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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (66.4% of reviews)
Small-Business (84.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Contact Us Per Month
No pricing available
BambooHR
Star Rating
(3,753)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (66.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Contact Us Per Month
Free Trial is available
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Star Rating
(106)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (84.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that BambooHR excels in user experience, with many praising its intuitive interface and mobile app. Users appreciate how easy it is to navigate and organize tasks, making it a preferred choice for managing work time and sick leave efficiently.
- According to verified reviews, BrightHR is recognized for its ability to streamline day-to-day operations, with users highlighting the convenience of having all HR functions in one place. This includes features for absence requests and training management, which users find simplifies their workload.
- Users say that BambooHR's implementation process is notably quick and straightforward, with many recent users noting that the initial setup was super easy. This ease of setup contributes to a smoother transition for teams looking to adopt new HR software.
- Reviewers mention that while BrightHR offers solid support, particularly praising individual team members like James for their helpfulness, BambooHR consistently receives higher marks for overall support quality, indicating a more robust support system for users.
- G2 reviewers highlight that BambooHR's reporting and analytics features are particularly strong, with users enjoying the appealing dashboards that help visualize data effectively. This capability is seen as a significant advantage for mid-market companies needing detailed insights.
- According to recent feedback, while BrightHR has a solid feature set, some users feel it lacks the depth and customization options that BambooHR provides, particularly in areas like performance management and user access controls, which are crucial for larger organizations.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
BambooHR
Core
Contact Us
Per Month
Foundational HR automation and insights to move your business forward.
- HR Data
- HR Reporting
- Time-Off Tracking
BrightHR
No pricing availableFree Trial
BambooHR
Free Trial is available
BrightHR
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.6
2,674
8.3
69
Ease of Use
9.2
2,793
8.6
70
Ease of Setup
8.8
1,736
8.6
57
Ease of Admin
9.0
1,562
8.6
53
Quality of Support
8.8
2,243
8.8
64
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
1,540
8.5
51
Product Direction (% positive)
8.7
2,589
7.7
72
Features by Category
Core HR
8.8
1496
8.1
51
8.7
1570
8.4
53
5.5
754
7.1
38
7.4
1157
7.1
38
7.8
1187
7.9
42
7.3
1041
7.4
41
Generative AI
6.2
518
7.6
15
Platform
7.8
1471
6.7
36
7.3
1178
7.2
26
7.3
1156
7.1
27
8.7
1515
8.2
37
8.5
1429
7.6
34
8.4
1390
8.1
35
8.3
1454
7.9
37
8.5
1491
8.1
38
Employee Self Service
8.9
449
Not enough data
7.9
403
Not enough data
8.2
424
Not enough data
Administration
8.6
431
Not enough data
8.9
469
Not enough data
9.0
421
Not enough data
7.0
339
Not enough data
8.4
396
Not enough data
8.1
356
Not enough data
8.6
421
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Taxes
8.2
394
Not enough data
8.1
386
Not enough data
8.2
377
Not enough data
Integration
7.6
349
Not enough data
8.0
389
Not enough data
7.0
327
Not enough data
8.2
368
Not enough data
Platform
8.7
413
Not enough data
8.8
412
Not enough data
8.9
416
Not enough data
8.6
393
Not enough data
Basics
7.8
342
Not enough data
8.7
386
Not enough data
8.5
383
Not enough data
Content
8.2
370
Not enough data
7.7
343
Not enough data
7.9
348
Not enough data
Logistics
7.6
321
Not enough data
8.7
407
Not enough data
Recruiting and Onboarding
8.7
514
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
1471
6.7
36
7.3
1178
7.2
26
7.3
1156
7.1
27
8.7
1515
8.2
37
8.5
1429
7.6
34
8.4
1390
8.1
35
8.3
1454
7.9
37
8.5
1491
8.1
38
Basics
8.6
406
Not enough data
7.8
336
Not enough data
8.6
379
Not enough data
Additional Functionality
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
367
Not enough data
8.6
395
Not enough data
Content
8.4
379
Not enough data
8.4
387
Not enough data
Recruiting and Onboarding
8.3
493
Not enough data
7.6
940
Not enough data
8.7
539
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
1471
6.7
36
7.3
1178
7.2
26
7.3
1156
7.1
27
8.7
1515
8.2
37
8.5
1429
7.6
34
8.4
1390
8.1
35
8.3
1454
7.9
37
8.5
1491
8.1
38
Performance reviews
8.0
561
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
586
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
597
|
Verified
Not enough data
Goals
8.1
624
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.4
530
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feedback
8.2
581
Not enough data
8.2
575
Not enough data
6.7
427
Not enough data
6.7
467
Not enough data
Data
8.3
607
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
599
|
Verified
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Performance Management
6.4
38
Not enough data
6.8
37
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
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
734
Not enough data
7.8
732
Not enough data
8.0
43
Not enough data
8.9
51
Not enough data
8.1
44
Not enough data
Candidate Management - Applicant Tracking System
8.3
782
Not enough data
8.7
48
Not enough data
9.1
53
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.2
42
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
43
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
1471
6.7
36
7.3
1178
7.2
26
7.3
1156
7.1
27
8.7
1515
8.2
37
8.5
1429
7.6
34
8.4
1390
8.1
35
8.3
1454
7.9
37
8.5
1491
8.1
38
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
6.2
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
Not enough data
Platform Content
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.6
1189
Not enough data
8.9
1253
Not enough data
6.2
668
Not enough data
8.4
1090
Not enough data
8.3
1078
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
8.9
1246
Not enough data
8.5
1115
Not enough data
7.1
769
Not enough data
8.7
1190
Not enough data
8.8
1236
Not enough data
Platform Data
7.2
774
Not enough data
8.2
1010
Not enough data
8.3
923
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
1471
6.7
36
7.3
1178
7.2
26
7.3
1156
7.1
27
8.7
1515
8.2
37
8.5
1429
7.6
34
8.4
1390
8.1
35
8.3
1454
7.9
37
8.5
1491
8.1
38
Recruiting and Onboarding
7.6
940
Not enough data
8.8
1242
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
1471
6.7
36
7.3
1178
7.2
26
7.3
1156
7.1
27
8.7
1515
8.2
37
8.5
1429
7.6
34
8.4
1390
8.1
35
8.3
1454
7.9
37
8.5
1491
8.1
38
Workforce Management Platform Features
7.1
537
Not enough data
6.1
420
Not enough data
8.2
709
Not enough data
8.9
865
Not enough data
7.4
475
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.2
637
Not enough data
8.8
769
Not enough data
6.4
408
Not enough data
7.7
523
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
BambooHR and BrightHR are categorized as Core HR
Unique Categories
BambooHR is categorized as Candidate Relationship Management, Job Description Management, Onboarding, Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), Workforce Management, Performance Management, HCM Software, and Payroll
BrightHR has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
BambooHR
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
BrightHR
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
Computer Software
11.9%
Information Technology and Services
11.5%
Construction
5.7%
Non-Profit Organization Management
5.5%
Hospital & Health Care
4.2%
Other
61.2%
Hospital & Health Care
8.0%
Retail
6.0%
Hospitality
6.0%
Construction
6.0%
Non-Profit Organization Management
5.0%
Other
69.0%
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
BrightHR has no discussions with answers
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