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Top Free Leave Request Software for Remote Teams

Curated list of the best free leave‑request tools that empower remote teams to manage time‑off, vacations, and sick days without cost.

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Zoho People (Free Plan)

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Free for up to 5 users; includes leave management, approval workflows, and a self‑service portal.

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Bitrix24 HR

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All‑in‑one free HR suite with leave requests, calendar integration, and automated approval chains.

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OrangeHRM Open Source

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Fully open‑source HR platform; core leave management module lets teams track accruals and approvals.

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Sentrifugo

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Feature‑rich open‑source HRMS offering leave management, workflow automation, and detailed reporting.

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LeaveBoard (Free Tier)

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Simple, cloud‑based leave tracker with calendar view, email notifications, and unlimited users on the free plan.

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Timetastic (Free for 1 user)

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Intuitive leave calendar; free for a single user, ideal for small remote startups.

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Freshteam (Free Plan)

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Free for up to 50 employees; includes leave requests, approval workflows, and an employee self‑service portal.

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HR.my

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Free cloud HR system with leave management, attendance, and employee directory.

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Factorial HR (Free for up to 5 users)

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Free tier provides leave requests, accrual tracking, and basic reporting for small remote teams.

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Jibble

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Free time‑tracking app that also offers leave management, approval flows, and integration with Slack.

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Apptivo (Free Plan)

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Free CRM/HR combo; includes a leave management module with request forms and manager approvals.

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Odoo HR (Community Edition)

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Open‑source ERP; the community version includes a leave management app that can be self‑hosted.

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OpenHR

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Free, open‑source HR platform focused on leave tracking, employee records, and reporting.

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ClickUp (Free Workspace)

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Free tier lets you create custom leave request forms, automate approvals, and view requests on a shared calendar.

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Trello (Free Boards + Power‑Ups)

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Use a free board with the “Leave Request” template and Power‑Ups like Calendar for simple leave tracking.

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Slack – Simple Leave Bot

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Free Slack bot that lets employees submit leave requests via chat and notifies managers instantly.

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Google Forms + Google Calendar

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DIY solution: a free Google Form for requests feeds into a shared Google Calendar for visibility.

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Microsoft Teams – Leave Request App

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Free Teams app that captures leave requests, routes them for approval, and syncs with Outlook calendars.

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Time Off Manager (Free Version)

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Standalone web app offering leave balance tracking, multi‑level approvals, and email notifications.

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BambooHR (Free Trial – 7 days)

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While not permanently free, the 7‑day trial provides full leave management features for quick evaluation.