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Deskera People

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$199 per user per month
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  1. Real estate and property management
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  3. Information technology and software

What is Deskera People

Deskera People is a cloud-based human resources module within the Deskera suite that supports core HR processes such as employee records, leave management, attendance tracking, and payroll administration. It is used by small to mid-sized organizations that want HR operations connected to other back-office functions in the same platform. The product emphasizes an integrated approach with other Deskera modules (for example, accounting and business operations) rather than a standalone HR-only system.

pros

Integrated HR and payroll workflows

Deskera People combines core HR, leave, attendance, and payroll in one product area, reducing handoffs between separate tools. This can simplify employee lifecycle administration and payroll preparation when the same system holds employee data and time/leave inputs. For organizations already using other Deskera modules, it can reduce duplicate data entry across back-office functions.

Broad HR operations coverage

The product covers common HR administration needs such as employee profiles, leave policies, attendance/time tracking, and payroll processing. This breadth can be useful for teams that want a single system for day-to-day HR operations rather than multiple point solutions. It also supports standardized processes and recordkeeping across departments.

Suite-based deployment option

As part of the Deskera platform, Deskera People can be deployed alongside other business modules under one vendor relationship. This can streamline procurement, user management, and cross-functional reporting compared with assembling multiple vendors. It is particularly relevant for smaller teams that prefer a consolidated back-office stack.

cons

Expense and T&E depth varies

Although Deskera is positioned as an all-in-one suite, Deskera People is primarily an HR and payroll module rather than a dedicated travel and expense system. Organizations with complex corporate card programs, advanced expense policy automation, or multi-entity T&E controls may need additional tooling. Fit for expense management should be validated against required workflows (approvals, reimbursements, audit rules, and integrations).

Global payroll complexity risk

Payroll requirements vary significantly by country, state, and local regulations, and suite payroll modules can require careful configuration to match statutory rules. Companies with multi-country payroll, complex benefits, or unionized workforces may find gaps or require external payroll partners. Buyers should confirm supported geographies, tax forms, and compliance updates for their jurisdictions.

Ecosystem and integrations may be limited

Compared with more specialized products in adjacent categories, Deskera People may offer fewer prebuilt integrations for niche finance, spend, or HR tools. This can increase reliance on custom integration work or manual processes when connecting to third-party systems. Integration capabilities (APIs, webhooks, and supported connectors) should be validated during evaluation.

Plan & Pricing

Plan Price Key features & notes
Growth $199 per month per user (billed annually, minimum 5 users) Target: businesses with 5–20 employees. Includes Accounting, Financial Reports, Bank Connect, Integrated CRM, Expense & Leave Tracking, Class/Locations/Departments, Warehouse/Lot/Serial Tracking, Automations.
Mid Market $249 per month per user (billed annually, minimum 5 users) Target: businesses with 20–50 employees. Everything in Growth plus Financial Controls, Warehouse Roles, Time Tracking, Landed Costs, Report Builder.
Enterprise Custom pricing For organizations with >50 employees. All-inclusive with advanced features (Revenue Recognition, Multi-Book Accounting, Custom Reports & Dashboards, Custom Automations, Custom Integrations). Contact Sales. Note: site states displayed costs do not include required one-time implementation/setup fees.

Seller details

Deskera Pte. Ltd.
Singapore
2008
Private
https://www.deskera.com/
https://x.com/deskera
https://www.linkedin.com/company/deskera/

Tools by Deskera Pte. Ltd.

Deskera ERP
Deskera People
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Deskera All-in-One

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