WagePerks vs CharlieHR
CharlieHR is a modern HR platform aimed at startups, with 30,000+ discount deals thrown in. But no GP, no EAP, no mobile app, and no rota tools. Let's compare.
What you'll actually pay
Benefits, HR tools, payslips, documents, and white-labelling included. Optional add-on: 24/7 GP + EAP — quote on call. No contracts.
- No setup fees
- Month-to-month — cancel any time
- 200+ brand discounts with cashback wallet
- Full mobile app (iOS + Android)
- Health add-on: (optional GP+EAP add-on)
- White-label branding included
HR platform with flat business pricing. Includes 30,000+ discount deals. Startup-focused. Web only — no mobile app.
- Flat pricing per business
- 30,000+ discount deals included
- No GP access
- No Employee Assistance Programme
- No rota or shift management
- No mobile app — web only
Pricing is close — but the platforms are very different. CharlieHR and WagePerks are in a similar price range, so the decision comes down to what you actually get. CharlieHR gives you more discount deals but no healthcare, no mobile app, and no rota tools. WagePerks gives you fewer discounts but a much broader platform.
Feature-by-feature comparison
Where WagePerks wins
Healthcare your team can use weekly
CharlieHR offers zero GP access and zero EAP. WagePerks gives your team 24/7 access to 210+ GMC-registered doctors, prescriptions in 2 hours, structured counselling, and legal and financial helplines — for an optional add-on (quote on call). That's a meaningful benefit, not just a discount code.
A real mobile app
CharlieHR is web-only — no mobile app. For employees who work on the shop floor, on-site, or in the field, that's a significant gap. WagePerks has a full native app for iOS and Android. Your team can clock in, check their rota, browse benefits, and access a GP — all from their phone.
Rota and time tracking built in
CharlieHR doesn't offer rota management, shift scheduling, or GPS clock in/out. If you manage shift workers, hospitality staff, or field teams, WagePerks gives you the scheduling and time tracking tools you need — without buying another platform.
White-label branding
WagePerks includes white-label branding as standard — your logo, your colours, your app name. CharlieHR doesn't offer white-labelling. If you're an agency, payroll company, or just want a branded experience for your team, that matters.
Where CharlieHR is strong
CharlieHR has built a loyal following, particularly among startups. Here's where they genuinely stand out:
- Startup-friendly UX: CharlieHR is designed for modern, fast-growing teams. The interface is clean, intuitive, and built for people who don't want to feel like they're using "enterprise software"
- Onboarding workflows: Automated onboarding checklists, document collection, and new starter workflows — a real time-saver for growing teams
- Performance reviews: Built-in review cycles, goals, and 1:1 tracking that WagePerks doesn't currently offer
- Massive discount catalogue: 30,000+ deals — far more variety than WagePerks' 200+ brands, though quality and relevance vary
CharlieHR at a glance
30,000+
discount deals included
Which platform is right for you?
Choose CharlieHR if you need...
A sleek, startup-focused HR platform with onboarding workflows and performance reviews. If your team is desk-based, everyone uses a laptop, you don't need rotas or time tracking, and you don't need GP or EAP — CharlieHR is a polished, well-designed choice.
Choose WagePerks if you want...
A platform that goes beyond HR — with real employee benefits, 24/7 healthcare, rota management, GPS time tracking, and a mobile app. If you have shift workers, field staff, or just want to offer your team more than discount codes and holiday tracking, WagePerks covers the full picture.