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At a Glance
BambooHR
BambooHR
Star Rating
(3,554)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (66.4% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Contact Us Per Month
Free Trial is available
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Collage HR
Collage HR
Star Rating
(16)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (64.3% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
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, with many praising its intuitive interface that allows for easy access to employee information and streamlined HR tasks. Users appreciate how it organizes data in one place, making attendance tracking and leave management significantly easier.
  • Users say that Collage HR provides a comprehensive suite for managing HR functions, including onboarding, timesheets, and employee engagement. Reviewers highlight the software's ability to handle paperwork and benefits management effectively, making it a solid choice for small businesses.
  • According to verified reviews, BambooHR has a much higher overall satisfaction score, reflecting its strong market presence and user loyalty. Users frequently mention the software's quick implementation and the ease of confirming timesheets, which enhances daily operations.
  • Reviewers mention that while Collage HR offers good customization options, it sometimes lacks the depth of features found in BambooHR, particularly in areas like reporting and analytics. Users have noted that BambooHR's reporting capabilities are more robust, allowing for better insights into HR metrics.
  • G2 reviewers highlight that BambooHR's support quality is generally rated lower than Collage HR's, with users appreciating Collage's access to HR experts for questions about rules and benefits. This support can be crucial for small businesses navigating complex HR landscapes.
  • Users report that while both platforms are user-friendly, BambooHR has a slight edge in ease of use, with many users noting its simple navigation and effective organization of employee data, which reduces the need for manual HR work.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
BambooHR
Elite
Contact Us
Per Month
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Collage HR
No pricing available
Free Trial
BambooHR
Free Trial is available
Collage HR
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.6
2,598
9.2
11
Ease of Use
9.2
2,714
8.8
11
Ease of Setup
8.8
1,680
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
9.0
1,555
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.8
2,189
9.3
7
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
1,533
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
8.7
2,514
5.8
11
Features by Category
Core HR
8.8
1475
9.0
10
8.7
1532
9.5
10
5.5
754
Not enough data
7.4
1156
8.5
8
7.8
1182
8.3
8
7.3
1034
8.9
9
Generative AI
6.2
517
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
1469
7.7
5
7.3
1176
Not enough data
7.3
1156
Not enough data
8.7
1514
9.0
8
8.5
1429
8.8
7
8.4
1389
Not enough data
8.3
1452
7.0
5
8.5
1491
7.2
6
8.3
557
Not enough data
Employee Self Service
8.9
442
Not enough data
7.9
399
Not enough data
8.2
419
Not enough data
Administration
8.6
426
Not enough data
8.9
462
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
419
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
347
Not enough data
8.0
388
Not enough data
7.0
327
Not enough data
8.2
367
Not enough data
Platform
8.6
411
Not enough data
8.8
410
Not enough data
8.9
411
Not enough data
8.6
392
Not enough data
Job Description ManagementHide 17 FeaturesShow 17 Features
8.3
1,849
Not enough data
Basics
7.8
342
Not enough data
8.7
385
Not enough data
8.5
382
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
321
Not enough data
8.7
406
Not enough data
Recruiting and Onboarding
8.7
514
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
1469
7.7
5
7.3
1176
Not enough data
7.3
1156
Not enough data
8.7
1514
9.0
8
8.5
1429
8.8
7
8.4
1389
Not enough data
8.3
1452
7.0
5
8.5
1491
7.2
6
Candidate Relationship ManagementHide 19 FeaturesShow 19 Features
8.4
1,880
Not enough data
Basics
8.6
405
Not enough data
7.8
336
Not enough data
8.6
377
Not enough data
Additional Functionality
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
367
Not enough data
8.6
394
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
1469
7.7
5
7.3
1176
Not enough data
7.3
1156
Not enough data
8.7
1514
9.0
8
8.5
1429
8.8
7
8.4
1389
Not enough data
8.3
1452
7.0
5
8.5
1491
7.2
6
Performance ManagementHide 13 FeaturesShow 13 Features
7.7
758
Not enough data
Performance reviews
8.0
559
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
583
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
594
|
Verified
Not enough data
Goals
8.1
620
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.4
530
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feedback
8.2
579
Not enough data
8.2
575
Not enough data
6.7
424
Not enough data
6.7
467
Not enough data
Data
8.3
606
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
599
|
Verified
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Performance Management
6.4
38
Not enough data
6.8
37
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Talent Acquisition SuitesHide 1 FeatureShow 1 Feature
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)Hide 26 FeaturesShow 26 Features
7.6
1,804
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
49
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
50
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
1469
7.7
5
7.3
1176
Not enough data
7.3
1156
Not enough data
8.7
1514
9.0
8
8.5
1429
8.8
7
8.4
1389
Not enough data
8.3
1452
7.0
5
8.5
1491
7.2
6
AI - Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
6.0
35
Not enough data
5.9
35
Not enough data
5.8
36
Not enough data
7.8
1,968
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
1187
Not enough data
8.8
1250
Not enough data
6.2
668
Not enough data
8.4
1088
Not enough data
8.3
1077
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
8.9
1244
Not enough data
8.5
1115
Not enough data
7.1
765
Not enough data
8.7
1187
Not enough data
8.8
1233
Not enough data
Platform Data
7.2
774
Not enough data
8.2
1010
Not enough data
8.3
922
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
1469
7.7
5
7.3
1176
Not enough data
7.3
1156
Not enough data
8.7
1514
9.0
8
8.5
1429
8.8
7
8.4
1389
Not enough data
8.3
1452
7.0
5
8.5
1491
7.2
6
Recruiting and Onboarding
7.6
938
Not enough data
8.8
1235
Not enough data
7.9
1,951
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
1469
7.7
5
7.3
1176
Not enough data
7.3
1156
Not enough data
8.7
1514
9.0
8
8.5
1429
8.8
7
8.4
1389
Not enough data
8.3
1452
7.0
5
8.5
1491
7.2
6
Workforce Management Platform Features
7.1
537
Not enough data
6.1
419
Not enough data
8.2
703
Not enough data
8.9
843
Not enough data
7.4
471
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.2
637
Not enough data
8.8
765
Not enough data
6.4
408
Not enough data
7.6
516
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
BambooHR
BambooHR
Collage HR
Collage HR
BambooHR and Collage HR are categorized as Core HR
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
BambooHR
BambooHR
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
29.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
66.4%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
4.6%
Collage HR
Collage HR
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
64.3%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
28.6%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
7.1%
Reviewers' Industry
BambooHR
BambooHR
Computer Software
11.9%
Information Technology and Services
11.7%
Non-Profit Organization Management
5.6%
Construction
5.6%
Hospital & Health Care
4.2%
Other
61.0%
Collage HR
Collage HR
Computer Software
35.7%
Human Resources
14.3%
Retail
7.1%
Non-Profit Organization Management
7.1%
Internet
7.1%
Other
28.6%
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Discussions
BambooHR
BambooHR Discussions
Does anyone else use the Original Hire Date and Hire Date field to show FT and PT hire dates?
3 Comments
Ester M.
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
Collage HR
Collage HR Discussions
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Collage HR has no discussions with answers