Not available
AI for HR✕ Not available
Public API◐ Coming soon
Open source◐ Coming soon
Self-hosting◐ Coming soon
✓ Included◐ Coming soon✕ Not available
Comparison is based on information gathered from public sources (Sep 2026). FastHR pricing appears in the final row. Questions people ask
Is FastHR open source?
Yes. FastHR is published under the MIT licence, can be inspected and modified, and is designed to be self-hosted.
Which compared HR systems are open source?
FastHR is MIT-licensed open source. Odoo Community is LGPLv3 open source, while Odoo Enterprise is proprietary. BambooHR is proprietary; Gusto, Rippling, Deel and Zoho People do not publish open-source editions.
Does free software mean zero operating cost?
No. Hosting, implementation, support, migration and third-party provider usage can still incur costs. The comparison separates software price from those operating choices.
Are coming-soon FastHR features available today?
No. Coming soon is an availability label, not a pricing tier. The Features page distinguishes shipped functionality from roadmap scope.