Compare BambooHR and Grove HR 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (64.7% of reviews)
Small-Business (76.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Contact Us Per Month
Free
BambooHR
Star Rating
(2,464)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (64.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Contact Us Per Month
Free Trial is available
Browse all 2 pricing plansGrove HR
Star Rating
(71)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (76.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Browse all 4 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that BambooHR excels in its "Employee Self Service" features, particularly the "Web Portal" which received a score of 8.8, making it easy for employees to access their information. In contrast, Grove HR's "Web Portal" is not rated, indicating a potential gap in user accessibility.
- Reviewers mention that BambooHR's "Expense Management" feature is a weak point with a score of 5.6, while Grove HR shines in this area with a score of 7.3, suggesting that users find Grove HR more effective for managing expenses.
- G2 users highlight that BambooHR's "Time, Attendance, and PTO" feature is rated at 8.6, which is slightly lower than Grove HR's 8.9. This indicates that users may find Grove HR's time management capabilities more robust and user-friendly.
- Users on G2 report that BambooHR's "Quality of Support" is rated at 8.8, which is comparable to Grove HR's 8.9. This suggests that both platforms provide strong customer support, but Grove HR may have a slight edge in user satisfaction.
- Reviewers mention that BambooHR's "Performance Reviews" feature, particularly "360 Reviews," scored 7.9, while Grove HR's similar feature is not rated, indicating that users may find BambooHR's performance review process more established and reliable.
- Users say that BambooHR's "Automation" capabilities, particularly in "Process Automation," scored 8.8, showcasing its strength in streamlining HR processes. Grove HR, while not rated in this specific area, may not offer the same level of automation, which could impact efficiency for users.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
BambooHR
Pro
Contact Us
Per Month
A complete, flexible HR platform. Ideal for scaling companies looking to level up their employee experience.
- HR Data
- HR Reporting
- Hiring
Grove HR
Free Forever
Free
Grove HR Essentials plan is 100% free forever for teams with less than 50 employees
- Everything in Essentials plan
Free Trial
BambooHR
Free Trial is available
Grove HR
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.6
2,107
8.4
43
Ease of Use
9.2
2,130
9.1
43
Ease of Setup
8.8
1,279
9.1
30
Ease of Admin
9.0
1,341
8.4
29
Quality of Support
8.8
1,804
8.9
41
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
1,321
8.9
31
Product Direction (% positive)
8.7
2,034
8.8
38
Features by Category
Core HR
8.7
1259
8.5
22
8.6
1248
8.9
23
5.6
599
7.3
16
7.5
992
7.3
18
7.8
1011
8.2
18
7.3
851
8.3
18
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Platform
7.7
1279
7.6
21
7.3
993
7.4
12
7.4
985
8.2
16
8.7
1320
8.9
21
8.5
1232
8.6
19
8.4
1192
9.0
21
8.3
1261
8.1
18
8.5
1297
8.7
21
Employee Self Service
8.9
340
Not enough data
8.0
322
Not enough data
8.2
337
Not enough data
Administration
8.5
337
Not enough data
8.8
359
Not enough data
8.9
334
Not enough data
7.0
267
Not enough data
8.3
315
Not enough data
8.0
286
Not enough data
8.6
339
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Taxes
8.0
317
Not enough data
8.0
310
Not enough data
8.1
304
Not enough data
Integration
7.5
278
Not enough data
8.0
318
Not enough data
7.0
263
Not enough data
8.3
300
Not enough data
Platform
8.6
333
Not enough data
8.8
334
Not enough data
8.9
328
Not enough data
8.5
316
Not enough data
Automation
Not enough data
8.8
21
Logistics
Not enough data
8.7
21
Not enough data
8.9
21
Not enough data
8.5
17
Management
Not enough data
8.8
20
Not enough data
8.8
21
Not enough data
9.3
23
Not enough data
8.8
24
Not enough data
8.8
24
Not enough data
8.7
25
Not enough data
8.7
22
Monitoring
Not enough data
8.5
19
Not enough data
8.9
19
Not enough data
8.6
16
Basics
7.8
274
Not enough data
8.6
314
Not enough data
8.4
315
Not enough data
Content
8.2
304
Not enough data
7.7
281
Not enough data
7.9
285
Not enough data
Logistics
7.6
254
Not enough data
8.7
338
Not enough data
Recruiting and Onboarding
8.7
451
Not enough data
Platform
7.7
1279
7.6
21
7.3
993
7.4
12
7.4
985
8.2
16
8.7
1320
8.9
21
8.5
1232
8.6
19
8.4
1192
9.0
21
8.3
1261
8.1
18
8.5
1297
8.7
21
Basics
8.5
348
Not enough data
7.9
284
Not enough data
8.6
318
Not enough data
Additional Functionality
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
309
Not enough data
8.5
334
Not enough data
Content
8.4
322
Not enough data
8.5
333
Not enough data
Recruiting and Onboarding
8.3
437
Not enough data
7.7
799
7.2
17
8.7
480
Not enough data
Platform
7.7
1279
7.6
21
7.3
993
7.4
12
7.4
985
8.2
16
8.7
1320
8.9
21
8.5
1232
8.6
19
8.4
1192
9.0
21
8.3
1261
8.1
18
8.5
1297
8.7
21
Performance reviews
7.9
465
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
492
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
497
|
Verified
Not enough data
Goals
8.1
511
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.4
445
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feedback
8.1
488
Not enough data
8.2
486
Not enough data
6.6
338
Not enough data
6.7
384
Not enough data
Data
8.4
511
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
510
|
Verified
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Sourcing
7.5
584
7.7
11
8.7
737
8.1
12
7.9
665
7.8
9
7.8
644
7.2
9
7.8
643
7.2
10
Candidate Management
8.4
663
7.3
13
7.7
634
7.8
13
8.7
759
7.9
12
6.8
462
8.2
12
8.7
736
8.1
12
8.3
693
8.0
11
6.7
436
7.0
11
Feature Not Available
7.4
11
Platform
7.7
1279
7.6
21
7.3
993
7.4
12
7.4
985
8.2
16
8.7
1320
8.9
21
8.5
1232
8.6
19
8.4
1192
9.0
21
8.3
1261
8.1
18
8.5
1297
8.7
21
Platform Content
Feature Not Available
7.7
17
8.6
1040
7.4
18
8.8
1094
6.5
16
6.2
542
6.2
14
8.4
944
7.2
16
8.3
943
7.2
16
Platform Additional Functionality
8.8
1099
8.9
19
8.5
976
9.0
18
7.0
632
7.9
16
8.6
1044
8.7
19
8.8
1090
8.7
21
Platform Data
7.2
652
8.6
18
8.2
880
8.3
20
8.4
797
8.4
21
Platform
7.7
1279
7.6
21
7.3
993
7.4
12
7.4
985
8.2
16
8.7
1320
8.9
21
8.5
1232
8.6
19
8.4
1192
9.0
21
8.3
1261
8.1
18
8.5
1297
8.7
21
Recruiting and Onboarding
7.7
799
7.2
17
8.8
1067
8.3
21
Platform
7.7
1279
7.6
21
7.3
993
7.4
12
7.4
985
8.2
16
8.7
1320
8.9
21
8.5
1232
8.6
19
8.4
1192
9.0
21
8.3
1261
8.1
18
8.5
1297
8.7
21
Workforce Management Platform Features
7.1
464
Not enough data
6.1
344
Not enough data
8.2
612
Not enough data
8.9
721
Not enough data
7.4
396
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.2
563
Not enough data
8.7
669
Not enough data
6.4
341
Not enough data
7.7
438
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
BambooHR and Grove HR are categorized as Onboarding, Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), and Core HR
Unique Categories
BambooHR is categorized as Candidate Relationship Management, Job Description Management, Workforce Management, Performance Management, HCM Software, and Payroll
Grove HR is categorized as Time & Attendance
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
BambooHR
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Grove HR
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
11.8%
Computer Software
11.4%
Non-Profit Organization Management
5.7%
Construction
5.0%
Marketing and Advertising
4.6%
Other
61.6%
Information Technology and Services
24.6%
Marketing and Advertising
16.9%
Computer Software
15.4%
Logistics and Supply Chain
4.6%
Accounting
4.6%
Other
33.8%
Most Helpful Reviews
BambooHR
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Leslie C.
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
I like the usability of Bamboo, and the simple design that makes ESS so simple for our employees. I also LOVE the simplicity of the app. there's an app for everything these days, and so often they are not useful. Our employees are always using their phones,...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Computer Software
- No option for adding international holiday *calendars* but US one is built-in. - No option to set different working hours per site (8 hours are NOT the default for EVERYONE). - Even if I edit my week starting on Sunday, bamboo still insists to call Sunday...
Grove HR
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Yan Y.
Verified User in Outsourcing/Offshoring
I am very lucky to stumbled upon their website. Very easy to understand and they are constantly updating their system. I've been using Grove HR for 4 months now and all has been running smoothly. I'm also in love with their News section and how everyone...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Renewables & Environment
That an admin cannot delete a time off request where there's a change after it has been approved
Leslie C.
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
I like the usability of Bamboo, and the simple design that makes ESS so simple for our employees. I also LOVE the simplicity of the app. there's an app for everything these days, and so often they are not useful. Our employees are always using their phones,...
Yan Y.
Verified User in Outsourcing/Offshoring
I am very lucky to stumbled upon their website. Very easy to understand and they are constantly updating their system. I've been using Grove HR for 4 months now and all has been running smoothly. I'm also in love with their News section and how everyone...
Verified User in Computer Software
- No option for adding international holiday *calendars* but US one is built-in. - No option to set different working hours per site (8 hours are NOT the default for EVERYONE). - Even if I edit my week starting on Sunday, bamboo still insists to call Sunday...
Verified User in Renewables & Environment
That an admin cannot delete a time off request where there's a change after it has been approved
Discussions
Does anyone else use the Original Hire Date and Hire Date field to show FT and PT hire dates?
3 comments
EM
I would love to do that for a current client project but can’t even find where the original hire date option is or how to add it on the advantage package Read more
What's the scoop on the 7-day free trial?
2 comments
TI
The system worked for us on the trial but they couldn't deliver during implementation.Read more
Am I locked into a contract when working with BambooHR?
2 comments
TI
No contracts only month to monthRead more
What is the best way to use payroll.
2 comments
JJ
Finance is one of the required sections of all businesses and payrolls. You should pay notice to payroll services. And It can be done by yourself, As well as...Read more
How to manage employee profile in admin, time, attendance, and PTO
1 comment
NT
Hi Prem, thanks for reaching out. Regarding product inquiries, you can go to Grove HR Help Center https://grovehr.zendesk.com/ for reference and drop us an...Read more
Will their mobile application be included with a huge button on dashboard for Clock-in /Clock-out ? Further to this, will they allow to use custom domain names?
1 comment
NT
Hi Sunitha,
Grove HR team is here, thanks for reaching out to us.
Regarding your question, the latest version of Grove HR mobile app has allowed users...Read more
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