Personio is a comprehensive HR software platform founded in Munich in 2015. It has grown to become one of Europe's leading HR tech companies, serving over 10,000 customers. Personio offers a full suite of HR tools including recruiting, onboarding, time tracking, payroll, and of course, absence management. While Personio is an excellent choice for companies looking for an all-in-one HR solution, its comprehensive nature means it may be more than what smaller teams need. The platform is designed for companies ready to centralize all their HR processes in one place.
| Feature | ZeitPal | Personio |
|---|---|---|
| Leave Management | Full leave request and approval system with one-click approvals | Full absence management with approval workflows |
| Sick Leave | Digital sick leave with automatic certificate reminders after 3 days | Sick leave tracking with document upload |
| Team Calendar | Shared team calendar with absence overview and conflict detection | Team absence calendar integrated with HR data |
| Approval Workflows | Flexible approval chains, multi-level approvals, delegation | Multi-level approval workflows |
| Reports & Analytics | Absence reports, sick rate analytics, leave balance overview | Comprehensive HR analytics and custom reports |
| Mobile App | Responsive web app, works on any device | Native iOS and Android apps |
| Integrations | Slack, Google Calendar, Microsoft 365 (coming soon) | 200+ integrations including Slack, MS Teams, payroll systems |
ZeitPal offers a generous free tier for small teams, with affordable paid plans for growing companies. No hidden costs, transparent pricing.
Personio uses custom pricing based on company size and required modules. Expect to pay €3-8 per employee per month for Core HR, with additional costs for extra modules. No free tier available.
Personio is ideal for mid-sized companies (50-2000 employees) looking to consolidate all HR processes in one platform. It's particularly well-suited for German companies needing comprehensive HR software with strong compliance features. However, for teams primarily focused on leave management, Personio may offer more functionality than needed.
Personio is fully GDPR compliant with data stored in EU data centers. As a German company, they have strong expertise in European data protection requirements. They offer features like data retention policies, access controls, and audit logs.
Personio offers email and phone support with German-speaking agents. Enterprise customers get dedicated account managers. They also provide an extensive help center and regular webinars for training.
Personio is an excellent choice if you need a comprehensive HR platform that goes beyond leave management. However, if your primary need is simple, affordable leave tracking, ZeitPal offers a more focused solution with a free tier for small teams. Choose Personio for full HR suite, choose ZeitPal for straightforward leave management.
Personio offers more comprehensive HR features, but ZeitPal is specifically designed for leave management with a simpler interface and free tier for small teams. If you only need leave management, ZeitPal is more cost-effective.
Yes, you can export your absence data from Personio and import it into ZeitPal. Our support team can help with the migration process.
No, Personio does not offer a free tier. ZeitPal is free for teams up to 20 employees.
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