Built for Startups & Growing Teams

Budget HR Software for Startups — Start Free, Scale as You Grow

Stop overpaying for HR tools you'll outgrow. Simpatico HR gives startups and small businesses enterprise-grade HR software at startup-friendly prices — with a forever-free tier. No per-employee fees. No annual contracts.

Why Startups Choose Simpatico HR

Enterprise HR features without the enterprise price tag

No Per-Employee PricingFlat monthly fee whether you have 5 or 500 employees. Unlike BambooHR ($8+/emp) or Workday ($100+/emp).
No Enterprise ContractsMonth-to-month billing. Cancel anytime. No annual lock-ins or minimum commitments.
No Implementation FeesSetup in 5 minutes. No consultants needed. Unlike Workday (months of implementation) or SAP SuccessFactors.
No Hidden CostsAI features are built-in, not paid add-ons. No extra charges for resume screening, interviews, or analytics.
Forever-Free Tier3 job posts, AI resume screening, branded careers page — free forever. Start hiring with AI at zero cost.
Scale When ReadyUpgrade to Starter ($60/mo) only when you need more features. No pressure, no salespeople.

HR Software That Grows With You

From 1-person founding team to 500+ employees — one platform

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Pre-Seed / Bootstrapping (1-10 employees)

Free Tier — $0/month. Post your first jobs, screen resumes with AI, and build a branded careers page. Start hiring professionally from day one — no cost, no credit card needed.

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Seed / Early Stage (10-50 employees)

Starter Plan — $60/month. Unlock full AI screening, payroll automation, attendance tracking, and analytics dashboard. 25 active job posts. All the HR features you need to scale hiring without scaling costs.

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Series A / Growth (50-200 employees)

Professional Plan — $180/month. Unlimited jobs, AI video interviews, priority support, and custom branding. Performance reviews and advanced analytics. Still 80% cheaper than Greenhouse at this scale.

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Series B+ / Scale-Up (200+ employees)

Enterprise Plan — $600/month. Full API access, dedicated support, SLA guarantee, and custom integrations. Even at enterprise scale, you're paying a fraction of Workday or SAP SuccessFactors.

Everything a Startup Needs — At Budget Prices

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AI-Powered Recruitment

AI resume screening, candidate ranking, smart matching, pipeline management, and Google for Jobs integration. Find the best talent without spending hours on manual review.

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Payroll & Compliance

Automated salary processing, tax calculations, PF/ESI (India), multi-currency support. Compliance for India, GCC, UK, and EU. No separate payroll subscription.

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Attendance & Leave

Track attendance, manage leave requests, overtime calculation, shift scheduling, and holiday calendars. Mobile-friendly for remote and hybrid teams.

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Performance Reviews

Goal tracking, KPI scorecards, 360-degree feedback, and appraisal workflows. Build a high-performance culture from day one.

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AI Video Interviews

Proctored interviews with speech recognition, adaptive questioning, and anti-cheat monitoring. Save 60% of interview time. Better than HireVue at 90% lower cost.

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Analytics Dashboard

Real-time hiring metrics, time-to-hire, source effectiveness, candidate quality, and AI-powered insights. Make data-driven HR decisions from the start.

Startup HR Software — FAQ

What is the best budget HR software for startups?
Simpatico HR is the best budget HR software for startups. It starts free with AI resume screening, and paid plans from $60/month. No per-employee pricing, no enterprise contracts, no implementation fees. Scale as you grow. Used by 500+ companies across 13+ countries.
Is there a free HR software for small businesses?
Yes — Simpatico HR's free tier includes 3 job posts, AI resume screening, a branded careers page, and Google for Jobs. No credit card. No time limit. Perfect for small businesses and early-stage startups.
Does Simpatico HR charge per employee?
No. Unlike BambooHR, Workday, and others, Simpatico HR uses flat monthly pricing. Whether you have 5 or 500 employees, you pay the same fee. This makes it dramatically cheaper as you grow.
Can startups use Simpatico HR for payroll?
Yes — payroll is included in the Starter plan ($60/month). Salary processing, tax calculations, PF/ESI deductions (India), multi-currency support, and payslip generation. No separate payroll subscription needed.
How quickly can we set up Simpatico HR?
Under 5 minutes. Register your company, create your first job post, and start receiving AI-screened applications. No implementation consultants, no onboarding calls, no setup fees. Self-serve and ready to go.

Your Startup Deserves Better HR Software

Join 500+ companies using budget-friendly HR software. Start free today — upgrade when you're ready.