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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (66.4% of reviews)
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
Contact Us Per Month
Contact Us
BambooHR
Star Rating
(3,550)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (66.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Contact Us Per Month
Free Trial is available
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Star Rating
(0)0.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Not enough data
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Contact Us
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that BambooHR excels in overall user satisfaction, with a significantly higher G2 Score compared to GoCo. Users appreciate its ability to manage employee details and track attendance seamlessly, highlighting how it organizes data in one place, which reduces manual HR work.
- Users say that GoCo offers a clean and intuitive user interface, making it easy to navigate. Reviewers specifically mention the convenience of its embedded payroll feature and the effectiveness of its employee onboarding workflows, which help standardize processes.
- According to verified reviews, BambooHR shines in its ease of use and setup, with users praising the intuitive onboarding wizard that simplifies the implementation process. This has led to a smoother experience for HR teams managing various tasks.
- Reviewers mention that GoCo provides excellent support, with a higher quality of support rating than BambooHR. Users appreciate the responsive assistance, which is particularly beneficial for small businesses that may require more hands-on help.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while BambooHR has a robust feature set for mid-market companies, GoCo is tailored more towards small businesses, offering features that cater specifically to their needs, such as automated onboarding and time tracking.
- Users report that BambooHR's reporting capabilities are well-received, with many finding it easy to generate insights on employee data. In contrast, GoCo's reporting features, while functional, are seen as less comprehensive, which may impact decision-making for some 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
GoCo
Core
Contact Us
Core helps businesses move essential HR tasks from disparate or outdated systems to a streamlined, digital platform—offering the core tools needed without the extra complexity.
- Employee Database
- Onboarding & Offboarding
- HR Documents & eSignature
Free Trial
BambooHR
Free Trial is available
GoCo
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.6
2,596
Not enough data
Ease of Use
9.2
2,712
Not enough data
Ease of Setup
8.8
1,678
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
9.0
1,553
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.8
2,187
Not enough data
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
1,531
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
8.7
2,512
Not enough data
Features by Category
Core HR
8.8
1475
Not enough data
8.7
1531
Not enough data
5.5
754
Not enough data
7.4
1156
Not enough data
7.8
1182
Not enough data
7.3
1034
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.2
517
Feature Not Available
Platform
7.8
1469
Not enough data
7.3
1176
Not enough data
7.3
1156
Not enough data
8.7
1514
Not enough data
8.5
1429
Not enough data
8.4
1389
Not enough data
8.3
1452
Not enough data
8.5
1491
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
Benefits Administration Platform Features
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Benefits Administration Platform Features
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
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
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Platform
7.8
1469
Not enough data
7.3
1176
Not enough data
7.3
1156
Not enough data
8.7
1514
Not enough data
8.5
1429
Not enough data
8.4
1389
Not enough data
8.3
1452
Not enough data
8.5
1491
Not enough data
Basics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Logistics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Offboarding
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
Not enough data
7.3
1176
Not enough data
7.3
1156
Not enough data
8.7
1514
Not enough data
8.5
1429
Not enough data
8.4
1389
Not enough data
8.3
1452
Not enough data
8.5
1491
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
Not enough data
7.3
1176
Not enough data
7.3
1156
Not enough data
8.7
1514
Not enough data
8.5
1429
Not enough data
8.4
1389
Not enough data
8.3
1452
Not enough data
8.5
1491
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
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
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
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
Not enough data
7.3
1176
Not enough data
7.3
1156
Not enough data
8.7
1514
Not enough data
8.5
1429
Not enough data
8.4
1389
Not enough data
8.3
1452
Not enough data
8.5
1491
Not enough data
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
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
Feature Not Available
8.2
1010
Not enough data
8.3
922
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
1469
Not enough data
7.3
1176
Not enough data
7.3
1156
Not enough data
8.7
1514
Not enough data
8.5
1429
Not enough data
8.4
1389
Not enough data
8.3
1452
Not enough data
8.5
1491
Not enough data
Recruiting and Onboarding
7.6
938
Not enough data
8.8
1235
Not enough data
Documentation - I-9 Compliance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
1469
Not enough data
7.3
1176
Not enough data
7.3
1156
Not enough data
8.7
1514
Not enough data
8.5
1429
Not enough data
8.4
1389
Not enough data
8.3
1452
Not enough data
8.5
1491
Not enough data
Workforce Management Platform Features
7.1
537
Not enough data
6.1
419
Not enough data
8.2
703
Not enough data
8.9
842
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 and GoCo are categorized as Onboarding, Core HR, and HCM Software
Unique Categories
BambooHR is categorized as Candidate Relationship Management, Job Description Management, Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), Workforce Management, Performance Management, and Payroll
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
BambooHR
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
GoCo
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
11.9%
Information Technology and Services
11.7%
Non-Profit Organization Management
5.6%
Construction
5.6%
Hospital & Health Care
4.2%
Other
60.9%
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Other
0%
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
GoCo has no discussions with answers
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