LeaveBoard alternative
A LeaveBoard alternative that grows with you
LeaveBoard is a tidy, Slack-friendly leave tracker with a free plan for very small teams. Absenca covers the same Slack-first absence tracking and dashboards, then adds the things teams reach for as they grow — Microsoft Teams, TOIL, Bradford Factor analytics, leave attachments and scheduled reports — free for up to 15 people, then a flat $0.75 per user.
In short
Pick Absenca if you like LeaveBoard's simplicity but want a larger free tier and headroom to grow into richer policies, Teams, and absence analytics without switching tools later.
LeaveBoard vs Absenca
| LeaveBoard | Absenca | |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Very small teams | Up to 15 users |
| Slack integration | Yes | Yes |
| Microsoft Teams | Limited | Yes |
| Leave dashboards & calendar | Yes | Yes |
| Public holidays (190+ countries) | Yes | Yes |
| Accruals & carry-over | Yes | Yes |
| TOIL (time off in lieu) | No | Yes |
| Bradford Factor analytics | No | Yes |
| Leave attachments | No | Yes |
| Scheduled reports | Basic | Yes |
LeaveBoard (as of 2026): free plan for small teams, then billed per active user per month. Absenca: free for up to 15 users, then $0.75/user/mo with integrations and analytics included.
Why teams pick Absenca
A bigger free tier
Full features for up to 15 people, so most small teams stay free for longer.
Slack and Teams
Request and approve leave from Slack and Microsoft Teams — not just one of them.
Analytics and TOIL included
Bradford Factor scoring, TOIL tracking and scheduled reports come standard on the flat $0.75/user plan.
Switch from LeaveBoard in minutes
Absenca's built-in import wizard brings your people and leave balances across, so moving is painless. Try it free for up to 15 people — no credit card.
Start freeWhere LeaveBoard might be the better fit
- Simple and quick to set up, with a friendly free plan for tiny teams.
- A solid Slack-first option if you only ever want basic leave tracking.
We'd rather you pick the right tool than the loudest one. If the points above matter more to you than price and a free tier, LeaveBoard is a perfectly good choice.
Frequently asked questions
Is Absenca a good LeaveBoard alternative?
Yes — Absenca matches LeaveBoard's Slack-first leave tracking and adds Microsoft Teams, TOIL, Bradford Factor analytics and scheduled reports, with a larger free tier for up to 15 people.
Can I import my data from LeaveBoard?
Yes — bulk-import users and balances via CSV during setup.
How much does Absenca cost?
Free for up to 15 people, then $0.75 per user per month.
Other comparisons
Comparison based on publicly available information about LeaveBoard as of 2026. Features and pricing change — please check LeaveBoard's website for the latest details.