Sage HR
Sage HR · HR & People
Sage HR (formerly CakeHR) is Sage's cloud HR platform for SMBs. Core HR ~$5.50/employee/mo; add-on modules (Leave, Performance, Timesheets, Shift Scheduling, Recruitment, Expenses) priced separately per employee. 30-day free trial. UK-headquartered.
In other words, Sage HR is ideal for UK/EU small-to-mid businesses (5-200 employees) that want modular HR without US-heavy pricing tiers.
Pricing summary
Entry plan; usage billed on top
Plan fee + usage
Varies by usage
US-first with strong payroll? Gusto or Rippling. Enterprise scale? BambooHR or HiBob. European alternative? Personio. Free tier? Zoho People.
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| Plan | Monthly | Annual | Key limit |
|---|---|---|---|
Core HR + Leave Management | $5.5 | $5.5 | per employee/mo, employee database + org chart + document management + leave tracking (Leave Management bundled with Core, NOT a separate add-on) |
+ Performance | $3 | $3 | per employee/mo add-on |
+ Shift Scheduling | $3 | $3 | per employee/mo add-on |
+ Timesheets | $3 | $3 | per employee/mo add-on |
+ ExpensesEntry tier | $1.5 | $1.5 | per employee/mo add-on |
+ Recruitment | $200 | $200 | flat rate per month add-on |
+ HR Advice Essentials | $100 | $100 | flat rate per month add-on |
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Common questions about Sage HR
- How much does Sage HR cost in 2026?
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- Is Sage HR worth it?
- Sage HR is ideal for UK/EU small-to-mid businesses (5-200 employees) that want modular HR without US-heavy pricing tiers.
- What are the pricing tiers of Sage HR?
- Sage HR has 7 plans: Core HR + Leave Management ($5.50/mo), + Performance ($3/mo), + Shift Scheduling ($3/mo), + Timesheets ($3/mo), + Expenses ($1.50/mo), + Recruitment ($200/mo), + HR Advice Essentials ($100/mo).
- Is Sage HR priced per user?
- Yes. Sage HR is priced per seat, so your bill scales with the number of people on the account.
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