# OrangeHRM: how AI models rank it, October 2026

HR AI Recommendation Index, October 2026 Edition. Named in 6 judge labels across 5 categories by 4 of 14 models. Page: https://hr-ai-index.com/vendors/orangehrm/

## Standing by category

| Category | Share | Rank | Negative rate | Labels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Succession planning | 0% | 39 | 0% | 2 |
| HRIS and HCM platforms | 0% | 30 | 0% | 1 |
| Leave and absence management | 0% | 63 | 0% | 1 |
| People analytics | 0% | 73 | 0% | 1 |
| Performance management | 0% | 35 | 0% | 1 |

## What the models said for it

- "OrangeHRM (Open Source) | Free | Tech-savvy teams wanting self-hosted solution" (Kimi K2, HRIS and HCM platforms)
- "Free version available (open-source model with paid upgrades)." (Kimi K2, Performance management)
- "OrangeHRM (Best Free Open-Source Option)" (Grok 4.1 Fast, Succession planning)

## Movement since September 2026

Floor: 13 points of share, measured on the calibration repeat. A larger change is movement; a smaller one is noise.

- Succession planning: 0% to 0%, ±0. New · not ranked in September 2026 · rank 39 of 93.
- HRIS and HCM platforms: 0% to 0%, ±0. Inside the floor by 13 points · rank 32 → 30 of 66.
- Leave and absence management: 0% to 0%, ±0. Inside the floor by 13 points · rank 50 → 63 of 95.
- People analytics: 0% to 0%, ±0. Inside the floor by 13 points · rank 32 → 73 of 114.
- Performance management: 0% to 0%, ±0. Inside the floor by 13 points · rank 27 → 35 of 85.

## In its own words

What OrangeHRM's own pages state, read 2026-10-06. Stated by the vendor, not checked by the index.

- Positioning: All in One HR Software for Businesses (https://orangehrm.com/)
- For: businesses of all sizes; small businesses, mid-size and enterprise organizations (https://orangehrm.com/)
- Price stated: Pricing is modular you only pay for the modules you need, and you can add more as your business grows. (https://orangehrm.com/)
- Free plan or trial: The OrangeHRM Starter is our free, open-source version; OrangeHRM Advanced offers a 30-day free trial; no credit card required. (https://orangehrm.com/)
- Certifications: GDPR, DPF privacy policies
- Hosting: Worldwide, USA, Seychelles, GCC, Caribbean, Global, Global Worldwide — all regions, USA United States
- Customers named: Affinity, Fultec Systems, DLM Limited, Hawkeye Electronic Security Limited, Hawkeye Specialised Solutions Limited, Ranger Protection and Security Company Limited, PRODAFT, Dolla Financial

## What it publishes

Every page orangehrm.com exposes, read 2026-09-29: 571 addresses. By kind, pages and the last 90 days:

- blog: 445 pages, 17 in the last 90 days, latest 2026-09-28
- case study: 24 pages, 0 in the last 90 days, latest undated
- webinar or virtual event: 3 pages, 0 in the last 90 days, latest 2010-11-08
- conference or event: 2 pages, 0 in the last 90 days, latest 2026-01-20
- report or ebook: 1 pages, 0 in the last 90 days, latest undated
- comparison: 6 pages, 1 in the last 90 days, latest 2026-07-30
- template or tool: 1 pages, 0 in the last 90 days, latest 2025-09-09
- glossary or explainer: 23 pages, 1 in the last 90 days, latest 2026-09-01
- news or press: 2 pages, 0 in the last 90 days, latest undated
- Recent: 2026-09-28 blog: Eu pay transparency directive performance reviews https://orangehrm.com/resources/blog/eu-pay-transparency-directive-performance-reviews
- Recent: 2026-09-23 blog: Free hr software uk true cost https://orangehrm.com/resources/blog/free-hr-software-uk-true-cost
- Recent: 2026-09-22 blog: Gcc annual leave entitlements https://orangehrm.com/resources/blog/gcc-annual-leave-entitlements
- Recent: 2026-09-21 blog: How to choose hr software for a small business in the gcc https://orangehrm.com/resources/blog/how-to-choose-hr-software-for-a-small-business-in-the-gcc
- Recent: 2026-09-18 blog: Retaining emirati employees https://orangehrm.com/resources/blog/retaining-emirati-employees
- Recent: 2026-09-17 blog: Hr software for startups budget guide https://orangehrm.com/resources/blog/hr-software-for-startups-budget-guide

## Record

- Method: https://hr-ai-index.com/methodology/
- Raw judge labels and full responses: https://hr-ai-index.com/data/
- License: CC BY 4.0. Cite as HR AI Recommendation Index, October 2026 Edition, hr-ai-index.com.