Appical vs. AFAS

Appical is a specialist onboarding platform that blends essential admin with a high-impact employee experience. AFAS is a powerful all-in-one system. And while it handles the files, Appical handles the successful integration of the new hire.

Give your new hires a journey, not a process.

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Usage comparisons
Native Onboarding App
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The app can be accessed through both a web player (via any browser), as well as a native app for both Android and iOS.

Interactive Content (Video, Quizzes)
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Use templates to create quizzes, feedback forms, videos and more interactive content.

Automated Workflows
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Set up automated notifications and tasks for all relevant stakeholders.

Feedback & Pulse Surveys
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Check in on your new hires and ask for their input during the onboarding journey, using open-ended questions or Likert scales.

Digital Document Management
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Create and manage digital forms for collecting employee data, surveys, or compliance information.

Dedicated Buddy & Manager Tools
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Empower your managers and buddies with the tools they need to onboard new hires. Track progress at a glance, manage tasks with automated reminders, and stay connected through direct messaging.

Integrated Payroll & Finance
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AFAS automates core business processes across HRM, Payroll, and Finance.

Customer testimonials

Giselle Straathof
HR-specialist at Amsterdam UMC

“Our new hires are often pleasantly surprised by the pre- & onboarding experience we offer via the Appical platform. The platform provides us the opportunity to handle onboarding at scale since we welcome around 150 new employees per month.”

" Appical has filled the difficult gap between the end of the recruiting process and the actual start date of our new joiners. It helps us continue and even increase the engagement of our new joiners.

Karen Heij
Projectmanager, process & application specialist at PwC

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. Turn this "waiting time" into an exciting experience with videos and messages, and:

  • Build a real connection: Engage your new hires before Day 1 with personalized content
  • Prevent early drop-offs: Ensure new hires don't lose interest or accept other job offers
  • Protect your investment: Secure your recruitment investment from the very start

Get People Up to Speed Faster

While AFAS ensures the paperwork is filed, Appical ensures the employee is ready to perform. By using our app, we help you:

  • Deliver targeted content: Share company info, role-specific knowledge, and practical tips before day 1.
  • Build first-day confidence: Ensure new hires arrive on their first day with the confidence to contribute.
  • Accelerate time-to-productivity: Significantly shorten 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.

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.

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Engage your new employees with great onboarding

Give your new hires a warm welcome and create connection before day one. Start onboarding with Appical's digital onboarding platform.

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