Select your employee count and instantly compare the true cost — money and time — of four ways to create a compliant employee handbook.
Hidden cost insight: At $50/hr, DIY "free" templates actually cost you $1,000 – $2,000 in lost productivity — 10–21× the price of HandbookGenerator.
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Select your employee count and the comparison updates instantly. Cost ranges are based on current US market rates for HR lawyers and consultants. The DIY option reflects the real hidden cost: little money, but 20–40 hours of your time researching and writing. HandbookGenerator is $97 regardless of company size and generates a complete 17-section handbook in about 10 minutes.
HandbookGenerator creates a full 17-section handbook tailored to your state, industry, and company policies — in about 10 minutes.
Create Your Handbook →Costs vary widely by method. An HR lawyer typically charges $1,500–$10,000+ depending on company size. An HR consultant runs $1,000–$8,000. DIY using a free template costs little money but 20–40 hours of your time. Using HandbookGenerator costs $97 one-time and takes about 10 minutes.
Not necessarily, but state compliance matters. A lawyer ensures your handbook meets state-specific requirements, but purpose-built tools like HandbookGenerator include all 50 states' requirements and deliver a compliant handbook at a fraction of the cost.
An HR lawyer takes 2–4 weeks. An HR consultant takes 1–3 weeks. DIY from a free template takes 20–40 hours of research and writing. HandbookGenerator produces a complete 17-section handbook in about 10 minutes.