WebHR vs Peoplifi

WebHR Alternative: A Focused, Pakistan-First HR Platform

WebHR offers a free tier and broad features but spreads thin. Peoplifi trades breadth for depth in Pakistan payroll and remote-team time tracking.

Quick Verdict

WebHR works if you want a no-cost trial of many modules. Peoplifi wins if you need Pakistan payroll that actually runs end-to-end and real productivity tracking for remote teams.

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Who is WebHR?

WebHR is a global HR platform with a freemium model, offering a long feature list across HR, recruitment, and ATS. The product is Pakistani-founded but positions globally, which means Pakistan-specific compliance is supported but not prioritized.

Where WebHR wins

  • Free tier for very small teams (under 5 employees)
  • Broader feature breadth including ATS and recruitment modules
  • Established global customer base across 200+ countries

Where Peoplifi wins

  • Deeper Pakistan payroll (all 4 provincial social security boards, not just EOBI)
  • Desktop time-tracking agent with screenshots and app categorization
  • Faster support response times (average 4-hour reply vs 24+ hours)
  • Fewer half-finished modules — each feature is production-ready
  • Modern 2024-era UI (not a 2018 legacy interface)
  • Transparent Starter plan at PKR 840 per seat

Pricing Comparison

WebHR

Free tier up to 5 employees; paid plans from $2 per employee per month

Peoplifi

$3 per seat per month global, PKR 840 per seat per month in Pakistan — includes payroll, time tracking, and desktop agent

Feature-by-Feature Comparison

FeaturePeoplifiWebHR
FBR Section 149Built-inBasic support
PESSI/SESSI/KPESSI/BESSIAll 4 provincesEOBI only
Desktop time trackingYesNo (mobile punch only)
Productivity analyticsApp categories, idle timeNo
Screenshot captureOptional, privacy-respectingNo
Biometric (ZKTeco)Realtime pushCSV only
Free tier7-day trialUp to 5 employees
Support SLA4-hour response24+ hour typical

Which One Is Right for You?

Best for WebHR

Very small teams (under 5 employees) looking for a free HR system, or global teams that need an ATS bundled with HRIS.

Best for Peoplifi

Pakistan-based SMBs and remote teams of 10 to 500 employees who need reliable payroll plus productivity tracking in one tool.

How to Migrate from WebHR

  1. Use the WebHR employee export under Admin → Reports → Employee Master
  2. Start a 7-day Peoplifi trial (no credit card)
  3. Import the CSV — Peoplifi auto-maps WebHR's standard schema
  4. Run a parallel payroll for one month to catch any mapping quirks
  5. Deactivate WebHR once Peoplifi's first live payroll clears

Frequently Asked Questions

Does WebHR have better Pakistan compliance than Peoplifi?

No. WebHR supports EOBI and basic FBR but does not natively handle all four provincial social security boards or average-rate Section 149 withholding adjustments mid-year. Peoplifi was built Pakistan-first, WebHR was built global-first.

Can I keep using WebHR's ATS with Peoplifi?

Yes, through Zapier or a webhook integration. Most Peoplifi customers prefer standalone ATS tools like Recruitee or Workable alongside Peoplifi HRIS.

Is Peoplifi a copy of WebHR?

No. Peoplifi was rebuilt from scratch in 2023 with a different architecture (modern React stack, desktop agent, Pakistan-first compliance engine). Feature overlap is surface-level.

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