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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (65.7% of reviews)
Mid-Market (65.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Contact Us Per Month
Alongside
Star Rating
(35)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (65.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Star Rating
(2,953)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (65.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Contact Us Per Month
Free Trial is available
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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 Alongside. Users appreciate its user-friendly interface and the ability to manage team member information seamlessly, making it a preferred choice for many organizations.
- According to verified reviews, BambooHR's implementation process is praised for its intuitive onboarding and ease of setup, allowing teams to get started quickly. In contrast, Alongside, while simple, has fewer reviews to support its claims of ease, making it harder to gauge its effectiveness in this area.
- Users say that BambooHR's mobile app is thoughtfully designed, enhancing the overall experience by allowing access from anywhere. This flexibility is a significant advantage for teams that require on-the-go access, whereas Alongside's mobile capabilities are less frequently mentioned.
- Reviewers mention that Alongside shines in its simplicity for creating job postings and generating application questions, which many find makes their hiring process much easier. However, BambooHR offers a broader range of features that cater to mid-market needs, providing a more comprehensive HR solution.
- G2 reviewers highlight that BambooHR provides robust support through its APIs for integrating with third-party applications, which is a crucial feature for businesses looking to streamline their HR processes. Alongside, while noted for its great support, lacks the same level of integration capabilities.
- According to recent user feedback, both platforms receive positive remarks for their support quality, but BambooHR's overall performance and feature set make it a more reliable partner for businesses looking for a long-term HR solution, especially given its higher volume of recent reviews.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Alongside
No pricing availableBambooHR
Elite
Contact Us
Per Month
Powerful insights and data benchmarks to inform smarter decisions for your business.
- HR Data
- HR Reporting
- Hiring
Free Trial
Alongside
Free Trial is available
BambooHR
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.7
34
8.6
2,375
Ease of Use
8.8
35
9.2
2,489
Ease of Setup
8.6
23
8.8
1,528
Ease of Admin
8.8
24
9.0
1,507
Quality of Support
9.1
29
8.8
2,044
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.2
24
9.0
1,485
Product Direction (% positive)
9.3
35
8.8
2,301
Features by Category
Core HR
Not enough data
8.7
1431
Not enough data
8.6
1431
Not enough data
5.5
748
Not enough data
7.4
1150
Not enough data
7.8
1170
Not enough data
7.3
1009
Generative AI
Not enough data
6.2
517
Platform
8.3
8
7.8
1466
9.7
6
7.3
1177
Not enough data
7.3
1156
8.8
14
8.7
1510
9.2
12
8.5
1421
Not enough data
8.4
1384
7.7
10
8.3
1449
8.3
13
8.5
1487
Employee Self Service
Not enough data
8.9
418
Not enough data
7.9
392
Not enough data
8.2
412
Administration
Not enough data
8.6
415
Not enough data
8.8
436
Not enough data
9.0
408
Not enough data
6.9
334
Not enough data
8.4
389
Not enough data
8.1
350
Not enough data
8.6
409
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Taxes
Not enough data
8.2
388
Not enough data
8.1
379
Not enough data
8.2
371
Integration
Not enough data
7.5
338
Not enough data
8.0
381
Not enough data
7.0
321
Not enough data
8.2
360
Platform
Not enough data
8.6
406
Not enough data
8.8
405
Not enough data
8.9
401
Not enough data
8.6
388
Basics
Not enough data
7.8
339
Not enough data
8.7
380
Not enough data
8.5
380
Content
Not enough data
8.2
368
Not enough data
7.7
343
Not enough data
7.9
349
Logistics
Not enough data
7.6
318
Not enough data
8.7
403
Recruiting and Onboarding
Not enough data
8.7
513
Platform
8.3
8
7.8
1466
9.7
6
7.3
1177
Not enough data
7.3
1156
8.8
14
8.7
1510
9.2
12
8.5
1421
Not enough data
8.4
1384
7.7
10
8.3
1449
8.3
13
8.5
1487
Basics
Not enough data
8.6
404
Not enough data
7.9
335
Not enough data
8.6
375
Additional Functionality
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
366
Not enough data
8.6
392
Content
Not enough data
8.4
378
Not enough data
8.5
385
Recruiting and Onboarding
Not enough data
8.3
492
Not enough data
7.6
937
Not enough data
8.7
537
Platform
8.3
8
7.8
1466
9.7
6
7.3
1177
Not enough data
7.3
1156
8.8
14
8.7
1510
9.2
12
8.5
1421
Not enough data
8.4
1384
7.7
10
8.3
1449
8.3
13
8.5
1487
Performance reviews
Not enough data
8.0
556
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
577
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
586
|
Verified
Goals
Not enough data
8.1
599
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.4
528
|
Verified
Feedback
Not enough data
8.2
574
Not enough data
8.2
571
Not enough data
6.7
421
Not enough data
6.6
465
Data
Not enough data
8.3
598
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
595
|
Verified
Agentic AI - Performance Management
Not enough data
6.4
38
Not enough data
6.8
37
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
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Recruitment Platform - Recruitment Platforms
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
Recruitment AI - Recruitment Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Recruitment Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
Not enough data
6.3
44
Not enough data
6.0
44
Not enough data
6.1
44
Sourcing
7.2
23
7.8
732
8.3
25
7.8
730
Not enough data
7.9
41
Not enough data
8.8
47
Not enough data
8.1
42
Candidate Management - Applicant Tracking System
8.7
20
8.3
779
Not enough data
8.6
45
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
Platform
8.3
8
7.8
1466
9.7
6
7.3
1177
Not enough data
7.3
1156
8.8
14
8.7
1510
9.2
12
8.5
1421
Not enough data
8.4
1384
7.7
10
8.3
1449
8.3
13
8.5
1487
AI - Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
Not enough data
6.0
35
Not enough data
5.9
35
Not enough data
5.8
36
Agentic AI - Onboarding
Not enough data
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
Platform Content
Not enough data
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
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
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
Platform Data
Not enough data
7.2
773
Not enough data
8.2
1004
Not enough data
8.3
920
Platform
8.3
8
7.8
1466
9.7
6
7.3
1177
Not enough data
7.3
1156
8.8
14
8.7
1510
9.2
12
8.5
1421
Not enough data
8.4
1384
7.7
10
8.3
1449
8.3
13
8.5
1487
Recruiting and Onboarding
Not enough data
7.6
937
Not enough data
8.8
1211
Platform Basics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Content
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 Performance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
8.3
8
7.8
1466
9.7
6
7.3
1177
Not enough data
7.3
1156
8.8
14
8.7
1510
9.2
12
8.5
1421
Not enough data
8.4
1384
7.7
10
8.3
1449
8.3
13
8.5
1487
Workforce Management Platform Features
Not enough data
7.1
535
Not enough data
6.1
412
Not enough data
8.2
688
Not enough data
8.9
803
Not enough data
7.4
467
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.2
634
Not enough data
8.8
750
Not enough data
6.4
405
Not enough data
7.6
510
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Alongside and BambooHR are categorized as Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
Unique Categories
Alongside is categorized as Recruitment Marketing and Recruitment Platforms
BambooHR is categorized as Candidate Relationship Management, Job Description Management, Onboarding, Core HR, Workforce Management, Performance Management, HCM Software, and Payroll
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Alongside
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
BambooHR
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
Internet
11.4%
Information Technology and Services
8.6%
Computer Software
8.6%
Automotive
8.6%
Law Practice
5.7%
Other
57.1%
Information Technology and Services
11.5%
Computer Software
11.4%
Construction
5.8%
Non-Profit Organization Management
5.8%
Hospital & Health Care
4.4%
Other
61.0%
Discussions
Alongside has no discussions with answers
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
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