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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (65.5% of reviews)
Small-Business (65.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Contact Us Per Month
No pricing available
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
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Star Rating
(91)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (65.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about CareerPlugSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that BambooHR excels in its "Employee Self Service" features, particularly the "Web Portal," which received a score of 8.8, making it user-friendly for employees to access their information. In contrast, CareerPlug's "Self-Service Portal" scored higher at 9.3, indicating a more robust offering in this area.
- Reviewers mention that CareerPlug shines in "Job Posting" capabilities, scoring 9.5, which is significantly higher than BambooHR's score of 8.7. This suggests that CareerPlug provides more effective tools for attracting candidates.
- G2 users highlight the superior "Quality of Support" from CareerPlug, which scored 9.6 compared to BambooHR's 8.8. Users appreciate the responsiveness and helpfulness of CareerPlug's support team, making it a preferred choice for those needing assistance.
- Users on G2 indicate that BambooHR's "Time, Attendance, and PTO" management features are solid with a score of 8.6, but CareerPlug's overall performance in "Scheduling" received a score of 8.9, suggesting a more comprehensive approach to managing employee schedules.
- Reviewers mention that CareerPlug's "Candidate Management" features, particularly "Applicant Data Management" and "Interview Scheduling," scored 9.3 and 9.3 respectively, outperforming BambooHR's scores of 8.7 and 7.7. This indicates that CareerPlug offers a more streamlined process for managing candidates throughout the hiring process.
- Users report that while BambooHR has a decent "Performance Reviews" feature with a score of 8.6, CareerPlug's customizable options and tracking capabilities in this area scored higher, indicating a more flexible and user-friendly experience for performance management.
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
CareerPlug
No pricing availableFree Trial
BambooHR
Free Trial is available
CareerPlug
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.6
2,329
9.2
81
Ease of Use
9.2
2,437
9.2
85
Ease of Setup
8.8
1,493
9.1
76
Ease of Admin
9.0
1,494
9.2
57
Quality of Support
8.8
2,008
9.6
79
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
1,473
9.5
57
Product Direction (% positive)
8.7
2,254
9.3
83
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
8.9
44
7.3
1174
8.3
41
7.3
1155
Feature Not Available
8.7
1509
9.4
45
8.5
1422
9.5
44
8.4
1384
8.8
41
8.3
1449
9.0
44
8.5
1486
9.4
44
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
8.9
44
7.3
1174
8.3
41
7.3
1155
Feature Not Available
8.7
1509
9.4
45
8.5
1422
9.5
44
8.4
1384
8.8
41
8.3
1449
9.0
44
8.5
1486
9.4
44
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
9.3
28
8.7
536
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
1466
8.9
44
7.3
1174
8.3
41
7.3
1155
Feature Not Available
8.7
1509
9.4
45
8.5
1422
9.5
44
8.4
1384
8.8
41
8.3
1449
9.0
44
8.5
1486
9.4
44
Performance reviews
8.0
552
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
577
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
582
|
Verified
Not enough data
Goals
8.1
597
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.4
528
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feedback
8.2
574
Not enough data
8.2
570
Not enough data
6.7
421
Not enough data
6.6
464
Not enough data
Data
8.3
596
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
594
|
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
731
9.0
60
7.8
730
8.9
60
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
9.2
60
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
8.9
44
7.3
1174
8.3
41
7.3
1155
Feature Not Available
8.7
1509
9.4
45
8.5
1422
9.5
44
8.4
1384
8.8
41
8.3
1449
9.0
44
8.5
1486
9.4
44
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
9.0
28
8.6
1179
9.0
26
8.8
1233
8.9
24
6.2
667
8.3
22
8.4
1082
9.1
23
8.3
1075
9.1
21
Platform Additional Functionality
8.8
1234
9.3
21
8.5
1112
8.9
16
7.1
761
8.8
16
8.7
1178
8.7
21
8.8
1226
9.4
20
Platform Data
7.2
773
9.7
16
8.2
1004
9.4
19
8.3
920
9.3
17
Platform
7.8
1466
8.9
44
7.3
1174
8.3
41
7.3
1155
Feature Not Available
8.7
1509
9.4
45
8.5
1422
9.5
44
8.4
1384
8.8
41
8.3
1449
9.0
44
8.5
1486
9.4
44
Recruiting and Onboarding
7.6
936
9.3
28
8.8
1200
8.9
28
Platform
7.8
1466
8.9
44
7.3
1174
8.3
41
7.3
1155
Feature Not Available
8.7
1509
9.4
45
8.5
1422
9.5
44
8.4
1384
8.8
41
8.3
1449
9.0
44
8.5
1486
9.4
44
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 CareerPlug are categorized as Onboarding and Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
Unique Categories
BambooHR is categorized as Candidate Relationship Management, Job Description Management, Core HR, Workforce Management, Performance Management, HCM Software, and Payroll
CareerPlug has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
BambooHR
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
CareerPlug
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%
Insurance
18.9%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
14.4%
Hospital & Health Care
11.1%
Retail
5.6%
Consumer Services
5.6%
Other
44.4%
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
CareerPlug has no discussions with answers
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