Introducing G2.ai, the future of software buying.Try now
Compare BambooHR and ELMO Software 
Featured Products
Sponsored
You’re seeing this ad based on the product’s relevance to this page. Sponsored content does not receive preferential treatment in any of G2’s ratings.
Breezy HR
Visit Website
Sponsored
You’re seeing this ad based on the product’s relevance to this page. Sponsored content does not receive preferential treatment in any of G2’s ratings.
Gem
Visit Website
Sponsored
You’re seeing this ad based on the product’s relevance to this page. Sponsored content does not receive preferential treatment in any of G2’s ratings.
Greenhouse
Visit Website
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (65.5% of reviews)
Mid-Market (81.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Contact Us Per Month
No pricing available
BambooHR
Star Rating
(2,829)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 plansELMO Software
Star Rating
(59)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (81.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about ELMO SoftwareSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that BambooHR excels in "Ease of Use" with a score of 9.2, making it highly intuitive for HR teams. In contrast, ELMO Software, while still user-friendly, has a slightly lower score of 8.8, indicating that some users find it less straightforward.
- Reviewers mention that BambooHR's "Time, Attendance, and PTO" management features are rated at 8.6, which is significantly higher than ELMO's score of 7.1. Users appreciate BambooHR's streamlined process for tracking employee time off, while ELMO's features in this area are seen as less robust.
- G2 users highlight BambooHR's "Employee Self Service" web portal, scoring 8.8, as a strong point, allowing employees easy access to their information. ELMO's portal, while functional, received a score of 8.7, suggesting it may not be as comprehensive or user-friendly.
- Reviewers say that BambooHR's "Performance Reviews" feature, particularly the customizable forms, scored 8.0, which is slightly lower than ELMO's 8.6. Users appreciate ELMO's flexibility in tailoring performance review processes to their specific needs.
- Users on G2 report that BambooHR's "Quality of Support" is rated at 8.8, indicating a strong customer service experience. ELMO's support, while still good at 8.4, is perceived as less responsive, which can be a critical factor for companies needing timely assistance.
- Reviewers mention that BambooHR's "Product Direction" score of 8.7 reflects a positive outlook on future updates and features, while ELMO's impressive score of 9.7 suggests that users feel particularly confident about its ongoing development and enhancements.
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
ELMO Software
No pricing availableFree Trial
BambooHR
Free Trial is available
ELMO Software
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.6
2,329
8.4
47
Ease of Use
9.2
2,437
8.7
47
Ease of Setup
8.8
1,493
8.0
26
Ease of Admin
9.0
1,494
8.4
29
Quality of Support
8.8
2,008
8.5
42
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
1,473
8.4
28
Product Direction (% positive)
8.7
2,254
9.5
45
Features by Category
Core HR
8.7
1426
7.8
23
8.6
1416
7.5
20
5.5
749
6.6
19
7.4
1148
Feature Not Available
7.8
1168
8.4
23
7.3
1005
7.0
19
Generative AI
6.2
517
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
1466
7.8
26
7.3
1174
7.0
24
7.3
1155
Feature Not Available
8.7
1509
8.2
27
8.5
1422
8.5
25
8.4
1384
6.5
23
8.3
1449
7.6
25
8.5
1486
8.1
26
Employee Self Service
8.9
417
8.6
16
7.9
392
Feature Not Available
8.2
410
Feature Not Available
Administration
8.6
411
8.5
13
8.8
433
7.6
12
9.0
407
8.8
11
6.9
333
6.7
11
8.4
388
7.6
11
8.1
350
7.4
11
8.6
408
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Taxes
8.2
389
8.2
12
8.1
380
7.9
11
8.2
372
Feature Not Available
Integration
7.6
339
7.7
10
8.0
379
6.9
9
7.0
322
7.0
10
8.2
361
7.9
12
Platform
8.6
405
8.3
13
8.8
404
8.6
12
8.9
400
8.8
12
8.6
388
8.6
11
Automation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Logistics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Monitoring
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
7.8
26
7.3
1174
7.0
24
7.3
1155
Feature Not Available
8.7
1509
8.2
27
8.5
1422
8.5
25
8.4
1384
6.5
23
8.3
1449
7.6
25
8.5
1486
8.1
26
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
7.0
22
8.7
536
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
1466
7.8
26
7.3
1174
7.0
24
7.3
1155
Feature Not Available
8.7
1509
8.2
27
8.5
1422
8.5
25
8.4
1384
6.5
23
8.3
1449
7.6
25
8.5
1486
8.1
26
Platform Basics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Content
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Performance reviews
8.0
552
|
Verified
8.2
16
8.0
577
|
Verified
8.6
17
8.3
582
|
Verified
8.6
18
Goals
8.1
597
|
Verified
8.1
17
7.4
528
|
Verified
7.8
17
Feedback
8.2
574
8.5
17
8.2
570
7.8
17
6.7
421
7.3
16
6.6
464
6.3
14
Data
8.3
596
|
Verified
8.4
17
8.4
594
|
Verified
8.3
15
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
7.1
8
7.8
730
8.3
8
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
7.4
7
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
7.8
26
7.3
1174
7.0
24
7.3
1155
Feature Not Available
8.7
1509
8.2
27
8.5
1422
8.5
25
8.4
1384
6.5
23
8.3
1449
7.6
25
8.5
1486
8.1
26
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
8.4
23
8.6
1179
8.1
23
8.8
1233
7.3
21
6.2
667
7.1
22
8.4
1082
7.8
22
8.3
1075
8.4
21
Platform Additional Functionality
8.8
1234
8.0
24
8.5
1112
7.2
23
7.1
761
8.2
22
8.7
1178
8.3
22
8.8
1226
8.4
24
Platform Data
7.2
773
Feature Not Available
8.2
1004
7.7
22
8.3
920
8.1
24
Platform
7.8
1466
7.8
26
7.3
1174
7.0
24
7.3
1155
Feature Not Available
8.7
1509
8.2
27
8.5
1422
8.5
25
8.4
1384
6.5
23
8.3
1449
7.6
25
8.5
1486
8.1
26
Recruiting and Onboarding
7.6
936
7.0
22
8.8
1200
8.5
24
Course Authoring
Not enough data
7.9
13
Not enough data
7.9
14
Not enough data
8.5
16
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Course Delivery
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.2
16
Not enough data
8.9
14
Course Management
Not enough data
7.0
11
Not enough data
8.5
14
Not enough data
9.2
16
Not enough data
8.8
15
LMS Marketplace
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Interface
Not enough data
9.3
15
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Training & eLearning
Not enough data
8.8
15
Not enough data
9.0
13
Not enough data
8.8
14
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.3
14
Not enough data
8.8
14
Not enough data
8.6
14
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Corporate Learning Management Systems
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Basics
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.2
18
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Platform Content
Not enough data
7.8
17
Not enough data
7.7
16
Not enough data
8.0
16
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
7.7
17
Not enough data
8.0
16
Not enough data
7.9
16
Not enough data
7.0
17
Platform
7.8
1466
7.8
26
7.3
1174
7.0
24
7.3
1155
Feature Not Available
8.7
1509
8.2
27
8.5
1422
8.5
25
8.4
1384
6.5
23
8.3
1449
7.6
25
8.5
1486
8.1
26
Platform
7.8
1466
7.8
26
7.3
1174
7.0
24
7.3
1155
Feature Not Available
8.7
1509
8.2
27
8.5
1422
8.5
25
8.4
1384
6.5
23
8.3
1449
7.6
25
8.5
1486
8.1
26
Platform
7.8
1466
7.8
26
7.3
1174
7.0
24
7.3
1155
Feature Not Available
8.7
1509
8.2
27
8.5
1422
8.5
25
8.4
1384
6.5
23
8.3
1449
7.6
25
8.5
1486
8.1
26
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 ELMO Software are categorized as Onboarding, Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), Core HR, Performance Management, and Payroll
Unique Categories
BambooHR is categorized as Candidate Relationship Management, Job Description Management, Workforce Management, and HCM Software
ELMO Software is categorized as Time & Attendance, Employee Engagement, Corporate Learning Management Systems, and Employee Recognition
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
BambooHR
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
ELMO Software
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%
Hospital & Health Care
10.2%
Computer Software
8.5%
Higher Education
6.8%
Accounting
6.8%
Non-Profit Organization Management
5.1%
Other
62.7%
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
ELMO Software 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.
