# Horilla: Free Open Source Alternative to Ashby, Breezy HR, Greenhouse

Canonical: https://caniforkit.com/fork/horilla
Last updated: 2026-11-07

Horilla (Open Source, Open Source) replaces Ashby, Breezy HR, Greenhouse, Lever. Horilla is a free, open-source HRMS that streamlines HR processes, from recruitment to offboarding, with customizable modules.

## Tool Specifications
- **Tool Name**: Horilla
- **Type**: Open Source Project
- **License**: Open Source
- **Official Website**: https://horilla.com
- **GitHub Repository**: https://github.com/horilla-opensource/horilla/
- **GitHub Stars**: ★ 1.5k
- **Runs On**: Self-host
- **Maintenance Status**: nov 2026
- **Platforms**: web, self-hosted, docker to self-host
- **Data Storage**: All application data and configuration live on your own server or local database.
- **Installation**: Clone https://github.com/horilla-opensource/horilla/ or deploy with Docker Compose
- **Setup Requirements**: Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
- **The Catch / Limitation**: Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Ashby.

## Paid SaaS Applications Replaced (5)
Replacing these paid tools with Horilla saves up to $125/mo ($1,500/yr) in software subscriptions:

| Replaced Software | Category | SaaS Price | Comparison Guide |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Ashby](https://caniforkit.com/ashby) | [dev tools](https://caniforkit.com/category/dev-tools) | $25/mo | [Compare Ashby vs Horilla](https://caniforkit.com/vs/ashby-vs-horilla) |
| [Breezy HR](https://caniforkit.com/breezy-hr) | [dev tools](https://caniforkit.com/category/dev-tools) | $25/mo | [Compare Breezy HR vs Horilla](https://caniforkit.com/vs/breezy-hr-vs-horilla) |
| [Greenhouse](https://caniforkit.com/greenhouse) | [dev tools](https://caniforkit.com/category/dev-tools) | $25/mo | [Compare Greenhouse vs Horilla](https://caniforkit.com/vs/greenhouse-vs-horilla) |
| [Lever](https://caniforkit.com/lever) | [dev tools](https://caniforkit.com/category/dev-tools) | $25/mo | [Compare Lever vs Horilla](https://caniforkit.com/vs/lever-vs-horilla) |
| [Workable](https://caniforkit.com/workable) | [dev tools](https://caniforkit.com/category/dev-tools) | $25/mo | [Compare Workable vs Horilla](https://caniforkit.com/vs/workable-vs-horilla) |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Is Horilla free and open source?
Horilla is an open source tool licensed under Open Source that runs on self-host. Horilla is a free, open-source HRMS that streamlines HR processes, from recruitment to offboarding, with customizable modules.

### What is the trade-off or limitation of using Horilla?
Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Ashby.

## Related

- [Self-Hosted Open Source Directory](https://caniforkit.com/self-hosted)
- [All Paid SaaS Alternatives Index](https://caniforkit.com/alternatives)
- [Software Categories Directory](https://caniforkit.com/categories)
- [Homepage](https://caniforkit.com)