eLeaP’s free tier gives small teams basic leave tracking, but many organisations need a different UI, deeper integrations, or open‑source flexibility. Below is a curated list of 20 free‑or‑open‑source absence‑management solutions that let you record PTO, sick days, holidays, and custom leave types, automate approvals, and generate basic reports—all without a paid subscription.
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Open‑source HR suite with a full‑featured leave management module, customizable leave policies, multi‑level approvals, and exportable reports.
Free for up to 5 employees; includes leave requests, accrual rules, calendar sync, and mobile app support.
Free plan for unlimited users with basic time‑off requests, automatic accruals, and integration with Slack and Google Calendar.
All‑in‑one collaboration platform; free tier offers leave management, HR forms, and approval workflows for up to 12 users.
Free for up to 50 employees; provides leave requests, approval chains, accrual tracking, and calendar integration.
Free for 3 users; includes a simple time‑off module with request forms, manager approval, and basic reporting.
Open‑source HRMS with a configurable leave management system, policy engine, and self‑service portal.
Free cloud‑based HR platform offering leave requests, accrual rules, and email notifications for unlimited users.
Free plan supports unlimited employees, custom leave types, approval workflows, and iCal/Google Calendar sync.
Free for up to 10 users; simple UI for requesting, approving, and tracking holidays and sick days.
Free tier for small teams; offers leave calendars, automated accruals, and Slack integration.
Community edition (free) includes leave management, accrual policies, and manager approval workflows.
Open‑source ERP; the HR module provides leave requests, allocation rules, and calendar view at no cost.
Free, lightweight HR tool with basic time‑off request forms, approval routing, and exportable logs.
Open‑source platform focused on leave management, supporting multiple leave types, accruals, and email notifications.
Free plan for up to 10 employees; includes leave requests, policy configuration, and mobile app access.
Free trial with core leave management features—request submission, manager approval, and reporting.
Free web app for unlimited users; simple dashboard for submitting, approving, and tracking PTO.
Free time‑tracking tool that also lets teams log paid time off, view balances, and generate basic reports.
Free plan for up to 5 users; includes leave requests, automatic accruals, and integration with payroll systems.