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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (70.8% of reviews)
Mid-Market (65.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$29.00 Per Month
Contact Us Per Month
ApplicantStack
Star Rating
(800)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (70.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$29.00 Per Month
Free Trial is available
Browse all 5 pricing plansBambooHR
Star Rating
(2,828)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
Browse all 3 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that ApplicantStack excels in its "Applicant Tracking" feature, scoring a remarkable 9.1, which allows for seamless management of candidates throughout the hiring process. In contrast, BambooHR's "Applicant Tracking" feature, while still strong, scores lower at 8.7, indicating that ApplicantStack may offer a more robust solution for tracking applicants.
- Reviewers mention that BambooHR shines in "Ease of Use," with a score of 9.2, making it particularly user-friendly for HR teams. ApplicantStack, while also user-friendly with a score of 8.8, may require a bit more training for new users compared to BambooHR.
- G2 users highlight that ApplicantStack's "Job Posting" feature is highly effective, scoring 8.9, which allows for easy distribution across various job boards. BambooHR's "Job Posting" feature, scoring 8.7, is also effective but may not offer the same level of integration with job boards as ApplicantStack.
- Users on G2 report that BambooHR's "Mobile" capabilities score 8.2, providing a solid mobile experience for HR tasks. In comparison, ApplicantStack's mobile features score slightly lower at 8.2, indicating that while both platforms offer mobile access, BambooHR may provide a more polished mobile experience.
- Reviewers mention that ApplicantStack's "Candidate Sourcing Metrics" feature scores 8.3, which helps HR teams analyze their sourcing strategies effectively. BambooHR's equivalent feature scores lower at 7.9, suggesting that ApplicantStack may provide more insightful metrics for improving recruitment strategies.
- Users say that BambooHR's "Compliance" feature scores 7.8, which is essential for managing HR regulations effectively. ApplicantStack, however, scores lower at 7.5, indicating that BambooHR may have a slight edge in ensuring compliance with HR laws and regulations.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
ApplicantStack
Starter
$29.00
Per Month
Ideal for start-ups, smaller companies or those with low volume hiring needs. Limited to 1 active job posting at any one time.
- Branded Careers Page
- Post to All Major Job Boards
- Recruit via Social Media
BambooHR
Elite
Contact Us
Per Month
Powerful insights and data benchmarks to inform smarter decisions for your business.
- HR Data
- HR Reporting
- Hiring
Free Trial
ApplicantStack
Free Trial is available
BambooHR
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
699
8.6
2,329
Ease of Use
8.8
708
9.2
2,437
Ease of Setup
8.5
458
8.8
1,493
Ease of Admin
8.9
459
9.0
1,494
Quality of Support
8.6
624
8.8
2,008
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
450
9.0
1,473
Product Direction (% positive)
8.5
694
8.7
2,254
Features by Category
Core HR
Not enough data
8.7
1426
Not enough data
8.6
1416
Not enough data
5.5
749
Not enough data
7.4
1148
Not enough data
7.8
1168
Not enough data
7.3
1005
Generative AI
Not enough data
6.2
517
Platform
8.3
296
7.8
1466
8.2
222
7.3
1174
Feature Not Available
7.3
1155
8.6
335
8.7
1509
9.1
340
8.5
1422
7.9
226
8.4
1384
7.9
299
8.3
1449
8.5
323
8.5
1486
Employee Self Service
Not enough data
8.9
417
Not enough data
7.9
392
Not enough data
8.2
410
Administration
Not enough data
8.6
411
Not enough data
8.8
433
Not enough data
9.0
407
Not enough data
6.9
333
Not enough data
8.4
388
Not enough data
8.1
350
Not enough data
8.6
408
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Taxes
Not enough data
8.2
389
Not enough data
8.1
380
Not enough data
8.2
372
Integration
Not enough data
7.6
339
Not enough data
8.0
379
Not enough data
7.0
322
Not enough data
8.2
361
Platform
Not enough data
8.6
405
Not enough data
8.8
404
Not enough data
8.9
400
Not enough data
8.6
388
Basics
Not enough data
7.8
338
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
296
7.8
1466
8.2
222
7.3
1174
Feature Not Available
7.3
1155
8.6
335
8.7
1509
9.1
340
8.5
1422
7.9
226
8.4
1384
7.9
299
8.3
1449
8.5
323
8.5
1486
Basics
Not enough data
8.6
403
Not enough data
7.9
334
Not enough data
8.6
373
Additional Functionality
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
365
Not enough data
8.6
391
Content
Not enough data
8.4
375
Not enough data
8.5
385
Recruiting and Onboarding
Not enough data
8.3
491
8.4
401
7.6
936
Not enough data
8.7
536
Platform
8.3
296
7.8
1466
8.2
222
7.3
1174
Feature Not Available
7.3
1155
8.6
335
8.7
1509
9.1
340
8.5
1422
7.9
226
8.4
1384
7.9
299
8.3
1449
8.5
323
8.5
1486
Performance reviews
Not enough data
8.0
552
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
577
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
582
|
Verified
Goals
Not enough data
8.1
597
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.4
528
|
Verified
Feedback
Not enough data
8.2
574
Not enough data
8.2
570
Not enough data
6.7
421
Not enough data
6.6
464
Data
Not enough data
8.3
596
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
594
|
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
Agentic AI - Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
7.1
7
6.3
44
7.4
7
6.0
44
7.4
7
6.1
44
Sourcing
8.3
411
7.8
731
8.4
379
7.8
730
8.3
7
7.9
41
8.8
7
8.8
47
8.8
7
8.1
42
Candidate Management - Applicant Tracking System
8.5
399
8.3
780
8.3
7
8.6
43
9.0
7
9.0
45
7.9
7
Feature Not Available
7.9
7
7.2
41
8.1
7
Feature Not Available
7.9
7
8.5
41
Platform
8.3
296
7.8
1466
8.2
222
7.3
1174
Feature Not Available
7.3
1155
8.6
335
8.7
1509
9.1
340
8.5
1422
7.9
226
8.4
1384
7.9
299
8.3
1449
8.5
323
8.5
1486
AI - Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
7.1
7
6.0
35
7.1
7
5.9
35
6.9
7
5.8
36
Agentic AI - Onboarding
Not enough data
6.1
52
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
8.9
219
Feature Not Available
8.9
199
8.6
1179
9.0
199
8.8
1233
8.2
128
6.2
667
8.5
152
8.4
1082
8.4
67
8.3
1075
Platform Additional Functionality
8.7
184
8.8
1234
8.2
96
8.5
1112
8.1
127
7.1
761
8.6
189
8.7
1178
8.6
199
8.8
1226
Platform Data
8.4
158
7.2
773
8.5
171
8.2
1004
8.2
74
8.3
920
Platform
8.3
296
7.8
1466
8.2
222
7.3
1174
Feature Not Available
7.3
1155
8.6
335
8.7
1509
9.1
340
8.5
1422
7.9
226
8.4
1384
7.9
299
8.3
1449
8.5
323
8.5
1486
Recruiting and Onboarding
8.4
401
7.6
936
8.9
322
8.8
1200
Platform
8.3
296
7.8
1466
8.2
222
7.3
1174
Feature Not Available
7.3
1155
8.6
335
8.7
1509
9.1
340
8.5
1422
7.9
226
8.4
1384
7.9
299
8.3
1449
8.5
323
8.5
1486
Workforce Management Platform Features
Not enough data
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
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
ApplicantStack and BambooHR are categorized as Onboarding and Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
Unique Categories
ApplicantStack has no unique categories
BambooHR is categorized as Candidate Relationship Management, Job Description Management, Core HR, Workforce Management, Performance Management, HCM Software, and Payroll
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
ApplicantStack
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
Hospital & Health Care
23.6%
Non-Profit Organization Management
6.8%
Individual & Family Services
6.7%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
5.0%
Staffing and Recruiting
3.8%
Other
54.2%
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%
Discussions
What all products does it integrates with?
2 Comments
DB
Snag a Job
Indeed
Monster Jobs
Linkedin
Google Jobs
Read more
What are the limits of the Trial account?
1 Comment
Official Response from ApplicantStack
During your Trial period, you will be able to create unlimited Users and Jobs and will have full access to the functions of ApplicantStack so you can...Read more
Do I have to sign a contract when I activate ApplicantStack? Is there a penalty for canceling an account?
Are there any setup costs, activation costs or other “hidden” costs?
1 Comment
Official Response from ApplicantStack
No, there is no contract or long-term commitment required and no cancellation fee. If you sign up with a credit card you will be billed monthly for your...Read more
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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