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Don’t let things break ?when your team takes a break

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Pause - 2026 Pricing, Features, Reviews & Alternatives

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Last updated: March 2026

Pause overview

Based on 339 verified user reviews

What is Pause?

Pause is a leave management system with key features that include sick leave tracking, vacation and leave tracking, time off requests, approval process control, employee database, and more.

Who uses Pause?

By industry, Pause reviewers are most commonly professionals in financial services (55%). The most frequent use case for Pause cited by reviewers is leave management system (100% of reviewers).

What are the most popular integrations for Pause?

The Pause integrations most frequently cited by reviewers are: Slack (a team communication product rated 4.8 out of 5 for its integration with Pause) and Google Calendar (a scheduling product, 4.7).

Starting price

1per user /
per month

Pros & Cons

Calendar Integration

Leave Approval

Leave Management

Performance and Speed

Onboarding

Slow loading and lag issues

Pause’s user interface

Ease of use rating:

Pause pros, cons and reviews insights

To determine these pros and cons insights, we analyzed responses from 

Overall rating

Reviews sentiment

 
 
 
1-2(1)
3-4(77)
5(261)

What do users say about Pause?

Pause is a leave management system with key features that include sick leave tracking, vacation and leave tracking, time off requests, approval process control, employee database, and more.

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Who uses Pause?

Based on 339 verified user reviews.

Company size

Midsize Businesses

Enterprises

Small Businesses

Top industries

Financial Services
Banking
Information Technology and Services
Consumer Services
Others

Use cases

Leave Management System

Pause's key features

GetApp's analysis of 93 verified user reviews collected between March 2023 and May 2023 identifies Pause's most critical features and summarizes user sentiment about those features.

Sick leave tracking

Reviewers appreciate Pause's Sick Leave Tracking capabilities for organizing sick leave balances and usage history in one place. They find it easy to request and track sick leave, ensuring proper reimbursement and compensation. Users report that the Slack integration provides notifications, although some mention confusion due to the emoji used. They highlight the ability to differentiate between annual and sick leaves and the convenience of managing requests via Slack, making it easier to communicate with managers and plan day-to-day operations. Of the 43 Pause users who gave detailed accounts of their use of Sick Leave Tracking, 98% rated this feature as important or highly important.


Vacation/Leave tracking

Reviewers indicate that Pause's Vacation/Leave Tracking allows for easy tracking of various leave types, including sick, casual, and earned leaves. They appreciate the Slack integration for managing leave requests and receiving notifications. Users find it helpful for planning vacations and maintaining a healthy work-life balance. They mention the ability to view team members' leave statuses, which aids in planning and avoiding overlaps. Some users note the need for better visibility of leave balances within the app. Of the 59 Pause users who gave detailed accounts of their use of Vacation/Leave Tracking, 97% rated this feature as important or highly important.


Leave tracking

Users report that Pause's Leave Tracking simplifies managing different leave types and balances. They find it valuable for planning vacations and ensuring compliance with company policies. Reviewers appreciate the real-time visibility into who is out of the office and why, which helps in resource allocation and maintaining productivity. They highlight the ease of submitting and managing leave requests, particularly through Slack integration. Some users mention the need for improved visibility of leave balances and better calendar integration. Of the 52 Pause users who gave detailed accounts of their use of Leave Tracking, 96% rated this feature as important or highly important.

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“Pause application was very useful, as we were able to track each employees leave balance being admin and also useful for checking calendar if an employee applied leave or not.”
SS

Syed S.

Customer Experience

“The tool also allows for easy tracking of leave balances and history, so there's no confusion about how much time an employee has accrued or used.”
AK

Anurag K.

SDE 3

“With Pause, we now have one portal to track all leaves and time offs ensuring everyone knows everybody's availability and tasks get completed smoothly.”
GB

Ghouse B.

Customer executive

“Pause is a platform where you can track and apply for leave very easily and the user experience is very smooth enjoyed every bit of it.”
ys

yakinulla s.

Customer Service representative


Time off requests

Reviewers feel that Pause's Time Off Requests feature is efficient and user-friendly. They appreciate the centralized location for submitting requests, reducing the need for paper forms or email chains. Users highlight the Slack integration, which allows for quick and easy submission of time off requests and automatic status updates. They find it helpful for managing time off and maintaining accountability within the team. Some users mention the need for more flexible options for partial-day requests and better navigation to the leave request page. Of the 73 Pause users who gave detailed accounts of their use of Time Off Requests, 96% rated this feature as important or highly important.


Approval process control

Reviewers indicate that Pause's Approval Process Control streamlines the leave management process by ensuring timely review and approval of requests. They appreciate the transparency it provides, allowing managers and employees to see the status of their requests. Users report receiving notifications on Slack when requests are approved or declined, making the process smooth and efficient. They find it user-friendly and easy to understand, with quick and legitimate approvals. Some users mention that it helps reduce the administrative burden on managers and HR personnel. Of the 30 Pause users who gave detailed accounts of their use of Approval Process Control, 83% rated this feature as important or highly important.


Employee database

Users report that Pause's Employee Database helps manage and track employee leave information, birthdays, and anniversaries. They appreciate the ability to group employees into teams and approve roles. Reviewers find it useful for planning staffing needs and ensuring adequate resources. They highlight the ease of checking team members' leave statuses and managing tasks based on availability. Some users mention the need for improvements in basic HR functionalities and better privacy controls. They find it a secure and efficient tool for maintaining employee data. Of the 42 Pause users who gave detailed accounts of their use of Employee Database, 79% rated this feature as important or highly important.


All Pause features

Features rating:

Absence management
Access controls/permissions
Activity dashboard
Alerts/Notifications
Calendar management
Customizable reports
Data import/export
Employee profiles
Employee scheduling
Leave policy management
Mobile app
Real-Time notifications
Reminders
Reporting & statistics
Self service portal
Team Calendars
Third-Party integrations
Time off management

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Pause pricing

Value for money rating:

Starting from

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Pricing details
Subscription
Free trial
Free plan
Pricing range

User opinions about Pause price and value

Value for money rating:

To see what individual users think of Pause's price and value, check out the review snippets below.

“It even integrate with calendar app and I can see my team mates who are on leave and can see my leaves right though my calendar.”
Mk

M k.

SDE

“Pause application was very useful, as we were able to track each employees leave balance being admin and also useful for checking calendar if an employee applied leave or not.”
SS

Syed S.

Customer Experience

Pause integrations (2)

Integrations rated by users

We looked at 339 user reviews to identify which products are mentioned as Pause integrations and how users feel about them.

Slack logo
Slack

Integration rating: 4.8 (112)

Useful to get updates

AK

Aryan K.

CEO

Integration rating: 4.7 (44)

I need my statuses updated when I am in meetings

DL

Dorle L.

Global Payroll Administrator

BambooHR logo
BambooHR

Integration rating: 4.5 (2)

It automates PTO requests and syncs statuses, reducing HR admin work and context switching.

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Ahamed S.

IT Executive

Integration rating: 5.0 (2)

Integration rating: 4.0 (1)

Lo necesito para mi día a día en empresa

If using Slack for team communication, documentation on Confluence can be made available through mentions and tagging. This allows users to have an integrated environment by which to collaborate and communicate.

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Leonardo R.

Mantenimiento electromecánico

1/2

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Pause support options

Typical customers

Freelancers
Small businesses
Mid size businesses
Large enterprises

Platforms supported

Web
Android
iPhone/iPad

Support options

Email/Help Desk
Chat
FAQs/Forum
Knowledge Base

Training options

Documentation
Webinars
Videos
Live Online

Pause FAQs

Q. What is Pause used for?

Communication gaps are a big problem when taking a leave. Applying for leaves can be stressful and complicated. Pause streamlines this process and helps teams take time off so that they can return happier, healthier, and more efficient. It has three primary features: - A customisable calendar view so you can keep track of everyone that is important to you - An easy to use employee directory to store important information about your team - Powerful, customisable leave policies that can be tweaked to exactly fit the needs of your organisation Pause is available both as a mobile and web app, as well as on Slack and Google Calendars so that you can access important data about your team and their availability from anywhere.

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