Frappe HR

Self-Hosted

Open-source Human Resources Management for modern teams

Overview

Frappe HR is an open-source HRM tool built on the Frappe Framework, streamlining employee workflows like onboarding, leave tracking, expense claims, and performance reviews. It’s highly customizable—add custom fields or extend functionality via apps. Deploy self-hosted using Docker, on Frappe Cloud (managed hosting), or your own server. Integrates seamlessly with Frappe Payroll and ERPNext for end-to-end operations, prioritizing data privacy and control for small to medium businesses.

Self-Hosting Resources

Find Official Image on Docker Hub View Source & Docs

Below is a reference structure for docker-compose.yml. ⚠️ Do NOT run blindly. Replace placeholders with official values.

docker-compose.template.yml TEMPLATE


version: '3'
services:
  frappe_hr:
    image: <OFFICIAL_IMAGE_NAME>:latest
    container_name: frappe-hr
    ports:
      - "8080:<APP_INTERNAL_PORT>"
    volumes:
      - ./data:/app/data
    restart: unless-stopped

Key Features

Employee Onboarding & Offboarding
Leave & Attendance Tracking
Expense Claims Management
Performance Reviews
Customizable Workflows

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Frappe HR hard to install?

Frappe HR can be installed via Docker (simpler for beginners) or manual setup. Managed hosting via Frappe Cloud is ideal for non-technical users. Official docs provide step-by-step deployment guides.

? Is it a good alternative to BambooHR?

Yes—it offers core HR features like leave/onboarding with self-hosted control and no subscriptions. It lacks some SaaS polish (e.g., mobile app) but excels at customization and data ownership.

? Is Frappe HR completely free?

Yes—under the MIT License, it’s free to download, use, and modify. Costs only apply for managed hosting (Frappe Cloud) or professional support services.

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Tool Info

Pricing Open Source

Category Human Resources Management (HRM)

Platform Self-Hosted

Pros

⊕ Open-source (free to use/modify)
⊕ Frappe ecosystem integration
⊕ Self-hosted data control
⊕ Highly customizable

Cons

⊖ Requires Frappe Framework knowledge for advanced tweaks
⊖ Initial setup may be technical for non-IT users
⊖ Limited third-party integrations vs SaaS tools

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