--- description: Learn more about Calamari price, benefits, and disadvantages for businesses in Australia. Read reviews from verified users and discover similar tools that fit your business needs. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/capterra/og_logo-e5a8c001ed0bd1bb922639230fcea71a.png?auto=format%2Cenhance%2Ccompress title: Calamari Cost & Reviews - Capterra Australia 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Performance Management Software](/directory/30061/performance-appraisal/software) > [Calamari](/software/141217/calamari) # Calamari Canonical: https://www.capterra.com.au/software/141217/calamari Page: 1 / 25\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/141217/calamari?page=2) > Time off, time tracking, employee data, and performance reviews — integrated with Slack, Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, and Jira. > > Verdict: Rated **4.7/5** by 601 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Overview ### Who Uses Calamari? We help growing companies automate administrative tasks. Time off, time tracking, employee data management, and performance reviews. Serving 130,000+ employees in 106 countries. ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.7/5** | 601 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.9/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Calamari - **Founded**: 2014 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: USD 2.00 - **Pricing model**: Per User (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: 14-day free trial, no credit card required. Special pricing is available for non-profit organizations. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Chromebook (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: Brazilian Portuguese, English, French, German, Hindi, Polish, Spanish, Turkish - **Available Countries**: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium and 210 more ## Features - 360 Degree Feedback - Alerts/Notifications - Approval Process Control - Attendance Management - Attendance Tracking - Billable & Non-Billable Hours - Biometric Recognition - Calendar Management - Clock In/Out - Compensation Management - Compliance Management - Customizable Templates - Employee Database - Employee Management - Employee Portal - Employee Scheduling - Leave Policy Management - Leave Tracking - Mobile Access - Onboarding - Ongoing Performance Tracking - Overtime Calculation - Payroll Reporting - Peer Appraisals - Performance Management - Performance Review Management - Project Time Tracking - Reporting/Analytics - Review Cycle Tracking - Role-Based Permissions - Self Service Portal - Shift Swapping - Skills Assessment - Skills Tracking - Task Management - Third-Party Integrations - Time & Attendance - Time Off Management - Timesheet Management - Training Management - Vacation/Leave Tracking ## Integrations (42 total) - API GPT - Asana - Auth0 - AutoResponder - BaseCamp DAM-PIM - Basecamp - CloudEagle - Confluence - Copilot - GPT Workspace - GPT-4 - Gemini - Gmail - Google Analytics 360 - Google Calendar ... and 27 more integrations ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - Chat ## Category - [Performance Management Software](https://www.capterra.com.au/directory/30061/performance-appraisal/software) ## Related Categories - [HR Software](https://www.capterra.com.au/directory/5/human-resource/software) - [Time Clock Software](https://www.capterra.com.au/directory/30001/time-clock/software) - [Workforce Management Software](https://www.capterra.com.au/directory/30210/workforce-management/software) - [Time Tracking Software](https://www.capterra.com.au/directory/30612/time-tracking/software) - [Attendance Tracking Software](https://www.capterra.com.au/directory/30527/attendance-tracking/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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The tech support has been amazing. ----- ### "Speak for itself" — 5.0/5 > **Den** | *29 April 2022* | Architecture & Planning | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Intuitive. The screen is pretty much self explanatory. Easy to implement and use. > > **Cons**: Nothing that I can think of. If I had issues which I couldn't resolve, I always dropped them an email and they responded promptly. > > I have been using Calamari for 7+ years and am still a happy customer. It saves me heaps of time and I can focus on other tasks. Staffs can DIY check their leave records anytime. ----- ### "Highly Effective Solution + Outstanding Service" — 5.0/5 > **Felix Brandon** | *12 May 2025* | E-Learning | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: We have gained terrific and attentive service from their team. The product does what it needs to do and they have it applied the personal service we need to have success with all the different variables for which we need to account. > > **Cons**: At this time, I don't have a particular point on which to focus. We have been using this service for some time and have seen it continue to improve such that there are not any points that immediately come to mind as my liking least. ----- ### "highly positive experience for users" — 4.0/5 > **Victoria** | *12 May 2025* | Accounting | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: a plug-in in the Teams application that allows you to add presence without going into additional applications > > **Cons**: extracting information, creating reports without taking notes into account. In our case, this is crucial > > Calamari offers a highly positive experience for users, characterized by its friendly and intuitive interface. The platform is designed to be user-friendly, making it easy for employees and managers to navigate and utilize its features effectively. One of the standout aspects of Calamari is its seamless integration with other solutions. Calamari integrates smoothly, enhancing productivity and streamlining workflows. The only thing missing is for the notes to be assigned in the reports. ----- ### "Great tool for your business\!" — 5.0/5 > **Edgar** | *3 June 2025* | Outsourcing/Offshoring | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: The adaptability of their platform to the business is amazing, and the customer care experience is top of the line. > > **Cons**: The change in plan originally included the birthdays, but later, they were excluded from the plan, and we can't have visibility. > > It has been an excellent experience, our rep, \[sensitive content hidden\], is amazing\! she is very responsive and super helpful. ----- Page: 1 / 25\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/141217/calamari?page=2) ## Links - [View on Capterra](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/141217/calamari) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | da | | | de | | | de-AT | | | de-CH | | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-IL | | | en-IN | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | | es | | | es-AR | | | es-CL | | | es-CO | | | es-CR | | | es-DO | | | es-EC | | | es-MX | | | es-PA | | | es-PE | | | fi | | | fr | | | fr-BE | | | fr-CA | | | fr-LU | | | it | | | ja | | | ko | | | nb | | | nl | | | nl-BE | | | pl | | | pt | | | pt-PT | | | sv | | | tr | | ----- ## Structured Data