CloverHR vs Employment Hero (Humi)
Canadian HR and payroll; Humi became part of Employment Hero in 2025. CloverHR is self-hosted HR software for the US and Canada, free for organizations under US $5 million. Here is how they differ, and when each one fits.
At a glance
| Topic | CloverHR | Employment Hero |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Self-hosted HR software for small and mid-sized teams in the United States and Canada. | A Canadian HR and payroll platform. Humi was acquired by Employment Hero in 2025 and is sold as Employment Hero in Canada, with Humi by Employment Hero for Québec. |
| Where it runs | Your own server: one-click deploy on StackBlaze, or a Docker image with Postgres 16 anywhere. | Cloud only. |
| Price | Free in production for organizations under US $5 million in total finances a year; a commercial licence above that. | Per employee per month in tiers; base plans are quote only and most have a 10-user minimum, with payroll as a listed add-on. |
| Payroll | Not included. A per-pay-period export (CSV or JSON) for the payroll software you use. | Canadian payroll as an add-on, including Québec. |
| Canada | Built in: provincial holidays, overtime and break rules, TD1 forms and CAD, next to the same for every US state. | Built for Canadian small and mid-sized businesses. |
| French | English and Canadian French, chosen by each person. | French for the Québec product. |
| Source code | Source available (Business Source License 1.1; each version becomes GPL-3.0 after four years). | Proprietary. |
| API | Read and write REST API with an OpenAPI reference, and signed webhooks. | An API on some plans. |
Facts about Employment Hero come from its own website, checked on October 1, 2026. Prices and plans change; check its site for the latest.
Where CloverHR is different
- US and Canadian rules in one system, for teams on both sides of the border.
- Free under US $5 million, with no user minimum.
- Runs on your own server.
- The API on every installation, not only on higher plans.
When Employment Hero may fit better
- You want Canadian payroll, including Québec, inside your HR system.
- You prefer a fully hosted Canadian service.
Questions
What happened to Humi?
Humi was acquired by Employment Hero in 2025. In Canada it is now sold as Employment Hero, with Humi by Employment Hero continuing for existing customers and Québec.
Is CloverHR a Humi alternative?
For HR, yes. CloverHR covers records, time off, hiring, onboarding and more for Canadian and US teams, free under US $5 million. It does not run payroll; it exports what your payroll provider needs.
Sources
- https://employmenthero.com/en-ca/about-humi/
- https://employmenthero.com/en-ca/pricing/
- https://employmenthero.com/en-ca/qc/
- https://developer.employmenthero.com
Employment Hero is a trademark of its owner. CloverHR is not affiliated with or endorsed by Employment Hero.