CharlieHR

UK-native HR software built for startups and small teams, free for up to two users, with strong onboarding and UK data hosting.

Per employee: £0 (flat tiers)
Base fee: £45/mo (5-14)
UK compliance: Strong
Payroll: Integration

Best for

UK startups and small teams wanting simple, UK-native HR with a free entry tier.

Pricing breakdown

All prices in GBPLast verified 17 June 2026

Every fee we track, grouped by where it applies.

Strengths and trade-offs

Pros

UK-native, built for startups
Free for up to two users
Strong onboarding and self-service
UK data hosting and GDPR compliance

Cons

No native payroll (integration only)
Recruitment and HR advice are paid add-ons
No learning management module
Best suited to teams under 50

About CharlieHR

CharlieHR is a London-built HR platform designed for UK startups and small businesses, with flat per-business pricing banded by headcount and a free plan for up to two users. It is strong on onboarding, leave management, document storage, and employee self-service, with HR data held on UK servers and full UK-GDPR compliance. Payroll is via integration rather than native, and an optional Charlie Advice add-on provides HR advisory support.

CharlieHR was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.

How CharlieHR compares

Side-by-side with the closest alternatives by estimated cost.

Base fee plus per-employee costs, based on 2 employees. Quote-only providers are excluded.

Compare all providers

	CharlieHR £45/mo est.	Employment Hero £25/mo est.	Breathe £24/mo est.	Access PeopleHR £11/mo est.
Per employee	£0 (flat tiers)	~£4/emp/mo	£0 (flat tiers)	£5.50/emp/mo
Min cost /mo	£20/mo+	~£25/mo	£24/mo	—
UK compliance	Strong	Yes	Strong	Strong
Payroll	Integration	Native (UK PAYE)	Integration	Native (add-on)
Right to work	Yes (documents)	Yes	Yes (documents)	Yes
Est. monthly cost	£45/mo	£25/mo	£24/mo	£11/mo
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