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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (70.8% of reviews)
Mid-Market (66.3% 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
(3,433)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (66.3% 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.
- G2 reviewers report that BambooHR excels in user experience, particularly with its intuitive interface that simplifies HR tasks. Users appreciate how it organizes employee data in one place, making it easier to track attendance and manage employee details.
- Users say that ApplicantStack stands out for its customization capabilities, allowing businesses to tailor the platform to their specific recruitment needs. This flexibility is particularly beneficial for organizations that recruit across various departments, as noted by users who value the ability to customize questions based on job positions.
- Reviewers mention that BambooHR's ease of use is a significant advantage, with many highlighting the straightforward process for clocking in and out, confirming timesheets, and accessing personal information. This streamlined approach reduces manual HR work and enhances overall efficiency.
- According to verified reviews, ApplicantStack is praised for its cost-effectiveness, making it a suitable choice for small to mid-sized businesses. Users find it to be a self-explanatory platform that requires minimal assistance, which is a plus for teams with limited resources.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while both platforms offer solid support, BambooHR edges out with slightly higher ratings in quality of support. Users appreciate the responsive assistance they receive, which contributes to a smoother experience when addressing issues or questions.
- Users report that ApplicantStack's implementation process is quick and user-friendly, with many noting the ease of initial setup. This is particularly beneficial for teams looking to get up and running without extensive training or onboarding, contrasting with some of the more complex setups reported by users of other systems.
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
2,538
Ease of Use
8.8
708
9.2
2,653
Ease of Setup
8.5
458
8.8
1,639
Ease of Admin
8.9
459
9.0
1,534
Quality of Support
8.6
624
8.8
2,148
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
450
9.0
1,511
Product Direction (% positive)
8.5
694
8.7
2,458
Features by Category
Core HR
Not enough data
8.8
1466
Not enough data
8.7
1504
Not enough data
5.5
752
Not enough data
7.4
1155
Not enough data
7.8
1180
Not enough data
7.3
1028
Generative AI
Not enough data
6.2
517
Platform
8.3
296
7.8
1468
8.2
222
7.3
1176
Feature Not Available
7.3
1156
8.6
335
8.7
1514
9.1
340
8.5
1425
7.9
226
8.4
1387
7.9
299
8.3
1451
8.5
323
8.5
1489
Employee Self Service
Not enough data
8.9
436
Not enough data
7.9
399
Not enough data
8.2
419
Administration
Not enough data
8.6
424
Not enough data
8.8
460
Not enough data
9.0
415
Not enough data
7.0
338
Not enough data
8.4
395
Not enough data
8.1
355
Not enough data
8.6
418
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Taxes
Not enough data
8.2
393
Not enough data
8.1
384
Not enough data
8.2
376
Integration
Not enough data
7.6
347
Not enough data
8.0
388
Not enough data
7.0
327
Not enough data
8.2
367
Platform
Not enough data
8.6
411
Not enough data
8.8
410
Not enough data
8.9
408
Not enough data
8.6
392
Basics
Not enough data
7.8
342
Not enough data
8.7
383
Not enough data
8.5
381
Content
Not enough data
8.2
369
Not enough data
7.7
343
Not enough data
7.9
349
Logistics
Not enough data
7.6
321
Not enough data
8.7
405
Recruiting and Onboarding
Not enough data
8.7
514
Platform
8.3
296
7.8
1468
8.2
222
7.3
1176
Feature Not Available
7.3
1156
8.6
335
8.7
1514
9.1
340
8.5
1425
7.9
226
8.4
1387
7.9
299
8.3
1451
8.5
323
8.5
1489
Basics
Not enough data
8.6
405
Not enough data
7.8
336
Not enough data
8.6
377
Additional Functionality
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
367
Not enough data
8.6
393
Content
Not enough data
8.4
378
Not enough data
8.4
387
Recruiting and Onboarding
Not enough data
8.3
492
8.4
401
7.6
938
Not enough data
8.7
538
Platform
8.3
296
7.8
1468
8.2
222
7.3
1176
Feature Not Available
7.3
1156
8.6
335
8.7
1514
9.1
340
8.5
1425
7.9
226
8.4
1387
7.9
299
8.3
1451
8.5
323
8.5
1489
Performance reviews
Not enough data
8.0
558
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
582
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
593
|
Verified
Goals
Not enough data
8.1
615
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.4
530
|
Verified
Feedback
Not enough data
8.2
577
Not enough data
8.2
574
Not enough data
6.7
423
Not enough data
6.7
467
Data
Not enough data
8.3
603
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
599
|
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
733
8.4
379
7.8
731
8.3
7
8.0
42
8.8
7
8.8
49
8.8
7
8.1
43
Candidate Management - Applicant Tracking System
8.5
399
8.3
781
8.3
7
8.7
47
9.0
7
9.0
49
7.9
7
Feature Not Available
7.9
7
7.2
42
8.1
7
Feature Not Available
7.9
7
8.5
42
Platform
8.3
296
7.8
1468
8.2
222
7.3
1176
Feature Not Available
7.3
1156
8.6
335
8.7
1514
9.1
340
8.5
1425
7.9
226
8.4
1387
7.9
299
8.3
1451
8.5
323
8.5
1489
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
6.2
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
8.9
219
Feature Not Available
8.9
199
8.6
1185
9.0
199
8.8
1248
8.2
128
6.2
668
8.5
152
8.4
1087
8.4
67
8.3
1077
Platform Additional Functionality
8.7
184
8.9
1241
8.2
96
8.5
1115
8.1
127
7.1
764
8.6
189
8.7
1186
8.6
199
8.8
1232
Platform Data
8.4
158
7.2
774
8.5
171
8.2
1009
8.2
74
8.3
922
Platform
8.3
296
7.8
1468
8.2
222
7.3
1176
Feature Not Available
7.3
1156
8.6
335
8.7
1514
9.1
340
8.5
1425
7.9
226
8.4
1387
7.9
299
8.3
1451
8.5
323
8.5
1489
Recruiting and Onboarding
8.4
401
7.6
938
8.9
322
8.8
1229
Platform
8.3
296
7.8
1468
8.2
222
7.3
1176
Feature Not Available
7.3
1156
8.6
335
8.7
1514
9.1
340
8.5
1425
7.9
226
8.4
1387
7.9
299
8.3
1451
8.5
323
8.5
1489
Workforce Management Platform Features
Not enough data
7.1
537
Not enough data
6.1
417
Not enough data
8.2
700
Not enough data
8.9
829
Not enough data
7.4
469
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.2
636
Not enough data
8.8
762
Not enough data
6.4
407
Not enough data
7.6
516
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%
Computer Software
11.8%
Information Technology and Services
11.6%
Non-Profit Organization Management
5.6%
Construction
5.6%
Hospital & Health Care
4.3%
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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