edays is a UK-based absence management platform founded in 2007. They specialize in enterprise-level absence management with a focus on compliance, analytics, and global workforce management. The platform is known for its comprehensive reporting capabilities and ability to handle complex absence policies for large organizations with multiple locations and employee types.
| Feature | ZeitPal | edays |
|---|---|---|
| Leave Management | Full leave request and approval system with one-click approvals | Enterprise-grade leave management system |
| Sick Leave | Digital sick leave with automatic certificate reminders after 3 days | Sick leave tracking with Bradford Factor |
| Team Calendar | Shared team calendar with absence overview and conflict detection | Multi-team calendars with global view |
| Approval Workflows | Flexible approval chains, multi-level approvals, delegation | Complex approval workflows and delegation |
| Reports & Analytics | Absence reports, sick rate analytics, leave balance overview | Advanced analytics and custom reports |
| Mobile App | Responsive web app, works on any device | Mobile app available |
| Integrations | Slack, Google Calendar, Microsoft 365 (coming soon) | HR systems, payroll, SSO |
ZeitPal offers a generous free tier for small teams, with affordable paid plans for growing companies. No hidden costs, transparent pricing.
edays uses custom enterprise pricing. Expect to pay £2-5 per user per month depending on company size and required features. No free tier available.
edays is designed for mid-sized to large enterprises (100+ employees) needing sophisticated absence management with strong analytics and compliance features. Best suited for UK and global companies.
edays is GDPR compliant with data centers in the UK and EU. They offer strong data protection features suitable for enterprise requirements.
edays provides dedicated account managers for enterprise customers, email and phone support, and comprehensive training resources.
edays is an excellent choice for large enterprises needing sophisticated absence management. However, for German SMEs, ZeitPal offers a more suitable solution with its free tier, German labor law focus, and simpler setup. Choose edays for enterprise needs, choose ZeitPal for SME simplicity.
edays is designed for enterprises and may be too complex and expensive for small businesses. ZeitPal is a better fit for teams under 50 employees.
edays supports multiple countries but is primarily UK-focused. ZeitPal is specifically designed for German labor law requirements.
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