Personnel management is becoming increasingly complex: today, it’s not just about absences, but also about staying legally up to date and managing data in compliance with GDPR, especially for companies across the EU.
The question is no longer whether you need a HR software, but how comprehensive it should be for your needs. In this article, we’ll show you the differences between the Pro and Complete packages from absence.io, so you know which one suits you best.
The Pro Package
What’s included in the Pro package?

Who is Pro for?
The Pro package is ideal for companies that:
- want to professionalize their HR processes
- are currently still working with Excel, paper, or individual solutions
Whether you have a small team of 3 people or a company with 3,000 employees, the Pro package from absence.io fits any company size.
Why Pro is worth it
1. Say goodbye to Excel & co.
Many companies are still juggling:
- Excel spreadsheets for vacations
- separate tools for working hours
- paper files for HR
Pro brings everything together:
- absences
- working hours
- personnel documents
Result: a centralized, clear HR system that makes your work noticeably easier.
2. Time tracking: legally required across the EU
Working hours must be systematically recorded, whether you like it or not. This is not just a best practice, time tracking is legally mandatory for companies across the European Union.
With Pro:
- you always automatically meet current legal requirements
- you create transparency for employees and managers
- you reduce legal risks
Check out our article on the benefits of digital time tracking. You’ll quickly realize that you probably wanted this feature all along.
Pro isn’t a “nice-to-have,” it’s essential. You only pay for active users, and there’s no minimum number of users required.
The Complete Package
What’s included in the Complete package?

Who is Complete for?
The Complete package is perfect for companies where employees frequently need to claim expenses, such as field teams. With the Complete package from absence.io, everything runs directly in one system, saving you tedious manual processes.
When Complete is the better choice
1. Travel expenses & claims integrated
Submitting travel or expense claims usually involves:
- manual steps
- errors in accounting
- lots of time
With Complete, everything runs automatically in the system. You save time, stress, and reduce errors.
2. API & integrations as a gamechanger
With Complete, you can:
- easily transfer HR data to other systems
- build automations
For all companies with regular expense claims, the Complete package from absence.io for only €7.99 per month per user is unbeatable.
Conclusion: Pro or Complete, which suits you?
Pro is perfect if you want to digitalize your HR processes, get rid of Excel & paper, and have everything around absences, working hours, and personnel documents under control in one place.
Complete is the right choice if you want to manage expenses, travel costs, and integrations.
No matter which package you choose: with absence.io, your HR processes finally become simpler, clearer, and less stressful.
If you’d like to try it out, you can test absence.io for 14 days for free and without obligation. Our product experts are also always available. Book a meeting and learn more about our software.