Top 20 Alternatives to LeaveBoard (Free Tier) in Absence Management Software

LeaveBoard is a cloud‑based absence management platform that lets teams request, approve, and track time‑off, holidays, and sick leave. Looking for free‑tier or open‑source solutions that can replace LeaveBoard? Below are 20 alternatives offering free plans or community editions for managing employee absence.

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All‑in‑one collaboration suite with a free HR module that includes leave requests, approval workflows, and an employee calendar.

Open‑source HR platform with a Leave Management module supporting multiple leave types, accrual policies, and approval chains.

Free, open‑source HRMS offering comprehensive leave management, configurable policies, and automated notifications.

Free tier for up to 5 users includes leave requests, approval workflows, and a shared holiday calendar.

Free plan for up to 50 employees with leave management, approval flows, and basic reporting.

#7 Apptivo

Free HR suite for up to 3 users; includes time‑off requests, approval routing, and integration with its CRM.

Open‑source PHP application that tracks employee leave balances, accruals, and approvals.

#9 HR.my

Free cloud‑based HR system with leave management, employee self‑service, and basic reporting.

#10 Clockify

Free time‑tracking tool that also lets users log vacation and sick days, with simple approval via admin dashboard.

#11 Jibble

Free plan includes time‑in/out and a basic leave tracker where employees can request and managers can approve time off.

Free tier for small teams offering leave requests, calendar view, and automated accrual calculations.

Free plan for up to 5 employees includes leave management, holiday calendars, and manager approvals.

Free for up to 5 employees; provides leave requests, approval workflows, and simple reporting.

#15 Teamdeck

Free tier includes resource scheduling and a leave calendar that lets staff request time off.

Free plan for small teams with Slack/Telegram integration, allowing leave requests and approvals directly in chat.

Free tier (up to 10 users) offers leave request forms, approval workflows, and a shared holiday calendar.

#18 Zenefits

Free starter plan includes basic leave tracking, request submission, and manager approvals.

Free trial with full leave management features; suitable for evaluating advanced policies before upgrading.

#20 Deputy

Free tier for up to 5 employees; includes shift scheduling plus a simple leave request and approval module.

#21 OpenHR

Community‑driven open‑source HR platform offering leave management, accrual rules, and email notifications.