Calamari HR Software Reviews

Pros

I really like the clean, attractive interface, the pricing feels fair and it links up smoothly with other software tools.

Cons

We haven't found any downsides so far, we're genuinely very satisfied.

Pros

I appreciate how simple it is to use and that I can sync the time-off calendar with Outlook. Configuring PTO accruals takes almost no time and I find the whole setup way more interactive and approachable than the add-on our payroll processor offers.

Cons

Although I like getting an email that tells me who's out that day, I'd really appreciate a heads-up email that shows who will be absent over the coming week.

Pros

I really appreciate the app's easy design, practical functionality and the wide range of features it offers users.

Cons

So far, I've found every part of this software simple and useful but it still doesn't include a dedicated area where employees can log daily reports about what they worked on throughout the entire day.

Pros

When we implemented it, the rollout was easy and the management team and wider staff began using it almost straight away. Before this, our approach to tracking absenteeism relied on a mix of manual processes and spreadsheets which felt awkward, inefficient and simply not suited to what we needed.

Cons

No drawbacks, it's extremely flexible which keeps both setup and daily use refreshingly simple and effort-free.

Pros

Their customer support is fantastic and always available to help with any query and I found the platform easy to install, administer and very interactive for everyone using it, in my experience it's an excellent option for businesses looking to handle employee leave management efficiently.

Cons

It's difficult to point out any drawbacks because whenever I had doubts or questions Hubert responded promptly, the support team has been consistently professional and helpful.

Pros

Being on a distributed team, we needed a system that could set different holiday schedules for staff located in different regions. it offered that exact capability something I couldn't find in any other leave-management tool. I also really appreciate the Office 365 and Slack sign-in options, plus the ability to approve requests through Slack which my team absolutely loves.

Cons

I did find the interface a bit clunky and it took me a while to get comfortable with it , it wasn't immediately intuitive. They recently revamped the UI though and those improvements have made it somewhat easier to use.

Pros

We find that it handles a wide range of functions and offers the flexibility needed for unusual working-hour setups or special holiday requests. For instance, we use it not only to manage standard vacations but also to track home office days, unpaid leave, parental sickness leave when an employee's child is ill and special days off for attending a master's program or courses, etc.

Cons

I find it tricky to update an employee's contract details in It when their agreement changes while they're still with us , for example, if someone moves from a 40-hour contract down to 32 hours. It can be done but the process is a bit clunky so although it works, it isn't entirely smooth.

Pros

I guess it works but I find the interface pretty unfriendly overall.

Cons

Presenting the month as anything other than a familiar calendar makes it hard for me to get a quick overview, I find that layout confusing and not very practical. It would really help if the app calculated and displayed the average number of work hours I need per day to meet my monthly target so I wouldn't have to work that out every single day. Also, the break and stop controls are placed too close together which risks accidental taps. I want to be able to see my break duration in the app even after the break ends. Holidays need to appear on the timesheet so I'm not left guessing about days off. Finally, I would like the full timesheet to be accessible from within the app.

Pros

Tracking work hours and breaks is very easy for me.

Cons

This tool is too limited. for example, when an employee needs to leave work early because they're sick, I can't select the exact absence period so the overall total is recorded inaccurately and doesn't reflect the real hours.

Pros

For me it looks nice and is very easy to handle.

Cons

I don't think it's great that calamari isn't automatically included when calculating entitlements for overtime and vacation days, whereas homeoffice days are handled that way. Also, I'd love the option to set a default lunch break so the system automatically deducts 30 minutes every day for lunchtime without me having to adjust it manually.

Pros

I find the app really easy to use and accessible across multiple devices.

Cons

even though I could install it on an older Android phone, it keeps crashing and I have no way to find out why. On mobile I can't view the timeline or edit previous days so I end up having to use the desktop web app to make changes. This is frustrating when I need to add a break I forgot , I simply can't do it from the phone.

Pros

To kick things off, I'll say it's very reasonably priced! I can plan and keep track of every kind of leave , vacations, sick days, paid time off and even an in/out office board and everything is handled digitally. Since most of our team works remotely or from home, calculating paid hours becomes quick and painless. Managing resources and planning is easy when I switch to the Calendar view. Overall it's a very versatile HR solution that covers a wide range of needs, it's a jack-of-all-trades HR program even if it doesn't truly master any single area.

Cons

There are quite a few functions and features tucked away in the program that feel hidden. If I hadn't explored or accidentally discovered them, I wouldn't have known they were there. It would be useful if it offered extra tooltips, guided suggestions or a built-in walkthrough that points out and recommends features so users can see what's available. Right now I don't really know all of the features that exist and that uncertainty makes me feel like I might be missing out on useful tools.

Pros

Calamari is really simple to use and I find it runs almost bug-free.

Cons

I miss a timesheet report and the option to group data by month and employee.

Pros

UI is really easy and simple to use. Any employee, including myself, can check my working hours, vacation days or days I was absent at any moment.

Cons

The application occasionally freezes especially during breaks which really frustrates me.

Pros

We appreciate how interactive the software is, the helpful customer support during setup and for any follow-up issues, the request-tracking, built-in calendar, timely email notifications for time-off requests and the overall cost.

Cons

I feel it has worked out really well and I haven't found any drawbacks. Whenever we faceed a problem, I called customer service and they promptly fixed any bugs for us.

Pros

Using it has simplified the whole task of administering employee leave from our side. Now we can check our team calendar and immediately see which colleagues will be away and at what times. It provides a structured, formal approach to leave management for us. Previously, we'd dig through email threads trying to determine when a leave request was filed and who signed off on it but now every detail lives in one centralized place. The response from people on our team has been very positive , several have told me directly that it's far easier for them to request and track time off as well.

Cons

Haven't come across any issues with this software so far.

Pros

Its easy to set up and the interface is very user-friendly, the mobile app makes requesting and approving simple and it syncs with Office 365.

Cons

While using it, I noticed the layout in places especially the calendar, could use a refresh, the phone app feels limited and could use extra features and I'd like a more granular admin role instead of just employee or full admin.

Pros

In my experience the app handles employee hours, vacation days and sick leave flawlessly. It also integrates smoothly with an iBeacon. I bought and set up an iBeacon then paired it with the free Calamari app on every employee's phone. Because of that setup, the system logs each person the moment they walk in and records their final exit from the office at the end of the day.

Cons

I can't really think of anything major that annoyed me. The only hiccup was removing staff who had left the company which gave me trouble but the support team responded quickly and were very helpful and friendly.

Pros

everything has been really easy to use and overall I'm quite impressed with how great it is.

Cons

Can't really think of anything wrong that I can point out right now.

Pros

With my small business expanding, I'm checking out various platforms to handle hourly staff. I've found this platform easy to use and feel it offers solid features considering the price making it a good fit so far for our needs.

Cons

I can't think of anything majorly negative at this point. I haven't been using the service long enough to know if problems will crop up so any future issues would depend on how responsive and capable their support team turns out to be.