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Description

Cala HQ offers a cloud-based leave management system designed specifically for small businesses and remote teams. This platform enables employees to request time off for vacations, illness, personal reasons, and other absences, while managers can easily review and authorize these requests. Additionally, team members can access a shared calendar that displays upcoming absences, leave balances, and public holidays. Administrators have the flexibility to set up various leave policies, including fixed, accrued, or unlimited options, define allowances and carry-over rules, and designate approval managers for specific teams or departments. The software also includes features tailored to different countries, such as holiday calendars, prorated leave calculations, reminders, weekly summaries via email, minimum-notice requirements, filters for departments, and a comprehensive activity log tracking all approvals and modifications. Both employees and managers benefit from email notifications regarding request statuses, and managers have the convenience of approving or rejecting requests directly through email or Slack. For smaller teams with up to five users, there is a free plan, while larger teams can choose from multiple paid options to suit their needs. Overall, Cala HQ streamlines the entire leave management process, making it efficient and user-friendly for all parties involved.

Description

LeaveWise – Simple, Affordable Leave Management for Growing Teams LeaveWise is a modern leave management platform designed to eliminate the complexity and cost of traditional HR systems. Whether you're a startup, small business, or growing team, LeaveWise makes it easy to request, approve, and track time off all without the bloated features or inflated pricing of larger platforms. With a clean, user-friendly interface and essential features like team calendars, approval workflows, leave balances, and automated notifications, LeaveWise streamlines your time-off process so you can focus on what matters: your team. Key Features: Leave Request & Approval Workflows Submit and approve leave in seconds no spreadsheets or messy emails. Real-Time Leave Balances Keep track of available time off and remaining balances for each employee. Shared Team Calendar See who’s off and when, helping managers plan ahead and reduce scheduling conflicts. Custom Leave Types Create your own categories like Annual Leave, Sick Leave, Compassionate Leave, or Work From Home. Automatic Notifications Get email alerts for approvals, upcoming leave, or policy changes. Manager & Admin Roles Control permissions and workflows with ease. Why LeaveWise? No bloated features or long onboarding Transparent pricing no per-seat fees Designed specifically for lean, modern teams Hosted securely in the cloud Setup in minutes, not days Who It's For: Startups and small businesses Remote-first teams Founders and team leads looking to save time Companies tired of overpaying for HR software they barely use

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

Slack Yes 

Integrations

Slack No 

Pricing Details

$15/month
Free for up to 5 users. Team 10: $15/month, billed $180 annually; Team 25: $30/month, billed $360 annually; Team 50: $55/month, billed $660 annually. Paid plans are sized for up to 10, 25, or 50 users, respectively.
Free Trial No 
Free Version Yes 

Pricing Details

£4.99/month
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs No 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

JULY17

Founded

2026

Country

Latvia

Website

calahq.com

Vendor Details

Company Name

LeaveWise

Founded

2024

Country

United Kingdom

Website

www.leavewise.app

Product Features

Leave Management

Approval Process Control No 
Calendar Management No 
Employee Scheduling No 
FMLA Tracking No 
Leave & Absence Reporting No 
Leave Policy Management No 
Self Service Portal No 

Product Features

Absence Management

Analytics/Reporting Yes 
Approval Process Control Yes 
Attendance Tracking Yes 
Calendar Management Yes 
Compliance Management Yes 
Employee Database Yes 
Employee Scheduling Yes 
Leave Policy Management No 
Notifications/Alerts Yes 
Overtime Management Yes 
Role-Based Permissions Yes 
Time Off Management Yes 
Timesheet Management No 

Leave Management

Approval Process Control Yes 
Calendar Management Yes 
Employee Scheduling Yes 
FMLA Tracking No 
Leave & Absence Reporting Yes 
Leave Policy Management Yes 
Self Service Portal Yes 

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