Calamari HR Software
Overview
Calamari replaces spreadsheets and scattered tools with simple HR modules that teams can mix and match. You get fast setup, intuitive self-service, and essentials like leave approvals, attendance tracking, and people records—without the bloat of an oversized HCM.
What Is the Calamari HR Software?
Calamari is a cloud HR suite focused on everyday operations: request/approve time off, track attendance and projects, manage employee files, and sync calendars and chat tools. It’s modular, so you pay only for what you need and can add modules as you grow.
Key Features of Calamari
- Time Off (Leave): custom leave types, accrual rules, multi-country calendars, approvals.
- Time & Attendance: clock-in/out (web, mobile, kiosk), geofencing, breaks, timesheets, projects.
- Core HR: people directory, document management, workflows, notifications.
- Integrations: Slack, MS Teams, Google/Outlook calendars, Jira, Asana, Basecamp.
- Self-Service & Mobile: iOS/Android apps, employee and manager views.
- Quick Onboarding: import users, simple setup, trial access.
Who Should Use Calamari
- SMBs that want simple, modular HR without a heavy HCM.
- Distributed teams needing fast leave + attendance visibility.
- Orgs that live in Slack/Teams and want tight integrations.
- HR teams replacing spreadsheets with lightweight automation.
Pricing & Plans
Calamari Pricing — Modular, Per-Employee
Time Off
Most Chosen- Custom leave types, accruals, multi-country calendars
- Approval workflows, reminders, calendar sync
Time & Attendance
Clock-in / Timesheets- Web/mobile/kiosk clocking, geofencing, breaks
- Timesheets, projects, approvals
Core HR
People & Docs- People directory, documents, workflows, notifications
- Profiles, roles/permissions, audit history
* Estimates use published per-employee monthly rates and enforce a 10-seat minimum. * Final pricing depends on active users & modules; taxes may apply.
Pros & Cons of Calamari
Final Verdict
If you want clean, modular HR that your team will actually use—especially for Time Off and Time & Attendance—Calamari hits the sweet spot. Start with one module and expand as needed; setup is quick, and pricing is straightforward.
Unlock Lightweight HR — Try Calamari Free
Start with Time Off or Attendance, then add Core HR as you grow.
- ✅ 14-day free trial
- ✅ Quick onboarding
- ✅ Slack/Teams & calendar integrations
FAQs About Calamari
Yes—per active user. Archived users are free.