Why Kiku is the Best Alternative to Other Time Off Management Apps (and Why You'll Love the Relaunch)
In today's flexible work environment, managing time off requests and team schedules shouldn't feel like you need a degree in project management. Yet, many HR tools still complicate it — endless spreadsheets, clunky software, confusing approvals, and teams constantly asking, "Who’s off next week?"
This is exactly why Kiku exists — and why we're excited to reintroduce it as a sleek, powerful, and easy-to-use web app.
What Makes Kiku Stand Out?
Unlike many time off management apps that feel like they were designed for massive corporations with complex hierarchies, Kiku is built for small and mid-sized teams who need something simple, yet powerful.
Here's what makes Kiku your new favorite tool:
- Simple, Clean & User-Friendly
Kiku eliminates noise. No cluttered dashboards. No endless options you’ll never use. Just what you need — request, approve, plan, and visualize time off easily. - Visual Vacation Planning
Kiku brings the classic team vacation calendar online. No more stickies, whiteboards, or Excel files. The interactive calendar lets everyone see who's away, and who's available and helps avoid scheduling headaches. - Approvals That Just Work
With Kiku, the approval process is clear and flexible. One or two-step approvals? You choose. Get notifications, approve or decline requests, and sync them with your team's workflow effortlessly. - Perfect for Modern Teams
Hybrid, remote, in-office? No problem. Whether you are fully distributed or work in one location, Kiku keeps everyone on the same page. - Team Overview at a Glance
Easily see how many vacation days, sick days, or personal days each team member has left. Need insights for planning? It’s all in one place.
Why We're Relaunching as a Web App
You asked — we delivered. Kiku was originally launched as a Slack-only solution, helping teams manage time offs directly within Slack. While this was great for Slack users, many teams wanted more flexibility.
That’s why we’re relaunching Kiku as a full web app—so anyone, whether they use Slack or not, can enjoy the benefits of hassle-free time-off management.
Now, you can access Kiku from anywhere, on any device — no more limitations.
Why Kiku is the Best Alternative to Other Tools
Many HR platforms bundle time off tracking as an afterthought within their massive (and expensive) systems. Others offer overly rigid solutions that don’t adapt to modern teams.
Kiku is different:
- Designed for Small & Mid-Sized Teams – We keep it simple and intuitive.
- No bloated features – Just what you need, nothing you don’t.
- Affordable & Transparent Pricing – No hidden fees, no overcomplicated tiers.
- And best of all? It’s designed for humans — not just HR professionals. Whether you’re a manager, an employee, or an admin, Kiku makes time off management effortless.
Ready to Give Kiku a Try?
If you’re tired of fighting spreadsheets, sticky notes, or clumsy systems, Kiku is the tool you’ve been waiting for. And with the new web app, it’s even easier to bring your team on board.
→ Try Kiku today and bring balance back to your business
