Missed updates
Sick days and last-minute changes get mentioned in chat but never logged.
A calmer way to manage time off
Time off, coverage, and availability your whole team can trust.
Request leave, track allowances, import bank holidays, and see team coverage across calendars, tools, and AI assistants. Built for small teams that have outgrown the spreadsheet.
Free plan needs no card. Paid plans include a 14-day trial before billing starts.
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17 days The problem
Time off breaks when it lives in too many places.
Most small teams start with a spreadsheet. Then comes the Slack message, the shared calendar, the manager DM, and the "how many days do I have left?" question.
Double-booked weeks
Two people are away at the same time and nobody notices until it hurts.
Unclear allowances
Employees ask managers because the spreadsheet is hard to trust.
Calendar drift
The shared calendar only works if someone remembers to update it.
Approvals get lost
Requests sit in a DM or inbox and nobody is sure what was actually approved.
AI and tools are blind
Your assistants, dashboards, and internal tools cannot answer basic availability questions.
areuworking replaces the fragile spreadsheet workflow with one shared source of truth for time off, coverage, calendars, and availability data.
How it works
Three simple workflows. One reliable source of truth.
Book time off
Team members request holiday, sick leave, or personal days in a few clicks. Bank holidays can be imported automatically, and depending on your setup, requests can be approved by a manager or added automatically.
Keep balances accurate
Allowances, used days, remaining days, bank holidays, and team rules stay up to date without spreadsheet formulas or manual edits.
See coverage everywhere
Managers, teammates, calendars, internal tools, and AI assistants can see who is working, who is off, and where coverage might be thin.
Feature pillars
Five things small teams actually need
Team coverage at a glance
See who is off today, this week, and over the next few weeks - before coverage becomes a problem.
2-week coverage view
Simple booking for every leave type
Holiday, sick leave, personal time, custom leave types, and imported bank holidays - without spreadsheet gymnastics.
custom leave types
Allowances that stay accurate
Used and remaining balances update automatically, with org defaults and per-person overrides when needed.
auto balance updates
Approval flows that fit your team
Use manager-level approvals, admin review, or self-approval depending on how your team handles time off.
3 approval modes
Calendar feeds that stay updated
Subscribe to auto-updating team calendar feeds so approved time off appears where your team already checks dates.
ICS calendar feeds
Tools and AI assistants
Availability data your tools, calendars, and AI agents can understand.
areuworking is not locked inside a browser. Read raw availability from the Presence API, let an AI assistant work through the MCP server, and keep approved time off flowing into the calendars your team already uses.
Presence API
Read who is working and who is off for any date range. Use it for internal dashboards, Slack status, rota planning, support coverage, or custom workflows.
MCP server
Let AI assistants check availability, read balances, list requests, book leave, and review approvals using the connected user's permissions.
DOCS
Agent-readable product docs
OpenAPI, llms.txt, product facts, pricing, and feature status help AI tools understand areuworking accurately instead of guessing.
Ready to get time off out of the spreadsheet?
Start free with up to 3 team members, or explore the MCP server and API docs.
Pricing
Pricing that makes sense at any team size
Free
For teams of 3 or fewer.
$0 $0 /month
Free forever. No card required.
Up to 3 members
- Up to 3 team members
- Every feature included, no limits
- Presence API and MCP access
- Email support
Startup
For small teams that have outgrown the spreadsheet.
$19 $15.83 /month
Billed monthly.
4 to 20 members
- 4 to 20 team members
- Every feature included, no limits
- Presence API and MCP access
- Email support
Growth
For scaling teams where coverage is operational work.
$49 $40.83 /month
Billed monthly.
21 to 50 members
- 21 to 50 team members
- Every feature included, no limits
- Priority email support
- Founder onboarding session
Scale
For larger teams that need predictable pricing.
$99 $82.50 /month
Billed monthly.
51+ members · +$1/member over 100
- 51+ team members
- Every feature included, no limits
- Priority support and Slack channel
- Custom onboarding
Free plan needs no card. Paid plans include a 14-day trial you can cancel any time. Annual billing saves 2 months.
See full pricing ->Roadmap
Live now and coming next
areuworking is already more than a shared leave calendar. Here is what teams can use today, and what is coming next.
Live now
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Bank holiday auto-import
Import public holidays by country so your team does not have to maintain holiday spreadsheets manually.
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Team calendar feeds
Subscribe to auto-updating team calendars so approved time off stays visible in the calendar tools people already check.
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Manager-level approvals
Route time-off requests to the right manager or team lead instead of sending every decision to a single admin.
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Presence API and MCP server
Expose availability data to internal tools and AI assistants, including who is working, who is off, and what requests need attention.
Coming next
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Smart Excel import
Bring existing time-off records and allowances in from a spreadsheet, with column mapping and validation so the data lands clean.
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Google and Outlook connectors
Bring Google Calendar and Outlook workflows closer to approved time off and team coverage.
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Automations
Create rules for reminders, coverage checks, and routine follow-ups.
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Slack and Teams digests
Send daily or weekly availability summaries where the team already works.
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Webhooks
Push request, approval, and presence events into your own workflows.
Who it is for
Built for small teams that need time off to be visible.
areuworking fits teams of 5 to 100 that have outgrown a spreadsheet but do not want a heavy HR platform.
Agencies and client teams
Plan around shifting project schedules and client coverage.
Support and operations teams
Keep availability clear across shifts, coverage, and handovers.
Remote and founder-led teams
Give everyone a shared view of who is working, who is off, and what is coming next.
Not for everyone
areuworking is not a full HRIS, payroll system, or performance management suite. It is focused on time off, availability, coverage, calendars, and AI-readable presence data.
Founder note
Built for the spreadsheet-breaking moment.
Hi, I am Javi. I built areuworking for the moment small teams stop knowing who is off, who can cover, and whether the time-off spreadsheet is still telling the truth. I wanted something calm, simple, and visible enough that the whole team would actually use it.
If you try it and something feels off, email me directly: javi@areuworking.com.
FAQ
Questions teams ask before signing up.
Why not just use a spreadsheet?
You can, until the spreadsheet becomes the system everyone forgets to update. areuworking is for the point where time off affects coverage, allowances, calendars, and manager decisions. It gives the team one shared place to book, review, and understand availability.
Can my AI assistants use areuworking?
Yes. areuworking includes an MCP server so compatible AI assistants can check availability, read balances, list requests, book leave, and review approvals using the connected user's permissions. The product also exposes agent-readable docs such as OpenAPI, llms.txt, product facts, pricing, and feature status.
Does areuworking support calendar feeds?
Yes. Teams can subscribe to auto-updating calendar feeds so time off stays visible in the calendar tools people already check.
Does areuworking import bank holidays?
Yes. areuworking can import public holidays by country, helping teams avoid manual holiday spreadsheets and missed non-working days.
How does approval work?
You can use approval flows that fit your team. Some teams want manager-level approvals; others prefer self-approval for simpler policies. areuworking keeps the request, allowance, and coverage view updated either way.
Is areuworking an alternative to HR platforms or spreadsheets?
areuworking is not trying to replace a full HRIS or payroll platform. It is a focused alternative for teams that mainly need time off, allowances, coverage visibility, calendar feeds, API access, and AI-ready availability data. Compared with tools like Personio, BambooHR, CharlieHR, or Timetastic, it stays deliberately lightweight. If you need full HR records, payroll, performance reviews, or recruiting, a broader HR suite may be a better fit.
Could we build this ourselves?
You could build a basic version. The harder part is maintaining allowances, bank holidays, approvals, permissions, calendar feeds, auditability, API access, and edge cases as your team changes. areuworking exists so you do not have to turn a weekend workaround into internal software you maintain forever.
Is there a free trial?
Every paid plan comes with a 14-day trial. We ask for a card up front so the trial converts smoothly when it ends - you can cancel any time during the trial from your account settings and you will not be charged. The Free plan never needs a card.
How does pricing work as my team grows?
Plans are flat-rate by team size. Free for up to 3 members, $19/month for 4-20, $49/month for 21-50, and $99/month for 51+ with $1/member over 100.
What is coming next?
We are working on smart Excel import, deeper Google and Outlook connectors, automations, Slack and Teams digests, and webhooks. Released features are listed under Live now on the homepage, not here.
What if I have more questions?
Email javi@areuworking.com. A founder will answer.
Start today
Get time off out of the spreadsheet.
Start free with up to 3 team members. Track leave, balances, coverage, calendar feeds, and availability data from one calm place.