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IceHrm

HR & people

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A CLOSER LOOK

What is IceHrm?

IceHrm Core is a self-hosted human resources application for employee records, attendance and time tracking. Its free GPL core can serve organizations without per-employee software fees, while advanced modules, commercial Pro licensing and managed cloud service remain separate.

Employee records

Attendance tracking

Timesheets

Staff directory

Is it a good fit?

Best suited to

Organizations needing basic self-hosted employee administration.

Before you choose

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IceHrm can be used under GPL-3.0-or-later core terms without a software subscription. Self-hosted core has no employee license fee; advanced modules, IceHrmPro and cloud are separate. Deployment, maintenance and any external services remain the user’s responsibility.

Open-source core

$0software license

Self-hosted core has no employee license fee; advanced modules, IceHrmPro and cloud are separate.

  • Employee records
  • Attendance tracking
  • Timesheets
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Self-hosted core has no employee license fee; advanced modules, IceHrmPro and cloud are separate.

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The useful parts. The trade-offs.

Why consider it

No per-employee core license fee

Focused records and time tools replace common spreadsheets

What to keep in mind

Advanced modules may add cost

Deployment and support remain your responsibility

How to use it well

Create a standard employee profile and test the attendance and timesheet workflow with a small team. Review manager and employee permissions before importing personnel data, and keep the first deployment focused on the core functions actually needed.

The current core license is GPL, while commercial IceHrm products use separate terms. Check module inclusion rather than assuming all website features belong to the free download. Plan server updates, backups and support responsibilities before treating the system as the authoritative personnel record.

A few things you might be wondering.

Is IceHrm free?

IceHrm can be used under GPL-3.0-or-later core terms without a software subscription. Self-hosted core has no employee license fee; advanced modules, IceHrmPro and cloud are separate. Deployment, maintenance and any external services remain the user’s responsibility.

Is the core charged per employee?

The official free-core article says it can be self-hosted for any number of employees without a license fee.

Are IceHrmPro and Cloud the same as the core download?

No. They are separate commercial offerings, and advanced modules can also be paid.

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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