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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (65.5% of reviews)
Mid-Market (57.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Contact Us Per Month
Contact Us Per Year
BambooHR
Star Rating
(2,830)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 plansBridge
Star Rating
(381)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (57.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Contact Us Per Year
Browse all 3 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that BambooHR excels in ease of use with a score of 9.2, while Bridge scores 8.7. Reviewers mention that BambooHR's intuitive interface and user-friendly navigation make it easy for HR teams to manage employee data without extensive training.
- Reviewers say that BambooHR's quality of support is rated at 8.8, compared to Bridge's 8.6. Users on G2 highlight BambooHR's responsive customer service and helpful resources, which contribute to a smoother onboarding experience.
- Users report that BambooHR shines in performance management features, scoring 8.5, while Bridge scores slightly lower at 8.3. Reviewers mention that BambooHR's performance tracking tools, including customizable performance reviews, are particularly beneficial for ongoing employee development.
- Reviewers mention that BambooHR's reporting capabilities are rated at 8.3, whereas Bridge falls behind with a score of 7.3. Users say that BambooHR's robust reporting features allow for detailed insights into employee performance and HR metrics, making it easier to make data-driven decisions.
- Users on G2 report that BambooHR's goal-setting features score 8.1, while Bridge is close behind at 8.0. Reviewers say that BambooHR's goal-setting tools are effective for aligning individual objectives with company goals, enhancing overall productivity.
- Reviewers mention that BambooHR's user, role, and access management features score 8.7, compared to Bridge's 8.2. Users report that BambooHR provides flexible access controls, allowing HR teams to manage permissions efficiently and securely.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
BambooHR
Elite
Contact Us
Per Month
Powerful insights and data benchmarks to inform smarter decisions for your business.
- HR Data
- HR Reporting
- Hiring
Bridge
Learn Suite
Contact Us
Per Year
Create, catalog, deliver and measure training programs for employees, customers and partners.
- Course Authoring
- Journeys
- Checkpoints
Free Trial
BambooHR
Free Trial is available
Bridge
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.6
2,329
8.0
295
Ease of Use
9.2
2,437
8.7
298
Ease of Setup
8.8
1,493
8.6
237
Ease of Admin
9.0
1,494
8.5
242
Quality of Support
8.8
2,008
8.5
264
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
1,473
8.7
233
Product Direction (% positive)
8.7
2,254
7.9
286
Features by Category
Core HR
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
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.2
517
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
1466
7.0
192
7.3
1174
7.3
156
7.3
1155
7.0
143
8.7
1509
8.1
204
8.5
1422
8.2
195
8.4
1384
8.0
180
8.3
1449
7.2
191
8.5
1486
7.6
194
Employee Self Service
8.9
417
Not enough data
7.9
392
Not enough data
8.2
410
Not enough data
Administration
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
Not enough data
Taxes
8.2
389
Not enough data
8.1
380
Not enough data
8.2
372
Not enough data
Integration
7.6
339
Not enough data
8.0
379
Not enough data
7.0
322
Not enough data
8.2
361
Not enough data
Platform
8.6
405
Not enough data
8.8
404
Not enough data
8.9
400
Not enough data
8.6
388
Not enough data
Basics
7.8
338
Not enough data
8.7
380
Not enough data
8.5
380
Not enough data
Content
8.2
368
Not enough data
7.7
343
Not enough data
7.9
349
Not enough data
Logistics
7.6
318
Not enough data
8.7
403
Not enough data
Recruiting and Onboarding
8.7
513
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
1466
7.0
192
7.3
1174
7.3
156
7.3
1155
7.0
143
8.7
1509
8.1
204
8.5
1422
8.2
195
8.4
1384
8.0
180
8.3
1449
7.2
191
8.5
1486
7.6
194
Basics
8.6
403
Not enough data
7.9
334
Not enough data
8.6
373
Not enough data
Additional Functionality
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
365
Not enough data
8.6
391
Not enough data
Content
8.4
375
Not enough data
8.5
385
Not enough data
Recruiting and Onboarding
8.3
491
Not enough data
7.6
936
Not enough data
8.7
536
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
1466
7.0
192
7.3
1174
7.3
156
7.3
1155
7.0
143
8.7
1509
8.1
204
8.5
1422
8.2
195
8.4
1384
8.0
180
8.3
1449
7.2
191
8.5
1486
7.6
194
Training & eLearning
Not enough data
7.5
158
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
170
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.5
49
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.4
170
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
158
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
159
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.4
153
|
Verified
Generative AI
Not enough data
4.0
17
Not enough data
4.5
17
Not enough data
4.4
17
Platform Basics
Not enough data
7.5
34
Not enough data
7.4
30
Not enough data
8.9
35
Platform Content
Not enough data
8.5
33
Not enough data
7.9
34
Not enough data
8.0
35
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
8.2
35
Not enough data
8.1
30
Not enough data
6.6
31
Not enough data
7.3
33
Not enough data
7.1
25
Not enough data
7.5
28
Not enough data
7.3
28
Process Automation
Not enough data
7.9
12
Not enough data
8.5
13
Not enough data
6.9
13
Not enough data
8.3
13
Not enough data
7.1
13
Not enough data
6.3
12
Performance reviews
8.0
552
|
Verified
7.2
24
|
Verified
8.0
577
|
Verified
6.7
23
|
Verified
8.3
582
|
Verified
7.2
26
|
Verified
Goals
8.1
597
|
Verified
8.0
24
|
Verified
7.4
528
|
Verified
7.6
24
|
Verified
Feedback
8.2
574
7.8
24
|
Verified
8.2
570
7.4
24
|
Verified
6.7
421
8.0
24
|
Verified
6.6
464
6.8
22
Data
8.3
596
|
Verified
7.1
23
|
Verified
8.4
594
|
Verified
7.9
23
|
Verified
Agentic AI - Performance Management
6.4
38
Not enough data
6.8
37
Not enough data
Course Authoring
Not enough data
6.9
26
|
Verified
Not enough data
6.6
25
|
Verified
Not enough data
6.9
26
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.7
26
|
Verified
Not enough data
5.9
22
|
Verified
Course Management
Not enough data
5.4
25
Not enough data
7.6
26
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.3
25
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
26
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.2
25
|
Verified
Platform
Not enough data
7.7
26
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.6
26
|
Verified
Not enough data
6.7
25
|
Verified
Onboarding
Not enough data
7.3
27
|
Verified
Not enough data
6.9
25
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.5
26
|
Verified
Generative AI
Not enough data
3.3
13
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)
6.3
44
Not enough data
6.0
44
Not enough data
6.1
44
Not enough data
Sourcing
7.8
731
Not enough data
7.8
730
Not enough data
7.9
41
Not enough data
8.8
47
Not enough data
8.1
42
Not enough data
Candidate Management - Applicant Tracking System
8.3
780
Not enough data
8.6
43
Not enough data
9.0
45
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.2
41
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
41
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
1466
7.0
192
7.3
1174
7.3
156
7.3
1155
7.0
143
8.7
1509
8.1
204
8.5
1422
8.2
195
8.4
1384
8.0
180
8.3
1449
7.2
191
8.5
1486
7.6
194
AI - Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
6.0
35
Not enough data
5.9
35
Not enough data
5.8
36
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Onboarding
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
Not enough data
Platform Content
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.6
1179
Not enough data
8.8
1233
Not enough data
6.2
667
Not enough data
8.4
1082
Not enough data
8.3
1075
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
8.8
1234
Not enough data
8.5
1112
Not enough data
7.1
761
Not enough data
8.7
1178
Not enough data
8.8
1226
Not enough data
Platform Data
7.2
773
Not enough data
8.2
1004
Not enough data
8.3
920
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
1466
7.0
192
7.3
1174
7.3
156
7.3
1155
7.0
143
8.7
1509
8.1
204
8.5
1422
8.2
195
8.4
1384
8.0
180
8.3
1449
7.2
191
8.5
1486
7.6
194
Recruiting and Onboarding
7.6
936
Not enough data
8.8
1200
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Sales Coaching
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Training
Not enough data
7.6
22
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.2
23
|
Verified
Not enough data
6.8
18
|
Verified
Not enough data
6.7
18
|
Verified
Feedback
Not enough data
7.8
17
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.4
13
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.3
14
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
15
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.5
16
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Course Authoring
Not enough data
7.5
170
Not enough data
6.3
110
Not enough data
7.5
168
Not enough data
7.2
140
Course Delivery
Not enough data
7.9
167
Not enough data
8.1
175
Not enough data
7.8
154
Course Management
Not enough data
5.2
133
Not enough data
7.7
154
Not enough data
7.3
147
Not enough data
7.9
126
LMS Marketplace
Not enough data
5.9
104
Not enough data
6.6
115
Not enough data
6.1
99
Interface
Not enough data
7.8
149
Not enough data
6.6
109
Training & eLearning
Not enough data
7.5
158
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
170
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.4
170
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.4
134
Not enough data
7.8
158
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
159
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.4
153
|
Verified
Generative AI
Not enough data
4.8
55
Not enough data
4.8
54
Not enough data
4.8
54
Agentic AI - Corporate Learning Management Systems
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Basics
Not enough data
7.6
40
Not enough data
8.1
47
Not enough data
7.6
40
Platform Content
Not enough data
7.1
38
Not enough data
6.8
39
Not enough data
7.7
38
Not enough data
6.0
35
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
7.5
37
Not enough data
7.7
38
Not enough data
6.0
37
Not enough data
6.4
36
Platform
7.8
1466
7.0
192
7.3
1174
7.3
156
7.3
1155
7.0
143
8.7
1509
8.1
204
8.5
1422
8.2
195
8.4
1384
8.0
180
8.3
1449
7.2
191
8.5
1486
7.6
194
Platform
7.8
1466
7.0
192
7.3
1174
7.3
156
7.3
1155
7.0
143
8.7
1509
8.1
204
8.5
1422
8.2
195
8.4
1384
8.0
180
8.3
1449
7.2
191
8.5
1486
7.6
194
Platform
7.8
1466
7.0
192
7.3
1174
7.3
156
7.3
1155
7.0
143
8.7
1509
8.1
204
8.5
1422
8.2
195
8.4
1384
8.0
180
8.3
1449
7.2
191
8.5
1486
7.6
194
Workforce Management Platform Features
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
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
BambooHR and Bridge are categorized as Performance Management
Unique Categories
BambooHR is categorized as Candidate Relationship Management, Job Description Management, Onboarding, Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), Core HR, Workforce Management, HCM Software, and Payroll
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
BambooHR
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Bridge
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
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%
Higher Education
8.9%
Education Management
8.6%
Information Technology and Services
6.4%
Financial Services
6.1%
Computer Software
5.8%
Other
64.3%
Discussions
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
Why can't we get basic improvements (like a drop down calendar to choose a specific due date for a course) as promised?
2 Comments
RN
Instructure is being sold. I'm not sure if the sale has been finalized but the layoff of 100 employees a couple of months ago is an indication of changes...Read more
What is the best way to collect overall data regarding the courses?
1 Comment
WD
If you are an account administrator you will have access to the insights app alongside learner & author. From there you can click on "deep dive" which will...Read more
Have you used webhooks or API call to pull reports? if yes, what other software did you use?
1 Comment
RN
We have not, unfortunately. At first, this was not an issue and I knew it wouldn't. However, we have grown significantly since we purchased Bridge and we are...Read more
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