Frappe HR

HR & people

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A CLOSER LOOK

What is Frappe HR?

Frappe HR is an open-source human resources and payroll application for employee records, attendance, leave and staff lifecycle processes. Organizations can self-host it and adapt workflows, while arranging deployment, payroll configuration and professional implementation separately.

Employee records

Leave management

Attendance

Payroll

Is it a good fit?

Best suited to

Organizations needing integrated HR workflows on Frappe.

Before you choose

Payroll setup must match local rules and business policies.

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Know what you're signing up for.

Frappe HR can be used under GPL-3.0 terms without a software subscription. Self-hosted HR and payroll application; hosting, implementation and jurisdiction-specific configuration are separate. Deployment, maintenance and any external services remain the user’s responsibility.

Self-hosted HR and payroll application; hosting, implementation and jurisdiction-specific configuration are separate.

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The useful parts. The trade-offs.

Why consider it

Attendance and payroll can share employee data

Source access supports organization-specific workflows

What to keep in mind

Payroll configuration requires specialist review

Deployment and access administration need ownership

How to use it well

Create a test employee lifecycle from onboarding through leave and payroll before migrating personnel records. Define reporting lines and approval responsibilities, then verify that employee self-service exposes only the information each person should see.

Payroll should be validated with representative salary structures and reviewed calculations before a live run. The GPL application is free to deploy, but hosting and local compliance work remain separate. Document access rules and backup procedures because HR records combine operational and sensitive personal information.

A few things you might be wondering.

Is Frappe HR free?

Frappe HR can be used under GPL-3.0 terms without a software subscription. Self-hosted HR and payroll application; hosting, implementation and jurisdiction-specific configuration are separate. Deployment, maintenance and any external services remain the user’s responsibility.

Does Frappe HR include payroll functionality?

Yes. HR and payroll are both part of the project’s stated scope.

Is managed Frappe hosting required?

No. The open-source application can be self-hosted; managed hosting and implementation services are separate.

Where can I check the latest prices?

Use the provider link on this page. Billing period, location, team size, promotions, taxes, and optional extras may affect the amount you pay.

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