absence.io is a dedicated absence management platform founded in Munich in 2014. Unlike all-in-one HR platforms, absence.io focuses specifically on making absence tracking simple and efficient. They serve thousands of companies worldwide with a clean, user-friendly interface. The platform is known for its simplicity and ease of use. It's designed to be set up quickly and requires minimal training for team members.
| Feature | ZeitPal | absence.io |
|---|---|---|
| Leave Management | Full leave request and approval system with one-click approvals | Full leave request and approval system |
| Sick Leave | Digital sick leave with automatic certificate reminders after 3 days | Sick leave tracking with notifications |
| Team Calendar | Shared team calendar with absence overview and conflict detection | Absence calendar with team overview |
| Approval Workflows | Flexible approval chains, multi-level approvals, delegation | Customizable approval workflows |
| Reports & Analytics | Absence reports, sick rate analytics, leave balance overview | Absence reports and analytics |
| Mobile App | Responsive web app, works on any device | Native iOS and Android apps |
| Integrations | Slack, Google Calendar, Microsoft 365 (coming soon) | Slack, Google Calendar, Personio, BambooHR |
ZeitPal offers a generous free tier for small teams, with affordable paid plans for growing companies. No hidden costs, transparent pricing.
absence.io offers a 14-day free trial but no permanent free tier. Paid plans start at €2.50 per user per month. Volume discounts available for larger teams.
absence.io is designed for companies of all sizes that want a focused absence management solution. It's particularly popular with companies that have outgrown spreadsheets but don't need a full HR platform.
absence.io is fully GDPR compliant with data stored in EU data centers. They have a dedicated data protection officer and offer features for GDPR compliance including data export and deletion.
absence.io provides email support and an extensive help center. Response times are generally within 24 hours. Premium support available for enterprise customers.
absence.io is a solid choice for companies wanting a dedicated absence management tool. However, the lack of a free tier makes ZeitPal more attractive for small teams. ZeitPal also offers better German labor law support. Choose absence.io for its native mobile apps, choose ZeitPal for free usage and German compliance.
absence.io only offers a 14-day free trial, not a permanent free tier. ZeitPal is free for teams up to 20 employees with no time limit.
absence.io has native iOS and Android apps, while ZeitPal offers a responsive web app that works on all devices. Both provide good mobile experiences.
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