Ordio
The ultimate app for shift scheduling, payroll, and more
Ordio is an all-in-one platform for shift scheduling, time tracking, employee records, absences, document management, and payroll—including an employee app for iOS and Android, reporting/analytics, checklists, and integrations/exports. Over 2,000 companies across more than 70 industries use Ordio. All data is processed on German servers.
Security & Compliance
Security and privacy are top priorities.
Security Features
Certifications
- ISO 27001
- SOC 2
Data & Hosting
Data residency
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Retention & deletion
Log files are deleted every 14 days; other data are retained in accordance with statutory retention periods of 2–10 years and for the enforcement of legal claims, typically until the three-year limitation period expires.
Feature Scope
Central Personnel File: structured storage of all employee data and documents; role-based access and permissions; audit-proof archiving and versioning (https://www.ordio.com/digitale-personalakte, https://www.ordio.com/dokumentenmanagement). Automated document retrieval: intelligent rules per document type (event- or interval-based, e.g., one-time/annual/semiannual), automatic notifications to affected employees, mandatory flagging, administrative approval, validity periods, escalations/notifications to tax advisors. Automatic links: targeted queries by work area or employment relationship. Workflows & checklists: automate processes (e.g., send email when checklist is completed), standardize onboarding/offboarding (https://www.ordio.com/digitale-personalakte, https://www.ordio.com/dokumentenmanagement). Employee questionnaire: Customizable hiring questionnaire; tax advisor involvement possible. Security & Data Protection: Hosting on servers in Germany; GDPR-compliant; encrypted transmission/storage including SHA-256 with RSA encryption (according to the price/performance overview); role-based access; audit-proof, traceable storage (https://www.ordio.com/digitale-personalakte, https://www.ordio.com/dokumentenmanagement, https://www.ordio.com/preise). Compliance features: Deadline management and reminders for legally and company-required documentation; audit-proof archiving; GDPR-compliant. Integrations & Exports: Export of payroll data (Excel, CSV, PDF, DATEV Lodas, DATEV Lohn & Gehalt, Addison); Public REST API (JSON); App Store with partner integrations such as Lightspeed POS (https://www.ordio.com/preise, https://www.ordio.com/appstore). Platform features (optional): Time tracking (app/terminal, optional GPS, signature verification), shift scheduling, absence/vacation planner, reporting & analysis, checklists & tasks, broadcast push notifications.
Pricing details: Fixed price per location & month with annual payment; Starter starting at €99/location/month, Plus €149/location/month, Pro €179/location/month; all prices plus 19% VAT; cancellable monthly, annual payment with savings; free onboarding included in all packages. In another comparison view, Starter is listed at €89, Plus at €129, and Pro at €149 per location/month. Enterprise: custom quote (>70 employees). Payroll Plus add-on: €15 per payroll run; additional add-ons (Events, hardware terminals, QR code multi-check-in, tips) available upon request.
Security features: Hosting/servers in Germany; GDPR-compliant; Encryption: SHA-256 with RSA (according to service overview); role-based access; audit-proof archiving.
Compliance hints: Explicitly stated: GDPR-compliant, audit-proof archiving, deadline management.
Implementation hints: Free trial period without payment details and immediate access to the tool; free onboarding; demo/callback options.
Support features: Help center & chat in all plans; additional email support in higher-tier plans; phone support and a dedicated contact person in Pro and higher; support during business hours.
Integration features: Public REST API (JSON); Exports: Excel, CSV, PDF, DATEV Lodas, DATEV Payroll, Addison; App Store with partner integrations (e.g., Lightspeed POS); additional POS/reservation interfaces available (https://www.ordio.com/preise, https://www.ordio.com/appstore).
- Centralized absence management: Overview of all vacation requests, status, and history in a single dashboard (app & web) with push notifications.
- Request & approval workflows: Role- and permission-based; managers/admins approve digitally in just a few clicks.
- Custom absence types: Configurable paid/unpaid absences such as vacation, sick leave, parental leave, special leave, etc.
- Vacation accounts: Dynamic vacation account (especially for flexible employment models) including calculation of vacation entitlements.
- Work time account: Record, manage, and balance overtime and under-hours.
- Reporting & Analysis: Analyze absences; export to PDF/Excel/CSV as well as Datev/Addison formats (Datev Lodas, Datev Payroll, Addison). Direct integration with time tracking & payroll mentioned.
- Devices & Apps: Employee app for iOS & Android; web access. Optional team terminal (tablet) for time tracking; optional GPS verification; photo and signature verification possible during time tracking.
- Interfaces & API: Public REST API (JSON); App Store & integrations (e.g., Lightspeed POS); tax advisor exports.
- Security: Servers in Germany; encrypted transmission (SHA-256 with RSA); role-based access rights.
- Compliance: GDPR-compliant; storage of absence data on German servers.
- Onboarding & Trial: Free onboarding; free trial with full functionality; quick start without payment details.
Pricing details: Fixed price per location/month with annual payment: Starter €99; Plus €149; Pro €179; Enterprise upon request. Monthly cancellation option; note: “Save 16% for 1 year.” Payroll Plus add-on: €15 per payroll run. All prices plus 19% VAT..
Security hints: Servers in Germany; Encryption: SHA-256 with RSA; Data transmitted encrypted; role-based access control (RBAC).
Compliance hints: GDPR-compliant; absence data stored on German servers.
Implementation hints: Free onboarding for all plans; free trial with full functionality, ready to go immediately (without payment details).
Support hints: Support during business hours. Channels depending on plan: Help Center & Chat (all plans), plus email, phone, and a dedicated contact person in higher-tier plans.
Integration details: Public REST API (JSON); App Store & partner integrations (e.g., Lightspeed POS); exports for tax advisors (Datev Lodas, Datev Lohn & Gehalt, Addison); hardware terminals/QR/RFID options.
Features at a Glance
Time Tracking
- Overtime rules
- Clock in/out
Analytics
- Custom reports
- Dashboards
Core HR
- Employee records
- Document management
- Roles & permissions
- Workflows
- Employee self-service
- Manager self-service
Onboarding
- Onboarding checklists
- Tasks & owners
Offboarding
- Offboarding checklists
Administration
- Audit trail
Data & API
- Data export
- API
Mobile
- iOS/Android app
- Responsive UI
Security & IT
- RBAC
- Audit logs
- Data residency region
Leave
- Leave policies
- Approvals
- Calendars/absence
Payroll
- Gross-to-net
- Payslips
- Tax/reporting
Compliance
- GDPR
- DPA available
Pricing Model
Flat
Fixed price per location/month with annual payment: Starter €99, Plus €149, Pro €179; Enterprise upon request. Cancelable monthly. Free trial with no payment information required and free onboarding. Payroll Plus add-on: €15 per payroll run. All prices exclude 19% VAT.
Implementation
Quick setup via the web and app; free trial period with no payment information required; free onboarding; option to involve your tax advisor. 100 days of worry-free service and a satisfaction guarantee. Specific migration or timeline: Upon request.
Support
Help Center · Cat · Email (included in higher-tier plans) · Phone (Pro and above) · Personal Contact (Pro/Enterprise and above)
Support during business hours. Channels vary by plan: Help Center and chat are included in all plans; email, phone, and a dedicated contact person are also available in higher-tier plans. SLA: Upon request. The chat is staffed by employees.
Integrations
Public REST API
APIJSON-based Public API
DATEV Lodas
PayrollExporting Payroll Data
DATEV Lohn & Gehalt
PayrollExporting Payroll Data
Addison
PayrollExporting Payroll Data
Lightspeed POS
OtherPartner Integration (POS) via the Ordio App Store
Excel Export
OtherData Export (Payroll Data) as an Excel File
CSV Export
OtherData Export (Payroll Data) as CSV
PDF Export
OtherData Export (Payroll Data) as a PDF
Ordio App Store
OtherAdditional partner integrations are available; additional point-of-sale and reservation interfaces are possible
