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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (65.6% of reviews)
Small-Business (55.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Contact Us Per Month
No pricing available
BambooHR
Star Rating
(2,947)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (65.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Contact Us Per Month
Free Trial is available
Browse all 3 pricing plansHR Plus
Star Rating
(462)3.9 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (55.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about HR PlusSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that BambooHR excels in overall user satisfaction, boasting a significantly higher G2 Score compared to HR Plus. Users appreciate its user-friendly interface and seamless navigation, making it easy to manage team member information effectively.
- According to verified reviews, BambooHR's implementation process is praised for its speed and intuitiveness, with users highlighting the onboarding wizard that simplifies setup. In contrast, HR Plus, while noted for being straightforward, lacks the same level of comprehensive support during implementation.
- Users say that BambooHR provides excellent support, with a quality rating that reflects its commitment to customer service. Reviewers mention that the platform keeps employees informed and engaged, thanks to its mobile apps and accessible cloud-based features, whereas HR Plus has received mixed feedback regarding its support quality.
- Reviewers mention that BambooHR's extensive feature set, including APIs for third-party integrations, enhances its usability for mid-market companies. In comparison, HR Plus is described as a simple payroll system that may not meet the more complex needs of larger organizations.
- Users highlight BambooHR's strong performance in areas like time and attendance tracking, which is crucial for workforce management. HR Plus, while effective for small businesses, may struggle to provide the same level of functionality for more demanding HR tasks.
- According to recent feedback, BambooHR's ability to streamline processes and maintain best practices is a significant advantage, particularly in onboarding and offboarding. HR Plus users appreciate its simplicity but may find it lacking in advanced features that support growth and scalability.
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
HR Plus
No pricing availableFree Trial
BambooHR
Free Trial is available
HR Plus
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.6
2,370
8.1
344
Ease of Use
9.2
2,484
8.6
349
Ease of Setup
8.8
1,523
8.2
203
Ease of Admin
9.0
1,506
8.3
214
Quality of Support
8.8
2,040
7.3
297
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
1,484
7.7
212
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
2,296
7.0
331
Features by Category
Core HR
8.7
1430
8.6
150
8.6
1428
8.6
138
5.5
748
3.6
6
7.4
1150
8.1
99
7.8
1170
8.4
113
7.3
1008
8.7
150
Generative AI
6.2
517
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
1466
7.3
137
7.3
1177
7.8
77
7.3
1156
Feature Not Available
8.7
1510
8.2
156
8.5
1421
8.4
151
8.4
1384
8.0
117
8.3
1449
8.0
137
8.5
1487
8.3
153
Employee Self Service
8.9
418
9.1
74
|
Verified
7.9
392
8.9
64
|
Verified
8.2
412
8.8
67
|
Verified
Administration
8.6
414
8.7
74
|
Verified
8.8
436
8.9
75
|
Verified
9.0
407
9.1
75
|
Verified
6.9
334
8.9
51
|
Verified
8.4
389
8.9
66
|
Verified
8.1
350
8.8
49
|
Verified
8.6
409
9.3
65
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.7
57
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.9
51
|
Verified
Taxes
8.2
388
8.4
71
|
Verified
8.1
379
7.8
64
|
Verified
8.2
371
8.1
65
|
Verified
Integration
7.5
338
8.1
40
|
Verified
8.0
381
8.8
47
|
Verified
7.0
321
8.0
43
|
Verified
8.2
360
8.6
47
|
Verified
Platform
8.6
406
8.6
72
|
Verified
8.8
405
8.6
74
|
Verified
8.9
401
8.8
74
|
Verified
8.6
388
9.1
71
|
Verified
Benefits Administration Platform Features
Not enough data
8.9
175
Not enough data
8.8
167
Not enough data
8.1
121
Not enough data
8.5
167
Not enough data
8.6
119
Not enough data
9.1
182
Not enough data
8.6
132
Not enough data
8.5
135
Benefits Administration Platform Features
Not enough data
8.9
175
Not enough data
8.8
167
Not enough data
8.1
121
Not enough data
8.5
167
Not enough data
8.6
119
Not enough data
9.1
182
Not enough data
8.6
132
Not enough data
8.9
190
Not enough data
8.5
135
Not enough data
8.4
93
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
1466
7.3
137
7.3
1177
7.8
77
7.3
1156
Feature Not Available
8.7
1510
8.2
156
8.5
1421
8.4
151
8.4
1384
8.0
117
8.3
1449
8.0
137
8.5
1487
8.3
153
Automation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Logistics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Monitoring
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Basics
7.8
338
Not enough data
8.7
380
Not enough data
8.5
380
Not enough data
Content
8.2
368
Not enough data
7.7
343
Not enough data
7.9
349
Not enough data
Logistics
7.6
318
Not enough data
8.7
403
Not enough data
Recruiting and Onboarding
8.7
513
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
1466
7.3
137
7.3
1177
7.8
77
7.3
1156
Feature Not Available
8.7
1510
8.2
156
8.5
1421
8.4
151
8.4
1384
8.0
117
8.3
1449
8.0
137
8.5
1487
8.3
153
Basics
8.6
404
Not enough data
7.9
335
Not enough data
8.6
375
Not enough data
Additional Functionality
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
366
Not enough data
8.6
392
Not enough data
Content
8.4
378
Not enough data
8.5
385
Not enough data
Recruiting and Onboarding
8.3
492
Not enough data
7.6
937
Not enough data
8.7
537
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
1466
7.3
137
7.3
1177
7.8
77
7.3
1156
Feature Not Available
8.7
1510
8.2
156
8.5
1421
8.4
151
8.4
1384
8.0
117
8.3
1449
8.0
137
8.5
1487
8.3
153
Platform Basics
Not enough data
8.4
35
Not enough data
8.9
47
Platform Data
Not enough data
8.9
52
Not enough data
8.7
47
Not enough data
8.7
49
Platform Content
Not enough data
8.8
48
Not enough data
8.6
44
Not enough data
8.8
48
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Performance reviews
8.0
555
|
Verified
8.4
15
|
Verified
8.0
577
|
Verified
8.2
14
|
Verified
8.4
584
|
Verified
8.7
14
|
Verified
Goals
8.1
599
|
Verified
7.9
14
|
Verified
7.4
528
|
Verified
7.3
11
|
Verified
Feedback
8.2
574
7.9
13
|
Verified
8.2
571
7.9
15
6.7
421
8.0
11
|
Verified
6.6
465
Not enough data
Data
8.3
598
|
Verified
8.1
18
|
Verified
8.4
595
|
Verified
8.4
17
|
Verified
Agentic AI - Performance Management
6.4
38
Not enough data
6.8
37
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
732
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
779
Not enough data
8.6
44
Not enough data
8.9
47
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
7.3
137
7.3
1177
7.8
77
7.3
1156
Feature Not Available
8.7
1510
8.2
156
8.5
1421
8.4
151
8.4
1384
8.0
117
8.3
1449
8.0
137
8.5
1487
8.3
153
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
6.2
53
Not enough data
6.2
53
Not enough data
6.4
53
Not enough data
6.6
53
Not enough data
6.8
55
Not enough data
Platform Content
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.6
1180
Not enough data
8.8
1236
Not enough data
6.2
666
Not enough data
8.4
1082
Not enough data
8.3
1074
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
8.9
1236
Not enough data
8.5
1113
Not enough data
7.1
762
Not enough data
8.7
1181
Not enough data
8.8
1227
Not enough data
Platform Data
7.2
773
Not enough data
8.2
1004
Not enough data
8.3
920
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
1466
7.3
137
7.3
1177
7.8
77
7.3
1156
Feature Not Available
8.7
1510
8.2
156
8.5
1421
8.4
151
8.4
1384
8.0
117
8.3
1449
8.0
137
8.5
1487
8.3
153
Recruiting and Onboarding
7.6
937
Not enough data
8.8
1210
Not enough data
Time Tracking
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Client Invoicing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Mobile Time Tracking
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
1466
7.3
137
7.3
1177
7.8
77
7.3
1156
Feature Not Available
8.7
1510
8.2
156
8.5
1421
8.4
151
8.4
1384
8.0
117
8.3
1449
8.0
137
8.5
1487
8.3
153
Workforce Management Platform Features
7.1
535
Feature Not Available
6.1
412
8.6
6
8.2
688
8.9
77
8.9
803
8.9
90
7.4
467
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
8.2
634
8.4
69
8.8
750
9.0
97
6.4
405
Feature Not Available
7.6
510
Feature Not Available
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
BambooHR and HR Plus are categorized as Core HR, Workforce Management, Performance Management, and Payroll
Unique Categories
BambooHR is categorized as Candidate Relationship Management, Job Description Management, Onboarding, Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), and HCM Software
HR Plus is categorized as HR Compliance, Time & Attendance, Benefits Administration, and Time Tracking
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
BambooHR
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
HR Plus
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
5.7%
Hospital & Health Care
4.4%
Other
61.1%
Computer Software
12.3%
Information Technology and Services
6.8%
Non-Profit Organization Management
5.7%
Marketing and Advertising
4.3%
Internet
4.3%
Other
66.6%
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
How can I add more than one account to my direct deposit?
2 Comments
BH
Here is some information that might help you:...Read more
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