How to Build Your Own Charlie HR
Replace Charlie HR with a custom build. Save time on HR admin and build a highly-engaged team
Build Difficulty: 5/5
Build a working replacement in a weekend with AI tools
Estimated Timeline
Based on 33 features at Weekend Project difficulty, expect about One weekend with AI-assisted development.
Recommended Tech Stack
Full-stack React framework with API routes and server components
PostgreSQL database, auth, and real-time subscriptions
Utility-first styling for rapid UI development
Type-safe ORM for complex relational data models
Key Features to Replicate
Top features across 8 categories. See all 33 features
Time Off(8 features)
Automate time off admin including holiday requests, approvals, and calendar updates
Tailor leave types to fit your company's needs
Let managers handle time off requests
View who's off work and for how long with a comprehensive team calendar
Automatically handle holiday rollover calculations
+3 more in this category
Recruitment(7 features)
Automate repetitive hiring and candidate management tasks
Analyze candidate fit for open positions
Remove bias from hiring process with blind hiring capabilities
Automate manual hiring tasks and impress new candidates with smart recruitment tools
Create a branded careers page for job postings
+2 more in this category
Compliance(4 features)
Annual review and updates to company policies to stay compliant
Get expert reviews to ensure legal compliance
Get help creating a customized employee handbook
Expert guidance and templates to ensure instant compliance with the law
Support(3 features)
Get expert HR guidance by phone, email, or live chat without hiring a full-time HR person
Receive personalized HR guidance from expert advisors
Get unlimited access to support by phone, email, and live chat
Integration(2 features)
Easily integrate with other HR tools in your tech stack
Get notifications about team absences through Slack
Reporting(2 features)
Keep an eye on sick leave and absences with smart tracking
Stay up to date with holiday use reporting
Alerts(1 features)
Get flagged alerts if someone needs a break or has concerning absence patterns
Benefits Management(1 features)
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Total Cost Comparison
DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 33 features at very easy complexity.