Introducing G2.ai, the future of software buying.Try now
Compare BambooHR and CareerPlug 
Featured Products
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
(2,955)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 plansCareerPlug
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.
- G2 reviewers report that BambooHR excels in overall user satisfaction, boasting a significantly higher G2 Score compared to CareerPlug. Users appreciate its user-friendly interface and the ability to manage team member information seamlessly, making it a preferred choice for mid-market companies.
- Users say that CareerPlug shines in its job posting capabilities, with many highlighting the ease of creating new job posts using customizable templates. This feature has been particularly beneficial for businesses looking to streamline their hiring processes.
- According to verified reviews, BambooHR's implementation process is praised for its intuitive onboarding wizard, which helps users get started quickly. In contrast, CareerPlug, while effective, has fewer recent reviews, suggesting that its user experience may not be as widely validated.
- Reviewers mention that CareerPlug offers excellent support, with a high quality of assistance noted by users. This is particularly valuable for small businesses that may require more hands-on help during their hiring processes.
- G2 reviewers highlight that BambooHR provides robust integration options, allowing for seamless connections with third-party applications. Users appreciate this flexibility, which enhances their overall experience and operational efficiency.
- Users report that while both platforms are easy to use, BambooHR's mobile app is particularly well-designed, making it convenient for users to access information on the go. This feature is a significant advantage for teams that require mobility in their HR processes.
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
2,378
9.2
81
Ease of Use
9.2
2,492
9.2
85
Ease of Setup
8.8
1,531
9.1
76
Ease of Admin
9.0
1,508
9.2
57
Quality of Support
8.8
2,047
9.6
79
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
1,486
9.5
57
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
2,304
9.3
83
Features by Category
Core HR
8.7
1432
Not enough data
8.6
1433
Not enough data
5.5
748
Not enough data
7.4
1150
Not enough data
7.8
1170
Not enough data
7.3
1009
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.2
517
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
1467
8.9
44
7.3
1177
8.3
41
7.3
1156
Feature Not Available
8.7
1511
9.4
45
8.5
1422
9.5
44
8.4
1385
8.8
41
8.3
1450
9.0
44
8.5
1488
9.4
44
Employee Self Service
8.9
419
Not enough data
7.9
392
Not enough data
8.2
412
Not enough data
Administration
8.6
415
Not enough data
8.8
437
Not enough data
9.0
409
Not enough data
6.9
334
Not enough data
8.4
390
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
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
382
Not enough data
7.0
322
Not enough data
8.2
361
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
1467
8.9
44
7.3
1177
8.3
41
7.3
1156
Feature Not Available
8.7
1511
9.4
45
8.5
1422
9.5
44
8.4
1385
8.8
41
8.3
1450
9.0
44
8.5
1488
9.4
44
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
9.3
28
8.7
537
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
1467
8.9
44
7.3
1177
8.3
41
7.3
1156
Feature Not Available
8.7
1511
9.4
45
8.5
1422
9.5
44
8.4
1385
8.8
41
8.3
1450
9.0
44
8.5
1488
9.4
44
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
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
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
1467
8.9
44
7.3
1177
8.3
41
7.3
1156
Feature Not Available
8.7
1511
9.4
45
8.5
1422
9.5
44
8.4
1385
8.8
41
8.3
1450
9.0
44
8.5
1488
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
6.2
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
9.0
28
8.6
1181
9.0
26
8.8
1238
8.9
24
6.2
667
8.3
22
8.4
1083
9.1
23
8.3
1075
9.1
21
Platform Additional Functionality
8.9
1237
9.3
21
8.5
1113
8.9
16
7.1
762
8.8
16
8.7
1181
8.7
21
8.8
1227
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
1467
8.9
44
7.3
1177
8.3
41
7.3
1156
Feature Not Available
8.7
1511
9.4
45
8.5
1422
9.5
44
8.4
1385
8.8
41
8.3
1450
9.0
44
8.5
1488
9.4
44
Recruiting and Onboarding
7.6
937
9.3
28
8.8
1212
8.9
28
Platform
7.8
1467
8.9
44
7.3
1177
8.3
41
7.3
1156
Feature Not Available
8.7
1511
9.4
45
8.5
1422
9.5
44
8.4
1385
8.8
41
8.3
1450
9.0
44
8.5
1488
9.4
44
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 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
61.0%
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
Hunting for software insights?
With over 3 million reviews, we can provide the specific details that help you make an informed software buying decision for your business. Finding the right product is important, let us help.
