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ELMO vs enableHR

Same facts, side by side: starting price, free tier, MCP, API and what each one is actually built for.

Starting price

ELMO

Quote-based

Recruitment module of ELMO, the Australian and New Zealand HR and payroll platform, for employers that want hiring on the same record as onboarding, payroll and performance. ELMO sells by quote based on workforce size, products and services, and is rated 4.5 on Capterra across 248 reviews.

Where ELMO fits

  • Mid-sized Australian and NZ employers
  • HR teams wanting hiring inside an HRIS
  • Employers running Referoo background checks

enableHR

Sales-quoted

Australian HRIS with WHS, contracts, and payroll. Pricing is sales-quoted.

Where enableHR fits

  • Australian SMBs that need Fair Work contracts
  • Employers that want WHS in the same HRIS
  • Teams pairing HR with Xero payroll
  • Multi-site AU/NZ operators after compliance help

At a glance

DetailELMOenableHR
Starting priceQuote-basedSales-quoted
Free tier–No–No
MCP server–No–No
Public API✓Yes–No
Listed underATS, HRISHRIS
Capterra4.5 from 248 reviewsNot enough reviews

Where they pull apart

ELMO

Stands out: Right-to-work, reference, police and industry checks run through Referoo inside the hiring flow, and roles can be amplified on SEEK, LinkedIn Careers and Indeed. Optional AI Screening ranks applicants against the job ad, while a person always makes the final decision.

Watch out: Recruitment is sold as part of a wider HR suite quote, with no public seat price and no trial offer. ELMO has an agency dashboard for working with recruiters, but it is not a recruiter CRM with sales and placement tools.

Not the right fit for

  • Agencies needing a sales CRM and temp billing
  • Teams wanting a standalone ATS
  • Buyers needing a published per-user price

enableHR

Stands out: Work health and safety is included in every subscription, not sold as a bolt-on.

Watch out: Built for Australian Fair Work rules. US buyers will find the content and payroll local to AU/NZ.

Not the right fit for

  • US companies that need US payroll tax filing
  • Buyers who need a public per-employee rate

Pros and cons

ELMO

  • Hiring, onboarding and payroll on one record
  • Referoo checks built into the hiring flow
  • Rated 4.5 on Capterra across 248 reviews
  • Quote only, based on headcount and modules
  • Recruitment is sold inside a wider HR suite
  • Not a recruiter CRM for agencies

enableHR

  • WHS included on every plan
  • Fair Work contract templates
  • Payroll and Xero sync available
  • Sales-quoted, no public rate card
  • Built for AU/NZ, not US payroll
  • Buying starts with a demo

What each one costs

ELMO

Quote-based

ELMO does not publish prices. Its personalized quote is based on workforce size, the products required and the services sought, and Recruitment is one module alongside HR Core, payroll and other lifecycle tools. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 27 Sep 2026

enableHR

Sales-quoted

Sales-quoted. No public rate card on the vendor site. WHS is included with every subscription. Payroll is available as part of the same platform. Built for Australia and New Zealand. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 19 Sep 2026

Common questions

Can you try ELMO or enableHR for free?
Neither carries a free tier on our listing.

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Editorial listings, never paid rankings. Prices checked 27 Sep 2026. Confirm current terms on the vendor site. Spot an error?