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Absenca vs absence.io

Absenca vs absence.io

absence.io and Absenca both handle team absence. absence.io hosts all customer data in Germany.1 absence.io charges €2.99 (Starter), €4.99 (Pro) or €7.99 (Complete) per user per month, 10% less billed annually, with no minimum.1 Absenca is focused leave management. Absenca is free for up to 10 people. Pro is $37.50 a month for up to 50 people, or $33.75 a month billed annually ($405 a year).

In short

Choose Absenca if you want privacy-conscious leave tracking with a free plan and one price. If you need time tracking and digital personnel files, absence.io's wider product may suit you better. absence.io's time tracking and digital employee files come with its Pro and Complete plans.1

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Which is the better fit?

Choose Absenca

Teams that want straightforward leave management, a free plan for up to 10 people, and a Slack bot on Pro.

Choose absence.io

Teams that want time tracking and digital personnel files alongside absence management. absence.io's time tracking and digital employee files come with its Pro and Complete plans.1

Absenca vs absence.io at a glance

Absenca compared with absence.io
Absenca absence.io
Free plan Free for up to 10 people None; a 14-day trial1
Price Pro: $37.50 a month for up to 50 people €2.99 to €7.99 a user a month1
Leave calendar & approvals Yes Yes2
Chat bots Slack, on Pro Slack and Teams approvals; no Google Chat3
Public holidays 190+ countries 200+ countries4
Accruals, carry-over & seniority Yes, seniority tiers included, on every plan Monthly accrual and carry-over; no seniority rules documented5
TOIL (time off in lieu) A TOIL balance, on every plan Through overtime, from Pro6
Bradford Factor analytics Yes, on Pro Not documented1
Leave attachments Yes Yes7
Time tracking & personnel files No; Absenca tracks leave only Yes, on Pro and Complete1

absence.io charges €2.99 (Starter), €4.99 (Pro) or €7.99 (Complete) per user per month, 10% less billed annually, with no minimum.1 Absenca bills in US dollars: free for up to 10 people, then $37.50 a month for up to 50 people on Pro. The two bill in different currencies, so this page converts neither: compare both at your exchange rate.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the difference between Absenca and absence.io?

absence.io's time tracking and digital employee files come with its Pro and Complete plans.1 Absenca is dedicated leave and absence management, with a Slack bot on Pro. Absenca is free for up to 10 people. Pro is $37.50 a month for up to 50 people, or $33.75 a month billed annually ($405 a year).

Is Absenca cheaper than absence.io?

absence.io charges €2.99 (Starter), €4.99 (Pro) or €7.99 (Complete) per user per month, 10% less billed annually, with no minimum.1 Absenca is free for up to 10 people. Pro is $37.50 a month for up to 50 people, or $33.75 a month billed annually ($405 a year). The two bill in different currencies, so compare the monthly totals for your team size.

Is Absenca built for GDPR like absence.io?

Absenca is built for GDPR: it names every sub-processor in its Privacy Policy and never sells your data. absence.io hosts all customer data in Germany.1

Can I migrate from absence.io to Absenca?

Yes. Absenca bulk-imports your people from a CSV during setup, on every plan, so switching takes an afternoon.

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Every absence.io fact on this page links to its source and the date we checked it. Features and prices change, so check absence.io's own pages before you decide.

Sources

  1. absence.io/en/packages-pricing, checked
  2. absence.io/en/features/vacation-tracker, checked
  3. absence.io/en/features/integrations, checked
  4. info.absence.io/en/help-center/holidays-worldwide, checked
  5. info.absence.io/en/help-center/set-up-monthly-allowance-with-a-fixed-expiry-date, checked
  6. info.absence.io/en/help-center/flexitime-overtime-balances-taking-time-off-time-off-in-lieu, checked
  7. info.absence.io/en/help-center/all-absence-type-settings-explained, checked