Appical vs. AFAS

Appical is a specialist onboarding platform that blends essential administration with a high-impact employee experience. AFAS is a broad ERP system built for back-office HR, payroll, and data management. While AFAS handles the files, Appical handles the successful integration of the new hire.

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"We wanted to offer a great, digital, experience for all our new colleagues which supports our brand. Thanks to Appical, people feel at home even before their starting day."

"Within our healthcare organization, we find Appical to be a user-friendly and clear onboarding app. The app helps new employees get acquainted with our organization, target groups, culture, and practical matters in a pleasant, informal, and structured way. This contributes to a warm and positive start for new colleagues."

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Stop New Hires from Leaving Early

Appical fills the gap between the contract and the first day, a period where systems like AFAS focus only on data. By turning this "waiting time" into an exciting experience with videos and messages, you build a real connection before Day 1. This prevents new hires from losing interest or accepting other offers, protecting your recruitment investment from the start.

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Get People Up to Speed Faster

While AFAS ensures the paperwork is filed, Appical ensures the employee is ready to perform. By delivering company info, role-specific knowledge and practical tips through the app, new hires arrive on their first day with the confidence to contribute. This significantly shortens the time it takes for a new hire to become productive.

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More than just a tool: Our expertise

With Appical, you don’t just get software; you get a partner. We help you set up the tool and help you design the entire onboarding journey based on years of experience. We provide the knowledge and best practices needed to turn your process into a professional, world-class experience.

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Best of Both Worlds: Seamless Integration

The biggest argument for AFAS is "all-in-one" convenience. But you don’t have to sacrifice experience for efficiency. Appical integrates directly with AFAS and other HR and ATS systems, acting as a professional "front-end" for your new hires while feeding all necessary data back into your systems. You get a world-class onboarding journey and a single source of truth for your data, without extra administration.

🏆 Appical Rated Highest in User Satisfaction

With a 4.9/5 rating on Capterra, Appical was recognized with the Best Ease of Use award in 2025! Our customers are the happiest in the industry, specifically praising our high ease of use, rich features, value for money, and superior customer support.