Calamari HR Software Reviews

“great for time off, but documents need work

Pros

I find it really easy to manage my time off. I love that it connects with my google calendar. It just makes it super clear for everyone on the team to see when someone has an off day.

Cons

The documents section didn't really work for us. We were hoping to use it for onboarding new people and storing policy documents but it just didn't do what we needed.

“effective for remote work

Pros

This is a simple, straight-to-the-point HR system for leave. It's been great for us especially since we work remotely and need to check in and track attendance easily.

Cons

I think the apps are getting much better than when they first launched, which is great. They're still a work in progress but having them is really important for our remote staff.

“excellent support so far

Pros

The support team is amaZINg. They're so professional, they get back to you fast and they're genuinely helpful. any time I've had a question, they were right there to help me out.

Cons

It feels a bit too complex sometimes, especially with the balances. It's not always clear how much time I have left. I'd really prefer it if that was shown in a simpler, clearer way.

“Handy� but inefficient tool

Pros

It is easy to use. There are a bunch of options but we basically just use it to track working hours and manage holidays and absences. For what we need, the price is totally fair.

Cons

The reports have too many options that don't show much data. I can't find a report that shows activities filtered by specific projects which I need. I also get a few errors now and then.

“Real-time updates but lacks report flexibility

Pros

It's flexible and friendly to set up. I love that it works in real-time and can handle budgets. Plus, it's great for us because we have people in different countries with different rules.

Cons

I find it challenging to get a clear overview of my team because the application doesn't let me customize reports. When you're managing several people, you need to see the data in a specific way.

“Fast support but daily emails are annoying

Pros

I am always impressed by how fast the their team replies when I email them. They're very helpful and I love the little videos they send to show you how to do something, it's so practical.

Cons

I don't like getting an email from the tool about my attendance every single day. It just fills up my inbox and isn't relevant for me.

“Very flexible tool

Pros

The way their platform can adapt to our specific business is amazing and the customer care is just top-notch.

Cons

It was frustrating when the birthdays feature was removed from our plan. We originally had visibility of them but then they were taken away and we can't see them anymore.

“Fantastic tool for the company

Pros

I use this every day for our company and it's simply great! It's simple and works right inside slack without any issues. I highly recommend it.

Cons

No cons so far but I have to say the customer service team is great. They're very helpful and always available when you need them.

“Quick setup but frustrating timekeeping

Pros

The platform was easy to set up and integrate into our business and we got everything running smoothly without any major issues. But I was a bit disappointed that we lost some features when we switched to the HR module.

Cons

The workforce management functionality, especially the timekeeping module felt lacking. Simple tasks like scheduling breaks turned out to be a frustrating experience. It really didn't work as well as expected.

“easy booking but poor app

Pros

Booking things like holidays, sick leave, working from home and overtime is very easy with this and getting help from the support guys is always fantastic.

Cons

I much prefer logging into Calamari on my computer. The app isn't as easy to use and the view isn't as clear as it is on the website.

“amazing app but tracking needs work

Pros

The mobile version is so handy to use and having everything in english is a must for us since we're an international team.

Cons

One thing I'd like to see improved is the ability to change someone from full-time to part-time hours and have the system track everything correctly. It should be easier to handle that.

“Friendly app but no customization

Pros

In my experience, the app is very interactive. my employees had no trouble figuring it out. It also just looks nice and friendly, which is a plus.

Cons

Processing time is slow. It also feels generic, without any way to customize it for our specific needs.

“suitable for everyone!

Pros

What I love most about this tool is how easy it is for everyone, my team and me to use. It's simple but still has everything you need.

Cons

so far, I don't have anything I dislike about it. everything has worked well for us and it fits right into our workflow.

“smooth integtarion but limited customization

Pros

I really like that it integrates with slack. It's best for logging quick coffee breaks or appointments and it helps everyone stay visible when we're working remotely.

Cons

It's not flexible for creating custom breaks. I'd prefer to have more settings so I can create my own break types with specific rules.

“affordable but lil confusing�

Pros

The price is reasonable, it's easy for my employees to use and it works reliably. The integrations are solid. Honestly, it works better for us than other systems that cost a lot more.

Cons

setting up the time-off policy is a little weird and confusing. But if you ask for help, the support team is really good at walking you through it. The way you set schedules is also odd but it doesn't bother us much since most of my team is salaried anyway.

“awsome design but missing role alerts

Pros

simple, clear and just makes sense. I also really like the look of it and the graphics and colors aren't too bright and the integration with google is great.

Cons

Before the updates, it was hard to find some functions. I think it would be really useful to get a notification when someone's role changes.

“User friendly platform with superb support

Pros

Calamari is user-friendly, both for me as an admin and for my team. But the best part is honestly the customer service, it's the absolute best.

Cons

Honestly, it's hard to think of any real downsides but I have to write something! The price did go up a bit but it's still totally worth it and competitive with other platforms out there.

“Been using it for years, still love it

Pros

We've been using it for years now and we're sticking with it. We love it and it just helps keep everyone organized.

Cons

I haven't run into anything I actually dislike about this system. It does everything we need it to do.

“effective tool for time management

Pros

It's a very simple tool but helpful. We use it every single week to manage the team's vacations and time off.

Cons

No cons to mention. Calamari has made time tracking and leave management so much easier for us. I love that it connects with google Calendar so everyone stays in the loop without having to jump between apps. It's really easy to use and saves us a ton of time on HR stuff.

“simple UI but limited features

Pros

Interface is interactive so it's easy for both employees and managers to figure out. setting up different types of leave and permissions was smooth.

Cons

It can be a little frustrating that some features are locked unless you pay for different packages. For a company that's growing and trying to figure out what it needs, that can be tricky.