OneHRIS vs KAMI Workforce: an alternative HRIS built for Philippine SMBs

A plain comparison of OneHRIS and KAMI Workforce for Philippine employers who need HRIS, payroll, attendance and leave in one system. Features, pricing, support, deployment time.

By OneHRIS Published October 21, 2026 Facts last reviewed October 21, 2026

Why Philippine HR teams compare the two

KAMI Workforce and OneHRIS are both Philippine-built HRIS platforms serving the SME segment. If you landed on this page you are probably weighing them against each other for a specific requirement: payroll compliance, biometric replacement, mobile ESS, government reports or price per employee.

This page lays out what each platform does, what the real differences are, and when one is likely a better fit than the other. No feature-count theatrics.

Head-to-head at a glance

Area	OneHRIS	KAMI Workforce
Starting price	Free up to 20 employees, then ₱150 per employee per month	~₱90 per employee per month, no free tier
Payroll processing	Included, with full government deductions	Included, with full government deductions
Attendance with face recognition	Yes, with GPS-tagged mobile clock-in	Yes, with GPS-tagged mobile clock-in
Biometric device integration	ZKTeco and selected IP-based devices	Branded as a biometric replacement, mobile-first
Bank file export	Native formats for BDO, BPI, Metrobank, UnionBank	Via file export, bank-specific setup required
BIR 2316 generation	Native, pixel-aligned to the official form	Yes
Alphalist 1604-C export	Native	Yes
SSS R3, PhilHealth RF-1, Pag-IBIG MCRF	Native	Yes
Multi-entity or multi-TIN	Yes	Limited
Leave management	10+ leave types, workflow approvals, cash conversion	Standard leave types, workflow approvals
Performance management	Included (goals, appraisals, reviews)	Separate module or not included
Recruitment and ATS	Included	Separate module or not included
Employee self-service	Native mobile apps for Android and iOS plus web	Mobile web and app
Deployment time	2 to 4 weeks for a typical SMB rollout	2 to 4 weeks typical
Primary support channel	Email, chat, phone, dedicated implementation partner for 60 days	Email, chat on business days

Information above reflects public positioning as of October 2026. Confirm current features and pricing with each vendor before you decide.

When OneHRIS is a better fit

You have fewer than 20 employees today. OneHRIS is free in this range. That difference compounds over 6 to 12 months.
You need the full HR stack in one license. Performance reviews, recruitment and 201 files are included rather than add-on modules.
Payroll is your most complex requirement. Native bank-file support for BDO, BPI, Metrobank and UnionBank, native BIR 2316, Alphalist, 1601-C filing, and multi-entity payroll across subsidiaries.
You run a 24/7 or multi-shift operation. Shift planning, cross-midnight attendance splits, night differential stacking with overtime and holiday pay are built in.
You want a product-first implementation partner. Each new customer gets a dedicated engineer for the first 60 days to align the system with your actual policies, not a template.

See the OneHRIS feature overview, pricing or book a demo.

When KAMI Workforce is a better fit

Biometric replacement is your single biggest driver. KAMI's positioning is clearly centered on removing hardware fingerprint readers in favor of mobile face recognition. If that is your main workflow pain, their product focus is tighter here.
You want the lowest per-employee rate from day one. At ~₱90 per employee KAMI is lower per seat than most competitors, provided you have enough users for the total cost to beat OneHRIS's free tier.
You do not need performance management or ATS in the same license. You can pay less for a leaner tool.

Migration path from KAMI Workforce to OneHRIS

If you decide to switch, the OneHRIS onboarding process covers it in three steps:

Export your KAMI data. Employee master, leave balances, outstanding loans, year-to-date pay, and attendance history. Our team provides the exact CSV templates.
Parallel-run one payroll cycle. Process the same cycle on both systems and reconcile line by line. Nothing goes live until the numbers match.
Switch over on your next cutoff. Bank files, BIR reports and government remittances come from OneHRIS from the next cycle onward.

Typical total time for a 50-person company: two weeks. Zero gap in payroll continuity.

Common questions during the comparison

Beyond the FAQ answers at the top of this page, the two concerns we hear most often are:

Can we trust a free tier? OneHRIS's free tier covers the full HRIS, payroll, attendance and leave modules up to 20 employees. It is funded by companies that grow beyond 20 and upgrade to the paid plan. There is no trial expiration or feature downgrade in the free tier.

What happens if the business grows past the free threshold? You get a 60-day grace period and automatic rollover to the paid plan at the published ₱150 per employee rate. No forced migration, no data lock.

Try it against your own payroll

The best comparison is your own numbers. We offer a free parallel-payroll test: give us two consecutive pay periods and we will reproduce the output using OneHRIS. You see the exact same payslip numbers your current system produces, with each deduction broken out. Line-by-line reconciliation.

Book a parallel payroll test or see the current OneHRIS pricing.

Questions people ask

What is KAMI Workforce?

KAMI Workforce is a Philippine HR, attendance and payroll software platform founded in Manila. It provides timekeeping with face recognition, payroll processing, leave management and employee self-service, with pricing around ₱90 per employee per month.

What is OneHRIS?

OneHRIS is a Philippine HRIS and payroll platform built by One PHP Technology for small and medium businesses. It covers payroll, attendance, leave, government compliance (SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG, BIR), performance and recruitment in a single system, starting at ₱150 per employee per month with a free tier for up to 20 employees.

Is OneHRIS cheaper than KAMI Workforce?

The two systems target different sweet spots. OneHRIS is free for up to 20 employees and ₱150 per employee above that, which is lower than most competitors for very small teams. KAMI Workforce charges around ₱90 per employee from the first user, which can be lower for mid-size teams but has no free tier. Compare total cost at your actual headcount.

Does KAMI Workforce handle Philippine payroll?

Yes. KAMI Workforce includes payroll with SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG and withholding tax deductions. It also exports BIR forms and generates payslips. OneHRIS offers the same core payroll functions plus native bank-file generation for BDO, BPI, Metrobank and UnionBank out of the box.

Which one is better for a 50-employee company in Metro Manila?

Both systems can serve a 50-employee operation. KAMI Workforce leans toward attendance-first customers with a biometric-replacement angle. OneHRIS leans toward full-stack HRIS customers who want payroll, government reports and performance in one license. Try both free trials, run a parallel payroll for one period, and decide based on the actual output.

Does OneHRIS have a mobile app?

Yes. OneHRIS Employee Self-Service runs on mobile browsers and native apps for Android and iOS. Employees can file leaves, view payslips, see time logs, request overtime and update profile data from a phone.

Can I migrate from KAMI Workforce to OneHRIS?

Yes. OneHRIS supports CSV import of employee master data, leave balances, loan balances and year-to-date pay data from any existing HRIS, including KAMI Workforce. Our onboarding team runs a parallel payroll for your first cycle to confirm numbers before you switch over.

What support does OneHRIS offer compared to KAMI Workforce?

OneHRIS provides email, chat and phone support during Philippine business hours plus a dedicated implementation partner for the first 60 days. KAMI Workforce support is largely email-based with chat on business days. Response times and SLAs vary by plan on both systems.