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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (65.5% of reviews)
Small-Business (48.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Contact Us Per Month
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BambooHR
Star Rating
(2,830)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 plansGoCo
Star Rating
(409)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (48.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
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Browse all 3 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that BambooHR excels in its "Employee Self Service" features, particularly the "Self-Service Portal" which received a high score of 9.4, making it easy for employees to manage their own information. In contrast, GoCo also offers a self-service portal but does not match the same level of user satisfaction.
- Reviewers mention that GoCo shines in "Benefits Administration" with a score of 8.8, particularly highlighting its "Benefits Record Management" and "Enrollment Planning" features. BambooHR, while competent, scored lower in this area, indicating that GoCo may provide a more robust solution for managing employee benefits.
- G2 users indicate that BambooHR's "Quality of Support" is rated at 8.8, which is slightly lower than GoCo's impressive score of 9.2. Reviewers appreciate GoCo's responsive customer service, suggesting that users may find better support when issues arise.
- Users on G2 report that BambooHR's "Expense Management" feature is lacking, with a score of only 5.6, while GoCo's corresponding feature scored significantly higher at 7.1. This suggests that GoCo may offer a more effective solution for tracking and managing employee expenses.
- Reviewers mention that both platforms have similar "Ease of Use" ratings at 9.2, but users report that BambooHR's interface feels more intuitive, making it easier for new users to navigate the system without extensive training.
- Users say that GoCo's "Compliance" features are particularly strong, scoring 8.6, which is higher than BambooHR's 7.8. This indicates that GoCo may provide better tools for ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements, a critical aspect for many businesses.
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
2,329
9.0
343
Ease of Use
9.2
2,437
9.2
350
Ease of Setup
8.8
1,493
8.5
236
Ease of Admin
9.0
1,494
8.8
240
Quality of Support
8.8
2,008
9.2
327
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
1,473
9.0
242
Product Direction (% positive)
8.7
2,254
9.1
341
Features by Category
Core HR
8.7
1426
8.8
199
8.6
1416
8.6
190
5.5
749
7.2
107
7.4
1148
8.0
137
7.8
1168
8.6
158
7.3
1005
8.8
189
Generative AI
6.2
517
Feature Not Available
Platform
7.8
1466
8.2
204
7.3
1174
7.5
143
7.3
1155
7.5
127
8.7
1509
8.7
220
8.5
1422
8.6
208
8.4
1384
8.4
182
8.3
1449
8.1
203
8.5
1486
8.6
215
Employee Self Service
8.9
417
Not enough data
7.9
392
Not enough data
8.2
410
Not enough data
Administration
8.6
411
Not enough data
8.8
433
Not enough data
9.0
407
Not enough data
6.9
333
Not enough data
8.4
388
Not enough data
8.1
350
Not enough data
8.6
408
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
379
Not enough data
7.0
322
Not enough data
8.2
361
Not enough data
Platform
8.6
405
Not enough data
8.8
404
Not enough data
8.9
400
Not enough data
8.6
388
Not enough data
Benefits Administration Platform Features
Not enough data
9.0
200
Not enough data
9.2
191
Not enough data
8.5
151
Not enough data
9.0
193
Not enough data
8.6
140
Not enough data
9.3
200
Not enough data
8.9
151
Not enough data
8.7
155
Benefits Administration Platform Features
Not enough data
9.0
200
Not enough data
9.2
191
Not enough data
8.5
151
Not enough data
9.0
193
Not enough data
8.6
140
Not enough data
9.3
200
Not enough data
8.9
151
Not enough data
9.2
169
Not enough data
8.7
155
Not enough data
8.4
116
Not enough data
7.6
45
Not enough data
8.1
56
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Platform
7.8
1466
8.2
204
7.3
1174
7.5
143
7.3
1155
7.5
127
8.7
1509
8.7
220
8.5
1422
8.6
208
8.4
1384
8.4
182
8.3
1449
8.1
203
8.5
1486
8.6
215
Basics
Not enough data
7.8
65
Not enough data
8.5
80
Not enough data
8.6
80
Not enough data
7.7
57
Data
Not enough data
8.2
90
Not enough data
8.0
87
Not enough data
8.1
82
Logistics
Not enough data
7.9
66
Not enough data
8.7
83
Agentic AI - Offboarding
Not enough data
5.7
5
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
8.2
204
7.3
1174
7.5
143
7.3
1155
7.5
127
8.7
1509
8.7
220
8.5
1422
8.6
208
8.4
1384
8.4
182
8.3
1449
8.1
203
8.5
1486
8.6
215
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
77
8.7
536
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
1466
8.2
204
7.3
1174
7.5
143
7.3
1155
7.5
127
8.7
1509
8.7
220
8.5
1422
8.6
208
8.4
1384
8.4
182
8.3
1449
8.1
203
8.5
1486
8.6
215
Performance reviews
8.0
552
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
577
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
582
|
Verified
Not enough data
Goals
8.1
597
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.4
528
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feedback
8.2
574
Not enough data
8.2
570
Not enough data
6.7
421
Not enough data
6.6
464
Not enough data
Data
8.3
596
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
594
|
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
731
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
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
8.2
204
7.3
1174
7.5
143
7.3
1155
7.5
127
8.7
1509
8.7
220
8.5
1422
8.6
208
8.4
1384
8.4
182
8.3
1449
8.1
203
8.5
1486
8.6
215
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
8.0
5
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
8.2
132
8.6
1179
8.8
147
8.8
1233
9.1
151
6.2
667
7.5
96
8.4
1082
8.6
125
8.3
1075
8.3
119
Platform Additional Functionality
8.8
1234
8.8
139
8.5
1112
7.8
96
7.1
761
7.7
99
8.7
1178
8.7
139
8.8
1226
8.9
142
Platform Data
7.2
773
Feature Not Available
8.2
1004
8.5
118
8.3
920
8.8
114
Platform
7.8
1466
8.2
204
7.3
1174
7.5
143
7.3
1155
7.5
127
8.7
1509
8.7
220
8.5
1422
8.6
208
8.4
1384
8.4
182
8.3
1449
8.1
203
8.5
1486
8.6
215
Recruiting and Onboarding
7.6
936
7.0
77
8.8
1200
9.0
140
Platform
7.8
1466
8.2
204
7.3
1174
7.5
143
7.3
1155
7.5
127
8.7
1509
8.7
220
8.5
1422
8.6
208
8.4
1384
8.4
182
8.3
1449
8.1
203
8.5
1486
8.6
215
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 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
GoCo is categorized as Benefits Administration and Offboarding
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
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
7.2%
Computer Software
7.0%
Non-Profit Organization Management
6.5%
Insurance
6.0%
Mental Health Care
4.8%
Other
68.5%
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
Does GoCo support both salaried employees and 1099 contractors?
2 Comments
TC
Yes, GoCo does support both salaried and 1099 contractors through the onboarding process. I think of it as your new HR personnel record keeper. Read more
What makes GoCo different from other HR platforms?
2 Comments
LO
The big stand-out for GoCo is service! Each company gets a dedicated CSM (client service manager) along with a multitude of other team members that work...Read more
Did you ever use GoCo as a repository for your documents?
2 Comments
RD
Yes, Employers that keep records of immunization status, support orders, and other important documents.Read more
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