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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (65.5% of reviews)
Mid-Market (66.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Contact Us Per Month
$11.00 1 Per Employee Per Month
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 plansSage HCM
Star Rating
(13)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (66.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$11.00 1 Per Employee Per Month
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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 clean and intuitive interface. Users appreciate how easy it is to navigate and manage team member information, making it a preferred choice for those seeking a user-friendly platform.
- According to verified reviews, BambooHR's implementation process is notably quick and straightforward, with users highlighting the intuitive onboarding wizard that simplifies setup. In contrast, Sage HCM has received feedback indicating that its setup can be more challenging, which may lead to a steeper learning curve for new users.
- Users say that BambooHR provides excellent support, with many noting the platform's ability to keep employees informed through its user-friendly interface and mobile apps. This contrasts with Sage HCM, where while customer support is described as exceptional, the overall user experience can be less engaging for those who are less tech-savvy.
- Reviewers mention that BambooHR's ease of use is a significant advantage, scoring higher than Sage HCM in this area. Users appreciate features like APIs for third-party integrations, which enhance functionality and streamline processes, whereas Sage HCM's integration capabilities are seen as less robust.
- According to recent feedback, BambooHR is favored for its comprehensive features that cater to mid-market businesses, with users highlighting its effectiveness in managing time, attendance, and PTO. Sage HCM, while also serving mid-market clients, has received mixed reviews regarding its performance in these areas, indicating potential gaps in functionality.
- G2 reviewers indicate that while Sage HCM has a slightly higher star rating, the overall satisfaction and engagement with BambooHR are significantly stronger, as evidenced by the much higher volume of recent reviews. This suggests that BambooHR is more actively meeting the needs of its users in today's market.
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
Sage HCM
Criterion HCM for HR
$11.00
1 Per Employee Per Month
Criterion HCM delivers three different capabilities within its completely unified platform: HR, Payroll & Talent Engagement. This price is for the HR management component.
- Unified Cloud Database
- Simple, yet Sophisticated
Free Trial
BambooHR
Free Trial is available
Sage HCM
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.6
2,378
8.8
12
Ease of Use
9.2
2,492
8.5
12
Ease of Setup
8.8
1,531
6.5
10
Ease of Admin
9.0
1,508
8.1
8
Quality of Support
8.8
2,047
9.2
12
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
1,486
9.2
8
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
2,304
8.9
11
Features by Category
Core HR
8.7
1432
8.6
7
8.6
1433
7.5
6
5.5
748
6.7
6
7.4
1150
7.6
7
7.8
1170
8.3
7
7.3
1009
8.3
7
Generative AI
6.2
517
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
1467
8.8
7
7.3
1177
8.6
7
7.3
1156
6.1
6
8.7
1511
8.3
7
8.5
1422
9.0
7
8.4
1385
6.4
7
8.3
1450
8.1
7
8.5
1488
7.9
7
Employee Self Service
8.9
419
8.7
5
7.9
392
7.7
5
8.2
412
7.0
5
Administration
8.6
415
8.0
5
8.8
437
7.7
5
9.0
409
8.7
5
6.9
334
7.3
5
8.4
390
7.7
5
8.1
350
8.0
5
8.6
409
7.0
5
Feature Not Available
8.0
5
Feature Not Available
7.7
5
Taxes
8.2
389
6.7
5
8.1
380
6.7
5
8.2
372
6.3
5
Integration
7.6
339
8.0
5
8.0
382
7.0
5
7.0
322
7.3
5
8.2
361
7.0
5
Platform
8.6
406
7.3
5
8.8
405
7.7
5
8.9
401
8.3
5
8.6
388
8.3
5
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
8.8
7
7.3
1177
8.6
7
7.3
1156
6.1
6
8.7
1511
8.3
7
8.5
1422
9.0
7
8.4
1385
6.4
7
8.3
1450
8.1
7
8.5
1488
7.9
7
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
Not enough data
8.7
537
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
1467
8.8
7
7.3
1177
8.6
7
7.3
1156
6.1
6
8.7
1511
8.3
7
8.5
1422
9.0
7
8.4
1385
6.4
7
8.3
1450
8.1
7
8.5
1488
7.9
7
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
Not enough data
7.8
730
Not enough data
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
Not enough data
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
8.8
7
7.3
1177
8.6
7
7.3
1156
6.1
6
8.7
1511
8.3
7
8.5
1422
9.0
7
8.4
1385
6.4
7
8.3
1450
8.1
7
8.5
1488
7.9
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
1181
Not enough data
8.8
1238
Not enough data
6.2
667
Not enough data
8.4
1083
Not enough data
8.3
1075
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
8.9
1237
Not enough data
8.5
1113
Not enough data
7.1
762
Not enough data
8.7
1181
Not enough data
8.8
1227
Not enough data
Platform Data
7.2
773
Not enough data
8.2
1004
Not enough data
8.3
920
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
1467
8.8
7
7.3
1177
8.6
7
7.3
1156
6.1
6
8.7
1511
8.3
7
8.5
1422
9.0
7
8.4
1385
6.4
7
8.3
1450
8.1
7
8.5
1488
7.9
7
Recruiting and Onboarding
7.6
937
Not enough data
8.8
1212
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
1467
8.8
7
7.3
1177
8.6
7
7.3
1156
6.1
6
8.7
1511
8.3
7
8.5
1422
9.0
7
8.4
1385
6.4
7
8.3
1450
8.1
7
8.5
1488
7.9
7
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
Platform
7.8
1467
8.8
7
7.3
1177
8.6
7
7.3
1156
6.1
6
8.7
1511
8.3
7
8.5
1422
9.0
7
8.4
1385
6.4
7
8.3
1450
8.1
7
8.5
1488
7.9
7
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
BambooHR and Sage HCM are categorized as Core HR, Performance Management, HCM Software, and Payroll
Unique Categories
BambooHR is categorized as Candidate Relationship Management, Job Description Management, Onboarding, Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), and Workforce Management
Sage HCM is categorized as Other Recruiting
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
BambooHR
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Sage HCM
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%
Consumer Services
16.7%
Construction
16.7%
Consulting
8.3%
Staffing and Recruiting
8.3%
Retail
8.3%
Other
41.7%
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
Sage HCM has no discussions with answers
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