Calamari HR Software Reviews

“overall good software but could improve more !”

Pros

It has a really clean interface and is easy to use in almost every section. It also handles a big chunk of our HR needs like time tracking.

Cons

Their billing process is confusing to figure out and the same goes for setting up and viewing the holiday calendar.

“Makes my work smoother”

Pros

This is an excellent and efficient app that makes my work smoother. Thanks to it I have a much better handle on my team's work.

Cons

I am generally very satisfied.. there's really nothing I don't like. If I had to add a feature I honestly can't think of what it would be!

“Simple but powerful tool”

Pros

It is simple but powerful. Great interface and design, good connections with other apps, a handy mobile app and a really helpful support team. I love ittttt!

Cons

There's nothing I don't like. It has all the functions I need to get my work done properly. I really do recommend it.

“Flexible for our needs”

Pros

I love the flexibility of the tool and how we can adapt it to our company's needs. We can choose the modules we want, the platform is so simple to use and we can set up different roles and permissions for people.

Cons

The projects module isn't developed enough for us. We miss the option to add detailed tasks which we sometimes need for specific projects.

“Works for our global team”

Pros

With our team split between China and South Africa we needed a leave system that worked for everyone considering different holidays and workdays. Now staff can apply for and manage their own leave directly instead of asking someone on another continent to do it for them.

Cons

Some features we had during the trial disappeared because different parts of Leave Management are paid separately. It would be nice if the subscription included all the sections at a lower rate with the option to add them individually.

“integration options and speed could be better”

Pros

I really rely on the time tracking and reports. The platform is easy to use and gives us accurate data for attendance and managing everyone's time.

Cons

The integration options feel limited and sometimes the interface can be slow when loading reports or syncing data.

“booking holidays simple, setting up holidays hard”

Pros

Booking a holiday only takes a few clicks and the whole company can see in real-time who's out and when.

Cons

I find the setup for holiday limits a bit tricky. It's not very easy and gets complicated with more complex rules like different contracts or carrying over days. It takes a lot of testing to make sure everything is set up right.

“everything at one place”

Pros

It's great value for the money, makes vacation management easy, the customer service is good, it helps with document archiving and there are lots of ways to build reports.

Cons

Calamari is great I have no complaints. But if I had to pick one thing I wish there were more ways to customize individual screens.

“friendly and helpful support”

Pros

What I like most about it is how clear and transparent everything is plus the clean friendly interface. I also really appreciate how quick and helpful the support is whenever any little issue pops up.

Cons

It's hard to say because compared to other systems I've used it is the best by far. If I had to point out something maybe there are quite a lot of rules and settings which I don't always manage on my own but luckily the support team is always quick to help.

“Useful when it works”

Pros

The application is very good and useful. I can accept holiday or sick leave requests from anywhere and I can always see who's out sick.

Cons

Sometimes the application buffers so much that you can't use it. You have to restart it or even delete and reinstall it.

“budget friendly but not very automated”

Pros

The tool is wonderfully simple and priced so any company no matter the size can afford it. The integrations with other tools we use are a huge plus.

Cons

When I need to adjust days off like for a day off that falls on a Saturday I have to do it manually or in excel instead of it happening automatically.

“Great tool !!”

Pros

Calamari felt a little overwhelming at first (especially with no HR background) but once you get the hang of it it's a great tool. We use it for everything now. I've had to ask the helpdesk a few questions over time and they've always helped me really well.. big shoutout to their support team!

Cons

Nothing bad to say about the system. We like everything it does for us. Only good words from our side

“Handy for attendance”

Pros

Simple and easy HR leave system. It's been especially handy for remote check-ins and attendance and it feels well set up for that kind of workflow.

Cons

The apps are still in development though the current version is a lot better than what they released initially. It's still a very useful add-on for supporting remote staff since it covers something important for the team.

“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.