HR & Payroll
Personio
All-in-one HR software for modern European people teams.
4.4· 772 reviews· via G2Founded 2015 · Munich, Germany
What is Personio?
Personio is an all-in-one HR management platform aimed at small and mid-sized European companies. It centralizes employee records, absence and time tracking, recruiting, payroll, and performance in a single system for people teams.
Best known for: All-in-one HR software for European SMBs
Key features
- Digital employee records and profiles
- Absence and time-off management
- Recruiting and applicant tracking
- Payroll and preliminary payroll
- Performance and development reviews
- HR workflows and approvals
Who Personio is best for
- European SMBs and mid-market companies centralizing HR
- People teams that want recruiting, records, and performance together
- Companies replacing spreadsheets with a proper HRIS
Ideal team: European-based SMBs and mid-market teams of roughly 50–500 who want an all-in-one HRIS with recruiting and performance.
Personio pricing
Core
Custom
- Employee records
- Time-off management
- Onboarding
Popular
Professional
Custom
- Recruiting (ATS)
- Performance management
- Advanced reporting
Enterprise
Custom
- Advanced permissions
- Integrations
- Dedicated support
Costs to watch before you commit
- Prices are hidden — every plan requires a custom quote (~$5–15/employee est.).
- Recruiting and payroll are paid add-ons on top of the base plan.
- Implementation and setup fees commonly run $1,000–$5,000+.
- Best discounts require annual or multi-year commitments; US payroll is limited.
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