UK HR software compared
Jamie HR
vs CharlieHR
Both are built for small UK teams. CharlieHR prices by team-size band; Jamie HR prices per active user. Here is how they compare.
The short version
CharlieHR is priced by team-size band, from £21 a month for 1 to 4 people, with recruitment and a dedicated HR advisor (Charlie Grow) as paid add-ons. Jamie HR is £5 per active user a month with timesheets and every feature in one plan.
- CharlieHR: £21 a month for 1 to 4 people, £47 for 5 to 14, £108 for 15 to 29
- Jamie HR: £5 per active user a month, timesheets included
- Trials: CharlieHR 7 days, Jamie HR 14 days, neither needs a card
Last checked 11 November 2026
Side by side
Jamie HR and CharlieHR, compared
| Feature | Jamie HR | CharlieHR |
|---|---|---|
| How pricing works | £5 per active user a month + VAT | From £21 a month for 1 to 4 team members |
| Pay only for people who use it | Yes, active users only | Priced on team size |
| Every feature in one plan | Yes, one plan, no tiers | Core plan plus paid add-ons |
| Timesheets included | Yes | Not shown on pricing page |
| Contract | Cancel anytime | Not shown on pricing page |
| Free trial | 14 days, no credit card | 7 days, no credit card |
| Setup fees | None | Not shown on pricing page |
Jamie HR is our own product. Information about other providers is taken from their own websites on 11 November 2026. Prices are as each provider publishes them, excluding VAT where the provider says so. Plans and offers change, so check each provider’s website for current details. All trademarks belong to their owners. Sources: CharlieHR.
Which one suits you
Choosing between them
Choose Jamie HR if
- You need timesheets, which CharlieHR's pricing page does not list
- You have fewer than 10 people, where £5 per user usually comes in under CharlieHR's band price
- You want a longer, 14-day trial
- You want training records and timesheets alongside onboarding, time off and performance
CharlieHR may suit you better if
- You want a dedicated HR advisor and are happy to pay for Charlie Grow (from £200 a month)
- You want CharlieHR's built-in employee perks
- Your headcount sits where a CharlieHR band works out cheaper, such as 10 to 14 people at £47 a month
For teams under ten, or any team that needs timesheets, Jamie HR is usually the better value. CharlieHR's bands can cost less at certain headcounts, and Charlie Grow suits founders who want an HR advisor on call.
Is Jamie HR cheaper than CharlieHR?
For most teams under ten, yes. CharlieHR charges £21 a month for 1 to 4 people and £47 for 5 to 14. Jamie HR is £5 per active user, so 5 to 9 people cost £25 to £45. At some headcounts, such as 10 to 14 people, CharlieHR's band costs less.
Does CharlieHR include timesheets?
Timesheets are not listed on CharlieHR's pricing page, which lists onboarding, time off, performance reviews, engagement, perks and documents. Timesheets are included in Jamie HR.
Does CharlieHR do payroll?
CharlieHR shows its managed payroll as coming soon. Jamie HR prepares starters, leavers, salary changes and absence for your existing payroll provider.
Can I move from CharlieHR to Jamie HR?
Yes. You can import your people data from a CSV or Excel template, and we give free, unlimited help moving across. Most teams are live within a day, and you can run a 14-day free trial first with no credit card.
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