IceHrm
HCM software
Core HR software
- Features
- Ease of use
- Ease of management
- Quality of support
- Affordability
- Market presence
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What is IceHrm
IceHrm is an HR management system used to manage employee records and common HR workflows such as leave, time tracking, and basic performance processes. It is used by small to mid-sized organizations that want a lightweight HRIS and by teams that prefer self-hosted deployment. The product is available in an open-source edition and commercial editions, which differentiates it from many HRIS tools that are cloud-only.
Open-source self-hosting option
IceHrm offers an open-source edition that can be deployed on a company’s own infrastructure. This can help organizations meet internal requirements for data residency, network isolation, or custom security controls. It also provides a path for technical teams to modify the system beyond standard configuration.
Core HR and leave management
The product focuses on core HR data management, including employee profiles and organizational information. It also supports common HR operations such as leave/absence tracking and related approvals. These capabilities cover foundational HR needs without requiring a full ERP suite.
Modular editions and add-ons
IceHrm is packaged in multiple editions, typically separating community/open-source functionality from paid features. This modular approach can allow organizations to start with basic HRIS needs and expand to additional modules as requirements mature. It can be a fit for teams that want to control scope and deployment model early.
Limited enterprise HR depth
IceHrm generally targets foundational HR workflows rather than complex enterprise requirements. Organizations needing advanced workforce management, deep compliance tooling, or extensive global HR capabilities may find gaps. Larger deployments may require additional systems or custom development to cover edge cases.
Smaller integration ecosystem
Compared with larger HR platforms, IceHrm typically has fewer prebuilt integrations and marketplace connectors. This can increase reliance on custom API work or manual processes for payroll, benefits, identity, and finance integrations. Integration effort can become a key factor in total cost of ownership.
Self-hosting adds operational burden
When deployed on-premises or in a customer-managed cloud, the buyer is responsible for hosting, upgrades, backups, and monitoring. This requires internal IT capacity and disciplined patch management. Organizations without dedicated technical resources may prefer a fully managed SaaS alternative.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| IceHrm Open Source (self-hosted) | Free (open-source) | Free forever; install from GitHub; community-driven; premium extensions (one-time purchases) available. |
| IceHrm Cloud (managed hosting) | Starts at $11 / month | Covers up to 10 employees at $11/mo; subscription scales by employee count (examples published by vendor: 16 employees = $23/mo; 69 = $98/mo; 70 employees = $99/mo and the monthly fee is capped after 70 employees). Includes core HR modules and email support. |
| IceHrm Enterprise (managed hosting) | $299 / month (fixed) | Fixed-price plan for large teams; unlimited employees; payroll configuration support; priority/custom support and migration services. |
| IceHrmPro (self-hosted licensed) | One-time license — starts at $499 (50 employees) | One-time license fees sold by employee bands (examples on vendor site: 50 emp $499; 100 emp $599; 150 emp $699; 200 emp $799; up to 600 emp $1,599). Free upgrades during first year (optional renewal thereafter). |
| Marketplace modules (self-hosted add-ons) | Examples: Task Management $39; Recruitment & Applicant Tracking $99; Payroll $149; Leave & Performance $139 | One-time purchases per module listed in the IceHrm marketplace; module prices vary (vendor lists many modules and prices). |
| Support plans (add-on) | Business $1,299 / year; Enterprise $3,999 / year | Paid support tiers (Business, Enterprise) offering installation, training hours, payroll/configuration support, dedicated account manager, development/backups support. |
Seller details
Gamonoid
Colombo, Sri Lanka
2013
Private
https://icehrm.com/
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