Last Updated Feb 10, 2026

Overview

Calamari streamlines HR tasks with its leave management and clock in/out modules. It simplifies PTO calculation and attendance tracking. While some users note a learning curve, its robust features, including iBeacon technology and QR code scanning, enhance efficiency. Try it and experience seamless HR operations.

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Overall Rating

Based on 496 users reviews

4.6

Rating Distribution

Positive

96%

Neutral

4%

Negative

0%

Starting Price
Custom

Calamari HR Software Specifications

Employee Information Management

Recruitment and Applicant Tracking

Performance Management

Attendance and Time Tracking

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What is Calamari Software?

Calamari is a cloud-based HR software that helps streamline various HR related processes. It provides a FREE 14-Day Trial, making it perfect for small to medium-sized business with applications for both iOS and Android devices. This HR solution focuses on

Calamari’s leave management system is an online time-off manager. It allows the user to automate their PTO calculation and makes managing holidays in the company easier. Calamari integrates with software like Slack, Jira, Google Apps, Asana, and more.

Calamari’s clock in and clock out system helps in tracking attendance. Time-tracking has become simpler with iBeacon technology, QR code scanner, and many other useful clocking methods. This software has many features like timesheets, approval flow, manual time entries, and employee time tracking.

How Much Does Calamari Software Cost?

Calamari provides per user based pricing with a minimum of 10 users required for the software. Its two main modules, leave management and time/attendance tracking has different costs.

  • One Module: $10 per month for 10 Users
  • Both Modules: $30 per month for 10 Users

Worth noting that while these are general pricings, we can help negotiate a custom quote that fits your business should you need it for any HR related solution in the market. 

Modules

Calamari Time Tracking

The system allows tracking of regular work hours, overtime, breaks, and time spent on specific projects. The following are some of the key features of this module

  • GPS tracking for remote/field workers 
  • Automated notifications and reminders 
  • Integration with project management tools like JIRA 
  • Support for multiple office locations and time zones 
  • Configurable policies and workflows

Calamari Leave Management

Manage your employee time off and absences seamlessly with the leave management integration in Calamari. The following are just some of the core functionalities that this module provides:

  • Allows employees to easily request time off, including vacations, sick leave, and remote work days 
  • Provides managers with tools to quickly approve or reject leave requests 
  • Automatically calculates leave quotas and balances based on company policies 
  • Supports multiple leave types that can be customized to fit organizational needs

Pros And Cons of Calamari HR Software

Pros

  • User-friendly and flexible platform

  • Offers easy login access

  • Flexible configuration options

  • Diverse feature choice

Cons

  • Lacks feature to input days off when scheduling vacations

  • The user interface can be updated to a more contemporary style

Calamari HR Software Reviews

Total 496 reviews

4.6

All reviews are from verified customers

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Sebastian

Marketing and Advertising, 11-50 employees

Less than a year

5.0
November 2025

Set up fast with great support

Pros

Setting it up was surprisingly fast and we were fully running in just a couple of days. The Slack integration is a game-changer for my remote team, people can request time off right where they're already working. The interface is so clean and interactive that we didn't need any training. Plus their support team is very quick and helpful whenever we have a question.

Cons

Honestly we haven't run into any major problems. At first I wished there were more ways to customize reports but their team actually added some of those options based on user feedback!

Rating Distribution

Ease of use

10

Value for money

9

Customer Support

10

Functionality

9

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Pawel

Industrial Automation, 1-10 employees

More than a year

5.0
November 2025

Love the team management feature

Pros

I use the Team Management feature a lot. It is awesome for managing time-off requests, approvals and tracking. The automatic reminders and calendar syncs cut down on so much manual work.

Cons

The pricing is fair for small to mid-sized teams but I think larger organizations might find the cost a bit high for the features you get.

Rating Distribution

Ease of use

10

Value for money

9

Customer Support

10

Functionality

9

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Steven

Retail, 1-10 employees

More than a year

4.0
November 2025

Good but missing a feature

Pros

The ease of use really is the best part.. we got started and were up and running super quick with hardly any setup drama. And the fact that we've used it reliably for everything from leave requests to daily clock-ins for five years now speaks volumes. It's not flashy or overcomplicated.. it's just perfect for what we need, day in and day out. That kind of consistent no-fuss value is exactly what you hope for in a tool.

Cons

I wasn't too impressed when they moved the emergency contact info behind the Core HR paywall. Surely we could have kept that one basic field available?

Rating Distribution

Ease of use

10

Value for money

9

Customer Support

10

Functionality

9

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, Calamari HR provides API access.

Calamari HR offers support in multiple languages, including German, Spanish, English, French, and Polish.

Calamari HR integrates with Slack, Google, Microsoft 365, Basecamp, Asana, and Jira.

Calamari HR offers support for mobile devices.

Calamari HR offers a three-tier pricing plan structure with its price starting at $2.5/employee/month, and its Euro version begins at €2.3/employee/month. A free trial is also available. Users can get pricing for a customized quote that best fits their business setting.

Professionals in SaaS and Technology, Universities and Colleges, Software Agencies, Game Studios, and Nonprofit organizations utilize Calamari HR.

Calamari HR offers support through chat, Email, Help Desk, FAQs/forums, and a knowledge base.