OrangeHRM
HCM software
Performance management software
Core HR software
Workforce management software
Talent management software
Employee leave management software
Farm payroll software
Payroll management software
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What is OrangeHRM
OrangeHRM is a human resources management system used to manage employee records, organizational structure, time off, and related HR workflows. It targets small to mid-sized organizations that need a centralized HR system with optional modules for recruitment, performance, and time tracking. The product is available as both an open-source edition and a commercial cloud/on‑premises offering, which affects feature depth and support options.
Broad HR module coverage
OrangeHRM supports core HR data management along with common adjacent functions such as leave management, time tracking, recruitment, and performance workflows (edition-dependent). This breadth can reduce the need for multiple point solutions for smaller HR teams. It also provides role-based access controls and configurable workflows that fit typical HR processes.
Open-source deployment option
An open-source edition is available for organizations that prefer self-hosting and direct control over configuration. This can be useful for teams with in-house technical resources and specific customization requirements. It also provides an alternative to subscription-only HR platforms for certain use cases.
Core HR and leave management
The system includes employee profiles, job and organization data, and leave policies/approvals as foundational capabilities. These features address common compliance and operational needs such as maintaining accurate employee records and tracking time off balances. For many SMB scenarios, this covers the baseline requirements of an HRIS.
Payroll not a core strength
Payroll capabilities are not consistently positioned as a full-featured, country-compliant payroll engine across regions, and may rely on integrations or external processing depending on deployment and geography. Organizations with complex payroll requirements (multi-country, union rules, advanced tax handling) often need additional payroll systems. This also makes "farm payroll" use cases highly dependent on local requirements and third-party tooling.
Feature depth varies by edition
Capabilities differ between the open-source edition and paid offerings, which can affect reporting, workflow depth, and support. Teams evaluating the product need to validate which modules are included in their chosen plan and what requires add-ons. This can complicate comparisons with HR suites that package more functionality in a single subscription.
Integrations and analytics can lag
Compared with HR platforms that emphasize extensive prebuilt integrations and advanced analytics, OrangeHRM may require more configuration or custom work to connect to external systems and produce consolidated reporting. Reporting and dashboards may be sufficient for operational HR but less suited to enterprise-grade people analytics. Integration requirements should be validated early, especially for identity, payroll, and finance connections.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Starter (Open‑source) | $0 — Free | Open‑source/free edition. Core HR: HR administration, employee management, PTO/leave management, reporting & analytics, performance management, recruitment, time tracking, mobile app. Suitable for small/tech‑savvy organizations; can be self‑hosted. |
| Advanced | Custom pricing (per‑employee‑per‑month, quote required) | Enterprise SaaS/on‑premise edition. Pick‑and‑mix modules (recruitment, onboarding, performance, payroll connector, time & attendance, roster, advanced reporting, implementation & SLA options). 30‑day free trial available. Pricing provided via sales quote (form on vendor site). |
Seller details
OrangeHRM Inc.
Secaucus, New Jersey, USA
2005
Private
https://www.orangehrm.com/
https://x.com/orangehrm
https://www.linkedin.com/company/orangehrm/
