Calamari HR Software Reviews

“Helps our digital work life a lot”

Pros

As a small IT company we're trying to digitalize every application because our jobs demand flexibility in terms of hours and location. Having requests, entitlements and time-tracking consolidated in a single place makes life easier. I genuinely don't know how we'd manage daily tasks without Calamari sending notifications to Slack.. it really boosts our work-life balance :)

Cons

the interface felt somewhat awkward but I've noticed the their team is very receptive to user feedback and has improved the product considerably over the last year. They actively ask what could be better and then roll out changes quickly which I really appreciate.

“Tracks time well but setup is tricky”

Pros

I've found the time tracking, punch card and other features to be excellent and the PTO tracking is especially impressive.

Cons

Sometimes I feel the way certain items have to be set up or configured, PTO accruals in particular ends up being more complex and fiddly than it really needs to be.

“simple for everyone to use on their phone”

Pros

It is incredibly easy for everyone on our team to access. Being able to grab my phone and submit a sick day, approve requests or put in time-off requests on the go has been especially handy.

Cons

I'd prefer that admin and HR profiles didn't count as additional seats when we aren't using separate accounts for those roles. For us we're only operating the system as an administrator so charging for those seats feels unnecessary.

“easy to start but lost some good features”

Pros

Using it I find the app really easy to use and easy to set up. I managed to configure it myself without needing any help.

Cons

I'm unhappy that the birthdays feature has been removed I used to rely on it. I'm also missing an option for work anniversary date reminders which I would really like to have.

“Works well with other apps but not automated enough”

Pros

Calamari is very easy, it's simple to grasp and use and integrates easily with other tools for example the Calendar app so I can share schedules with the entire team.

Cons

Some of the system's logic could use further optimization for example I'd really like an automatic calculation that subtracts overtime from absences so we can immediately tell if we're in a positive balance or not. Right now we're doing that calculation internally and I'd love to see it implemented as a built-in feature.

“Perfect for small teams”

Pros

It is really easy and practical. It's minimalistic so I don't have to invest in a large-scale HRIS or complex timekeeping system meant for much bigger organizations. The tools it provides feel focused for smaller employers instead of being a one-size-fits-all product. every time I've reached out technical support and customer service have been fast and absolutely outstanding !

Cons

It would be great if there was at least one ad-hoc, customizable reporting option because right now I don't have a way to build the exact reports I need.

“easy & fits local laws”

Pros

its very user friendly, the pricing feels fair and it aligns well with Polish legal requirements.

Cons

I'd like to see better integrations with other tools like n8n, Zapier and make.com and I wish the reporting and export features were more flexible and powerful.

“simple but needs one login”

Pros

I've found the software really easy to get the hang of .. it's practical and easy to use.

Cons

My staff needs to log into two different apps to work with it which means juggling multiple logins.

“Simple and easy to use!”

Pros

Its convenient for employees to log their vacation and sick time. Having visibility on one calendar reduces the administrative burden of tracking time off. The mobile app is particularly helpful for our sales team on the road.

Cons

The calendar view could provide more upfront detail on absences. Currently you have to hover over individuals to determine if theyre off for the entire day or just a few hours.

“easy time-off logging and shared calendar”

Pros

One thing I really like is how simple it is for our staff to log vacation and sick days. everyone can see time off on a single shared calendar. It has cut down the admin work involved in tracking absences. Plus there's a mobile app so our traveling sales reps can check who's in or out at the office.

Cons

I wish the calendar would display more upfront information about absences. Right now I have to hover over a person's name to find out whether they're away for the full day or just taking a few hours which isn't very convenient.

“Everting you can look for in one app”

Pros

I appreciate its flexibility and control options. The customer support especially from Ewelina has been outstanding throughout the transition. The mobile app is also fantastic.

Cons

I cant think of anything negative. So far Im very satisfied.

“Recommended”

Pros

Its simplicity effectiveness and helpfulness make it stand out.

Cons

I dont use it as a singular tool but switch between several.

“Effortless time-off tracking”

Pros

Requesting time off used to be such a pain but this tool makes it incredibly simple. Just a couple clicks and my vacation request is submitted! The automated leave calculation feature is really handy too, no more trying to do mental math to figure out how many days I have remaining.

Cons

I can't really think of anything that bothers me about it.

“Simple & effective for daily tasks”

Pros

its simplicity makes it easy to pick up and I find it both effective and really helpful.

Cons

I don't rely on it as a single all-in-one solution I tend to jump between multiple tools.

“Affordibilty”

Pros

The software can be deployed across different sites for organizations with multiple offices.

Cons

The end-user experience is somewhat limited and there are occasional glitches when operating offline.

“Helps to organize yourself”

Pros

Its a good app for organizing shifts and monitoring working hours.

Cons

Occasionally it becomes a bit sluggish when updating data.

“Impressed so far!”

Pros

As my teams grew I needed a time and PTO tracker to replace tedious spreadsheets. Calamaris trial revealed its value for money. Setup was straightforward and their support was impressively responsive. They quickly addressed any bugs I encountered and patiently guided me through setup. Integrations with Slack and Google Calendar were also highlights.

Cons

Not necessarily a drawback but I would appreciate an option to restrict requests on specific months or days.

“Great value with fast help”

Pros

I have been hunting for a time and PTO tracker as my team expands because using spreadsheets has become way too tedious. I signed up for a trial with Calamari and quickly realized it was good value for money. Setup was easy and whenever I ran into hiccups their support replied unbelievably fast , usually within 3-4 minutes. I have noticed bugs occasionally but they fix them within minutes after I report them. The effort their support team put into actually helping me was genuinely impressive, they corrected my accrual rules and even sent screenshots of my real account to show exactly where I could tweak things. They were very patient throughout the process since I like to tinker, their team walked me through the entire setup step by step. On top of that, the integrations with Slack and Google Calendar are features I really appreciate and use frequently.

Cons

Not really a con but I would love to see an option that lets me restrict request submissions to specific months or particular days which would help enforce our internal scheduling rules better.

“happy with the app!”

Pros

I am happy with this app for organizing shifts and tracking hours.

Cons

Sometimes I find it a little slow updating data.

“Great customer service!”

Pros

The customer service team promptly resolved an issue with my payment information expiration restoring my account efficiently.

Cons

Its excellent software considering the price.