Important Note: Before you commit to a five year contract wihout realising!!
Multiple verified customer reviews on Capterra and Software Advice report that some competitor's contracts can run for up to 60 months (5 years), with an early cancellation penalty of 80% of the remaining contract value. Several reviewers state the contract length was not made clear during the sales process. WhosOff has no minimum term and no cancellation fees.
60
Month contracts reported
Month contracts reported
Verified customer reviews describe contracts of up to 5 years in length — often not highlighted clearly during the sales process.
80%
Cancellation policy
Cancellation policy
Customers wishing to exit some contract's early report being required to pay 80% of the remaining contract value - even where service issues exist.
No Trial
Free trial available
Free trial available
Some competitors do not offer a free trial. WhosOff gives you up to 8-weeks trial with access to all features before you commit to anything.
Hidden
Pricing - contact sales
Pricing - contact sales
Some competitors don't event publish their pricing online. WhosOff shows you an instant, transparent price the moment you enter your team size — no calls, no forms.
Onboarding & setup |
WhosOff | BrightHR |
| FREE online demonstration/webinar See the platform in action before spending any of your time on a trial. |
✓ | ✓ |
| FREE trial of all features WhosOff gives you up to 8 weeks to evaluate every feature. |
✓ 8 weeks, no card |
✗ No free trial |
| FREE email and telephone support WhosOff support is available Mon–Fri 0900–1730, whether you have an account or not. |
✓ Phone & email |
Email / helpline only |
| Clear, transparent pricing WhosOff shows pricing immediately, other competitors require you to contact sales for a quote. |
✓ No minimum term |
✗ Contact sales required |
| Contract length WhosOff term is only for the period you've paid. Some competitors require contracts up to 60 months. |
✓ Reasonable, normally 30 days |
✗ Up to 60-month contracts reported |
| No early cancellation penalty WhosOff never charges you to leave. Some competitors' customers report an 80% exit fee on remaining contract value. |
✓ No exit fees |
✗ 80% of remaining term reported |
| Setup wizard An on-screen guide walks you through account setup from day one, at no extra cost. |
✓ | Unknown |
iOS and Android apps |
WhosOff | BrightHR |
| FREE mobile apps Free iOS and Android apps available from the relevant app stores. WhosOff apps mirror your customisable dashboard. |
✓ | ✓ |
Holiday & absence tracking |
WhosOff | BrightHR |
| Customisable leave types Create leave types to match how your business actually operates. |
✓ | ✓ |
| Centralised leave calendar Every team member can check who's off before submitting a request. |
✓ | ✓ |
| Leave rules Allow certain leave types to be auto-approved, e.g. doctors or dentists. |
✓ | ✓ |
| Staff sickness recording Empower staff to log sick leave and track patterns to support well-being. |
✓ | ✓ |
| Bank / public holiday imports Import public holidays from countries worldwide into your leave calendar. |
✓ | ✓ |
| Different approvers WhosOff allows for the flexibility of having different approvers for leave and overtime, matching your company setup |
✓ | Unknown |
TOIL & payroll reporting |
WhosOff | BrightHR |
| Custom overtime types Create overtime types tailored to your business policies and working patterns. |
✓ | Unknown |
| Overtime reporting & exporting Comprehensive payroll-ready reporting on additional working time. |
✓ | ✓ |
Personnel & records |
WhosOff | BrightHR |
| Personnel records Contact details, employment history, compensation tracking and more in one place. |
✓ | ✓ |
| Staff directory Emails and phone numbers surfaced in one easy-to-access report |
✓ | ✓ |
| Emergency contacts Store multiple emergency contacts per employee; staff can self-manage their own. |
✓ | Unknown |
| Training, Disciplinary and Reviews A professional repository customisable to your requirements. |
✓ | ✓ |
Platform & customisation |
WhosOff | BrightHR |
| Customisable dashboard Each user personalises their own dashboard layout, mirrored in the mobile apps. |
✓ | Unknown |
| Daily roundup email A personalised daily digest of dashboard features delivered at a time that suits each user. |
✓ | Unknown |
| Custom branding Apply your company logo and colour scheme across the platform and mobile apps. |
✓ | Unknown |
| Scalable for small, medium and larger companies Some competitors target smaller companies, some only target enterprise level. With WhosOff, the platform grows to suit your needs, with the use of Regions, Departments, Tagging and more WhosOff is here to suit companies of all sizes. |
✓ | Unknown |
| Cross Department rules Control which teams can see other departments on their leave calendars. |
✓ | ✓ |
| Quick and easy reporting A wide selection of customisable reports to extract exactly the data you need. |
✓ | ✓ |
| Full data exporting Everything visible in your account can be exported quickly and effortlessly. |
✓ | ✓ |
| Dedicated API Integrate WhosOff into your existing business applications and workflows. |
✓ | Unknown |
| Document / file storage Store contracts, policies, and ISO documents — with staff acknowledgement tracking. |
✓ | ✓ |
SSO & authentication |
WhosOff | BrightHR |
| Single Sign-On (SSO) SAML-based SSO with Microsoft Azure, Google Workspace, OneLogin and more. |
✓ | ✓ |
| Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Enforce MFA across all users to meet UK cyber security compliance requirements. |
✓ | Unknown |
Feature comparison correct at time of publication, June 2025. Additional or optional features may attract additional costs with some providers.
Our evaluation
- No lock-in WhosOff has no minimum contract term and no cancellation fees. You should never be financially trapped in software that isn't working for your business
- 20 years of experience WhosOff has been providing leave management since 2005. That longevity means a mature, reliable product built around real business needs
- Try before you buy - properly Our up-to 8-week free trial gives you meaningful time to evaluate every feature. No sales pressure, no credit card, no commitment
- Transparent pricing from the start WhosOff pricing starts from £1.75 per person per month, based on 10 (ten) users and is shown instantly on our website. No forms, no sales calls, no surprises later
- World-class support Every person at WhosOff is available to help — not just a ticket-based support team. Monday to Friday, 9am–5:30pm. Phone and email.
What our customers say
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