# What is the most affordable workforce planning software for SMBs?

<p class="elv-tracking-normal elv-text-default elv-font-figtree elv-text-base elv-leading-base elv-font-normal" elv="true">Hi everyone, small and mid-sized businesses often need <a class="a a--md" elv="true" href="https://www.g2.com/categories/workforce-planning"><strong>workforce planning tools that are simple, affordable, and easy to maintain.</strong></a> We are trying to avoid heavy enterprise software while still getting visibility into headcount, costs, and hiring plans.</p><p class="elv-tracking-normal elv-text-default elv-font-figtree elv-text-base elv-leading-base elv-font-normal" elv="true">Here are a few tools I am considering:</p><ul>
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<a class="a a--md" elv="true" href="https://www.g2.com/products/keka/reviews"><strong>Keka</strong>,</a> which is popular among SMBs for HR and planning needs</li>
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<a class="a a--md" elv="true" href="https://www.g2.com/products/hibob-hris/reviews"><strong>HiBob HRIS</strong></a>, which offers workforce insights alongside HR features</li>
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<a class="a a--md" elv="true" href="https://www.g2.com/products/rippling/reviews"><strong>Rippling</strong>,</a> which combines workforce data with operations and payroll</li>
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<a class="a a--md" elv="true" href="https://www.g2.com/products/paycor/reviews"><strong>Paycor</strong></a>, which focuses on workforce planning for growing businesses</li>
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<a class="a a--md" elv="true" href="https://www.g2.com/products/charthop/reviews"><strong>ChartHop</strong>,</a> which can be used by smaller teams for org planning</li>
</ul><p class="elv-tracking-normal elv-text-default elv-font-figtree elv-text-base elv-leading-base elv-font-normal" elv="true">For SMB teams:</p><ul>
<li>Which platform gave you the best value for the price?</li>
<li>How quickly did you outgrow the tool, if at all?</li>
<li>Were key planning features included at lower price points?</li>
</ul><p class="elv-tracking-normal elv-text-default elv-font-figtree elv-text-base elv-leading-base elv-font-normal" elv="true">Would appreciate honest budget-focused feedback.</p>

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&lt;p&gt;Have you experienced sudden pricing jumps as headcount increased?&lt;/p&gt;

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