Frappe HR
Time & attendance software
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What is Frappe HR
Frappe HR is an open-source HR management application that includes time and attendance features such as employee check-ins, leave management, and holiday calendars. It is used by small to mid-sized organizations that want a self-hosted or managed HR system with configurable workflows. The product is built on the Frappe framework and is commonly deployed alongside other Frappe applications, with customization handled through the same platform.
Open-source and self-hostable
Frappe HR is available as open-source software, which supports self-hosting for organizations with data residency or internal control requirements. Teams can review and modify the codebase to fit internal policies and processes. This can be a practical option for companies that prefer to avoid vendor lock-in typical of many time and attendance tools.
Configurable workflows and forms
The product supports configurable HR processes such as leave policies, approval flows, and employee records using the underlying Frappe platform. Administrators can adapt fields, document types, and permissions without rebuilding the application from scratch. This flexibility can reduce the need for separate tools when HR processes differ across departments or locations.
Broader HR suite context
Time and attendance capabilities sit within a broader HR system that also covers employee data, leave, and basic HR operations. This can simplify administration compared with using a standalone attendance tracker plus separate HR recordkeeping. It also enables consistent data across HR modules when deployed as a single system.
Implementation requires technical effort
Self-hosting and tailoring typically require familiarity with the Frappe/ERPNext ecosystem, server administration, and configuration. Organizations without internal technical resources may need a service partner or managed hosting. This can increase time-to-value compared with tools designed for out-of-the-box deployment.
Attendance depth varies by needs
For organizations needing advanced time capture (for example, specialized field time tracking, complex geofencing, or highly granular labor compliance features), additional configuration or complementary tooling may be required. The core attendance features focus on HR operations rather than niche workforce timekeeping scenarios. Fit depends on how complex scheduling, job costing, and compliance reporting requirements are.
Ecosystem-dependent integrations
Integrations often rely on the Frappe platform’s APIs and available connectors, which may require custom development for certain payroll, identity, or scheduling systems. Compared with products that provide extensive prebuilt integrations, integration work can be more project-based. Ongoing maintenance may be needed as connected systems change.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Open Source (self-hosted) | Free (GPLv3) | 100% open-source Frappe HR you can deploy yourself; no hosting fees (self-hosted requires your own infrastructure and community/partner support). |
| Small Business (Frappe Cloud - Shared Hosting) | $10 per site/month (compute-based, shared hosting) | Managed/shared hosting on Frappe Cloud; automated upgrades, backups, monitoring; ideal for small-to-medium teams (~up to 1000 employees). Bundled product warranty is available starting at $50/month. |
| Enterprise (Dedicated / Hybrid Hosting) | $200 per month onwards (dedicated hosting) — Contact sales for full enterprise pricing | Dedicated resources, managed hosting, product warranty, account manager, priority SLA, phone support, large DB support. Premium/support-inclusive tiers (higher-priced) are available; contact sales for custom/enterprise quotes. |
Seller details
Frappe Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
Mumbai, India
2015
Private
https://frappe.io/
https://x.com/frappetech
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