Most HR software is built for the US market and adapted for Canada as an afterthought — missing native payroll compliance, storing data on American servers, and offering no French-language support. Folks is different. A Canadian-owned platform designed from day one for the way Canadian businesses actually run.
Folks handles CRA-compliant payroll natively: automatic T4 and RL-1 generation, ROE filing to Service Canada, CPP/QPP/CPP2 and EI deductions, multi-province tax calculations, WSIB/WCB, Ontario EHT, and direct deposit — no third-party payroll provider needed. The platform also covers HRIS, applicant tracking with AI-powered candidate matching and integrations with Indeed, LinkedIn, Jobillico, and Talent.com, plus performance management with 360° evaluations.
SOC 2 Type 2 certified, with all data hosted exclusively in Canada — governed by PIPEDA and provincial privacy laws, not the US CLOUD Act. Fully bilingual in English and French. Plans start at $6/employee/month. 1,200+ Canadian SMBs across manufacturing, construction, healthcare, non-profit, and professional services already made the switch.
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UENI is business software for getting a small business online and getting it found: a done-for-you website builder, managed hosting, local SEO, online booking, payments, and lead capture in a single subscription.
How it works: you complete a short onboarding questionnaire, and UENI's team designs the pages, writes the content, loads your services and photos, and launches a professional, mobile-friendly, SEO-ready website in about 7 days. After launch you email any change you want and the team makes it for you, unlimited.
Capabilities:
• Done-for-you website design and copywriting
• Fast, secure hosting with free SSL and a custom domain
• Professional business email
• Local SEO, on-page SEO, and Google Business Profile setup
• Appointment scheduling and online booking
• Ecommerce, payments, and invoicing with 0% UENI transaction fees on sales and bookings
• Lead-capture forms, quote requests, and enquiry routing
• Ongoing done-for-you edits and a 1:1 launch and training call
• Growth plan: dedicated growth team, marketing plan, content creation, monthly 1:1 sessions
Pricing: Website Launch $24.99/month plus a $79 setup fee. Plus $59/month. Growth $124.99/month. 30-day money-back guarantee. Build on the UENI CMS, Wix, or WordPress.
Best for owner-operated local businesses with no in-house marketer and no time to learn a website builder. Less suitable for teams that want to design and control every page themselves, or for high-volume catalogue retail.
UENI has served over 700,000 small businesses since 2014 and is rated 4.8 out of 5 on Trustpilot from more than 9,000 reviews.
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Relay
Relay is a Montreal-based communication platform designed for businesses that provides phone and SMS services tailored for teams. It allows users to handle calls and messages directly from their browser through a shared inbox, featuring tools such as call forwarding, voicemail transcription, call recording, and signed webhooks. Setting itself apart from other providers that charge for minutes, Relay connects through your existing Twilio or Telnyx account, allowing you to pay only the rates set by the provider while retaining ownership of your numbers. The only costs incurred are for the software itself, which is billed in Canadian dollars. Relay offers a range of plans that cater to teams of various sizes, with additional seats priced between 3 to 7 dollars depending on the chosen plan. Utilizing your own API key, the platform provides AI-generated call summaries without imposing extra fees on users. Additionally, you can tailor daily messaging limits and monthly minute caps for each team, with features that automatically pause outbound messaging if an integration gets overwhelmed, while still permitting incoming calls. The platform is available in both English and French, enhancing its adaptability. Serving as a Canadian alternative to competitors such as OpenPhone, Aircall, and RingCentral, Relay also features a free plan that requires no credit card for sign-up, making it particularly inviting for new users. This combination of flexibility, transparency in pricing, and user-friendly features positions Relay as a compelling choice for teams looking to enhance their communication efficiency. As businesses increasingly prioritize streamlined communication tools, Relay provides an accessible and cost-effective solution for diverse team needs.
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GetFavours
GetFavours acts as a specialized AI receptionist for local enterprises across Canada, providing round-the-clock support with a friendly and professional demeanor. This service adeptly collects essential caller information, including names, contact numbers, and specific requests, all while effortlessly scheduling appointments directly into your calendar and sending a brief summary via text or email, ensuring that potential clients are never missed due to unanswered calls or voicemails. The installation process is simple enough that it requires no technical know-how from users. Pricing structures are clear-cut: the Small Favour plan costs $99/month for 100 minutes, the Big Favour plan is available at $249/month for 300 minutes and includes booking and CRM integration via Zapier, while the Whole Favour plan starts at $399/month for unlimited minutes, customizable call flows, and support for multiple locations. In addition, the service is equipped to handle multilingual communication, offering support in languages like Punjabi, Hindi, and English, with the potential for additional languages evaluated on an individual basis. Created in Thunder Bay, Ontario, GetFavours serves a diverse range of local businesses, from plumbers and salons to clinics, restaurants, and contractors throughout Canada. Prospective users can call the demo line at (807) 300-9458 to engage with the AI and witness its effectiveness and intuitive design firsthand, making it a valuable tool for enhancing customer interaction. This hands-on experience can provide insights into how the service can be tailored to meet the specific needs of various businesses.
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