--- 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 / 26\ 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 610 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** | 610 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 (40 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 25 more integrations ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - 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. ----- ### "Calamari - Leave Management System" — 5.0/5 > **Olivia** | *21 October 2025* | Packaging & Containers | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: As we have staff based in China and staff based in South Africa, it was important for us to find a leave system that worked for all staff across the board taking their different holidays and work days into consideration. Staff can now apply for leave and manage this directly, instead of having to ask someone in South Africa to do it. > > **Cons**: Some of the functions we had during the trial period disappeared as different sections in the Leave Management Sections are paid for individually. It would have been nice if the subscription price could include all the available sections in the Calamari Leave Management system at a lowered rate and then have the sections available for those who wanted them individually. > > The support staff at Calamari were extremely helpful in assisting with the set-up of our leave system. We did a trial period before we continued with Calamari and their support staff were always and ready to assist with any query. Now that we have subscribed to Calamari, their support staff are still as diligent and helpful as in the beginning, which has been really nice. They also continue to troubleshoot problems and try and find effective ways to deal with these issues. ----- ### "Chief Finance Officer" — 5.0/5 > **Noora** | *5 May 2026* | Computer Games | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: What we like most is how easy and reliable it is and it simply works without unnecessary complexity and it is value for money. > > **Cons**: While we’ve been very satisfied overall, there is still some room for improvemen, for example, the reporting features could be more easier to use, and the user interface could be slightly more intuitive in certain areas. > > Calamari has been in use for over 8 years in our organization, and our experience with it has been very positive. The system is easy to use and intuitive, making everyday time tracking smooth for the entire team. We especially appreciate its flexibility—Calamari has adapted well to our changing needs over the years. In addition, its customer-oriented approach is evident both in its features and in the support provided. Overall, it is a reliable and effective solution that we can warmly recommend. ----- Page: 1 / 26\ 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