UK HR software compared
Jamie HR
vs Personio
Personio is built for companies of 10 to 10,000 people across many countries. Jamie HR is built for UK SMEs. Here is how they compare.
The short version
Personio sells on a custom quote with a yearly subscription, a 12-month minimum term and a one-time setup fee, and is aimed at companies of 10 to 10,000 employees. Jamie HR publishes one price, £5 per active user a month, with no setup fee and no long contract.
- Personio: custom quote, 12-month minimum term, one-time setup fee
- Jamie HR: £5 per active user a month, cancel any time, no setup fee
- Personio is built for 10 to 10,000 employees and international teams
Last checked 11 November 2026
Side by side
Jamie HR and Personio, compared
| Feature | Jamie HR | Personio |
|---|---|---|
| How pricing works | £5 per active user a month + VAT | Price on request, plus a one-time setup fee |
| Pay only for people who use it | Yes, active users only | Priced on employee numbers |
| Every feature in one plan | Yes, one plan, no tiers | Core, Core Pro and Core Enterprise, plus paid apps |
| Timesheets included | Yes | Time tracking included |
| Contract | Cancel anytime | Yearly subscription, 12-month minimum term |
| Free trial | 14 days, no credit card | Free demo |
| Setup fees | None | One-time setup fee |
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: Personio.
Which one suits you
Choosing between them
Choose Jamie HR if
- You are a UK SME and want a published price rather than a sales quote
- You want to avoid setup fees and a 12-month minimum term
- You have fewer than 10 employees
- You want to try the software yourself for 14 days
Personio may suit you better if
- You employ people in several countries, or plan to
- You need position management, workforce planning and advanced permissions (Core Pro)
- You need a very large integration marketplace, or an employer-of-record service
For a UK SME, Jamie HR is simpler to buy and to leave: one published price, no setup fee and no long contract. Personio is the stronger choice once you are running HR across several countries or several hundred people.
How much does Personio cost?
Personio does not publish prices. Its pricing page says cost depends on your number of employees and any extra apps, with a custom quote after a demo, and a one-time setup fee. Jamie HR is £5 per active user a month with no setup fee.
Does Personio have a minimum contract?
Yes. Personio's yearly subscription has a minimum term of 12 months. Jamie HR is monthly rolling.
Is Personio suitable for small businesses?
Personio says it is suitable for companies with 10 to 10,000 employees. Jamie HR is built for UK businesses from 1 to 500 people.
Can I move from Personio 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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