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Compare BambooHR and Employee Navigator 
Featured Products
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (65.6% of reviews)
Small-Business (50.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Contact Us Per Month
Contact Us Per Year
BambooHR
Star Rating
(2,939)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (65.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Contact Us Per Month
Free Trial is available
Browse all 3 pricing plansEmployee Navigator
Star Rating
(156)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (50.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Contact Us Per Year
Browse all 4 pricing plansSummary
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 Employee Navigator. Users appreciate its user-friendly interface and the ability to manage team member information seamlessly, making it a preferred choice for many mid-market companies.
- According to verified reviews, BambooHR's implementation process is praised for its intuitive onboarding wizard, which helps users get started quickly. In contrast, while Employee Navigator is noted for its streamlined enrollment process, it has fewer recent reviews, suggesting a less robust user experience overall.
- Users say that BambooHR's mobile app is thoughtfully designed, enhancing accessibility and usability for employees on the go. This feature is particularly highlighted by users who value being able to manage their information from anywhere, a point that Employee Navigator users also appreciate, but with less emphasis on mobile functionality.
- Reviewers mention that Employee Navigator shines in benefits administration, with users noting its integration with payroll systems like Paylocity, which simplifies the management of employee benefits. However, BambooHR users express a desire for more comprehensive benefits features, indicating a gap in this area.
- Users highlight that BambooHR provides excellent support, with many praising its responsiveness and helpfulness. In comparison, Employee Navigator users also commend its customer service, but BambooHR's higher overall satisfaction ratings suggest a more consistent support experience.
- According to recent feedback, both platforms are recognized for their ease of use, but BambooHR edges out slightly with a more favorable user experience. Users appreciate its clean design and straightforward navigation, while Employee Navigator is noted for its effective task management features, though it may not be as intuitive for all users.
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
Employee Navigator
Enhanced
Contact Us
Per Year
- Online enrollment
- Carrier, payroll & TPA integrations
- Enrollment forms library
Free Trial
BambooHR
Free Trial is available
Employee Navigator
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.6
2,369
8.9
140
Ease of Use
9.2
2,483
9.0
141
Ease of Setup
8.8
1,522
8.7
119
Ease of Admin
9.0
1,506
9.1
120
Quality of Support
8.8
2,039
9.2
132
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
1,484
9.4
117
Product Direction (% positive)
8.7
2,295
9.1
137
Features by Category
Core HR
8.7
1430
8.8
27
8.6
1427
6.8
29
5.5
748
Feature Not Available
7.4
1150
8.2
24
7.8
1170
8.4
26
7.3
1008
9.5
29
Generative AI
6.2
517
7.7
14
Platform
7.8
1467
7.6
92
7.3
1176
8.2
89
7.3
1156
Feature Not Available
8.7
1511
8.9
94
8.5
1422
9.2
94
8.4
1385
8.5
86
8.3
1449
8.3
94
8.5
1488
8.8
92
Employee Self Service
8.9
418
Not enough data
7.9
392
Not enough data
8.2
412
Not enough data
Administration
8.6
413
Not enough data
8.8
436
Not enough data
9.0
407
Not enough data
6.9
334
Not enough data
8.4
389
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
381
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
Benefits Administration Platform Features
Not enough data
9.2
117
Not enough data
9.0
114
Not enough data
8.4
108
Not enough data
8.2
109
Not enough data
7.9
99
Not enough data
8.8
111
Not enough data
8.3
106
Not enough data
7.9
97
Benefits Administration Platform Features
Not enough data
9.2
117
Not enough data
9.0
114
Not enough data
8.4
108
Not enough data
8.2
109
Not enough data
7.9
99
Not enough data
8.8
111
Not enough data
8.3
106
Not enough data
8.9
98
Not enough data
7.9
97
Not enough data
8.3
98
Not enough data
7.6
65
Not enough data
7.9
67
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.2
66
Not enough data
7.7
66
Not enough data
7.0
63
Platform
7.8
1467
7.6
92
7.3
1176
8.2
89
7.3
1156
Feature Not Available
8.7
1511
8.9
94
8.5
1422
9.2
94
8.4
1385
8.5
86
8.3
1449
8.3
94
8.5
1488
8.8
92
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
1467
7.6
92
7.3
1176
8.2
89
7.3
1156
Feature Not Available
8.7
1511
8.9
94
8.5
1422
9.2
94
8.4
1385
8.5
86
8.3
1449
8.3
94
8.5
1488
8.8
92
Basics
8.6
404
Not enough data
7.9
334
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
377
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
7.6
92
7.3
1176
8.2
89
7.3
1156
Feature Not Available
8.7
1511
8.9
94
8.5
1422
9.2
94
8.4
1385
8.5
86
8.3
1449
8.3
94
8.5
1488
8.8
92
Performance reviews
8.0
555
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
577
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
584
|
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
44
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
7.6
92
7.3
1176
8.2
89
7.3
1156
Feature Not Available
8.7
1511
8.9
94
8.5
1422
9.2
94
8.4
1385
8.5
86
8.3
1449
8.3
94
8.5
1488
8.8
92
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
1237
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
7.6
92
7.3
1176
8.2
89
7.3
1156
Feature Not Available
8.7
1511
8.9
94
8.5
1422
9.2
94
8.4
1385
8.5
86
8.3
1449
8.3
94
8.5
1488
8.8
92
Recruiting and Onboarding
7.6
937
Not enough data
8.8
1208
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
1467
7.6
92
7.3
1176
8.2
89
7.3
1156
Feature Not Available
8.7
1511
8.9
94
8.5
1422
9.2
94
8.4
1385
8.5
86
8.3
1449
8.3
94
8.5
1488
8.8
92
Workforce Management Platform Features
7.1
535
Not enough data
6.1
412
Not enough data
8.2
688
Not enough data
8.9
802
Not enough data
7.4
467
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.2
634
Not enough data
8.8
749
Not enough data
6.4
405
Not enough data
7.6
510
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
BambooHR and Employee Navigator 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
Employee Navigator is categorized as Benefits Administration
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
BambooHR
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Employee Navigator
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
5.7%
Hospital & Health Care
4.4%
Other
61.1%
Insurance
57.4%
Financial Services
3.4%
Human Resources
2.7%
Hospital & Health Care
2.7%
Non-Profit Organization Management
2.0%
Other
31.8%
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
How Much Does Employee Navigator cost?
1 Comment
KB
There are different plan options. I use the Elite which is around $800 per month. This has the PTO , onboarding and task management. If you don't need...Read more
How do I run reports in employee Navigator?
1 Comment
KB
There are lots of great canned reports under the report tab. I also really like the column based and row reports. These let you customize what you want to...Read more
Employee Navigator has no more discussions with answers
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