Folks vs. Workable Comparison Chart

Folks Performance makes it easy to set up and manage 360-degree feedback processes, gathering structured, confidential insights from managers, peers, and direct reports. Customizable evaluation forms let you align reviews with your organization's competencies and goals. The platform centralizes all feedback, highlights strengths, and identifies development opportunities — giving leaders a clear picture of team performance. Built into the Folks HRIS, feedback data connects directly to employee profiles, training tracking, and career development plans — no exporting or switching between tools. Available in English and French for bilingual Canadian teams. Trusted by 1,200+ Canadian SMBs across manufacturing, construction, healthcare, and non-profit.

Streamline your hiring with Folks ATS. Post to Canadian job boards — LinkedIn, Indeed, Jobillico, Isarta, Talent.com, CareerBeacon, HotellerieJobs, and Canada Motor Jobs — from one place while centralizing every application in a single pipeline. AI-powered resume parsing and candidate matching help you identify top talent faster. Track candidates through customizable stages with a kanban view, assign tasks, gather feedback from hiring managers, and send communications using built-in email templates. Fully integrated with Folks HRIS — new hires flow directly into onboarding, employee profiles, and payroll without re-entering data. Available in English and French. Trusted by 1,200+ Canadian SMBs.

Folks HR is a Canadian-owned HRIS platform that centralizes employee records, contracts, vacation tracking, performance reviews, onboarding, and compliance into one system — built specifically for Canadian SMBs. Configure vacation, overtime, and statutory holiday rules per provincial employment standards. Track absences, manage documents with e-signatures, and run CRA-compliant payroll (T4, RL-1, ROE, CPP/QPP, EI) without a third-party provider. SOC 2 Type 2 certified, with all data hosted in Canada under PIPEDA and Law 25 — not the US CLOUD Act. Fully bilingual (English/French). Trusted by 1,200+ Canadian organizations across manufacturing, healthcare, non-profit, and professional services. Plans start at $6/employee/month.

Folks Payroll is built specifically for Canadian payroll compliance — not a US platform adapted for Canada. Automate CRA remittances, T4 and RL-1 slip generation, ROE filing to Service Canada, CPP/QPP/CPP2 and EI deductions, multi-province income tax calculations, WSIB/WCB, Ontario EHT, and direct deposit. Employee data, worked hours, and absences flow directly from Folks HRIS into payroll, eliminating double entry and reducing errors every cycle. SOC 2 Type 2 certified, with all data hosted in Canada under PIPEDA and Law 25 — not subject to the US CLOUD Act. Bilingual (English/French). No third-party payroll provider needed.

Folks Performance helps Canadian SMBs align individual goals with business objectives through structured, ongoing performance management. Set clear goals, track progress, schedule 360° evaluations, and run customizable review cycles — all from one platform. Managers provide continuous feedback, employees document achievements, and HR teams access a centralized record of performance history tied directly to employee profiles, training tracking, and career development plans within Folks HRIS. Customizable evaluation templates, automated reminders, and visual dashboards make reviews structured and fair. Available in English and French. Part of the Folks all-in-one HR platform alongside HRIS, ATS, and CRA-compliant payroll — trusted by 1,200+ Canadian organizations.