# PurelyHR Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Is PurelyHR the right Human Resources solution for you? Explore 440 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/106836/PurelyHR-Time-Off/reviews --- PurelyHR 4.5 (440) [View alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/106836/PurelyHR-Time-Off/alternatives/) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated March 13th, 2026 # Reviews of PurelyHR Ease of use 4.5 Customer Service 4.6 ## Pros and Cons in Reviews AH Angela H Director of OperationsEducation Management, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “It has everything you could need for your small business including the ability to customize holidays based on workers locations which as an organization with employees in multiple provinces is important.“ December 3, 2025 VA Velour A Manager of AdministrationNon-Profit Organization Management, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “It is slightly frustrating that vacation days left are not explicitly shared with staff members, this also impacts that accrual reporting that we do as it does require math on our part.“ December 3, 2025 ND Nathan D VP of OperationsTranslation and Localization, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “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.“ December 19, 2025 JS Jennifer S Program DirectorNon-Profit Organization Management, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “I cannot and do not want to remember what it was like keeping track of all our payroll & leave time information prior to having this system.“ December 8, 2025 ES Erin S HR ManagerLegal Services, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “I like the reminders it gives me for birthdays & anniversaries, along with the ability to push out onboarding checklists.“ December 5, 2025 IC Ivanna C Chief Financial OfficerReligious Institutions, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “Reports cannot be downloaded to .csv or .xlsx which is needed. If you add that, I'll give it 5 stars.“ January 22, 2026 LR Lise R Executive AssistantEducation Management, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “I like PurelyHR because everyone can see who is off and when, it's an easy way to keep track of banked time accumulated and taken and it helps me do up my timecards.“ December 11, 2025 VA Velour A Manager of AdministrationNon-Profit Organization Management, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “It is frustrating the PurelyHR does not explicitly tell staff members how many vacation days or sick days they have left.“ December 3, 2025 ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-25 of 440 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use Katie S. VP of Operations Staffing and Recruiting Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Highly recommend!" December 20, 2024 5.0 Whenever I'm not sure how to do something, there's a great library of tutorial videos. A couple of times I needed help and their customer support was great! They answered me quickly and gave me what I needed. My employees like the modern look and it's very easy to navigate, and our management team likes the reporting capabilities. Pros The ease of use, my employees love it and so do I. Cons I can't think of anything that I don't like about it. Alternatives considered [BambooHR](https://www.capterra.com/p/110968/BambooHR/) Reason for choosing PurelyHR I just liked it better! The ease of use. Review Source VA Velour A. Manager of Administration Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Manager of Administration" December 3, 2025 4.0 Overall I have found PurelyHR to be pretty straightforward and inoffensive. It is easy to set different accrual rates, and I do appreciate the colourful ux design of the site. It is slightly frustrating that vacation days left are not explicitly shared with staff members, this also impacts that accrual reporting that we do as it does require math on our part. Pros I appreciate that I can ensure that people have different visibilities, that all staff can see everyone's time off, but that only the manager can read the specifics of the request. I do also appreciate that that PurelyHR will let me know how many staff members are off on the specific date and week to help myself as the admin, and other managers better prepare for our week or day. Cons It is frustrating the PurelyHR does not explicitly tell staff members how many vacation days or sick days they have left. Rather, there is a column for the total number of days accessible to them, and a column for how many days they have already booked. Although our staff members can do the simple math, it is odd to me that PurelyHR would not just have a column that did the math already. Alternatives considered [Payworks](https://www.capterra.com/p/235453/Payworks/) Reason for choosing PurelyHR It seemed more intuitive than Payworks as we did not have much experience with Payworks at the time. Review Source SS Stephenie S. Bookkeeper and Office Manager Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "More webinars and a module manual" December 4, 2025 3.0 Overall, if I knew of a resource I could reference anytime I need to for instructions, it would be so helpful. I appreciate the ability to schedule a call, but sometimes I need to generate information quickly and don't have the time to wait for a call. I wish there were more webinars on specific topics, rather than fewer that are so packed with information it's tough to follow. Pros I like that there is a variety of reports to access. I also like how easy it is for staff to use the time clock module. Cons There is a learning curve since there is no hard copy to reference for instructions. I also don't like that the modules don't communicate with one another. I have to pull reports out to Excel and manipulate the data there. It can be time-consuming. Review Source Response from Ironflow Technologies December 12, 2025 Thank you, Stephenie, for your feedback. We are pleased to hear that you find the reporting options and time clock module useful. We understand your concerns regarding training resources and module integration, and we truly appreciate your suggestions. Your input is invaluable in helping us improve PurelyHR for all users. CP Chris P. President Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: 2+ years ### "PurelyHR is Our HR Buddy " December 12, 2025 5.0 Really good. I wish we used it even more than we do and the toolset and options are there for us. Again, customer services has been excellent and responsive. Pros We're a small business and PurelyHR provides an affordable way to track key HR and Admin tasks without investing in more robust (and ungodly expensive) platforms. It's a tremendous value and we're considering adding additional components in the future. Customer service has also been very good. We've been a customer for years and at times they have implemented ideas we've suggested. Cons They have added a lot of flexibility for performance tracking offering over the years. But I think this is the one area that could use further functionality updates to be more intuitive (specifically for Admins, not managers or employees) and perform like modern web apps. It doesn't change the equation – the platform is still an incredible value and this does not leave us looking for new solutions. Alternatives considered [Google Docs](https://www.capterra.com/p/160756/Google-Docs/)[ADP Workforce Now](https://www.capterra.com/p/155895/WorkforceNow/)[Adobe Acrobat](https://www.capterra.com/p/251329/Adobe-Acrobat-DC/) Reason for choosing PurelyHR The cost and feature set was right for us. Review Source Response from Ironflow Technologies December 19, 2025 Thank you, Chris, for your kind words and long-term support! We’re thrilled PurelyHR provides great value for your business and appreciate your feedback on performance tracking. We’ll keep this in mind as we continue improving our platform. EM Emily M. Operations Manager Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Easy to Use With Outstanding Customer Service" December 3, 2025 5.0 My overall experience with PurelyHR has been very positive, especially when it comes to customer support. During the trial period, I tested a lot of different platforms, and PurelyHR was the only one where I consistently felt supported. Anytime I had a question, a real person responded quickly and clearly, which really stood out to me and was one of the main reasons I chose them. Since signing on, they have continued to check in on us in a way that feels helpful and genuine, not overwhelming or sales driven. It feels like they actually want to make sure we are getting what we need from the system. So far, everything has been smooth and easy, and the experience has been exactly what I hoped for when choosing a platform for our team. Pros What I like most about PurelyHR is how easy it is to learn. This was the biggest factor for us choosing it for our non-profit. I tried a lot of other trials, and even as someone who is pretty tech savvy, most of them felt confusing or had too many steps. PurelyHR was the only one that felt simple on both the admin side and the employee side. It also feels secure, and we have never had any worries about that. In terms of cost, the pricing seems similar to other platforms, but as a non-profit it was still outside our budget. They offered a non-profit discount, which made it workable for us. We are not using the onboarding or payroll features yet, but for employee attendance tracking it has been excellent. There are lots of options to customize things, but it never feels overwhelming or complicated to set up. The communication from the PurelyHR team has been outstanding too. They checked in on us during setup to make sure everything was going smoothly and offered one on one support, which we did not even need because the system was so user friendly. Overall, it has the right mix of being easy to use while still having all the features we need. Cons So far, we really have not run into any issues. We have our full team using PurelyHR and everything with the time off calendar has worked smoothly. We have not used every feature yet, so I cannot speak to onboarding or payroll, but based on what we have used, there have been no problems to report. Alternatives considered [Zoho CRM](https://www.capterra.com/p/155928/Zoho-CRM/)[LeaveBoard](https://www.capterra.com/p/167068/LeaveBoard/)[Day Off](https://www.capterra.com/p/182523/Day-Off-Leave-Tracker/)[absence.io](https://www.capterra.com/p/153192/absence-io/)[Factorial](https://www.capterra.com/p/168685/Factorial-HR-Software/) Reason for choosing PurelyHR We chose PurelyHR because it was the only platform we tested that could fully support our needs as an adult-learning organization. It allows us to track leave in hours (not just days), apply different policies for full-time and part-time roles, manage multiple leave types, and set automatic yearly resets. It also provides a clean approval workflow, a staff-wide calendar, and the ability for employees to see their balances easily. Compared to alternatives like Timetastic, Absence.io, Humi, and others, PurelyHR offered the best combination of hourly tracking, policy flexibility, reporting, and built-in HR tools (onboarding, staff records, and document storage) at the scale we need. Other products were either day-based only, lacked policy customization, were too complex, or were significantly more expensive. PurelyHR was the only one that met all requirements in one system. Review Source JP Jenny P. Executive Director Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Year-end PHR Executive Director Review" December 3, 2025 5.0 We have had PHR for a few years now with no issues. I have had a really good experience and when I needed personalized support, it was there with a phone call. Pros I really like the ease of use and functions and PHR allows me to manage my team effectively. I really like the audit function that keeps track of time off for each employee. I also like how it keeps everything I need in one place. Cons We are a non-profit and operate on a very limited budget. The cost to have all functions would be my least favorite part of PHR. Switched from [Asana](https://www.capterra.com/p/184581/Asana-PM/) Too costly and it did not manage my team as I needed. Review Source NH Nichole H. Director of Human Resources Education Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Excellent product for small non-profit!" December 3, 2025 5.0 We appreciate how user friendly the modules are. We love the product and the staff are very helpful when we have questions! Pros All of my supervisors love the ease of employee attendance tracking and the time clock. Leave is easy for users to submit and supervisors to approve. The time clock works perfectly! The price point is good as well for our small non-profit. Cons I can’t say that there’s anything that I would change. Of course, things can always be cheaper but this product is very reasonable compared to other solutions. Alternatives considered [PayCore Smart Routing](https://www.capterra.com/p/191999/PayCore-io/) Reason for choosing PurelyHR The product was cheaper and didn’t over complicate things for the end user. Review Source JH Jodi H. VP of Operations Retail Used the software for: 2+ years ### "PurelyHR has been a trusted HR tool for over 10 years" December 5, 2025 5.0 A very intuitive HR tool that we have used for attendance for the past 10 years. It has many robust features and reporting. Pros PurelyHR is extremely easy to set up and use. The support team is incredibly helpful and responsive to any questions. Cons I have not really had a negative experience with any of its functionality. I can always count on its accuracy. Alternatives considered [Yet Another Mail Merge](https://www.capterra.com/p/168100/Yet-Another-Mail-Merge/) Reason for choosing PurelyHR I don't remember as it was over 10 years ago. Review Source Response from Ironflow Technologies December 12, 2025 Thank you, Jodi, for your great feedback and for trusting PurelyHR for over 10 years! We’re thrilled to hear you find the platform intuitive and reliable, and that our support team has been helpful. We truly appreciate your continued partnership. TK Tina K. HR Manager Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "A Reliable and User-Friendly HR Tool" December 3, 2025 4.0 Very easy to use and setup isn't too difficult. Help Desk Support is also very accessible and friendly. Pros Clean, simple interface and easy for both Administrators and Employees to use. I also like that you can add or remove modules to suit your business needs. Cons It's currently only available in web form; an app would be much more effective and would render better for mobile users. Alternatives considered [BambooHR](https://www.capterra.com/p/110968/BambooHR/) Reason for choosing PurelyHR Nicer interface, ease of use, the demo was great! Review Source AW Alexis W. HR Manager Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great experience" December 3, 2025 4.0 Overall, my experience with PurelyHR has been positive. The customer service team is incredibly responsive and thorough, but some of the modules seem clunky in general. Pros I appreciate the helpful and thorough customer service from the PurelyHR team. They follow through on problems and offer many solutions. Cons The performance module is a bit antiquated and clunky. There are not many options to personalize (tools, drop down options) the overall module outside of competencies. Alternatives considered [Paycom](https://www.capterra.com/p/130949/Paycom/)[BambooHR](https://www.capterra.com/p/110968/BambooHR/) Reason for choosing PurelyHR Cost and basic functions needed for our organization Review Source VR Verified Reviewer CAO Accounting Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Simple approach for small group PTO and responsive support!" December 20, 2024 5.0 Very professional, timely responses from Support Desk Pros Simple to use, never IT issues. I manage 30 staff members over 2 offices and remote workers. Easy to add/remove employees Cons It all works well. Flexibility to change policies works in our favor. Alternatives considered [Workday Workforce Management](https://www.capterra.com/p/264766/Workday-Payroll-and-Workforce-Management/) Reason for choosing PurelyHR Ease and looking for something that only offered PTO Review Source SR Stephanie R. Admin Assistant Oil & Energy Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great time off system " December 21, 2024 5.0 We’ve used it for over 10 years. Better than any we’ve tried for time off calculation Pros Easy to use and great visibility with Google calendar. Keeps track of many records and events in one place Cons Doesn’t work with all systems can be hard to utilize fully. Alternatives considered [Paychex Flex](https://www.capterra.com/p/119841/Paychex-Flex/) Reason for choosing PurelyHR Easier to track and better all employees visibility to calendar Review Source Response from Ironflow Technologies February 20, 2025 Thank you for your loyalty over the passed 10 years! We appreciate your insight regarding system compatibility, and we’re always working to improve integrations. If you have any suggestions or need help utilizing the full features, our support team is here for you. JS Jennifer S. Program Director Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Program Director " December 8, 2025 5.0 I cannot and do not want to remember what it was like keeping track of all our payroll & leave time information prior to having this system. With having 10 different school district schedules, admin staff and part-time, I am able to have all of them set up through different offices which makes my life so much more organized and efficient. Thank you for the assistance! Pros I love the ease and convenience of the PurelyHR system. This is a timesaver for our organization. All of my leave requests, timesheets and even employee hire and resignation dates all in one place - easy access and dependability at its best. Cons The cost is expensive, but we made the decision that it is worth the price for the time and convenience it provides to our staff and administration. Review Source Response from Ironflow Technologies December 12, 2025 Thank you, Jennifer! We’re proud that PurelyHR has helped organize and streamline your processes across multiple schedules. KC Kathy C. Operations Officer Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great Time Management Tool" December 8, 2025 5.0 Very good online time management tool that employees can use very easily. Great for end of year time off reporting! Pros Easy to request annual leave, sick leave or other leave by signing in online. It keeps a record of time used and the balance of time on hand. Cons You cannot request time off into the next year. Understanding that time off needs to be approved and cleared at the end of the year, it would still be nice to be able to request time off for the next year. Review Source Response from Ironflow Technologies December 12, 2025 Thank you, Kathy! We’re pleased to hear that PurelyHR simplifies time management and reporting. Regarding requests for time off into the next year, this feature is available. Please see https://support.purelyhr.com/future-calendar-year-requests or reach out to support@purelyhr.com for assistance. JH Jason H. Software and Systems Manager Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Solid Time Off System" December 17, 2025 4.0 It has been a good process for us to use for the last number of years with about 200 employees in the system. Pros Setting up new users is very simple. The pricing is reasonable. The application has run seamlessly for our company for many years now. Cons The HR side of things is still relatively simplistic and we don't use/find we would get a lor out of those features. Review Source Response from Ironflow Technologies December 19, 2025 Thank you, Jason, for your feedback and for being a long-time user! We appreciate your comments on the HR features and will keep them in mind as we continue to improve. MM Mila M. Executive Director Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Excellent Software." December 5, 2025 5.0 Amazing software. Excellent customer service and support. Representatives are very professional and are very helpful. Pros Easy to use and very professional. I have used the software for almost 10 years, and it's friendly. Management-wise, it is very accurate. Cons A scheduling feature could also be beneficial, providing agencies with an all-in-one product to maintain better records. Review Source Response from Ironflow Technologies December 12, 2025 Thank you, Mila, for your amazing feedback and for being a loyal user for nearly 10 years! We’re delighted to hear you find PurelyHR easy to use and accurate. We appreciate your suggestion for a scheduling feature and will keep it in mind as we enhance the platform. DD David D. CIO Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Good product for time off management" December 17, 2025 4.0 Overall Purely HR support has been quick to respond to all issues and easy to work with. The software is also reasonably priced. Pros Ease of use for Manager and employee to submit and approve time off via most computer systems. Easy to manage from the IT side of things. Cons Purely HR struggles with their performance review program as it doesn't allow different managers for reviews vs time off approvals Review Source Response from Ironflow Technologies December 19, 2025 Thank you, David, for your feedback and for being a long-time user! We appreciate your comments on the performance review feature and will keep this in mind as we work on improvements. AH Angela H. Director of Operations Education Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great HR software for our small business!" December 3, 2025 5.0 Overall we have been a PurelyHR customer for a number of years and we see great value in the product for our organization. It has everything you could need for your small business including the ability to customize holidays based on workers locations which as an organization with employees in multiple provinces is important. Pros As a small organization we needed something to track employee time off more accurately than just a spreadsheet and this software fit the bill. It's easy to learn and the time it saves in reporting and tracking is well worth the monthly cost. It's also great for figuring out carry over and balance projections. Cons i wish employees could cancel just one day of a multi day request instead of an admin needing to do it but that's really a minor issue overall it's a great product. Review Source KB Kevin B. Director of Operations Staffing and Recruiting Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Clean. Simple to use. Simple to teach. No hassle." December 17, 2025 5.0 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 Response from Ironflow Technologies 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. SS Shannon S. Director of Ops Financial Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Reliable Time Off Tracking System" December 10, 2025 4.0 Overall I enjoy the system and think it has helped streamline our processes with Time Off requests. For a small firm this works perfectly. Pros Support has been great and overall, the system is fairly intuitive. Onboarding new employees is fast and easy. Cons There are some learning curves with the system, and there is a limitation for hourly employees with the Time Clock and Time Off model that did not work for our firm. Review Source Response from Ironflow Technologies December 12, 2025 Thank you, Shannon! We're pleased to hear that PurelyHR is helping to streamline time-off requests and onboarding for your team. We'll take your comments into consideration as we work on improving the platform. AL Andre L. Finance And Operations Director Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great Tool!!" December 22, 2025 4.0 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 MK Melissa K. Administrative Lead Staffing and Recruiting Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Satisfied Customer Review" December 12, 2025 4.0 Satisfied. The system does exactly what we need it to do. Autogenerated reports that we set up for managers and members of executive staff are very helpful and appreciated Pros The system is user friendly. I like the reports that are available as they offer a variety or ways to present information. Cons Correcting policies sometimes can be a bit confusing. I have noticed results in reports can be incorrect at times (ex. anniversaries). but that was on me - how I requested the data. Once I revised my search things appeared correct. Review Source Response from Ironflow Technologies December 19, 2025 Thank you, Melissa, for sharing your experience! We’re glad PurelyHR meets your needs and that the reports are helpful for your team. LJ Laura J. HR Manager Staffing and Recruiting Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Simple and Reliable HR Tool" December 3, 2025 5.0 My overall experience with PurelyHR was positive. It was easy to use, kept things organized, and made managing time-off easy. Pros What I liked most about PurelyHR was how easy it was to use. The interface was simple, the time-off tracking worked really well. It felt like a great fit for a small team without being overly complicated. Cons What I liked least about PurelyHR was that some of the features felt a bit basic, and I sometimes wished there were more customization options. Review Source EO Eliana O. HR Coordinator Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Organized, Quick, and Easy to Use" December 3, 2025 5.0 Overall, PurelyHR has made managing HR tasks much smoother. The platform’s simplicity and speed help reduce administrative stress, while its organized structure ensures that important employee information is always easy to find. It’s a reliable tool that supports efficiency and keeps processes running seamlessly. Pros What I liked most about PurelyHR is that it keeps all the information well-organized and easy to access. Cons What I liked least about PurelyHR is that sometimes it takes extra time to get employees to fill out forms or submit requests Review Source AT Alex T. User Acquisition Analyst Computer Games Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Easy time management" December 15, 2025 5.0 Our company uses PurelyHR to manage all our time off (Vacation, sick, appointments). Very straightforward and easy to use. Pros Very easy and straight forward to use. Easy to manage time off. And able to see when other team members are going to be out of the office. Cons I don't really have any cons that I can think of. 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