HRlab
Berlin all-in-one HR platform with on-/offboarding built in, published per-user pricing from €6/month
Quick Overview
| Company | HRlab |
|---|---|
| Category | Employee Onboarding |
| Headquarters | Berlin, Germany |
| Founded | Not stated by the vendor |
| EU Presence | EU (Germany) |
| Open Source | Not stated; closed-source SaaS |
| Compliance | German-hosted (data hosting via partner ID.KOM, Kempten); no specific certification stated by the vendor |
| Pricing | Core €6/user/month, Core Premium €7/user/month (30-user minimum) |
| Free Option | Free 28-day trial, no credit card required; no permanent free plan |
| Replaces | BambooHR onboarding, GoCo, Click Boarding |
Detailed Review
HRlab is a Berlin-based, all-in-one HR platform aimed at mid-sized companies, positioning itself around digital personnel files, self-service and process management, with on-/offboarding delivered as part of that core record rather than as a separate journey-builder product. It publishes real per-seat pricing, which is unusual for a German HR suite of this kind.
The Core plan is €6 per user per month and covers digital personnel files, process management, self-service, document templates and basic reporting; Core Premium is €7 per user per month and adds pay scale management, reference letter generation, REST API access and AI-assisted reporting.
Both plans require a minimum of 30 user licences, and optional add-on modules — Recruitment, Talent Management, Time & Absence, and Time & Absence Premium — are priced separately at €2 to €3 per user per month each. A 28-day free trial with full feature access is available without a credit card.
Because onboarding here means digitising the new-hire paperwork and personnel-file process rather than building interactive onboarding journeys with content, checklists and engagement tracking, it suits a company that wants on-/offboarding folded into its core HR system of record more than one looking for a dedicated new-hire experience tool. The 30-user minimum also puts a floor under the total bill that a very small company will hit before it needs 30 actual seats.
What HRlab does well
- Published, transparent per-user pricing (€6–€7/user/month) plus clearly priced add-on modules
- Free 28-day trial with full features and no credit card required
- German-hosted personnel data with on-/offboarding tied directly to the digital personnel file
- REST API access included from the Core Premium tier for integrating with other systems
Where HRlab falls short
- 30-user licence minimum applies regardless of company size, which sets a cost floor for smaller teams
- Onboarding is document- and process-centric (personnel files, checklists) rather than a dedicated new-hire journey builder
- Founding year and formal compliance certifications are not stated by the vendor
Standout feature. Real, published per-user pricing starting at €6/month — the most transparent pricing of any tool in this category.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Published, transparent per-user pricing (€6–€7/user/month) plus clearly priced add-on modules
- Free 28-day trial with full features and no credit card required
- German-hosted personnel data with on-/offboarding tied directly to the digital personnel file
- REST API access included from the Core Premium tier for integrating with other systems
Cons
- 30-user licence minimum applies regardless of company size, which sets a cost floor for smaller teams
- Onboarding is document- and process-centric (personnel files, checklists) rather than a dedicated new-hire journey builder
- Founding year and formal compliance certifications are not stated by the vendor
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is HRlab?
HRlab is a Berlin all-in-one HR platform with on-/offboarding built in, published per-user pricing from €6/month.
Where is HRlab based?
HRlab is operated by HRlab, based in Berlin, Germany, which places it under EU (Germany) law.
What does HRlab cost?
Core €6/user/month, Core Premium €7/user/month (30-user minimum). Free 28-day trial, no credit card required; no permanent free plan.
Who is HRlab best for?
Real, published per-user pricing starting at €6/month — the most transparent pricing of any tool in this category.
Is HRlab a good alternative to BambooHR or ClickBoarding?
HRlab is built as a European alternative to US-based employee onboarding tools like BambooHR, ClickBoarding and WorkBright. It will not be a like-for-like feature match in every respect, so check the review above for where it genuinely differs before switching.
How does HRlab compare to other Employee Onboarding tools?
HRlab is one of several European Employee Onboarding tools covered on this site. See the full Employee Onboarding category page for how it ranks against its closest European competitors.