--- description: Discover the benefits and disadvantages of Calamari. Learn the software price, see the description, and read the most helpful reviews for UK business users. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/capterra/og_logo-e5a8c001ed0bd1bb922639230fcea71a.png?auto=format%2Cenhance%2Ccompress title: Calamari Pricing, Cost & Reviews - Capterra UK 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Leave Management System](/directory/31400/leave-management-system/software) > [Calamari](/software/141217/calamari) # Calamari Canonical: https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/141217/calamari Page: 1 / 26\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/141217/calamari?page=2) > Time off, time tracking, employee data, and performance reviews — integrated with Slack, Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, and Jira. > > Verdict: Rated **4.7/5** by 608 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Overview ### Who Uses Calamari? We help growing companies automate administrative tasks. Time off, time tracking, employee data management, and performance reviews. Serving 130,000+ employees in 106 countries. ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.7/5** | 608 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.9/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Calamari - **Founded**: 2014 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$2.00 - **Pricing model**: Per User (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: 14-day free trial, no credit card required. Special pricing is available for non-profit organizations. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Chromebook (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: Brazilian Portuguese, English, French, German, Hindi, Polish, Spanish, Turkish - **Available Countries**: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium and 210 more ## Features - 360 Degree Feedback - Alerts/Notifications - Approval Process Control - Attendance Management - Attendance Tracking - Billable & Non-Billable Hours - Biometric Recognition - Calendar Management - Clock In/Out - Compensation Management - Compliance Management - Customisable Templates - Employee Database - Employee Management - Employee Portal - Employee Scheduling - Leave Policy Management - Leave Tracking - Mobile Access - Onboarding - Ongoing Performance Tracking - Overtime Calculation - Payroll Reporting - Peer Appraisals - Performance Management - Performance Review Management - Project Time Tracking - Reporting/Analytics - Review Cycle Tracking - Role-Based Permissions - Self Service Portal - Shift Swapping - Skills Assessment - Skills Tracking - Task Management - Third-Party Integrations - Time & Attendance - Time Off Management - Timesheet Management - Training Management - Vacation/Leave Tracking ## Integrations (40 total) - API GPT - Asana - Auth0 - AutoResponder - BaseCamp DAM-PIM - Basecamp - CloudEagle - Confluence - Copilot - GPT Workspace - GPT-4 - Gemini - Gmail - Google Analytics 360 - Google Calendar ... and 25 more integrations ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Chat ## Category - [Leave Management System](https://www.capterra.co.uk/directory/31400/leave-management-system/software) ## Related Categories - [Human Resources Software](https://www.capterra.co.uk/directory/5/human-resource/software) - [Clocking Systems](https://www.capterra.co.uk/directory/30001/time-clock/software) - [Workforce Management Software](https://www.capterra.co.uk/directory/30210/workforce-management/software) - [Time Tracking Software](https://www.capterra.co.uk/directory/30612/time-tracking/software) - [Attendance Tracking Software](https://www.capterra.co.uk/directory/30527/attendance-tracking/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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They have been very friendly and responsive\! > > The set up was smooth, and our staff team love Calamari\! It's so much better than tracking absences on spreadsheets. And the name and branding are a great touch\! ----- ### "Select/Calamari" — 4.0/5 > **Iain** | *3 June 2025* | Apparel & Fashion | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Booking holidays, sick leave, WFH and overtime is very easy. Getting support from the guys at Calamari is fantastic\! > > **Cons**: I prefer logging into Calamari via my pc. The Calamari app is not as easy to use or view when compared to using the website. > > I believe it has helped us and the staff immensely, as we never had this system in place before. Previously all annual leave was put on a shared calender. ----- ### "Simple, straightforward, very happy" — 5.0/5 > **Alex** | *12 May 2025* | Computer Software | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Initially that is was simple to get started, offered what we needed and relatively cheap. Now I'm using it I value the customer support, when needed, because it is super-responsive and competent which is all too rare. > > **Cons**: It can be a little clunky still in places, (eg bulk approval would be nice) but I imagine the product is still being developed. > > Simple, straightforward, very happy with the choice for our uncomplicated needs ----- ### "Been using it for years" — 5.0/5 > **Oleg** | *5 May 2026* | Marketing & Advertising | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Calamari is easy to use and makes leave management much more organised. The interface is clean, employees can quickly request time off, and managers can approve or reject requests without needing long email chains or spreadsheets. I also like that it gives a clear overview of who is away, which helps with planning and avoiding scheduling conflicts. > > **Cons**: Some areas can take a little time to configure properly at the beginning, especially if your company has different leave policies, approval flows, or employee groups. A few reporting and customization options could also be more flexible. It is not difficult to use, but the initial setup may require some attention > > Overall, my experience with Calamari has been positive. The learning curve is fairly low for employees, and managers can usually understand the main features quickly. It is especially useful for leave management, employee absence tracking, and keeping HR processes more structured. From a security and reliability perspective, it feels suitable for everyday HR use, although companies with strict compliance requirements should still review the security settings and data handling policies carefully. In terms of value for money, it is a good option for small and medium-sized teams that want to move away from manual leave tracking. There can occasionally be minor issues or limitations around customization, but I have not found them to be serious enough to outweigh the benefits. Calamari works best as a practical, straightforward HR tool for managing leave, absences, employee records, and basic team visibility. ----- ### "Calamari: First 6 months." — 5.0/5 > **Jerry** | *27 May 2025* | Logistics & Supply Chain | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: We have found Calamari easy to use, and it offers just about everything we've needed. Installation was straight forward too. The team were very supportive and helpful, but we found that the product was very intuitive. Personally I always prefer a trial rather than a demo (which often does not reveal weaknesses). Calamari were happy for me to trial the system warts and all..... although we didn't really find any warts. > > **Cons**: Difficult to think of any weakness. I'm sure that some organisations would find something, but for us it offers everything we need, including interfacing with other systems. > > Calamari has been one of the easiest implementations I've experienced. 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