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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (65.5% of reviews)
Small-Business (85.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Contact Us Per Month
No pricing available
BambooHR
Star Rating
(2,949)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 plansBrightHR
Star Rating
(103)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (85.0% 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, highlighting its clean and user-friendly interface that simplifies navigation and management of team member information. Users appreciate the cloud-based access, allowing them to manage HR tasks from anywhere.
- According to verified reviews, BrightHR is praised for its ability to streamline day-to-day workloads, with users noting that having everything in one place—like absence requests and training—makes life significantly easier.
- Users say that BambooHR's implementation process is quick and intuitive, with many recent users specifically mentioning the thoughtfully designed mobile apps that enhance the overall experience and keep employees informed.
- Reviewers mention that while BrightHR provides solid support, with specific praise for helpful staff like James, BambooHR's overall support quality is rated equally high, but it benefits from a much larger user base, leading to more comprehensive community support.
- G2 reviewers highlight that BambooHR's extensive feature set, including APIs for third-party integrations, positions it as a more robust solution for mid-market companies, while BrightHR is more tailored for small businesses, which may limit its scalability for larger organizations.
- According to recent feedback, while both platforms offer good compliance features, BambooHR's overall performance in areas like reporting and user management is rated higher, indicating a more versatile tool for HR professionals looking to manage complex organizational needs.
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
BrightHR
No pricing availableFree Trial
BambooHR
Free Trial is available
BrightHR
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.6
2,375
8.3
69
Ease of Use
9.2
2,489
8.6
70
Ease of Setup
8.8
1,528
8.6
57
Ease of Admin
9.0
1,507
8.6
53
Quality of Support
8.8
2,044
8.8
64
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
1,485
8.5
51
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
2,301
7.7
72
Features by Category
Core HR
8.7
1431
8.1
51
8.6
1431
8.4
53
5.5
748
7.1
38
7.4
1150
7.1
38
7.8
1170
7.9
42
7.3
1009
7.4
41
Generative AI
6.2
517
7.6
15
Platform
7.8
1466
6.7
36
7.3
1177
7.2
26
7.3
1156
7.1
27
8.7
1510
8.2
37
8.5
1421
7.6
34
8.4
1384
8.1
35
8.3
1449
7.9
37
8.5
1487
8.1
38
Employee Self Service
8.9
418
Not enough data
7.9
392
Not enough data
8.2
412
Not enough data
Administration
8.6
415
Not enough data
8.8
436
Not enough data
9.0
408
Not enough data
6.9
334
Not enough data
8.4
389
Not enough data
8.1
350
Not enough data
8.6
409
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Taxes
8.2
388
Not enough data
8.1
379
Not enough data
8.2
371
Not enough data
Integration
7.5
338
Not enough data
8.0
381
Not enough data
7.0
321
Not enough data
8.2
360
Not enough data
Platform
8.6
406
Not enough data
8.8
405
Not enough data
8.9
401
Not enough data
8.6
388
Not enough data
Basics
7.8
339
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
6.7
36
7.3
1177
7.2
26
7.3
1156
7.1
27
8.7
1510
8.2
37
8.5
1421
7.6
34
8.4
1384
8.1
35
8.3
1449
7.9
37
8.5
1487
8.1
38
Basics
8.6
404
Not enough data
7.9
335
Not enough data
8.6
375
Not enough data
Additional Functionality
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
366
Not enough data
8.6
392
Not enough data
Content
8.4
378
Not enough data
8.5
385
Not enough data
Recruiting and Onboarding
8.3
492
Not enough data
7.6
937
Not enough data
8.7
537
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
1466
6.7
36
7.3
1177
7.2
26
7.3
1156
7.1
27
8.7
1510
8.2
37
8.5
1421
7.6
34
8.4
1384
8.1
35
8.3
1449
7.9
37
8.5
1487
8.1
38
Performance reviews
8.0
556
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
577
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
586
|
Verified
Not enough data
Goals
8.1
599
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.4
528
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feedback
8.2
574
Not enough data
8.2
571
Not enough data
6.7
421
Not enough data
6.6
465
Not enough data
Data
8.3
598
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
595
|
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
732
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
779
Not enough data
8.6
45
Not enough data
8.9
47
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
6.7
36
7.3
1177
7.2
26
7.3
1156
7.1
27
8.7
1510
8.2
37
8.5
1421
7.6
34
8.4
1384
8.1
35
8.3
1449
7.9
37
8.5
1487
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
1180
Not enough data
8.8
1236
Not enough data
6.2
666
Not enough data
8.4
1082
Not enough data
8.3
1074
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
8.9
1236
Not enough data
8.5
1113
Not enough data
7.1
762
Not enough data
8.7
1181
Not enough data
8.8
1227
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
6.7
36
7.3
1177
7.2
26
7.3
1156
7.1
27
8.7
1510
8.2
37
8.5
1421
7.6
34
8.4
1384
8.1
35
8.3
1449
7.9
37
8.5
1487
8.1
38
Recruiting and Onboarding
7.6
937
Not enough data
8.8
1211
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
1466
6.7
36
7.3
1177
7.2
26
7.3
1156
7.1
27
8.7
1510
8.2
37
8.5
1421
7.6
34
8.4
1384
8.1
35
8.3
1449
7.9
37
8.5
1487
8.1
38
Workforce Management Platform Features
7.1
535
Not enough data
6.1
412
Not enough data
8.2
688
Not enough data
8.9
803
Not enough data
7.4
467
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.2
634
Not enough data
8.8
750
Not enough data
6.4
405
Not enough data
7.6
510
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
Information Technology and Services
11.5%
Computer Software
11.4%
Construction
5.8%
Non-Profit Organization Management
5.8%
Hospital & Health Care
4.4%
Other
61.0%
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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