Calamari HR Software Reviews

“helpful customer support!”

Pros

It is much simpler to use and oversee than I expected. The support team was genuinely helpful during setup.

Cons

the Slack integration drops out now and then, nothing major but it can be annoying. I also think the QR-code check-in isn't as convenient as advertised, I'd much prefer a workflow where people sign into the app on their phones before checking in and then everyone can use a single shared QR code.

“Couldnt be better!”

Pros

We saw results less than a week after installing it. Calamari is amazing with awesome functions like slack integration.

Cons

Cvs tool is a little tricky but other than that, great software.

“Good but can do better”

Pros

Calamari is an intuitive software that has brought a lot of positivity to our practice. The product is not very expensive compared to other software.

Cons

Customizing and editing can be a little tough sometimes. Some tasks require a lot of steps.

“Feature-rich but scheduling changes are a pain”

Pros

Honestly I am impressed by how feature-rich this tool is. It covers almost every angle of employee scheduling I can imagine whether I need team members to clock in from different sites or to use different methods like a smartphone app or a browser, it supports them all. There's even the ability to generate and print QR codes , I can print and place them around the office so staff can walk up and scan to log their time. Another thing I appreciate is the integrations with G Suite and Slack, I was able to import my employees through those services which made getting set up incredibly quick and a really smooth.

Cons

The only thing I don't like is that I have to enter each employee's work days manually and specify the exact hours they work each day which becomes difficult when schedules change often. In companies where shifts are updated frequently, maintaining those settings is a real pain and eats up a lot of time. Aside from this effort everything else is solid. the tool basically gives me everything I need to manage and keep my employees' schedules in order.

“Covers all our HR needs perfectly”

Pros

In my team we rely on it for a variety of HR functions and it covers most of our daily needs. The features we use most often include, 1. Absence requests , staff can formally submit requests for paid time off, vacations, or unpaid leave in a clear, structured way. Managers can easily configure the approval workflow and employees are able to attach supporting documents like medical notes when needed. 2. Calendar feature when payroll exceptions crop up, the calendar makes it easy to apply the necessary adjustments and it also helps us plan and stagger vacations for team members within the same department so coverage isn't disrupted. 3. employee records , it's simple to create and maintain a comprehensive database of all staff where start dates, salary details and other important information can be stored and accessed quickly. 4. Reporting , the reporting tools are practical and user-friendly making it easy for me to prepare the reports we need.

Cons

it fulfills the requirements of our business by offering all the essential features we need, plus a few additional functions that are handy. I haven't faced any issues with the software during the time we've been using it so there are no complaints to share based on our current experience.

“easy setup and great for keeping track”

Pros

Setting it up was extremely easy and I appreciate that it automates handling annual leave, remote work days and even birthdays. It's a really handy, uncomplicated method for staff to submit time-off requests and for managers to approve them. I also find the integrations with Slack, Teams and email work smoothly which makes it easy for everyone to stay informed and in the loop.

Cons

Overall I don't have any complaints about the software.

“Perfect for small businesses”

Pros

As a small company, we don't have what you'd call standard time-off policies. Still, it seems to have covered every angle, the finer settings, the many little configurable details and the editable limits on requests are fantastic and the whole system is incredibly easy to use and use.

Cons

Haven't found any real negatives yet it's mostly just getting used to the shift from our old system to the new one. On the plus side, I find the HR reports incredibly useful and they make the transition easier.

“highly responsive solution”

Pros

We've all been enjoying how easy it's become to alert management about both planned leave and sick days and I really appreciate how immediate and responsive the whole system feels now!

Cons

However, I notice daily absence alerts don't indicate the type of leave so I have to check elsewhere whether someone is out sick or on vacation, it would be helpful if the absence type were shown next to each person's name in the notification.

“easy to see everyone's time off”

Pros

What I really appreciate is being able to view not just my own time-off submissions but also my teammates' requests, on top of that, it's easy for me to check exactly how many days I've already used and how many remain.

Cons

The interface looks clean and pleasant but I feel it could use a few more refinements to be truly polished. I'd also like it to synchronize directly with my Google Calendar so my time off shows up there.

“Exceptional”

Pros

Our most loved and used feature is the Absence requests and Calender feature. Customer support was very attentive and nice. We love this.

Cons

Theres not much that I dislike except their customer support.

“Get this software”

Pros

IT has got everything that you need and more. Intuitive and very smart. We love it.

Cons

The CV upload can be tricky sometimes but other than that, amazing.

“Flexible but frustratingly manual”

Pros

The calendar feature makes it super easy to see who's in or out of the office, really helpful for both users and admins to track time off. I appreciate that the platform has some customization options and the support team is solid. The Google Calendar integration works well and being able to clock in either with a QR code or from your computer gives nice flexibility depending on how you've got things set up.

Cons

Having to pay through PayPal since the company isn't US-based feels a bit odd and unprofessional. The time-off system is really frustrating because not all employees get the same amount of vacation days, so admin has to manually adjust each person's allowance every year, its very tedious.

“good for leave, mobile app slow”

Pros

Having this tool in our company has been incredibly useful for submitting and keeping track of my leave, I consider it one of the best options available for that purpose. I've been using it at work and it delivers a smooth, user-friendly experience when I apply for time off. It lets me quickly pull up past leave requests and check approval statuses with clear visibility into who approved each request and when they did it. Plus approved leaves automatically sync with my Google Calendar so I can easily see when colleagues will be away too.

Cons

the mobile app still needs a lot of work in terms of speed and functionality. It tends to freeze a lot and is often unreliable with bugs and erratic behavior that disrupt the experience. I hope the developers prioritize performance fixes and more felxible features so the mobile version becomes as dependable as the desktop one.

“easy with JIRA some small bugs”

Pros

I find it really easy to use, the support has been helpful and I can integrate it with JIRA.

Cons

I do face small bugs occasionally but since the product is evolving, that's understandable.

“Very friendly with great support”

Pros

this app is very user-friendly and simple to move around on my own. Also their customer service team is fantastic, always ready to resolve any problems quickly.

Cons

There isn't much flexibility when I need to change a leave request that's already been approved.

“efficient app!”

Pros

It is very interactive and simple to use. I can submit an absence request without ever logging into the main system and it connects with the most widely used software.

Cons

It's not fully translated & the absence types remain in Polish. I would like to see brief descriptions added for each absence option.

“my go to tool!”

Pros

Using it feels really easy and I can pull a huge amount of information out of the system without any effort.

Cons

Nothing really comes to mind, if there's something I don't like, I just contact support and they're always open to improving the system.

“Turns mandatory chores into efficient process”

Pros

Managing annual leave is a legal must when you hire staff, yet it often feels like a bureaucratic task that doesn't really benefit the wider business. For me it turns this required chore into a easy, efficient process that represents good value for money. I can easily customize the system to suit my company's needs by tweaking leave policies for our sites in Spain, Kuala Lumpur and Ireland. When I reached out to customer support they were prompt and knowledgeable solving my issue directly instead of just sending me to the help pages.

Cons

Can't think of anything I disliked about this software.

“Powerful but overwhelming at first”

Pros

I find it simple to modify my company's settings and because there's a mobile app, every employee can reach it easily.

Cons

It packs so many features that, at times I find it somewhat overwhelming, I needed someone (in my case) to walk me through and explain how everything works properly.

“Daily work got much easier”

Pros

ever since we started using it, our daily work has become noticeably simpler. Having everything accessible online is a major plus! Vacation requests, sick days and home office entries are all recorded directly in the system calendar now. As HR administrator I and the directors can quickly pull reports, edit profiles and review everyone's absences without effort. There's also a mobile app which I find really handy when my day begins with meetings outside the office. Honestly I recommend this software to anyone looking to align their workload.

Cons

mobile app could offered more features, for example the ability to view the calendar.