CharlieHR Review UK: Prices, Features and What It Leaves Out

Who is behind CharlieHR

CharlieHR is run by Charlie OS Limited, company number 09940754, incorporated on 7 January 2016 and active at Companies House. Its privacy policy and data processing addendum name the same company.

A sister company, Charlie HR Ltd, number 09787589, was incorporated on 21 September 2015 and shares the same registered office.

CharlieHR says on its homepage that over 3,000 small businesses use it.

How much CharlieHR costs

CharlieHR charges a flat monthly fee per company, set by headcount band, rather than a price per employee. All prices exclude VAT at 20%. The core plan costs £21 a month for 1 to 4 people, £47 for 5 to 14, £108 for 15 to 29, £185 for 30 to 49 and £323 for 50 to 99, rising to £754 for 250 or more.

The Grow plan, which adds a dedicated HR adviser, policies and urgent support, starts at £200 a month and rises to £1,253. The Recruit add-on costs £55 to £150 a month.

There is no free plan. The pricing page offers a 7-day trial without a card, while the homepage advertises 14 days free.

CharlieHR monthly price by company headcount (core plan, excluding VAT)

Headcount	Price a month
1 to 4	£21
5 to 14	£47
15 to 29	£108
30 to 49	£185
50 to 99	£323
100 to 149	£431
250 or more	£754

Source: CharlieHR pricing page, checked 5 November 2026

What CharlieHR covers

The core plan includes employee records, onboarding, time off, performance reviews, engagement surveys, perks and integrations. Grow adds a dedicated HR adviser, an AI assistant called AskCharlie, compliance and policy support, and urgent support. The Recruit add-on provides an applicant tracking system, interview scheduling, e-signature contracts, blind hiring and a careers site.

Time tracking is not built in and is available only through integrations.

Payroll and integrations

CharlieHR lists its own managed payroll service as coming soon, with no price published. The integrations page lists about 41 connections, including Xero Payroll and PayCaptain for payroll, Papershift for time tracking, and Teamtailor and Workable for recruitment. Sage, BrightPay and Staffology payroll are not listed among its integrations.

Security and where data is held

CharlieHR holds ISO 27001:2022 and Cyber Essentials certification. Its data processing addendum, revised in November 2026, places the database and file storage in Ireland. Many of its 26 core sub-processors are based in the USA, with transfers covered by the ICO International Data Transfer Agreement.

Its privacy policy says data may be stored outside the UK, while an older policy says within the EEA.

Frequently asked questions

How much does CharlieHR cost?

CharlieHR charges a flat monthly fee per company based on headcount: £21 plus VAT for 1 to 4 people, £47 for 5 to 14, £108 for 15 to 29, rising to £754 for 250 or more.

Does CharlieHR have a free plan?

No. The pricing page offers a 7-day trial without a card, while the homepage advertises 14 days free.

Does CharlieHR do payroll?

Not yet. CharlieHR's own payroll service is listed as coming soon. Xero Payroll and PayCaptain connect through integrations.

Where does CharlieHR store data?

Its November 2026 data processing addendum places the database and file storage in Ireland, with some sub-processors in the USA.

Who owns CharlieHR?

Charlie OS Limited, company number 09940754, incorporated on 7 January 2016 with a registered office in London.