BuddiesHR
The #1 suite of Apps for Slack
BuddiesHR provides a modular suite of culture and productivity apps that run entirely in Slack, including birthday and work anniversary celebrations, kudos/recognition, polls and surveys (eNPS), async standups, org chart and employee directory, coffee chat matching, PTO/vacation tracking, and performance reviews. Self-serve setup, affordable pricing (~$2 per employee per month), and EU-hosted infrastructure (AWS Paris).
Security & Compliance
Security and privacy are top priorities.
Security Features
Certifications
- ISO 27001
- SOC 2
Data & Hosting
Data residency
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Hosting
Data minimization implemented. Encryption at rest and in transit following OWASP best practices. Automatic data deletion 12 months after app removal. Hosted on AWS Paris (eu-west-3); data stored in France. Sub-processors vetted for GDPR with DPA/SCCs: AWS, Hetzner, Mailjet, MongoDB Atlas on AWS Paris, Rollbar (with SCC), PostHog (EU hosting), Crisp. Security policies available on request (AUP, Access Control, BCDR, Change Mgmt, Encryption & Key Mgmt, Incident Response, Vendor Mgmt, Vulnerability Mgmt, etc.). Not SOC 2 certified (CTO follows SOC 2 principles). Not HIPAA. On-demand security questionnaire available for $500. Authentication is via Slack OAuth and inherits Slack workspace security (e.g., SSO/MFA) where configured.
Retention & deletion
Automatic deletion of customer data 12 months after app removal.
GDPR-aligned posture with EU data residency (France). DPA template available; sub-processors covered by DPAs/SCCs. Terms and Privacy Policy available via site links.
Feature Scope
Core suite (all Slack-native): Security & data protection: data minimization; encryption at rest and in transit following OWASP best practices; automatic data deletion 12 months after app removal; hosting on AWS Paris (eu-west-3), data in France; list of vetted sub-processors (AWS, Hetzner, Mailjet, MongoDB Atlas on AWS Paris, Rollbar with SCC, PostHog EU hosting, Crisp). Security policies available on request; on‑demand security questionnaire ($500). Not SOC 2 certified, CTO adheres to SOC 2 principles; not HIPAA. Compliance: GDPR posture indicated via EU hosting and DPA/SCC with sub‑processors; DPA template available; terms/privacy links available. Administration & onboarding: Slack ‘Add to Slack’ install flow in minutes; per-app configuration, channels, notification settings; modular—enable only needed apps; free 30‑day trial; free for teams under 10 users per T&C; simple setup with docs, video tutorials, and live chat; automated reminders respect user timezones. Pricing model: per active Slack user; per-app or all-app bundle; monthly or annual with discount; auto‑renew; pay-as-you-go; free plan for <10 users (one free plan per entity). Integrations: Slack platform native; Google Calendar suggestions in Alfy; /commands (e.g., /poll for Pulsy, /whois for Linky).
- Alfy Matching: peer-to-peer and group coffee matching; configurable group size and frequency; random or cross-team matching; scheduling assistant with time-slot selection; Google Calendar suggestions; ice-breaker prompts; dashboard with past/future sessions and stats; all in Slack.
- Billy Birthday: automates birthday and work anniversary celebrations/shoutouts in Slack with message templates and customization (from testimonials).
- Clappy Kudos: peer recognition/kudos posts to reinforce appreciation and morale (from site copy/testimonials).
- Pulsy Survey: run polls and surveys, track eNPS and engagement over time; anonymous responses; question bank (58 questions across 12 themes) and templates; smart automated reminders; real-time results dashboard; access incomplete responses; anonymous follow-up conversations; all in Slack.
- Linky Directory: org chart and employee directory; customizable employee profile fields with required-field control; /whois Slack command; search, filter, choose displayed fields; notify employees to fill missing info; add non-Slack people manually; supports performance reviews with up-to-date structure.
- Stany Standup: daily async standups/check-ins; timezone-aware reminders; blockers summary; snooze standup; customizable questions.
- Palmy Vacation: PTO/vacation request and approval workflows inside Slack (from site app list).
- Performance Reviews: mentions support for performance reviews for SMBs and operating reviews on top of Linky’s org structure (from site references).
Pricing hints: Subscription per active Slack user; monthly or yearly. Indicative pricing from Terms: $1.25 per employee/month for any single BuddiesHR app; $2.50 per employee/month for access to all apps; 20% discount on yearly; free plan for teams under 10 users (one free plan per entity); auto-renewal (1 day notice for monthly, 15 days for yearly). Homepage also markets “everything you need … for only $2 per employee per month” (marketing). Billing continues until cancellation via support; non-refundable fees; taxes extra. Sources: Terms & Conditions; Homepage pricing claims.
Security hints: Data minimization; encryption at rest and in transit (OWASP best practices); automatic deletion 12 months after app removal; hosting on AWS Paris (eu-west-3), data in France; sub-processors vetted for GDPR with DPAs/SCCs (AWS, Hetzner, Mailjet, MongoDB Atlas on AWS Paris, Rollbar w/ SCC, PostHog EU hosting, Crisp). Policies available on request (AUP, Access Control, BCDR, Change Mgmt, Encryption & Key Mgmt, Incident Response, Vendor Mgmt, Vulnerability Mgmt, etc.). Not HIPAA; not SOC 2 certified, though CTO follows SOC 2 principles. Security questionnaire available on-demand for $500. Source: Security page.
Compliance hints: GDPR posture with EU data residency (France), DPA template available; sub-processors with GDPR DPAs/SCCs. No SOC 2 or HIPAA certification. Terms and Privacy linked. Sources: Security page; Useful links/DPA; Certifications section.
Implementation hints: Install via “Add to Slack” in minutes; 3-step setup per app; configure channels, participants, frequencies; docs, video tutorials, and live chat available. Minimal IT needed; modular per-app onboarding. Sources: App pages (Alfy, Pulsy, Linky, Stany); Homepage.
Support hints: Live chat referenced in onboarding flow; help & video tutorials page; customer reviews; contact via support and security emails; Sources: Homepage; App pages; Security page (contact).
Integration hints: Slack-native apps; Google Calendar suggestions/integration for scheduling in Alfy; Slack slash commands: /poll (Pulsy), /whois (Linky). Sources: Alfy, Pulsy, Linky pages.
Core directory and org chart: visualize company hierarchy, teams and departments; build the org chart by assigning managers in one click after Slack sync. Flexible profiles: add/edit/remove custom fields; mark fields as required; choose which fields employees can self-edit. Search and discovery: global search and filters; choose which fields display; Slack slash command /whois {username} to view a colleague’s profile. Data hygiene and automation: notifications when someone joins or leaves; ping employees to fill missing info; manual addition of people not in Slack (e.g., board/external). In-Slack experience: app runs inside Slack; minimal setup; no extra standalone UI burden. Supports performance workflows: accurate reporting lines assist performance reviews and approvals. Security and data protection: data encrypted at rest and in transit; OWASP-aligned practices; data minimization; AWS hosting in Paris, France (eu-west-3); automatic deletion of workspace-related data 12 months after app removal; vetted sub-processors (AWS, Hetzner, Mailjet, MongoDB Atlas on AWS Paris, Rollbar with SCC, PostHog EU, Crisp) with GDPR commitments. Compliance posture: GDPR-focused with DPA template; no HIPAA; no SOC 2 (CTO adheres to SOC 2 principles); security questionnaire available ($500). Installation and onboarding: 3-step install via Slack OAuth; immediate sync of Slack users; video tutorials, documentation, and live chat support. Sources: https://buddieshr.com/linky, https://buddieshr.com/security
Pricing hints: 30-day free trial; free plan for teams under 10 users. Paid plans billed per active Slack user: $1.25 per employee/month for any one BuddiesHR app; $2.50 per employee/month for access to all BuddiesHR apps. Yearly subscriptions available with ~20% discount. Auto-renewal (monthly: cancel ≥1 day before; yearly: ≥15 days). Billing continues until cancellation via support (uninstalling an app does not stop billing). Currency: USD. Sources: https://buddieshr.com/terms-conditions, https://buddieshr.com/linky
Security hints: Encryption at rest and in transit; OWASP best practices; data minimization; automatic deletion 12 months after uninstall; hosting on AWS Paris (eu-west-3), France; sub-processors vetted for GDPR (AWS, Hetzner, Mailjet, MongoDB Atlas on AWS Paris, Rollbar with SCC, PostHog EU, Crisp). Certifications: HIPAA: No; SOC 2: No (CTO has SOC 2 experience/principles). Security questionnaire on-demand ($500). Slack OAuth used for access; SSO/SAML/MFA not separately advertised beyond Slack’s own controls. Contact: security@buddieshr.com. Source: https://buddieshr.com/security
Compliance hints: GDPR-oriented controls; DPA template available; EU data hosting (France); Standard Contractual Clauses for Rollbar. No SOC 2 or HIPAA certification. Sources: https://buddieshr.com/security
Implementation hints: Install via Add to Slack (OAuth). 3 steps: connect Slack, define managers, org chart auto-populates; ready immediately. BuddiesHR emphasizes quick setup (~minutes), with video tutorials, help docs, and live chat available. Sources: https://buddieshr.com/linky, https://buddieshr.com/
Support hints: Help & video tutorials; Support page; live chat via Crisp; email contact available (including security@). Sources: https://buddieshr.com/security, https://buddieshr.com/
Integration hints: Native Slack app (syncs Slack users and provides slash command /whois). Ability to manually add non-Slack users to the directory. No public API or webhooks advertised for Linky. Sources: https://buddieshr.com/linky
Features at a Glance
Integrations
- Slack integration
- MS Teams integration
Core HR
- Org chart
- Employee records
- Workflows
- Employee self-service
Administration
- Custom fields
Performance
- Reviews
Leave
- Approvals
- Leave policies
- Calendars/absence
Analytics
- Dashboards
Security & IT
- Data residency region
Compliance
- GDPR
- DPA available
Pricing Model
Per user
Subscription per active Slack user. Per-app or all-app bundle. Indicative pricing from Terms: $1.25 per employee/month for any single BuddiesHR app; $2.50 per employee/month for access to all apps. Homepage marketing also states 'everything for $2 per employee/month'. 20% discount on annual plans. Free plan for teams under 10 users (one free plan per legal entity). Pay-as-you-go; fees non-refundable; taxes extra; billing continues until cancellation via support.
Implementation
Slack ‘Add to Slack’ installation flow. Configure each app (channels, participants, frequency, questions/templates). Modular—enable only the apps you need. Docs, video tutorials, and live chat available. Timezone-aware reminders. Free 30‑day trial.
Support
Email · Cat
SLA: Response to support requests by email within a maximum of 24 hours on weekdays.
Live chat during onboarding/product use; help docs and video tutorials. Contact via support/security emails.
Integrations
Slack
OtherNative Slack apps with OAuth install; channel notifications; slash commands (e.g., /poll for Pulsy, /whois for Linky).
Google Calendar
OtherScheduling suggestions and time-slot selection in Alfy Matching.
Slack OAuth
SSOInstall and access via Add to Slack