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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (65.9% of reviews)
Mid-Market (68.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Contact Us Per Month
Starting at $7.00 1 Employee Per Month
BambooHR
Star Rating
(3,247)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (65.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Contact Us Per Month
Free Trial is available
Browse all 3 pricing plansClayHR
Star Rating
(17)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (68.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $7.00 1 Employee Per Month
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that BambooHR excels in managing employee details and tracking attendance, with users appreciating its ability to organize data in one place, which significantly reduces manual HR work. This feature is particularly beneficial for those looking to streamline basic HR tasks.
- Users say that ClayHR offers a straightforward and accessible experience, making it easy for HR professionals to navigate. The intuitive design is highlighted as a key strength, allowing users to find everything they need quickly, which enhances overall workflow efficiency.
- Reviewers mention that BambooHR's user interface is easy to use, with features like clocking in/out and confirming timesheets being particularly praised. This ease of use contributes to a smoother daily experience for employees managing their time and attendance.
- According to verified reviews, ClayHR shines in recruitment and onboarding processes, with users noting that it keeps everything organized—from job postings to candidate tracking. This comprehensive approach makes the onboarding experience feel seamless and well-structured.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while BambooHR has a strong overall satisfaction score, it faces challenges in specific areas like expense management and compliance, where users feel it could improve. In contrast, ClayHR receives higher marks in these categories, indicating a more robust offering for those needs.
- Users report that BambooHR's implementation process is generally quick, but some find it can be less flexible in adapting to unique workflows compared to ClayHR, which is noted for its customizable features that cater to diverse 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
ClayHR
Professional
Starting at $7.00
1 Employee Per Month
- Core HR – Employee Records
- PTO
- Timesheets
Free Trial
BambooHR
Free Trial is available
ClayHR
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.6
2,482
9.4
14
Ease of Use
9.2
2,596
9.3
16
Ease of Setup
8.8
1,602
9.6
15
Ease of Admin
9.0
1,520
9.3
7
Quality of Support
8.8
2,113
9.4
14
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
1,498
9.5
7
Product Direction (% positive)
8.7
2,406
9.2
14
Features by Category
Core HR
8.7
1453
9.5
10
8.6
1484
9.5
10
5.5
751
9.3
9
7.4
1155
9.2
10
7.8
1179
8.9
9
7.3
1021
9.0
10
Generative AI
6.2
517
8.8
10
Platform
7.8
1468
9.3
7
7.3
1177
8.6
7
7.3
1156
8.6
7
8.7
1513
9.5
7
8.5
1423
9.5
7
8.4
1386
9.3
7
8.3
1451
9.3
7
8.5
1488
9.5
7
Employee Self Service
8.9
431
Not enough data
7.9
398
Not enough data
8.2
418
Not enough data
Administration
8.6
421
Not enough data
8.8
456
Not enough data
9.0
415
Not enough data
7.0
338
Not enough data
8.4
395
Not enough data
8.1
355
Not enough data
8.6
417
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Taxes
8.2
393
Not enough data
8.1
384
Not enough data
8.2
376
Not enough data
Integration
7.6
346
Not enough data
8.0
387
Not enough data
7.0
327
Not enough data
8.2
365
Not enough data
Platform
8.6
411
Not enough data
8.8
409
Not enough data
8.9
407
Not enough data
8.6
392
Not enough data
Basics
7.8
341
Not enough data
8.7
383
Not enough data
8.5
381
Not enough data
Content
8.2
369
Not enough data
7.7
343
Not enough data
7.9
349
Not enough data
Logistics
7.6
320
Not enough data
8.7
404
Not enough data
Recruiting and Onboarding
8.7
514
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
1468
9.3
7
7.3
1177
8.6
7
7.3
1156
8.6
7
8.7
1513
9.5
7
8.5
1423
9.5
7
8.4
1386
9.3
7
8.3
1451
9.3
7
8.5
1488
9.5
7
Basics
8.6
405
Not enough data
7.9
337
Not enough data
8.6
376
Not enough data
Additional Functionality
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
367
Not enough data
8.6
392
Not enough data
Content
8.4
378
Not enough data
8.4
387
Not enough data
Recruiting and Onboarding
8.3
492
Not enough data
7.6
938
Not enough data
8.7
538
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
1468
9.3
7
7.3
1177
8.6
7
7.3
1156
8.6
7
8.7
1513
9.5
7
8.5
1423
9.5
7
8.4
1386
9.3
7
8.3
1451
9.3
7
8.5
1488
9.5
7
Performance reviews
8.0
557
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
579
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
592
|
Verified
Not enough data
Goals
8.1
611
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.4
529
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feedback
8.2
577
Not enough data
8.2
574
Not enough data
6.7
422
Not enough data
6.7
466
Not enough data
Data
8.3
601
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
597
|
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
733
Not enough data
7.8
731
Not enough data
8.0
42
Not enough data
8.8
48
Not enough data
8.1
43
Not enough data
Candidate Management - Applicant Tracking System
8.3
781
Not enough data
8.7
47
Not enough data
9.0
48
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.2
42
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
42
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
1468
9.3
7
7.3
1177
8.6
7
7.3
1156
8.6
7
8.7
1513
9.5
7
8.5
1423
9.5
7
8.4
1386
9.3
7
8.3
1451
9.3
7
8.5
1488
9.5
7
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
1184
Not enough data
8.8
1246
Not enough data
6.2
668
Not enough data
8.4
1085
Not enough data
8.3
1076
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
8.9
1239
Not enough data
8.5
1115
Not enough data
7.1
763
Not enough data
8.7
1184
Not enough data
8.8
1231
Not enough data
Platform Data
7.2
774
Not enough data
8.2
1007
Not enough data
8.3
922
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
1468
9.3
7
7.3
1177
8.6
7
7.3
1156
8.6
7
8.7
1513
9.5
7
8.5
1423
9.5
7
8.4
1386
9.3
7
8.3
1451
9.3
7
8.5
1488
9.5
7
Recruiting and Onboarding
7.6
938
Not enough data
8.8
1226
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
1468
9.3
7
7.3
1177
8.6
7
7.3
1156
8.6
7
8.7
1513
9.5
7
8.5
1423
9.5
7
8.4
1386
9.3
7
8.3
1451
9.3
7
8.5
1488
9.5
7
Workforce Management Platform Features
7.1
537
Not enough data
6.1
414
Not enough data
8.2
695
Not enough data
8.9
819
Not enough data
7.4
469
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.2
636
Not enough data
8.8
756
Not enough data
6.4
407
Not enough data
7.6
514
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
BambooHR and ClayHR 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
ClayHR has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
BambooHR
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
ClayHR
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
11.8%
Information Technology and Services
11.5%
Non-Profit Organization Management
5.7%
Construction
5.7%
Hospital & Health Care
4.3%
Other
60.9%
Insurance
25.0%
Financial Services
18.8%
Security and Investigations
12.5%
Manufacturing
6.3%
Recreational Facilities and Services
6.3%
Other
31.3%
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
ClayHR has no discussions with answers
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