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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (65.5% of reviews)
Small-Business (95.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Contact Us Per Month
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BambooHR
Star Rating
(2,830)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (65.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Contact Us Per Month
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Star Rating
(4,053)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (95.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that RUN Powered by ADP excels in compliance features, scoring 9.1 compared to BambooHR's 7.8. Reviewers mention that RUN's compliance tools are robust and help ensure adherence to regulations, which is crucial for small businesses.
- Reviewers mention that RUN Powered by ADP offers superior payroll entry capabilities, scoring 9.4 versus BambooHR's 8.6. Users appreciate the seamless payroll processing and direct deposit features, which they find more efficient and user-friendly in RUN.
- Users on G2 highlight the quality of support provided by RUN Powered by ADP, with a score of 9.2 compared to BambooHR's 8.8. Reviewers say that the support team is responsive and knowledgeable, making it easier for businesses to resolve issues quickly.
- Reviewers mention that RUN Powered by ADP shines in performance and reliability, scoring 9.3 against BambooHR's 8.9. Users report fewer downtime issues and a more stable experience, which is essential for daily operations.
- Users say that RUN Powered by ADP's reporting features are more comprehensive, scoring 9.1 compared to BambooHR's 8.5. Reviewers appreciate the detailed analytics and customizable dashboards that help them make informed decisions.
- G2 users report that RUN Powered by ADP has better mobile functionality, scoring 8.9 versus BambooHR's 8.2. Reviewers mention that the mobile app is intuitive and allows for easy access to HR functions on the go, which is a significant advantage for busy professionals.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
BambooHR
Elite
Contact Us
Per Month
Powerful insights and data benchmarks to inform smarter decisions for your business.
- HR Data
- HR Reporting
- Hiring
RUN Powered by ADP
Essential Payroll
Contact ADP
All the basic payroll and tax filing services a small business needs.
Free Trial
BambooHR
Free Trial is available
RUN Powered by ADP
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.6
2,329
9.3
2,915
Ease of Use
9.2
2,437
9.3
2,952
Ease of Setup
8.8
1,493
9.0
2,672
Ease of Admin
9.0
1,494
9.2
2,302
Quality of Support
8.8
2,008
9.2
2,886
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
1,473
9.2
2,303
Product Direction (% positive)
8.7
2,254
8.9
2,819
Features by Category
Core HR
8.7
1426
Feature Not Available
8.6
1416
8.6
266
5.5
749
Feature Not Available
7.4
1148
Feature Not Available
7.8
1168
9.1
267
7.3
1005
8.5
252
Generative AI
6.2
517
7.9
107
Platform
7.8
1466
8.3
1380
7.3
1174
8.0
1253
7.3
1155
Feature Not Available
8.7
1509
9.0
1414
8.5
1422
9.2
1452
8.4
1384
9.0
1355
8.3
1449
9.0
1422
8.5
1486
9.0
1440
Employee Self Service
8.9
417
9.1
2263
|
Verified
7.9
392
8.6
1959
|
Verified
8.2
410
8.9
2077
|
Verified
Administration
8.6
411
9.4
2405
|
Verified
8.8
433
8.6
2036
|
Verified
9.0
407
9.5
2343
|
Verified
6.9
333
8.6
1909
|
Verified
8.4
388
9.2
2137
|
Verified
8.1
350
8.8
1936
|
Verified
8.6
408
8.9
1894
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
9.2
2069
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
9.2
2113
|
Verified
Taxes
8.2
389
9.4
2272
|
Verified
8.1
380
9.3
2221
|
Verified
8.2
372
9.3
2207
|
Verified
Integration
7.6
339
8.4
1738
|
Verified
8.0
379
8.4
1759
|
Verified
7.0
322
8.4
1783
|
Verified
8.2
361
8.3
1668
|
Verified
Platform
8.6
405
9.0
2139
|
Verified
8.8
404
9.1
2118
|
Verified
8.9
400
9.3
2207
|
Verified
8.6
388
9.2
2093
|
Verified
Automation
Not enough data
8.8
384
Logistics
Not enough data
8.8
389
Not enough data
8.8
370
Not enough data
8.7
326
Management
Not enough data
8.2
333
Not enough data
8.4
344
Not enough data
8.5
352
Not enough data
9.0
402
Not enough data
8.9
394
Not enough data
9.3
417
Not enough data
8.9
371
Monitoring
Not enough data
9.0
368
Not enough data
9.0
366
Not enough data
8.8
350
Basics
7.8
338
8.8
64
8.7
380
9.2
66
8.5
380
9.2
67
Content
8.2
368
9.2
64
7.7
343
8.5
62
7.9
349
8.9
60
Logistics
7.6
318
Feature Not Available
8.7
403
Feature Not Available
Recruiting and Onboarding
8.7
513
9.1
64
Platform
7.8
1466
8.3
1380
7.3
1174
8.0
1253
7.3
1155
Feature Not Available
8.7
1509
9.0
1414
8.5
1422
9.2
1452
8.4
1384
9.0
1355
8.3
1449
9.0
1422
8.5
1486
9.0
1440
Basics
8.6
403
Not enough data
7.9
334
Not enough data
8.6
373
Not enough data
Additional Functionality
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
365
Not enough data
8.6
391
Not enough data
Content
8.4
375
Not enough data
8.5
385
Not enough data
Recruiting and Onboarding
8.3
491
Not enough data
7.6
936
8.1
330
8.7
536
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
1466
8.3
1380
7.3
1174
8.0
1253
7.3
1155
Feature Not Available
8.7
1509
9.0
1414
8.5
1422
9.2
1452
8.4
1384
9.0
1355
8.3
1449
9.0
1422
8.5
1486
9.0
1440
Background Check Administration
Not enough data
9.1
110
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
109
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.2
115
|
Verified
Background Check Data
Not enough data
9.0
105
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
101
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
106
|
Verified
Background Check Additional Functionality
Not enough data
8.8
95
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
98
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
95
|
Verified
AI Insight Check - Background Check
Not enough data
8.3
36
AI Investigation and Verification - Background Check
Not enough data
8.3
36
Platform Content
Not enough data
8.9
58
Not enough data
8.9
55
Not enough data
8.8
53
Platform Basics
Not enough data
8.6
60
Not enough data
8.3
50
Not enough data
8.7
56
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
8.8
63
Not enough data
8.1
50
Not enough data
8.9
58
Performance reviews
8.0
552
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
577
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
582
|
Verified
Not enough data
Goals
8.1
597
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.4
528
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feedback
8.2
574
Not enough data
8.2
570
Not enough data
6.7
421
Not enough data
6.6
464
Not enough data
Data
8.3
596
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
594
|
Verified
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Performance Management
6.4
38
Not enough data
6.8
37
Not enough data
Platform Basics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Administration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Payment Content
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
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
Agentic AI - Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
6.3
44
Not enough data
6.0
44
Not enough data
6.1
44
Not enough data
Sourcing
7.8
731
Not enough data
7.8
730
Not enough data
7.9
41
Not enough data
8.8
47
Not enough data
8.1
42
Not enough data
Candidate Management - Applicant Tracking System
8.3
780
Not enough data
8.6
43
Not enough data
9.0
45
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.2
41
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
41
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
1466
8.3
1380
7.3
1174
8.0
1253
7.3
1155
Feature Not Available
8.7
1509
9.0
1414
8.5
1422
9.2
1452
8.4
1384
9.0
1355
8.3
1449
9.0
1422
8.5
1486
9.0
1440
AI - Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
6.0
35
Not enough data
5.9
35
Not enough data
5.8
36
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Onboarding
6.1
52
7.4
176
6.2
53
7.5
182
6.4
53
7.5
182
6.6
53
7.6
179
6.8
55
7.7
178
Platform Content
Feature Not Available
8.9
419
8.6
1179
8.8
415
8.8
1233
8.9
404
6.2
667
8.3
371
8.4
1082
8.1
350
8.3
1075
Feature Not Available
Platform Additional Functionality
8.8
1234
9.0
415
8.5
1112
Feature Not Available
7.1
761
8.6
369
8.7
1178
8.8
384
8.8
1226
8.9
398
Platform Data
7.2
773
Feature Not Available
8.2
1004
Feature Not Available
8.3
920
Feature Not Available
Platform
7.8
1466
8.3
1380
7.3
1174
8.0
1253
7.3
1155
Feature Not Available
8.7
1509
9.0
1414
8.5
1422
9.2
1452
8.4
1384
9.0
1355
8.3
1449
9.0
1422
8.5
1486
9.0
1440
Recruiting and Onboarding
7.6
936
8.1
330
8.8
1200
8.8
401
Platform Basics
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.8
96
Platform Content
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.8
92
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.8
92
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Platform
7.8
1466
8.3
1380
7.3
1174
8.0
1253
7.3
1155
Feature Not Available
8.7
1509
9.0
1414
8.5
1422
9.2
1452
8.4
1384
9.0
1355
8.3
1449
9.0
1422
8.5
1486
9.0
1440
Platform
7.8
1466
8.3
1380
7.3
1174
8.0
1253
7.3
1155
Feature Not Available
8.7
1509
9.0
1414
8.5
1422
9.2
1452
8.4
1384
9.0
1355
8.3
1449
9.0
1422
8.5
1486
9.0
1440
Platform
7.8
1466
8.3
1380
7.3
1174
8.0
1253
7.3
1155
Feature Not Available
8.7
1509
9.0
1414
8.5
1422
9.2
1452
8.4
1384
9.0
1355
8.3
1449
9.0
1422
8.5
1486
9.0
1440
Workforce Management Platform Features
7.1
534
Not enough data
6.1
411
Not enough data
8.2
681
Not enough data
8.9
796
Not enough data
7.4
466
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.2
633
Not enough data
8.8
744
Not enough data
6.4
405
Not enough data
7.6
508
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
1466
8.3
1380
7.3
1174
8.0
1253
7.3
1155
Feature Not Available
8.7
1509
9.0
1414
8.5
1422
9.2
1452
8.4
1384
9.0
1355
8.3
1449
9.0
1422
8.5
1486
9.0
1440
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
BambooHR and RUN Powered by ADP are categorized as Job Description Management, Onboarding, Core HR, and Payroll
Unique Categories
BambooHR is categorized as Candidate Relationship Management, Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), Workforce Management, Performance Management, and HCM Software
RUN Powered by ADP is categorized as Time & Attendance, Background Check, Employee Engagement, Harassment Prevention Training, and Contractor Payments
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
BambooHR
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
RUN Powered by ADP
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
11.5%
Computer Software
11.5%
Construction
5.8%
Non-Profit Organization Management
5.8%
Hospital & Health Care
4.4%
Other
61.1%
Construction
9.7%
Accounting
5.7%
Hospital & Health Care
4.5%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
4.2%
Retail
4.2%
Other
71.6%
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
Some employers are allowing employees to access their payroll early for a fee. When does ADP plan on
2 Comments
MC
Hi Monica,
Great question and thank you for reaching out! Please check out our ADP Marketplace for solutions, like early pay, that integrate directly with...Read more
What is RUN Powered by ADP used for?
2 Comments
KH
RUN Powered by ADP is a cloud-based payroll and HR solution designed specifically for small to mid-sized businesses. It provides a range of services to help...Read more
How do I run payroll on ADP?
2 Comments
RT
Follow these steps:
Log in to your portal
Click the big blue link that says " Run Payroll" on your Home Screen
It will take you to another screen...Read more
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