For nonprofits
Affordable HR Software for Small Nonprofits
Updated June 6, 2026
Small nonprofits run lean, so HR software has to be cheap, simple, and trustworthy. We'll be honest: truly free tools usually cap features or monetize your data. Here's a low-cost, no-nonsense option instead.
What small nonprofits actually need
Volunteers aside, your paid staff still need accurate leave, time off, and approvals — without a costly HRIS. The priorities are low cost, fast setup, and numbers everyone trusts at audit time.
Is it free?
Orvella is free to start and try, but it isn't a permanently-free product — it's $4/user/month (Starter). For a small staff that's a tiny, predictable line item, and we can sometimes extend a minor discount to very small nonprofits on request. We'd rather be upfront than dangle a 'free' plan that quietly limits you.
Frequently asked questions
Is there genuinely free HR software for nonprofits?
Most 'free' tools cap core features or rely on your data. Orvella is inexpensive and transparent at $4/user/month, free to start, with possible minor discounts for very small nonprofits on request.
Do you offer a nonprofit discount?
We don't give the product away, but for very small nonprofits we can sometimes offer a minor discount — just ask.
Can we track grant-funded staff hours?
Yes — the optional Orvella Time desktop app records worked hours and activity that export cleanly for grant reporting.