# PurelyHR Software 2026: Features, Integrations, Pros & Cons | Capterra

> Capterra's in-depth exploration of PurelyHR Software's capabilities reveals its suitability for various software needs and provides a comprehensive overview of PurelyHR Software pricing, features, integrations, and potential alternatives.

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 PurelyHR Software Review 2026: Features, Integrations, Pros & Cons

Last updated on September 15, 2025

Written byBarkha Bali

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[Key takeaways](#key-takeaways)[Our verdict](#our-verdict)[Alternatives](#alternatives)[Users](#users)[Interface](#interface)[Features](#features)[Pricing](#pricing)[Integrations](#integrations)[Support](#support)[Reviews](#reviews)

PurelyHR

PurelyHR Overview:

### Key takeaways

Insights from verified Capterra reviews

PurelyHR helps small businesses manage time-off, scheduling, and HR workflows. It’s most used by administrative and HR teams focused on leave tracking and employee oversight. Reviewers value its calendar-linked workflows and responsive support. Lack of a mobile app is a common drawback. Advanced features like 360-degree feedback and custom warning actions support deeper performance and compliance tracking.

### Our verdict

PurelyHR suits SMBs seeking modular HR tools without full-suite complexity. Its structure supports gradual adoption and cost control. Buyers should expect trade-offs in mobile access and reporting flexibility. The platform centralizes leave, performance, and compliance workflows with straightforward setup and usage.

Overall rating

Based on 440 user reviews

Reviews sentiment

Positive

93%

Neutral

7%

Negative

1%

Starting price

$5

Per User, Per Month

Free trial  
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## Compare with a popular alternative

Capterra selects software alternatives based on relevant features, verified user reviews and user interactions. Placement may be influenced by client status.

### PurelyHR

4.5 (440)

VS.

[4.3 (1,822)](https://www.capterra.com/p/86714/WebPay/reviews/)

Starting Price

$5

Per User, Per Month

Starting Price

Contact vendor

Free Trial

Free Version

Pricing Options

Free Trial

Free Version

Ease Of Use

4.5 (439)

Ease Of Use

4.3 (1,821)

Value For Money

4.6 (194)

Value For Money

4.2 (1,486)

Customer Service

4.6 (421)

Customer Service

4.1 (1,556)

## PurelyHR alternatives

PurelyHR may not suit every team, especially if your priorities include deeper customization across modules, broader mobile functionality, or a unified interface for managing performance and scheduling workflows. Explore other tools that better match your priorities.

Highest Rated

[4.9 (4,616)](https://www.capterra.com/p/172127/Rippling/reviews/)

Starting price

$8.00

Per User, Per Month

[4.6 (5,060)](https://www.capterra.com/p/153140/Connecteam/reviews/)

Starting price

$29.00

Per User, Per Month

[4.6 (3,108)](https://www.capterra.com/p/110968/BambooHR/reviews/)

Starting price

$10.00

Per User, Per Month

[4.3 (3,033)](https://www.capterra.com/p/133745/Paycor-Perform/reviews/)

Starting price

Contact vendor for pricing

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## Who uses PurelyHR?

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## PurelyHR's interface

PurelyHR’s interface is structured for simplicity, with modular sections that support quick navigation and minimal setup. Users consistently highlight its clarity and ease of use, though some mention friction when locating specific reports or adjusting time-off settings.

1+

Barkha Bali

Content Writer

Reviewers say PurelyHR’s layout simplifies time-off workflows and requires little formal training. Admins rely on the calendar view for quick snapshots, though accessing niche reports or adjusting carryover settings can take extra steps during policy changes.

Ease of Use

4.5 (439)

4.5

Based on 439 reviews

## Key features

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These features have been rated as most important by users based on their reviews.

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PurelyHR’s top-rated features simplify leave planning with calendar-linked workflows and visual summaries. Reviewers say these tools reduce scheduling conflicts and make approvals easier for managers and staff alike.

Features

4.4 (207)

4.4

Based on 207 reviews

The PurelyHR features below were rated the highest by our reviewers. Our commentary is based on reviewer sentiment and collective feedback from reviews published in the past two years.

Vacation/leave tracking

4.7 (42)

42 reviewers rated this feature

Enables transparent tracking of vacation accruals, usage, and balances. Reviewers highlight the ease of submitting, approving, and viewing time off, with calendar integration and visual summaries that help avoid overlapping absences.

Time off management

4.6 (20)

20 reviewers rated this feature

Supports centralized control over employee leave requests and approvals. Reviewers mention that the workflow is simple to manage, with clear visibility into balances and request history. Admins appreciate the autonomy it gives staff while maintaining oversight.

360-degree feedback

0 reviewers rated this feature

Supports multi-source evaluations, including self, peer, and manager feedback. Teams use it to build balanced reviews and foster continuous development, with customizable templates and scheduling reminders to streamline the process.

Cross module performance insights

0 reviewers rated this feature

Pulls data from attendance logs, employee files, and disciplinary records to enrich performance reviews. This cross-module integration helps managers make informed decisions and maintain context during evaluations.

Advanced reporting

0 reviewers rated this feature

Provides customizable reports across modules to surface trends in time-off usage, training completion, and employee infractions. HR teams use these insights to improve planning, compliance, and workforce development.

Custom warning actions

0 reviewers rated this feature

Allows HR teams to define violation types, consequences, and approval paths. Managers can send infractions for review, add comments, and finalize with digital signatures, ensuring transparency and consistency in disciplinary processes.

Profile management

0 reviewers rated this feature

Lets admins control which profile fields are visible to specific user roles. This helps reduce clutter and protect sensitive data by tailoring access based on responsibilities.

Custom fields

0 reviewers rated this feature

Allows HR teams to add personalized data fields to employee profiles. These fields can be placed in sections like contact, address, or employment to capture company-specific information.

Mobile SSO login

0 reviewers rated this feature

Enables secure single sign-on directly from mobile devices. The update includes a refreshed interface for smoother access and improved user experience.

Workflow improvements

0 reviewers rated this feature

Streamlines leave request handling and profile updates with backend enhancements. These changes reduce manual steps and improve system responsiveness.

All key features (93)

Tools for collecting comprehensive feedback on an employee from peers, subordinates, and manager

25.00% of 4 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Supports multi-source evaluations, including self, peer, and manager feedback. Teams use it to build balanced reviews and foster continuous development, with customizable templates and scheduling reminders to streamline the process.

0 reviewers rated this feature

Manage and track employee attendance

0% of 0 reviewers...

Define levels of authorization for access to specific files or systems

85.71% of 7 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities

66.67% of 6 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Track and document all activities across devices, networks, and other systems

50.00% of 2 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Provides customizable reports across modules to surface trends in time-off usage, training completion, and employee infractions. HR teams use these insights to improve planning, compliance, and workforce development.

0 reviewers rated this feature

Alerts or notifications of various types such as pop-up messages, sounds, banners, or badges

0% of 0 reviewers...

Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases

0% of 0 reviewers...

Manage the process of evaluating documents or requests submitted for approval

87.88% of 33 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Route documents and other data through one or more stakeholders for review and approval

100.00% of 4 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Manage attendance for classes, shifts, meetings, or events

0% of 0 reviewers...

Track the attendance of specific individuals or groups

0% of 0 reviewers...

A record of all activities within the system, including user access, changes made, etc.

100.00% of 1 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Automatically create schedules based on business needs or employee availability and qualifications

0% of 0 reviewers...

Automate recording of time to reduce human error

0% of 0 reviewers...

Manage and track employee breaks

0% of 0 reviewers...

Track and manage schedules and meetings via an integrated calendar

81.82% of 11 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Track employees' arrival and departure timings for payroll purposes

0% of 0 reviewers...

Manages compensation such as salary, bonus, and benefits processes, aligning with policies

100.00% of 3 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Catalog, manage, and develop employee skill sets

0% of 0 reviewers...

Pulls data from attendance logs, employee files, and disciplinary records to enrich performance reviews. This cross-module integration helps managers make informed decisions and maintain context during evaluations.

0 reviewers rated this feature

Allows HR teams to add personalized data fields to employee profiles. These fields can be placed in sections like contact, address, or employment to capture company-specific information.

0 reviewers rated this feature

Allows HR teams to define violation types, consequences, and approval paths. Managers can send infractions for review, add comments, and finalize with digital signatures, ensuring transparency and consistency in disciplinary processes.

0 reviewers rated this feature

Add customized logos and colors to align with company branding

0% of 0 reviewers...

Customize data fields to support various needs and use cases

0% of 0 reviewers...

Alter the layout and content of reports

75.00% of 8 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Pre-designed layouts that can be customized to match preferences and requirements

85.71% of 14 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Assembly of graphs and charts for visualizing and tracking statistics/metrics

0% of 0 reviewers...

Import and export data to and from software applications

84.62% of 13 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Protect sensitive data for digital privacy

0% of 0 reviewers...

Store, manage, and track all electronic documents in a centralized location

66.67% of 3 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Store and organize documents in a centralized system

0% of 0 reviewers...

Digital forms that are shared and accessed online

0% of 0 reviewers...

Digitally sign online documents

0% of 0 reviewers...

Electronic storage of staff/employee contact information and job status in a centralized repository

80.00% of 45 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Create and share a new employee handbook with helpful information

0% of 0 reviewers...

Track employee schedules, availability, and performance across projects and tasks

82.69% of 52 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Online portal where employees can access and track their own information

100.00% of 6 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Centralized storage for employee data, records, and performance metrics

100.00% of 1 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Assign working shifts or tasks to employees based on their availability

50.00% of 2 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Track and measure time worked for employees

0% of 0 reviewers...

Collecting, analyzing, and utilizing feedback from users or customers to improve a product or service

0.00% of 1 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Track employee time off under the family and medical leave act (FMLA)

100.00% of 1 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Virtual perimeter for a real-world geographic area

0% of 0 reviewers...

Allows employees to set and manage work or career related goals

0.00% of 1 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Establish measurable goals and objectives and track their progress over a specific period of time

0% of 0 reviewers...

Automates core HR functions such as talent management, employee evaluation and learning management

77.50% of 40 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Facilitate training materials that help employees grow and progress in their positions

0% of 0 reviewers...

Create and manage leave policies including multiple policies per department, branch, shift, region, etc.

0% of 0 reviewers...

Manage and track employee attendance

94.12% of 17 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Ensure employees can only clock in and out during certain times.

0% of 0 reviewers...

Access software remotely via mobile devices

65.52% of 29 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Enables secure single sign-on directly from mobile devices. The update includes a refreshed interface for smoother access and improved user experience.

0 reviewers rated this feature

Closing out contracts by reviewing contract/project completion, finalizing payments, and ensuring terms and compliance as been achieved

0% of 0 reviewers...

Process of familiarizing new clients, stakeholders or employees with the company, a new location, or a service

100.00% of 1 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Provides real-time feedback and assessments on employee performance, skills, and accomplishments

0% of 0 reviewers...

Track/log the amount of time employees worked per job using a timer

75.00% of 8 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Create orientation programs for new employees or students

0% of 0 reviewers...

Manage and record overtime hours for hourly employees

83.33% of 6 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

View and track payroll metrics including tax liabilities, pay rates, working hours, deductions and more

0% of 0 reviewers...

Peer/teammate feedback and review on individual's performance

0% of 0 reviewers...

Evaluation process that provides feedback on an employee's job performance

0% of 0 reviewers...

Organize and manage the accomplishments and development of employees or performance of applications or systems

100.00% of 1 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Create, fill out, and send performance reviews to individual employees

85.71% of 7 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Lets admins control which profile fields are visible to specific user roles. This helps reduce clutter and protect sensitive data by tailoring access based on responsibilities.

0 reviewers rated this feature

Measure time to completion or hours worked for projects

0% of 0 reviewers...

Clock in and out online or with a card

0% of 0 reviewers...

Receive data and information in real time

0.00% of 1 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Notifications that are delivered to users as soon as an event occurs

100.00% of 2 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Active reporting of data and metrics

0% of 0 reviewers...

Timed notification for any upcoming task, deadline, appointment, or activity

85.71% of 14 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Collection, analysis, and representation of numerical data and generation of reports to understand various patterns

100.00% of 2 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

View and track pertinent metrics to find patterns and gain insights from data

83.33% of 30 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Follow the progression of a task associated with performance reviews

0% of 0 reviewers...

Set & manage permission levels based on user roles and restrict access to only authorized individuals

100.00% of 1 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

An individual's evaluation of his or her own strengths, weaknesses, and skills

66.67% of 3 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Online portal through which end users can access the system, manage tasks, or obtain information

0% of 0 reviewers...

Track and manage sick leave time

95.83% of 48 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Observe employees over a period of time to gain an understanding of their abilities to perform certain tasks

0% of 0 reviewers...

Gauge satisfaction and receive information for improvement and success

0.00% of 1 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Integrate with Talent Managment software to better track learners progress and training sessions

0% of 0 reviewers...

Create, manage and track all task activities and progression

100.00% of 1 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes

83.33% of 6 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Track and manage employee's work hours to improve payroll accuracy

88.46% of 26 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Supports centralized control over employee leave requests and approvals. Reviewers mention that the workflow is simple to manage, with clear visibility into balances and request history. Admins appreciate the autonomy it gives staff while maintaining oversight.

20 reviewers rated this feature

Tools that allow employees to request/schedule time off

100.00% of 12 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Measure and track time including hours worked and paid time off (PTO)

91.67% of 12 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Track the amount of time spent on a job or task

82.61% of 23 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Track employee/learner's progression through training programs

100.00% of 1 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Enables transparent tracking of vacation accruals, usage, and balances. Reviewers highlight the ease of submitting, approving, and viewing time off, with calendar integration and visual summaries that help avoid overlapping absences.

42 reviewers rated this feature

Streamlines leave request handling and profile updates with backend enhancements. These changes reduce manual steps and improve system responsiveness.

0 reviewers rated this feature

Create, design and manage workflows for repetitive tasks

0.00% of 1 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

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Barkha Bali

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PurelyHR’s top-rated features simplify leave planning with calendar-linked workflows and visual summaries. Reviewers say these tools reduce scheduling conflicts and make approvals easier for managers and staff alike.

Features

4.4 (207)

4.4

Based on 207 reviews

## Pricing

Value for money

4.6 (194)

PurelyHR starts at $5.17 per employee, billed annually, which is well below the $14 average SMB budget for HR software. Pricing varies by module—teams choose only what they need, such as time-off, performance, or talent—making costs flexible and usage-based.

Free Trial

[View pricing plan details](https://www.capterra.com/p/106836/PurelyHR-Time-Off/pricing/)

PurelyHR

$5.00

Per User,Per Month

It includes:

-   Staff Management
-   Leave Management
-   Staff Performance Management
-   Time Tracking
-   Timesheet
-   Attendance Tracking
-   Certification Tracking
-   Infraction Tracking

Value for money

4.6 (194)

4.6

Based on 194 reviews

## Integrations

HR teams often juggle multiple systems to manage leave, access, and approvals. PurelyHR addresses this challenge by offering integrations that connect with calendar and identity tools, helping businesses unify split workflows and reduce manual data entry-related errors.

Popular integrations

[

Google Calendar](https://www.capterra.com/p/213340/Google-Calendar/)[

Microsoft Outlook](https://www.capterra.com/p/227138/Microsoft-Outlook/)[

Okta](https://www.capterra.com/p/119653/Okta/)

Barkha Bali

Content Writer

PurelyHR’s integrations help HR teams sync leave schedules and manage access securely. By linking calendar and identity tools, teams reduce manual updates and improve coordination across onboarding, scheduling, and approvals.

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## Support, customer service and training options

Customer Service

4.6 (421)

Support

-   Email/Help Desk
-   FAQs/Forum
-   Knowledge Base
-   Phone Support
-   24/7 (Live rep)
-   Chat

Training

-   In Person
-   Live Online
-   Webinars
-   Documentation
-   Videos

Deployment

-   Web
-   Android
-   iPhone/iPad

Typical users

-   Freelancers
-   Small businesses
-   Mid size businesses
-   Enterprises

Customer Service

4.6 (421)

4.6

Based on 421 reviews

## User reviews

Overall rating

4.5

Based on 440 reviews

Filter by rating

5(271)

4(137)

3(29)

2(2)

1(1)

Mentioned topic

Sorted by most recent

IC

Ivanna C.

Chief Financial Officer

Religious Institutions

### "Works Well, Just Needs Excel Reports Download Option"

4.0

Overall Rating

4.0

4.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

3.0

3.0

Customer Service

5.0

5.0

Likelihood to Recommend

10/10

January 22, 2026

The system works well and does what we need, just need the option to download reports to Excel (or .csv).

Pros

Works well and gets the job done. We only have 2 non-exempt employees for which timeoff is tracked, so only needed something basic.

Cons

Reports cannot be downloaded to .csv or .xlsx which is needed. If you add that, I'll give it 5 stars.

Review source

Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication.

DC

Danielle C.

HR Manager

Non-Profit Organization Management

### "Mercy Review"

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

5.0

5.0

Customer Service

5.0

5.0

Likelihood to Recommend

10/10

January 4, 2026

Great service, resources, and calls! You can set rules for different regions, define unique leave types, and ensure your team follows the right entitlements through automated accruals and adjustments.

Pros

flexibility! Custom PTO Policies: Create leave types (vacation, sick, jury duty) with accrual rules, fixed or hourly, and carry-over settings. Employee Self-Service App: Employees view their balance, submit requests and see statuses from mobile. Schedule & Timesheet Sync: Approved absences appear in your schedule and time-clock so you can see coverage and export accurate payroll data. Bulk Time-Off and Holiday Pay Handling: You can add holiday pay or time off in bulk for multiple employees, saving admin time.

Cons

learning process, but it comes with practice and awesome support! Customization depth may lag more specialized tools Some advanced features (bulk actions, policy setup) may require training

Switched from

[LeaveBoard](https://www.capterra.com/p/167068/LeaveBoard/)

Capacity of product, time off options and ease of use

Review source

Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication.

AL

Andre L.

Finance And Operations Director

Non-Profit Organization Management

### "Great Tool!!"

4.0

Overall Rating

4.0

4.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

4.0

4.0

Customer Service

5.0

5.0

Likelihood to Recommend

8/10

December 22, 2025

My overall experience with PurelyHR was positive, as it offers a user-friendly platform for managing HR tasks efficiently, though it could benefit from more customization options for diverse organizational needs.

Pros

I liked PurelyHR most for its intuitive interface that makes managing employee time-off and HR tasks simple and stress-free.

Cons

I liked PurelyHR least for its limited customization options, which can make it challenging to tailor the platform to unique organizational needs.

Review source

Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication.

ND

Nathan D.

VP of Operations

Translation and Localization

### "Goodbye Spreadsheets: A Seamless Solution for Time-Off Tracking"

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

5.0

5.0

Customer Service

5.0

5.0

Likelihood to Recommend

9/10

December 19, 2025

My overall experience with PurelyHR has been excellent. It has successfully moved our company away from messy spreadsheets and "lost" email requests into a centralized, transparent system. It strikes a perfect balance between being robust enough for HR administrators to set specific policies and being simple enough for employees to use with zero training. It’s a reliable, "set-it-and-forget-it" solution that has significantly improved our office's transparency and work-life balance.

Pros

The Time-Off module is straightforward and eliminates the headache of manual tracking. Before switching to PurelyHR, we always used a spreadsheet. What stands out most is the shared leave calendar, which gives the entire team instant visibility into who is away, making project planning much smoother. We don’t use the accruals because we apply a bucket at the beginning of the year, but the "Estimated Balance" tool makes it really easy to monitor all employee’s usage before the end of the year. The ability to approve requests directly from an email notification is a huge time-saver for busy managers.

Cons

While the system is powerful, the initial setup for complex, non-traditional shift schedules can take a bit of fine-tuning to get exactly right. Additionally, the mobile experience is limited compared to the desktop version. It would be great to see more of the advanced reporting features fully optimized for the mobile app interface.

Review source

Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication.

TB

Theressa B.

HR Manager

Transportation/Trucking/Railroad

### "Trucking Company appreciates Purely HR"

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

5.0

5.0

Customer Service

5.0

5.0

Likelihood to Recommend

10/10

December 19, 2025

Great experience overall with Purely HR, our company has been using this program for 15 years without issues!

Pros

It is very user friendly for both employees and administrators. Visually easy to work with from an app standpoint.

Cons

Some more options with regards to different pay types would be nice. By options I mean being able to add specific time off accrual amounts for certain time off types.

Review source

Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication.

SG

Sean G.

President

Insurance

### "Easy and cost effective"

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

5.0

5.0

Customer Service

5.0

5.0

Likelihood to Recommend

10/10

December 18, 2025

We've been using Purely HR for over 8 years now and have never needed support nor have we ever considered moving off of it.

Pros

PurelyHR is a very easy and cost effective way to manage our time off. My favourite part is being able to reliably track everyone's time off and the ability to calculate what is owing once an employee departs.

Cons

Nothing comes to mind. It's all very intuitive and easy for staff and managers to share and use. We love it.

Review source

Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication.

KC

Keith C.

Worker

Accounting

### "I recommend PurelyHR"

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

3.0

3.0

Customer Service

5.0

5.0

Likelihood to Recommend

8/10

December 17, 2025

We have been using PurelyHR for over a decade and it has supported helped support our team by giving them ownership of their attendance.

Pros

I like it for the simplicity. I have found success with the support team. The applications have provided new opportunities to apply the product to help our company.

Cons

I do think there is room to build functionality independently for each company to enhance the use of the modules.

Alternatives considered

[Salesforce Sales Cloud](https://www.capterra.com/p/61368/Salesforce/)

Reasons for choosing PurelyHR

Ease of use and simplicity. It was initially only used for attendance.

Review source

Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication.

Response from Vendor

December 19, 2025

Thank you, Keith, for your long-term support and recommendation! We’re glad PurelyHR’s simplicity and ease of use have helped your team. We appreciate your feedback on functionality and will keep it in mind as we improve.

TK

Terri K.

Office Administrator

Religious Institutions

### "PurelyHR software use"

4.0

Overall Rating

4.0

4.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

5.0

5.0

Customer Service

5.0

5.0

Likelihood to Recommend

8/10

December 17, 2025

Overall, PurelyHR has been very helpful in meeting our needs, and getting back to us when we need help.

Pros

I like being able to see all the staff and who is in/out each day. I also like that it lets each coworker know where they stand in regards to PTO left.

Cons

I think the accruals and time off plans are a bit hard to set up at first. I wish it were easier, as we have many different 'levels' of time-off, and standard hours in a day.

Review source

Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication.

Response from Vendor

December 19, 2025

Thank you, Terri, for sharing your experience! We appreciate your feedback on accruals and time-off setup and will keep it in mind as we work to improve.

KB

Kevin B.

Director of Operations

Staffing and Recruiting

### "Clean. Simple to use. Simple to teach. No hassle."

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

5.0

5.0

Customer Service

5.0

5.0

Likelihood to Recommend

10/10

December 17, 2025

Great. My team has no issues managing the tool or setting it up for new years. As I mentioned in the above comments, easy, simple, and useful tool.

Pros

Clean user interface. Simple to use & Simple to teach. No hassle with set up. No bug issues. The scheduled reports are good for keeping leaders up to date.

Cons

Need an option for hourly employees for accrual. Other than that, the tool works great. No other enhancements needed.

Review source

Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication.

Response from Vendor

December 19, 2025

Thank you, Kevin, for your wonderful feedback and for being a long-time PurelyHR user! We appreciate your suggestion and will keep it in mind for future improvements.

CR

Christine R.

Controller

Program Development

### "Great PTO tracking system"

4.0

Overall Rating

4.0

4.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

5.0

5.0

Customer Service

5.0

5.0

Likelihood to Recommend

8/10

December 17, 2025

Good. However, employees find it hard to understand sometime. From an administrator's perspective, no issues.

Pros

Easy to use. The setup was fairly straightforward. We do not use all of the available tools in PurelyHr. However, we plan to look at more reporting options in 2026.

Cons

Some of the reporting. Would like more customizable options. We would like to be able to create more custom reports than the standard ones currently available.

Switched from

[TrackSmart Attendance](https://www.capterra.com/p/120374/TrackSmart-Attendance/)

They merged with another company and we did not like the new system.

Alternatives considered

[BambooHR](https://www.capterra.com/p/110968/BambooHR/)

Reasons for choosing PurelyHR

Product features and affordability. We did not need all the bells and whistles of BambooHR.

Review source

Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication.

Response from Vendor

December 19, 2025

Thank you, Christine, for sharing your experience! We’re glad PurelyHR has been helpful for PTO tracking and easy to set up. We appreciate your feedback on reporting and customization and will keep it in mind as we enhance our features.

[View all Reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/106836/PurelyHR-Time-Off/reviews/)

## FAQs

Yes. PurelyHR supports integrations with calendar tools and identity platforms like Azure Active Directory. These links help teams sync schedules, manage access, and reduce manual data entry across systems.

Yes. PurelyHR is accessible via mobile browsers and supports calendar sync with mobile apps. Users can view time-off schedules and receive notifications on the go, though there is no standalone mobile app currently.

Yes. PurelyHR is built around seven modules, including Time-Off, Performance, Talent, Warnings, Time-Sheet, Time-Clock, and Staff. Teams can activate only the modules they need, which helps reduce complexity and cost.

Yes. PurelyHR provides a read-only data API for administrators to retrieve time-off requests, paid holidays, and other HR data. This supports integration with payroll and reporting tools.

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