Calamari HR Software Reviews

“Brilliantly customizable for flexible work policies”

Pros

The customizability for time off is brilliant! We can set up people's working hours and different types of leave exactly how we want which is perfect for our flexible work policy.

Cons

I have zero complaints! even when we got stuck setting something up, the customer service team was there to help. They've always been really friendly and quick to respond.

“Top choice for business needs”

Pros

Gives us really precise control over how many hours are worked on each job.

Cons

There's nothing negative, really. I'd just love a feature that automatically rounds clock-in and clock-out times. Like, changing 8:04 to 8:15, or 17:47 to 17:45.

“Helped me improve my work design”

Pros

It improves our teamwork because we're all united with the same real-time information. I also love that when someone new joins the team, we don't have to spend ages bringing them up to speed. It has all the tutorials they need to get up to date, so the transition for new people is simple.

Cons

NO CONS. I honestly can't think of a single bad thing to say about my experience.

“User-friendly but reporting could be better”

Pros

This tool is user-friendly. It's just a really easy and simple thing to use, with a lot of functions. I find it especially good for controlling my working hours, seeing my off days and asking for a day off. I highly recommend getting the mobile app.

Cons

I find the reporting section a bit inconvenient. For example, if someone on my team switches from full-time to part-time, it's not easy to track their time records after that.

“easily manage HR tasks with this tool”

Pros

I really love how easy it is to use and I think the settings are simple to figure out. It's great having all the most important HR stuff in one safe place.

Cons

Honestly there's nothing I dislike! It works perfectly for me.

“amazing features”

Pros

my favorite thing is the Beacon feature. It lets me and my teammates clock in automatically as soon as we get to work which is so handy.

Cons

I was disappointed when they moved employee details like emergency contacts, into the Core HR section. I prefer how it was before.

“good but not great”

Pros

It has some very great functions for a small business like ours. We need different kinds of inputs and it handles them well.

Cons

It can be a little tedious when I need to change some of the customizations we've set up.

“Versatile for small business”

Pros

I find it very easy to schedule my time off and setting everything up in the first place was fairly simple.

Cons

There's really nothing that I dislike. sure, there are always some minor things I might change like with any software but overall I'm very satisfied with this product.

“great software for handling HR processes”

Pros

The interface is really clear. It has multiple functions and connects with other tools we use and the integration with slack is particularly useful. Plus, the support team is always quick to help.

Cons

so far, I haven't run into any downsides. any problems we've had with this tool were fixed really quickly.

“Reliable post-setup but complex accrual config”

Pros

after the initial setup, it's been easy to use. I haven't had any issues with it at all.

Cons

some of the settings can be confusing to use especially when you're trying to set up the accrual rules. Otherwise , nothing negative to mention.

“must-have app!”

Pros

Before we started using this, we always had problems figuring out who was available and how many hours people worked. someone was always adding extra hours. Now, we have everything tracked perfectly in one app.

Cons

some of my workers say there are some bugs, like the calendar feature not working properly on their phones.

“smooth onboarding but not fully functional”

Pros

It's simple to get new staff members onboarded and to manage all the different kinds of work flows and staff types we have.

Cons

I think they could improve how you move from one year to the next. setting up the standard holiday schedule for the new year could be smoother.

“Useful tool but lacks language options”

Pros

Pretty cool that I can use it on multiple platforms. The integration into Outlook is a big plus for me and I love that we can create custom "holiday types."

Cons

The main issue for us is that there's no Hungarian language option. some of my colleagues aren't confident using it because of that. also, I think the reports aren't as good-looking or easy to understand as they could be.

“Color-coded projects but missing key functionalities”

Pros

I really like how they divide each project with a different color. It just makes everything so much easier to check.

Cons

It's really inconvenient that they removed the feature for storing employee addresses and emergency contacts.

“multiplatform access but lacks bulk edit for clock-ins”

Pros

The multiplatform integration is a huge plus for me. I can use it on my iPhone, my mac, on Teams, my Windows computer, the web... even Bluetooth! It's everywhere I need it to be.

Cons

We really need a way to fix alot of bad clock-ins all at once. some of my coworkers are terrible at remembering to check in on Calamari and the admins have to go in and correct each one individually. It takes forever.

“Team favorite for PTO”

Pros

Our whole team has loved using it for PTO requests. It's great for syncing everyone's holiday and PTO calendars. The integration with slack is a lifesaver and it makes responding to requests and asking for time off very easy.

Cons

I have no cons. We like everything about Calamari.

“good but could improve”

Pros

my favorite thing is that it's available as a web app, a mobile app and it even integrates with MS Teams. I'm never stuck without access.

Cons

The calendar needs an upgrade. I should be able to tell instantly, just by looking what's approved versus what's still waiting or if someone is taking a half-day or a full day. Company holidays should also be obvious without having to hover my mouse over every single date.

“all in one solution”

Pros

Having all the employee requests in one place, sorted by category, is a game-changer. It keeps everything incredibly organized and finally puts an end to digging through a messy inbox.

Cons

The only thing that would make it perfect is if I could better track the status of each request. Once a time-off request is sent, I'd love a clear way to see exactly where it is in the approval process, like "pending," "approved," or "needs more info."

“Interactive app but hard to use”

Pros

It is very simple but also highly customizable and their support team has been helpful whenever I've had a question.

Cons

sometimes I find it hard to get around in the app. I know a feature is in there somewhere but it takes me a few tries to actually find what I'm looking for.

“smooth integration with slack but not user friendly”

Pros

the fact that it integrates with slack is a major win for our workflow.

Cons

The settings are confusing sometimes. Even as a manager, I need help from a colleague to change them.