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Alternatives to Personio

Personio ranks #9 on the Top 11 The 11 Best HRIS for Small Businesses. Below: the higher-ranked alternatives we’d steer you to instead, by use case.

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  1. #1Gusto

    9.2 / 9.4

    The easiest-to-use, payroll-centric HRIS for businesses under 100 employees.

    Best for: Payroll-first, all-in-one HR for startups · Pricing: $$ ($8 to $15 PEPM + base fee) · gusto.com

  2. #2Rippling

    9 / 9.4

    Unifies HR and IT with unmatched automation and integration capabilities.

    Best for: The unified 'Employee Cloud' for HR & IT · Pricing: $$ ($8 to $25 PEPM + platform fee) · www.rippling.com

  3. #3BambooHR

    8.8 / 9.4

    Excellent core HR platform with a focus on employee data and experience.

    Best for: Best-in-class core HR and user experience · Pricing: $$$ (Varies, quote required) · www.bamboohr.com

  4. #4Zenefits

    8.5 / 9.4

    A mature, all-in-one HRIS with standout benefits administration features.

    Best for: Strong all-in-one with great benefits admin · Pricing: $$ ($10 to $27 PEPM + base fee) · www.zenefits.com

  5. #5Paycor

    8.3 / 9.4

    A scalable, unified HCM platform ideal for companies nearing mid-market size.

    Best for: Scalable HCM for growing SMBs · Pricing: $$$ (Varies, quote required) · www.paycor.com

  6. #6Justworks

    8.1 / 9.4

    A user-friendly PEO offering access to excellent benefits and compliance support.

    Best for: PEO with a great software experience · Pricing: $$$ ($59 to $99 PEPM) · www.justworks.com

  7. #7ADP Run

    7.9 / 9.4

    Ultra-reliable payroll and tax compliance from the industry's biggest name.

    Best for: Reliable payroll & HR from a legacy leader · Pricing: $$$ (Varies, quote required) · www.adp.com/what-we-offer/run-powered-by-adp.aspx

  8. #8Paychex Flex

    7.7 / 9.4

    A comprehensive HR and payroll platform with optional access to HR experts.

    Best for: Flexible all-in-one from a payroll veteran · Pricing: $$$ (Varies, quote required) · www.paychex.com/paychex-flex

  9. #1Lattice

    9.3 / 9.4

    The best all-in-one platform for performance, engagement, and growth, with an unmatched user experience.

    Best for: Integrated performance and engagement · Pricing: $$ ($9 to $19 PEPM) · lattice.com

  10. #215Five

    9.1 / 9.4

    Best for building manager skills and a continuous feedback culture via its signature weekly check-ins.

    Best for: Manager enablement and continuous feedback · Pricing: $$ ($8 to $16 PEPM) · www.15five.com

  11. #3Culture Amp

    8.9 / 9.4

    Unmatched people analytics that link engagement survey results directly to performance trends.

    Best for: Connecting engagement and performance data · Pricing: $$$ ($12 to $22 PEPM) · www.cultureamp.com

See the full ranked list: The 11 Best HRIS for Small Businesses. Or compare any two: side-by-side.