CharlieHR: features, editions and UK prices
CharlieHR is a HR and payroll software from CharlieHR. This page sets out what CharlieHR's own UK pages say about it: the editions and what they cost, which features are built in and which need an app or add-on. It is a factual summary to help you build a shortlist, not a recommendation for or against CharlieHR.
In total we confirmed 10 features for CharlieHR from public information: 9 built in and 1 through an app, add-on or separate CharlieHR product. Each is listed below with the vendor's own words and a link to the source.
CharlieHR editions and UK prices
| Edition | Price | What the vendor says |
|---|---|---|
| Charlie | From £21 per month excl. VAT | “is just £21 per month” – charliehr.com |
| Charlie Grow | From £200 per month excl. VAT | “is £200 per month” – charliehr.com |
Prices as published by CharlieHR on 28 October 2026. Prices change; always confirm the current price and terms with CharlieHR before you buy.
People, HR and payroll: CharlieHR
- Employee records – built in (Charlie). Listed on charliehr.com: “employee records management” One place for staff details and documents.
- Holiday and absence – built in (Charlie). Listed on charliehr.com: “leave management system” Request, approve and track leave and sickness.
- Employee self-service app – built in (Charlie). “Introduce employee self-service to save time” (charliehr.com) Staff see payslips, book leave and update details.
- Performance reviews – built in (Charlie). Listed on charliehr.com: “performance review software” Objectives, appraisals and one-to-ones.
- Recruitment / applicant tracking – through Charlie Recruit. “Discover charlie's add-on Manage your entire hiring process with our ATS built for small businesses.” (charliehr.com) Advertise jobs and manage applicants.
- Onboarding – built in (Charlie). “One-click onboarding: collect new hire info and sign contracts in seconds Automated time off: no more manual spreadsheets Team database: all your docs and contracts stored in one place Harness the power of your people Less guesswork, more impact.” (charliehr.com) New-starter checklists and documents.
Reporting, platform and integrations: CharlieHR
- Custom reports – built in (Charlie). “Custom reports Build custom reports to get exactly the insights you need.” (charliehr.com) Build your own reports without a developer.
- Dashboards / KPIs – built in (Charlie). “Get a snapshot of the week’s annual leave, work anniversaries and employee birthdays straight from your Charlie dashboard.” (charliehr.com) Live charts and KPIs on a home screen.
- Role-based permissions – built in (Charlie). “Review visibility and permissions Keep sensitive feedback private by controlling exactly who can access it.” (charliehr.com) Control who can see and do what.
- Single sign-on (Microsoft / Google) – built in (Charlie). “Google and Microsoft SSO and 2FA” (charliehr.com) Sign in with your existing work account.
How to compare CharlieHR with other systems
The useful comparison is against the features your business actually needs. Write down the five or six processes you cannot work without, check each against the list above and against the same list for other systems, and ask each vendor to show those processes in a demo using your own examples.
Frequently asked questions
How much does CharlieHR cost?
CharlieHR publishes these prices: Charlie: From £21 per month excl. VAT; Charlie Grow: From £200 per month excl. VAT. Check charliehr.com for current terms.
Which CharlieHR features need an app or add-on?
From CharlieHR's own pages: Recruitment / applicant tracking through Charlie Recruit.