01
GBUnited Kingdom
Charlie is the HR software for small teams with big ideas. We believe that while building a company is hard - running one shouldn’t be. Both beautifully design
Alt to:HiBob, BambooHR, Excel/Spreadsheets +4
03
F
DEGermany
A digital platform for absence management, vacation planning, time tracking, and sick leave management for companies.
04
H
SESweden
Hailey is the HR platform your people actually use. We built Hailey because we experienced the same struggles HR teams have faced for years; outdated tools, slow processes, and scattered data. We are EU data sovereign, and none of your employee data will end up with US-owned providers or outside of the EU.
Alt to:Workday, BambooHR, Personio GmbH +2
06
ESSpain
All-in-one workforce management and HR software platform designed for small and growing businesses to simplify admin and scheduling.
07
L
DEGermany
All-in-one HRIS and people enablement platform that automates admin and empowers employees through reviews, goals, and learning.
Alt to:Workday, Lattice, Culture Amp +2
08
L
FRFrance
A modular suite of HR and finance software designed to automate employee data, time tracking, talent management, and business expenses.
Alt to:Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, BambooHR +1
09
DEGermany
An all-in-one HR platform for SMEs covering recruiting, payroll, and employee management.
Alt to:Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, BambooHR +1
10
DEGermany
All-in-one recruiting software suite covering job distribution, applicant tracking (ATS), and onboarding.
Alt to:Workday Recruiting, Greenhouse, Lever +2
Alt to:Greenhouse, Lever, BambooHR
BambooHR alternatives compared
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| Service | Headquarters | Data hosting | EU data residency | Low Cloud Act exposure | Open source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CharlieHR | United Kingdom | United Kingdom | Yes | No | No |
| Factorial | Spain | Not stated | No | Yes | No |
| Focus Shift Software GmbH | Germany | EU (any EU region) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Hailey HR | Sweden | Finland, Netherlands, Sweden | Yes | Yes | No |
| HeavenHR | Germany | Germany | Yes | Yes | No |
| Kenjo | Spain | Germany | Yes | Yes | No |
| Leapsome | Germany | Not stated | No | Yes | No |
| Lucca | France | Not stated | No | Yes | No |
| Personio | Germany | Germany, EU (any EU region) | Yes | No | No |
| Softgarden | Germany | Not stated | No | Yes | No |
| Talentsoft | France | EU (any EU region), France | Yes | Yes | No |
| Workable | United Kingdom | EU (any EU region) | Yes | No | No |
Frequently asked questions about BambooHR alternatives
What are the best EU alternatives to BambooHR?+
The EU Alternatives Directory lists 12 European alternatives to BambooHR, including CharlieHR, Factorial, Focus Shift Software GmbH. Each one is checked for European headquarters and data protection practices.
Why switch from BambooHR to an EU alternative?+
An EU-based alternative keeps your data under European jurisdiction and GDPR. It reduces exposure to the US Cloud Act and foreign data access laws.
Are EU alternatives to BambooHR as good?+
Many EU alternatives to BambooHR offer comparable features, with the added benefit of European data residency and digital sovereignty.
How are these BambooHR alternatives verified?+
We check the legal entity, country of headquarters and hosting locations. Only providers based in the EU, EEA, UK, Switzerland or Ukraine are listed.