Best self-hosted Human Resources Management (HRM) apps

A human resources management system combines a number of systems and processes to ensure the easy management of human resources, business processes and data.

3 open source Human Resources Management (HRM) tools you host on your own server — with full control of your data and no per-user cost.

Frappe HR

★ 8,123

Complete HRMS solution with over 13 different modules right from employee management, onboarding, leaves, to payroll, taxation, and more.

Human Resources Management (HRM) GPL-3.0

admidio

★ 461

User management system for websites of organizations and groups. The system has a flexible role model so that it’s possible to reflect the structure and permissions of your organization.

Human Resources Management (HRM) GPL-2.0

MintHCM

★ 373

Tool for Human Capital Management based on two popular, well-known business applications SugarCRM Community Edition and SuiteCRM.

Human Resources Management (HRM) AGPL-3.0

Frequently asked questions

What are the best self-hosted Human Resources Management (HRM) tools?

Among the 3 options, the most popular include Frappe HR, admidio, MintHCM. Compare license, platform and popularity in the list below.

Is there a free open source alternative for Human Resources Management (HRM)?

Yes — all 3 tools on this page are open source and you run them on your own server, with no monthly fee.

Where can I host a Human Resources Management (HRM) app?

On a home server (homelab) or a cheap VPS from ~€4/mo. See the suggestions on this page.