Best Open Source Alternatives to BambooHR

Compare the best free and open-source alternatives to BambooHR — self-hosted and desktop replacements you fully control, ranked by GitHub stars, license and platform support.

Curated by open-source.store · Updated August 2026 · 3 alternatives

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BambooHR alternatives compared

Open-source alternatives to BambooHR, compared by stars, license and platform
Tool		License	Platforms	Self-hosted
Frappe HRMS	8,314	GPL-3.0	LinuxmacOSWindowsDocker	Yes	Jul 2026	Visit
OrangeHRM	1,104	GPL-3.0	LinuxmacOSWindowsDocker	Yes	Jun 2026	Visit
IceHRM	0	GPL-3.0	LinuxmacOSWindowsDocker	Yes	—	Visit