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HRLocker vs Greenhouse

Last updated October 2026

Looking for a European alternative to Greenhouse? Here's how HRLocker compares, on EU hosting, GDPR and what it does.

Our pick for a European buyer: HRLocker. We weight data residency, GDPR and EU jurisdiction above everything else — that is the constraint this directory exists to solve.

HRLocker
Greenhouse
What it is
Irish HR software with ISO 27001 and EU hosting
Applicant tracking and hiring software for companies.
Headquarters
🇮🇪 IE
🇺🇸 US · 2012
EU data residency
Yes, for all customers
Available on some plansEU data residency available on request for enterprise plans.
DSGVO / GDPR
Yes
Yes
Certifications
ISO 27001
ISO 27001, ISO 27701, ISO 42001, SOC 2 Type II
Price from
€4/user/mo
No
Free plan
No
No
Open Source
No
No
Ratings
CAPTERRA 4.5/5 (31) · GETAPP 4.5/5 (31)
No
Integrations
Calendar Integration
HRIS, Calendar tools, Assessment platforms, Background check providers

Where each one wins

HRLocker

Strengths

  • +Intuitive interface requiring minimal training
  • +Centralizes HR functions (records, leave, documents, performance reviews) in one platform
  • +GDPR-compliant and secure data handling
  • +Streamlined recruitment and onboarding with digital signatures and training automation
  • +Responsive and dedicated customer support
  • +Quick and smooth setup process
  • +Reduces administrative workload for HR teams and managers

Limitations

  • −Limited pricing transparency and minimum user requirement of 15
  • −Complex annual leave settings for part-time workers
  • −Requests for enhanced integrations (e.g., calendar sync with Gmail)

Greenhouse

Strengths

  • +Strong compliance framework with multiple ISO certifications
  • +Customizable workflows for hiring teams
  • +Robust reporting and analytics tools

Limitations

  • −No public pricing transparency
  • −EU data residency not default
  • −Limited export format options documented

Data residency & compliance

HRLocker
Greenhouse
EU data residency
Yes, for all customers
Available on some plansEU data residency available on request for enterprise plans.
Transfer mechanism
Not required — data stays in the EU
Standard Contractual Clauses
DPA
not established
Published →
Sub-processors
not established
not established
Certifications
ISO 27001
ISO 27001, ISO 27701, ISO 42001, SOC 2 Type II

Pricing

HRLocker

  • Core HR €4 per user / month, billed yearlyCentralized employee database · GDPR-compliant · Basic HRIS features
  • Time & Attendance €2 per user / month, add-onManual or clock-in/out logging · Multi-device support · Project-based tracking
  • Recruit (ATS) €3 per user / month, add-on or standaloneApplicant tracking system · Digital onboarding · E-signatures
  • Onboard €3 per user / month, add-on or standaloneDigital onboarding workflows · Automated compliance · Branded welcome experiences
  • Perform (Performance Management) €4 per user / month, add-on or €10 standaloneGoal setting and reviews · 360 feedback · AI coaching
  • Engage €2 per user / month, add-on360 feedback · Employee surveys · AI coaching
  • Full Suite €13.5 per user / month, billed yearly (discounted from €18)Includes Core HR, Time & Attendance, Recruit, Onboard, Perform · Discounted bundle · Yearly billing

Prices are billed yearly. No free plan or trial mentioned.

Greenhouse

No published pricing we could verify.

Pricing available on request for enterprise customers.

Features

HRLocker

Core HR & Employee Database
Centralized employee data storage (contracts, compensation, personal details), GDPR-compliant single source of truth, Right-to-work document management, Secure access controls
Leave Management
Self-service time-off requests, Manager approval workflows, Absence tracking with full visibility, Holiday and sick leave management
Time Tracking & Attendance
Manual or clock-in/out time logging, Multi-device support, Project-based time tracking, Payroll data export
Recruitment & Onboarding
Applicant tracking system (ATS), Digital onboarding with e-signatures, Automated compliance and paperwork, Branded welcome experiences
Performance & Engagement
Goal setting and reviews, 360 feedback and employee surveys, AI coaching for performance conversations, Continuous coaching and development

Greenhouse

Recruiting workflows
Customizable job postings, Interview scheduling, Candidate scorecards, Offer management
Reporting & analytics
Hiring metrics dashboards, EEO compliance reporting, Custom reports
Integrations
HRIS sync, Calendar tools, Assessment platforms, Background check providers
Compliance & security
GDPR compliance, Role-based permissions, Audit logs, Data retention policies
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