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BambooHR centralizes employee, payroll, time, and benefits data, ensuring accuracy, security, and seamless coordination for peace of mind. ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.6/5** | 3556 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support Software | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: BambooHR - **Location**: Lindon, US - **Founded**: 2008 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$10.00 - **Pricing model**: Per User (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: BambooHR® plans start at just $10 USD/mo per employee with volume and non-profit discounts available. There are three packages to choose from: Core, Pro, or Elite. BambooHR offers a range of pricing plans designed to cater to different needs and preferences. The plans are comprehensive, offering HR, payroll, and benefits management solutions in one complete package. Users can select from multiple plan options and add-ons to customize their experience and find the perfect fit for their organization. One key distinguishing feature is the flexibility of the plans, allowing users to pay a single low monthly payment and providing the option to cancel at any time. This flexibility gives users control over their subscription and ensures that they are only paying for the services they need, making BambooHR's pricing plans both convenient and tailored to individual requirements. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Chromebook (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: Brazilian Portuguese, Dutch, English, French, German, Portuguese, Spanish - **Available Countries**: Australia, Brazil, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, South Africa, Spain, United Kingdom, United States ## Features - Access Controls/Permissions - Activity Dashboard - Alerts/Notifications - Application Management - Archiving & Retention - Benefits Dashboard - Calendar Management - Clock In/Out - Compensation Management Software - Dashboard Software - Deduction Management - Direct Deposit - Disability Insurance Administration - Document Management Software - Employee Benefits Administration - Employee Database - Employee Management - Employee Recognition Software - Engagement Tracking - Escalation Management - Feedback Management - Goal Management - Goal Setting/Tracking - HIPAA Compliant - HR Automation - HR System Integration - Health Insurance Administration - Job Description Management - Leave Tracking - Life Insurance Administration - Mobile Access - Multi-Language - Online Benefits Enrollment - Payroll Reporting - Performance Review Management - Proactive Tasking - Resume Storage - Role-Based Permissions - Self Service Portal - Surveys & Feedback - Task Management Software - Tax Compliance - Time & Attendance - Time Off Management - Timesheet Management - Trend Analysis - Usage Tracking/Analytics - Vacation/Leave Tracking - W-2 Preparation - Workflow Automation ... and 35 more features ## Integrations (134 total) - 15Five - ABILITY SMARTFORCE Scheduler - Absorb - Accord - Aclaimant - Aeqium - Applauz Recognition - Applicant Tracking System - Aquera - Assemble - Assembly - Awardco - Beekeeper - Bitium - Blissbook ... and 119 more integrations ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base Software - Phone Support - Chat ## Category - [Employee Engagement Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/30817/employee-engagement/software) ## Related Categories - [Human Resources Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/5/human-resource/software) - [Benefits Administration Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/10025/benefits-administration/software) - [Applicant Tracking Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/30060/applicant-tracking/software) - [Performance Management & Appraisal Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/30061/performance-appraisal/software) - [Payroll Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/30202/payroll/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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The interface is clear and simple, but still provides all functions needed to manage employee information. BambooHR listens to their users and regularly makes updates to improve the system. > > **Cons**: The Job Posting section does have a few limitations - limited sorting/filtering options in the hiring section. However, as mentioned, BambooHR does listen to their users and they have made other improvements to the hiring section in the past. > > Overall, my experience with BambooHR is positive. They keep their users informed and they seek regular feedback on their products. I am excited to see how BambooHR continues to evolve. ----- ### "Simple and User-Friendly" — 4.0/5 > **Lizette** | *May 5, 2026* | Facilities Services | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: What I like most about BambooHR is how easy it is to use as an employee. Requesting time off is simple, and I can quickly see my remaining vacation hours without confusion. It’s also convenient to sign and review documents in one place. I like being able to check who’s out on specific days, which helps with planning work and staying organized. > > **Cons**: What I liked least about BambooHR is that it can occasionally be slow or fail to load content properly. There were times when I couldn’t access the system or had to wait and try logging in again later, which was frustrating, especially when I needed quick access to information or to complete a task. > > My overall experience with BambooHR has been positive. I find it straightforward and easy to use for everyday tasks like requesting time off, checking my remaining vacation hours, and signing or reviewing documents. It keeps everything organized in one place and makes it easy to see who’s out on specific days. While I’ve occasionally run into issues with pages not loading, overall it’s been a convenient and reliable tool. ----- ### "Bamboo HR - Why you should use it" — 5.0/5 > **Hannah** | *August 19, 2026* | Nonprofit Organization Management | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: it is organized in a clear and legible manner which makes it simple to find resources that have been laid out by the company and included. The tasks for onboarding and off boarding being in checklist format is also extremely helpful > > **Cons**: Our organization uses quite a few different platforms and it would be very helpful if Bamboo HR included extra components such as a slack like platform for continual communications, and a finance portion to enable us the ability to use less locations and keep things extremely organized. > > Bamboo HR has made it extremely easy to request time off, complete timesheets and also has been very helpful with our onboarding and offboarding tasks that we need to accomplish for our jobs. Overall I am very pleased with the use of Bamboo HR and having it as a resource for all things HR related behind the scenes. ----- ### "We left and came back\!" — 5.0/5 > **Courtney** | *July 22, 2026* | Building Materials | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Bamboo is super user friendly for all of it's capabilities. The road mapping of approvals makes it so that no one is 'left out' or not in the know when it comes to time off, new hires, exits etc. > > **Cons**: At this point, there isn't much that I don't like about BambooHR. I am based in Canada so some features are not available, but that is okay with me. > > We were using BambooHR for years, and then we used a different HRIS system for approximately a year. I could not wait to get the approval to return to BambooHR and move on from the other system\! 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