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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (53.5% of reviews)
Mid-Market (65.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $6.00 1 Per Employee Per Month
Contact Us Per Month
APS
Star Rating
(819)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (53.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $6.00 1 Per Employee Per Month
Browse all 3 pricing plansBambooHR
Star Rating
(2,829)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.
- Users report that BambooHR excels in its user-friendly interface, scoring 9.2 in Ease of Use, which many reviewers mention makes onboarding new employees straightforward and intuitive. In contrast, APS, while still strong at 9.1, is noted for having a slightly steeper learning curve.
- Reviewers mention that APS offers superior Quality of Support, with a score of 9.5 compared to BambooHR's 8.8. Users appreciate APS's responsive customer service and extensive knowledge base, which they find helpful for resolving issues quickly.
- G2 users highlight that BambooHR shines in its Time Off Accrual feature, scoring 8.8, which many find easy to manage. However, APS's Time, Attendance, and PTO score of 8.9 indicates it has a more robust system for tracking employee attendance and leave requests.
- Users on G2 report that APS's Payroll Entry feature is particularly strong, scoring 9.3, which reviewers say simplifies the payroll process significantly. BambooHR, while competent at 8.6, is seen as less efficient in this area.
- Reviewers mention that BambooHR's customizable forms score of 8.0 allows for flexibility in HR processes, but APS's score of 7.1 indicates it may not offer the same level of customization, which some users find limiting.
- Users say that APS's Compliance score of 8.2 is a standout feature, providing peace of mind for businesses needing to adhere to regulations, while BambooHR's score of 7.8 suggests it may not be as comprehensive in this critical area.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
APS
Payroll
Starting at $6.00
1 Per Employee Per Month
Per employee per month + $50 base fee per month. $416.67 minimum per month.
+Available at an additional cost
- Payroll Tax Filings and Payments*
- Federal Forms 940 and 941
- State Withholding, Unemployment (if more than one+)
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
APS
No trial information availableBambooHR
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.1
707
8.6
2,329
Ease of Use
9.1
712
9.2
2,437
Ease of Setup
8.7
561
8.8
1,493
Ease of Admin
9.1
586
9.0
1,494
Quality of Support
9.5
709
8.8
2,008
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.4
585
9.0
1,473
Product Direction (% positive)
9.2
702
8.7
2,254
Features by Category
Core HR
8.0
90
8.7
1426
8.9
96
8.6
1416
6.3
68
5.5
749
7.6
78
7.4
1148
8.2
82
7.8
1168
8.4
88
7.3
1005
Generative AI
6.5
48
6.2
517
Platform
7.7
157
7.8
1466
7.4
126
7.3
1174
Feature Not Available
7.3
1155
8.6
164
8.7
1509
8.7
160
8.5
1422
8.3
146
8.4
1384
8.3
163
8.3
1449
8.8
163
8.5
1486
Employee Self Service
9.2
545
|
Verified
8.9
417
8.6
387
|
Verified
7.9
392
8.4
393
|
Verified
8.2
410
Administration
9.3
547
|
Verified
8.6
411
8.6
454
|
Verified
8.8
433
9.6
535
|
Verified
9.0
407
8.7
318
|
Verified
6.9
333
9.3
514
|
Verified
8.4
388
9.2
437
|
Verified
8.1
350
9.2
452
|
Verified
8.6
408
9.4
466
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
9.3
440
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
Taxes
9.3
535
|
Verified
8.2
389
9.3
514
|
Verified
8.1
380
9.3
502
|
Verified
8.2
372
Integration
8.5
327
|
Verified
7.6
339
8.9
355
|
Verified
8.0
379
8.4
350
|
Verified
7.0
322
8.6
295
|
Verified
8.2
361
Platform
8.8
527
|
Verified
8.6
405
9.0
519
|
Verified
8.8
404
9.2
516
|
Verified
8.9
400
9.2
494
|
Verified
8.6
388
Benefits Administration Platform Features
8.5
105
Not enough data
8.1
91
Not enough data
7.0
78
Not enough data
8.6
98
Not enough data
8.5
96
Not enough data
8.8
100
Not enough data
8.2
89
Not enough data
7.7
69
Not enough data
Benefits Administration Platform Features
8.5
105
Not enough data
8.1
91
Not enough data
7.0
78
Not enough data
8.6
98
Not enough data
8.5
96
Not enough data
8.8
100
Not enough data
8.2
89
Not enough data
8.2
92
Not enough data
7.7
69
Not enough data
7.4
74
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.8
69
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Platform
7.7
157
7.8
1466
7.4
126
7.3
1174
Feature Not Available
7.3
1155
8.6
164
8.7
1509
8.7
160
8.5
1422
8.3
146
8.4
1384
8.3
163
8.3
1449
8.8
163
8.5
1486
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
7.7
157
7.8
1466
7.4
126
7.3
1174
Feature Not Available
7.3
1155
8.6
164
8.7
1509
8.7
160
8.5
1422
8.3
146
8.4
1384
8.3
163
8.3
1449
8.8
163
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
8.2
77
7.6
936
Not enough data
8.7
536
Platform
7.7
157
7.8
1466
7.4
126
7.3
1174
Feature Not Available
7.3
1155
8.6
164
8.7
1509
8.7
160
8.5
1422
8.3
146
8.4
1384
8.3
163
8.3
1449
8.8
163
8.5
1486
Operations
8.3
74
Not enough data
8.2
70
Not enough data
8.3
71
Not enough data
8.2
75
Not enough data
7.7
50
Not enough data
Performance reviews
7.0
36
8.0
552
|
Verified
7.1
36
8.0
577
|
Verified
7.5
36
8.3
582
|
Verified
Goals
7.2
38
8.1
597
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
7.4
528
|
Verified
Feedback
Feature Not Available
8.2
574
Feature Not Available
8.2
570
Feature Not Available
6.7
421
Feature Not Available
6.6
464
Data
8.3
36
8.3
596
|
Verified
8.3
38
8.4
594
|
Verified
Agentic AI - Performance Management
6.3
5
6.4
38
6.3
5
6.8
37
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
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)
7.6
7
6.3
44
7.4
7
6.0
44
7.9
7
6.1
44
Sourcing
8.2
55
7.8
731
8.2
59
7.8
730
7.8
10
7.9
41
7.8
10
8.8
47
7.5
10
8.1
42
Candidate Management - Applicant Tracking System
8.0
59
8.3
780
8.0
10
8.6
43
8.2
10
9.0
45
7.6
9
Feature Not Available
7.8
9
7.2
41
8.1
8
Feature Not Available
8.3
8
8.5
41
Platform
7.7
157
7.8
1466
7.4
126
7.3
1174
Feature Not Available
7.3
1155
8.6
164
8.7
1509
8.7
160
8.5
1422
8.3
146
8.4
1384
8.3
163
8.3
1449
8.8
163
8.5
1486
AI - Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
7.9
7
6.0
35
7.9
7
5.9
35
7.4
7
5.8
36
Agentic AI - Onboarding
7.5
10
6.1
52
7.5
10
6.2
53
7.7
10
6.4
53
7.7
10
6.6
53
7.8
10
6.8
55
Platform Content
8.4
83
Feature Not Available
8.3
85
8.6
1179
8.7
90
8.8
1233
7.3
68
6.2
667
8.0
81
8.4
1082
8.0
80
8.3
1075
Platform Additional Functionality
8.6
91
8.8
1234
7.3
52
8.5
1112
7.2
57
7.1
761
8.3
84
8.7
1178
8.2
84
8.8
1226
Platform Data
7.4
61
7.2
773
8.0
69
8.2
1004
8.1
73
8.3
920
Platform
7.7
157
7.8
1466
7.4
126
7.3
1174
Feature Not Available
7.3
1155
8.6
164
8.7
1509
8.7
160
8.5
1422
8.3
146
8.4
1384
8.3
163
8.3
1449
8.8
163
8.5
1486
Recruiting and Onboarding
8.2
77
7.6
936
8.6
85
8.8
1200
Time Tracking
9.1
128
Not enough data
8.2
105
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Client Invoicing
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Mobile Time Tracking
9.1
122
Not enough data
Administration
8.2
113
Not enough data
8.3
113
Not enough data
8.3
119
Not enough data
8.2
107
Not enough data
8.9
125
Not enough data
Platform
8.6
129
Not enough data
7.8
100
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.9
125
Not enough data
8.6
115
Not enough data
6.8
77
Not enough data
Platform
7.7
157
7.8
1466
7.4
126
7.3
1174
Feature Not Available
7.3
1155
8.6
164
8.7
1509
8.7
160
8.5
1422
8.3
146
8.4
1384
8.3
163
8.3
1449
8.8
163
8.5
1486
Workforce Management Platform Features
7.7
38
7.1
534
8.2
44
6.1
411
9.0
57
8.2
681
8.5
54
8.9
796
8.0
42
7.4
466
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
7.9
45
8.2
633
9.0
51
8.8
744
7.5
38
6.4
405
7.8
43
7.6
508
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
APS and BambooHR are categorized as Payroll, HCM Software, Core HR, Performance Management, Workforce Management, Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), and Onboarding
Unique Categories
BambooHR is categorized as Candidate Relationship Management and Job Description Management
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
APS
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
Non-Profit Organization Management
10.8%
Hospital & Health Care
6.8%
Religious Institutions
6.1%
Restaurants
4.9%
Construction
3.9%
Other
67.5%
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
accruals
2 Comments
RM
Hi Steffan,
Thank you for reaching out regarding accruals. I have passed your feedback on to our Customer Success team so they can reach out.
Have a...Read more
Will the employee start date become anything more?
1 Comment
RM
Hi Hope,
We do not currently have anything planned for changes to the usage of the employee start date. However, we will pass your feedback along to our...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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