Cezanne HR
London HRIS with a Cezanne Insights module: AI questions on workforce data, ISO 27001 certified and hosted on AWS EU data centres.
Quick Overview
| Company | Cezanne HR Limited |
|---|---|
| Category | Performance Management Software |
| Headquarters | London, United Kingdom |
| Founded | 2013 |
| EU Presence | Yes - United Kingdom (outside the EU, adequacy decision) |
| Data Location | AWS European Union data centres |
| Open Source | No |
| GDPR Compliant | Yes |
| Self-Hosting | No |
| Main Features | Core HR, absence, performance, Insights analytics, AI queries, payroll |
| Pricing | Monthly subscription by modules and headcount; quote only |
| Best For | Organisations of 50 to 3,000 employees that want analytics inside the HR system |
| Replaces | Visier basic reporting, Workday reporting |
Detailed Review
Cezanne HR Limited has its address at Southwark Street in London, and the website terms are issued jointly with Cezanne HR Srl. The about page says Cezanne launched in 2013 as a cloud-native HR system for UK and international organisations.
The analytics product is Cezanne Insights, described as an AI-powered people analytics module that sits inside the HRIS rather than beside it.
What Insights covers
The Insights page lists employee turnover, absence trends, productivity, workforce planning gaps, pay and reward strategies and diversity objectives. Users can ask questions in plain English, such as where attrition risk is highest.
The FAQ says core analytics and dashboards are included in Cezanne HR, while advanced and AI capabilities come through the separate Insights module.
Security and hosting
The data security page states ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification by BSI (certificate IS 696606), Cyber Essentials and regular third-party penetration testing. It says the service is hosted in Amazon's AWS European Union data centres.
Because the contracting entity is British, the EU relies on its adequacy decision for the UK.
Pricing model
The pricing page says the fee is a monthly subscription based on chosen modules and average headcount in the previous month, aimed at organisations from 50 to 3,000 employees. It adds that there is no extra charge for implementation or data upload.
No rates are published; each quote is tailored.
Limitations to Consider
Prices are quote-only and no free trial is stated. Advanced analytics need the paid Insights module. The ultimate parent company is not stated on the pages read. This review rests on the vendor's pages, not on a hands-on test.
Who Should Use Cezanne HR
Mid-sized UK and European employers that want HR records, absence and analytics in one system and are comfortable buying through a quote.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Analytics module integrated into the HRIS
- Plain-English AI questions on workforce data
- ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certificate number published
- AWS EU hosting stated
- No implementation or data upload fee stated
Cons
- Advanced analytics sold as a separate module
- No published prices
- British entity, so the adequacy decision applies
- Aimed at 50 to 3,000 employees, less suited to very large groups
Alternatives to Cezanne HR
Other European performance management software worth comparing before you decide:
Treams
Netherlands · Eindhoven performance management for managers, with goals, 1:1s, 360s, engagement and talent review
Small Improvements
Germany · Berlin performance reviews, 360s and 1:1s with published per-user prices
Lucca
France · French HR suite with a separate performance module for review campaigns
Perdoo
Germany · OKR and KPI platform with check-ins, reviews and an AI coach
See all European performance management software or compare them directly against Visier basic reporting on our alternatives page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Core analytics and dashboards are included; advanced analytics and AI features come through the dedicated Insights module, according to the vendor FAQ.
The data security page says Amazon AWS European Union data centres.
By monthly subscription on chosen modules and average headcount, with no published rates.