Is Timetastic or Calamari the better fit for leave tracking alone?

Timetastic is a fit for teams that need a shared absence calendar, balances, and approvals without buying broader HR modules. Calamari’s Time Off module is a fit when leave tracking also requires multi-country policies or multi-step approvals.

How much do Timetastic and Calamari cost for time off?

Timetastic lists Business at $1.50 and Pro at $2.50 per user per month. Calamari lists Time Off at $2 per user per month with annual billing or $2.50 with monthly billing, subject to a minimum charge equivalent to 10 seats.

Do Timetastic and Calamari offer free trials?

Timetastic offers a 30-day free trial, while Calamari offers a 14-day free trial. Neither requires a credit card to start.

Can employees request time off on a phone?

Yes. Timetastic and Calamari both offer iOS and Android apps for managing time off.

Which offers more configurable leave approvals?

Calamari publishes multi-step approval flows, backup approvers, and different flows for different absence types. Timetastic publishes leave approvals; its Pro plan adds booking limits by leave type.

Can either product also track working time?

Yes, but not on their entry-level leave offerings. Timetastic lists clock-in/out and timesheets in its $5.50-per-user-per-month Rota & Time Clock plan. Calamari offers Time & Attendance as a separate module.

Do Timetastic and Calamari integrate with Slack and Microsoft tools?

Yes. Timetastic lists Slack and Microsoft Teams integrations. Calamari lists Slack and Microsoft 365 integrations, including features in Microsoft Teams.

Is there a minimum team size to consider?

Calamari says its minimum charge equals a 10-seat subscription. Timetastic publishes unlimited users and departments on its Business plan but does not publish a minimum charge.

Timetastic vs Calamari

Choose Timetastic if you primarily need straightforward leave tracking; choose Calamari if you need more configurable leave policies or want to add other HR modules. Both sell leave-management software and offer mobile access, but their pricing and scope differ: Timetastic has a lower-priced leave-only entry plan, while Calamari sells Time Off alongside separate attendance, Core HR, and scheduling modules.

Last updated October 31, 2026.

At a glance

Timetastic compared with Calamari, one row per dimension
Dimension	Timetastic	Calamari
Leave-plan price	Business $1.50/user/month; Pro $2.50/user/month	Time Off $2/user/month annually; $2.50 monthly
Minimum charge	Not published	Equivalent to 10 seats
Other modules	Rota & Time Clock plan at $5.50/user/month	Separate attendance, Core HR, and scheduling modules
Leave approvals	Leave approvals	Multi-step approval flows and backup approvers
Leave policies	Booking limits by leave type on Pro	Multi-country policies and unlimited absence types
Platforms	Web and iOS and Android apps	Web and iOS and Android apps
Integrations	Slack, Microsoft Teams, Google Workspace	Slack, Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Jira
Free trial	30 days; no credit card required	14 days; no credit card required
Billing commitment	Monthly; cancel anytime	Monthly or annual; cancel without penalty
Published scale limit	Unlimited users and departments on Business	Unlimited absence types
Support	Help center; live chat and email support	Onboarding assistance; chat and email support
Deployment	Web app	Cloud SaaS; no on-premise version

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Which should you choose?

Choose Timetastic if

Teams buying leave tracking without additional HR modules
Small teams comparing minimum subscription costs
Buyers who want a 30-day trial
Teams that prefer month-to-month billing

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Choose Calamari if

Teams with multi-country absence policies
Managers who need multi-step leave approvals
Organizations adding attendance or Core HR modules
Teams that need unlimited absence types

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The verdict

Pick Timetastic when a shared absence calendar, leave balances, and approvals cover your needs, especially for a small team that wants monthly billing without a minimum term. Pick Calamari when multi-step approvals, multi-country policies, or the option to add attendance and Core HR are the deciding factors. Calamari’s minimum charge is equivalent to 10 seats, so compare the total subscription cost rather than the per-user price alone.