Compare BambooHR and Calamari 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (66.5% of reviews)
Small-Business (55.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Contact Us Per Month
$2.00 1 user Per Month
BambooHR
Star Rating
(4,741)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (66.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Contact Us Per Month
Free Trial is available
Browse all 3 pricing plansCalamari
Star Rating
(27)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (55.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
$2.00 1 user Per Month
Browse all 4 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that BambooHR excels in its user-friendly interface, with a score of 9.2 for ease of use, while Calamari matches this score but is noted for its streamlined setup process, scoring 9.3 in ease of setup.
- Reviewers mention that BambooHR's quality of support is rated at 8.8, which is commendable, but Calamari stands out with an impressive score of 9.8, indicating a more responsive and helpful support team.
- G2 users highlight that BambooHR offers robust organization management features with a score of 8.7, while Calamari's strengths lie in its time-off management, scoring 9.7, making it a better choice for businesses focused on leave management.
- Users on G2 report that BambooHR's performance review features, such as customizable forms, score 8.0, but Calamari's performance review capabilities, including 360 reviews, score lower at 7.9, suggesting a more comprehensive approach in BambooHR.
- Reviewers say that BambooHR's reporting capabilities are solid with a score of 8.4, but Calamari's dashboards and reporting features are rated higher at 8.6, indicating a more visually appealing and insightful reporting experience.
- Users report that while BambooHR has a strong focus on core HR functionalities, Calamari shines in its mobile capabilities, with a mobility score of 8.5 compared to BambooHR's 8.3, making it more suitable for teams that require on-the-go access.
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
Calamari
Time Off
$2.00
1 user Per Month
Change excel and paperwork for an easy-to-use leave management system
- Absences overview calendar
- Unlimited absence types
- Automatic carry-over
Free Trial
BambooHR
Free Trial is available
Calamari
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.7
3,064
9.1
22
Ease of Use
9.2
3,197
9.2
22
Ease of Setup
8.9
1,987
9.3
10
Ease of Admin
9.0
1,748
9.2
10
Quality of Support
8.8
2,492
9.8
14
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
1,716
9.5
10
Product Direction (% positive)
8.7
2,920
8.9
21
Features by Category
Core HR
8.8
1571
Not enough data
8.8
1743
Not enough data
5.5
762
Not enough data
7.5
1174
Not enough data
7.8
1200
Not enough data
7.4
1082
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.2
520
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
1472
Not enough data
7.3
1180
Not enough data
7.3
1156
Not enough data
8.7
1518
Not enough data
8.5
1431
Not enough data
8.4
1390
Not enough data
8.3
1457
Not enough data
8.5
1494
Feature Not Available
Employee Self Service
9.0
483
Not enough data
8.0
416
Not enough data
8.3
442
Not enough data
Administration
8.7
447
Not enough data
8.9
506
Not enough data
9.0
438
Not enough data
7.0
338
Not enough data
8.5
404
Not enough data
8.1
361
Not enough data
8.7
427
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Taxes
8.2
399
Not enough data
8.1
389
Not enough data
8.2
378
Not enough data
Integration
7.6
352
Not enough data
8.0
393
Not enough data
7.0
326
Not enough data
8.2
373
Not enough data
Platform
8.7
419
Not enough data
8.8
416
Not enough data
8.9
425
Not enough data
8.6
393
Not enough data
Automation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Logistics
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Monitoring
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Basics
7.8
342
Not enough data
8.7
391
Not enough data
8.5
385
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
409
Not enough data
Recruiting and Onboarding
8.7
515
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
1472
Not enough data
7.3
1180
Not enough data
7.3
1156
Not enough data
8.7
1518
Not enough data
8.5
1431
Not enough data
8.4
1390
Not enough data
8.3
1457
Not enough data
8.5
1494
Feature Not Available
Platform Basics
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Platform Functionality
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.0
7
Platform Data
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
9.7
6
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
8.3
6
Basics
8.6
407
Not enough data
7.8
336
Not enough data
8.6
382
Not enough data
Additional Functionality
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
367
Not enough data
8.6
396
Not enough data
Content
8.4
380
Not enough data
8.5
388
Not enough data
Recruiting and Onboarding
8.3
495
Not enough data
7.6
945
Not enough data
8.7
542
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
1472
Not enough data
7.3
1180
Not enough data
7.3
1156
Not enough data
8.7
1518
Not enough data
8.5
1431
Not enough data
8.4
1390
Not enough data
8.3
1457
Not enough data
8.5
1494
Feature Not Available
Performance reviews
8.0
579
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
602
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
608
|
Verified
Not enough data
Goals
8.1
646
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.4
533
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feedback
8.2
593
Not enough data
8.3
586
Not enough data
6.8
445
Not enough data
6.7
474
Not enough data
Data
8.4
653
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
623
|
Verified
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Performance Management
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Google Workspace for HR
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Sourcing
7.9
745
Not enough data
7.8
734
Not enough data
8.1
44
Not enough data
9.0
58
Not enough data
8.3
47
Not enough data
Candidate Management - Applicant Tracking System
8.3
788
Not enough data
8.8
51
Not enough data
9.2
60
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.1
44
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.6
46
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
1472
Not enough data
7.3
1180
Not enough data
7.3
1156
Not enough data
8.7
1518
Not enough data
8.5
1431
Not enough data
8.4
1390
Not enough data
8.3
1457
Not enough data
8.5
1494
Feature Not Available
AI - Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Onboarding
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Platform Content
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.6
1205
Not enough data
8.9
1274
Not enough data
6.2
672
Not enough data
8.4
1101
Not enough data
8.3
1084
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
8.9
1256
Not enough data
8.5
1120
Not enough data
7.1
772
Not enough data
8.7
1194
Not enough data
8.8
1243
Not enough data
Platform Data
7.2
774
Not enough data
8.2
1013
Not enough data
8.3
926
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
1472
Not enough data
7.3
1180
Not enough data
7.3
1156
Not enough data
8.7
1518
Not enough data
8.5
1431
Not enough data
8.4
1390
Not enough data
8.3
1457
Not enough data
8.5
1494
Feature Not Available
Recruiting and Onboarding
7.6
945
Not enough data
8.9
1253
Not enough data
Time Tracking
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Client Invoicing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Mobile Time Tracking
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
1472
Not enough data
7.3
1180
Not enough data
7.3
1156
Not enough data
8.7
1518
Not enough data
8.5
1431
Not enough data
8.4
1390
Not enough data
8.3
1457
Not enough data
8.5
1494
Feature Not Available
Workforce Management Platform Features
7.1
539
Not enough data
6.1
423
Not enough data
8.3
732
Not enough data
9.0
938
Not enough data
7.5
480
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.2
645
Not enough data
8.8
795
Not enough data
6.4
411
Not enough data
7.7
534
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
BambooHR and Calamari are categorized as Core HR and Performance Management
Unique Categories
BambooHR is categorized as Candidate Relationship Management, Job Description Management, Onboarding, Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), Workforce Management, HCM Software, and Payroll
Calamari is categorized as Time & Attendance, Absence Management, Google Workspace for HR, and Time Tracking
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
BambooHR
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Calamari
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
12.1%
Information Technology and Services
11.2%
Construction
5.4%
Non-Profit Organization Management
5.4%
Marketing and Advertising
4.2%
Other
61.8%
Computer Software
29.6%
Internet
11.1%
Information Technology and Services
11.1%
Financial Services
11.1%
Marketing and Advertising
7.4%
Other
29.6%
Alternatives
Discussions
Does anyone else use the Original Hire Date and Hire Date field to show FT and PT hire dates?
3 Comments
RJ
I but I am never going to figureRead more
Am I locked into a contract when working with BambooHR?
2 Comments
Official Response from BambooHR
No. Every BambooHR customer is on a month-to-month service. We want to earn your business back each and every month.Read more
What's the scoop on the 7-day free trial?
2 Comments
CW
Recommendation: Get a 1 hr demo first! Then once you understand the basics take the 7 days to go through the system. Make sure to go through the webinars in...Read more
What is Calamari software?
1 Comment
PH
Human resources management and administration for leave and clock in-outRead more
Calamari has no more discussions with answers
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