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Central

Central (centralhq.com): 6 changes recorded in its website history since November 2012. Homepage last checked 6 November 2026.

Recorded changes

Newest observations first. Each interval bounds when the website changed; it is not an exact event date.

  1. PricingBetween and

    Changed listed prices from $50 / member to $150 / mo.

    Observed on the company’s website; business claims are not independently verified.

  2. Go-to-marketBetween and

    Dropped its free sign-up; visitors are now asked to book a demo.

    Observed on the company’s website; business claims are not independently verified.

  3. HiringBetween and

    Opened a job board on Ashby.

    Observed on the company’s website; business claims are not independently verified.

  4. PricingBetween and

    Added a pricing page.

    Observed on the company’s website; business claims are not independently verified.

  5. Go-to-marketBetween and

    Added a free sign-up or free trial.

    Observed on the company’s website; business claims are not independently verified.

  6. HeadlineBetween and
    BeforeCentralHQ.com: The Leading Central HQ Site on the Net
    AfterCentral | Payroll, benefits & government filings for startups

    Observed on the company’s website; business claims are not independently verified.

First recorded website

Observed 5 November 2012

Our earliest capture with readable facts. This is our first observation, not when the company introduced these things. These website claims are not independently verified.

How it described itself

centralhq.com: The Leading Central HQ Site on the Net

All facts above belong to this capture. Unlisted fields mean we have no readable observation, not that they were absent.

How it describes itself

Similar headlines are grouped together. The quote shown is from the last capture in each group, not necessarily the exact wording throughout that period.

  1. August 2024 – November 2026 · 6 captures · latest observed messagingAI-NATIVE Payroll, HR, BENEFITS and compliance

    While others leave you with a dashboard to figure out, Central uses AI agents & HR experts to do all the work for you. Join 500+ startups and get 10+ hours back monthly.

    This wording observed 6 November 2026.

    Inspect 6 captures in this group
    • 18 August 2024 · Central | Payroll, benefits & government filings for startups archived page
    • 9 July 2025 · Central | Payroll, benefits & compliance for startups archived page
    • 13 July 2026 · AI-NATIVE Payroll, HR, BENEFITS and compliance archived page
    • 19 July 2026 · AI-NATIVE Payroll, HR, BENEFITS and compliance archived page
    • 24 September 2026 · AI-NATIVE Payroll, HR, BENEFITS and compliance archived page
    • 6 November 2026 · AI-NATIVE Payroll, HR, BENEFITS and compliance current websiteHistorical capture not publicly available
  2. November 2012 – May 2014 · 2 capturesCentralHQ.com: The Leading Central HQ Site on the Net

    This wording observed 17 May 2014.

    Inspect 2 captures in this group
    • 5 November 2012 · centralhq.com: The Leading Central HQ Site on the Net archived page
    • 17 May 2014 · CentralHQ.com: The Leading Central HQ Site on the Net archived page

Cite this record

StartupHistory, “Central” company record, https://startuphistory.org/c/centralhq.com

Machine-readable: /c/centralhq.com.json. How changes are found: method.