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At a Glance
BambooHR
BambooHR
Star Rating
(3,752)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (66.4% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Contact Us Per Month
Free Trial is available
Browse all 3 pricing plans
HR Partner
HR Partner
Star Rating
(55)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (61.1% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$250 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 intuitive interface and mobile app. Users appreciate how easy it is to navigate and organize tasks, making it a preferred choice for managing HR processes efficiently.
  • According to verified reviews, HR Partner is recognized for its simplicity and focus on small-to-midsized businesses. Users find it manageable and user-friendly, highlighting its effectiveness in reducing administrative burdens and streamlining HR tasks.
  • Users say that BambooHR's implementation process is notably quick and straightforward, with many recent users noting the easy setup and intuitive onboarding that helps them get started without hassle.
  • Reviewers mention that while HR Partner offers a solid support system, BambooHR's overall support quality is slightly lower, with users indicating that BambooHR's support team is responsive but not as highly rated as HR Partner's, which is often praised for its quick response times.
  • G2 reviewers highlight that BambooHR has a broader range of features, particularly in areas like time off management and employee organization, which users find beneficial for mid-market companies. In contrast, HR Partner is noted for its effective handling of recruitment and asset tracking, making it a strong contender for smaller businesses.
  • According to recent feedback, both platforms have their strengths in customization, but HR Partner edges out with a higher score in this area. Users appreciate the ability to tailor the platform to their specific needs, which is particularly valuable for small businesses looking for flexibility.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
BambooHR
Core
Contact Us
Per Month
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HR Partner
Up to 80 Employees
$250
per month
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Free Trial
BambooHR
Free Trial is available
HR Partner
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.6
2,674
8.8
45
Ease of Use
9.2
2,793
8.9
45
Ease of Setup
8.8
1,736
8.6
32
Ease of Admin
9.0
1,562
8.9
29
Quality of Support
8.8
2,243
9.3
42
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
1,540
9.4
29
Product Direction (% positive)
8.7
2,589
9.7
42
Features by Category
Core HR
8.8
1496
8.6
36
8.7
1570
8.8
36
5.5
754
Feature Not Available
7.4
1157
8.0
32
7.8
1187
Feature Not Available
7.3
1041
8.6
36
Generative AI
6.2
518
6.8
19
Platform
7.8
1471
8.4
27
7.3
1178
Feature Not Available
7.3
1156
7.6
24
8.7
1515
8.6
25
8.5
1429
8.9
26
8.4
1390
7.8
25
8.3
1454
8.3
26
8.5
1491
8.5
25
8.3
580
Not enough data
Employee Self Service
8.9
449
Not enough data
7.9
403
Not enough data
8.2
424
Not enough data
Administration
8.6
431
Not enough data
8.9
469
Not enough data
9.0
421
Not enough data
7.0
339
Not enough data
8.4
396
Not enough data
8.1
356
Not enough data
8.6
421
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Taxes
8.2
394
Not enough data
8.1
386
Not enough data
8.2
377
Not enough data
Integration
7.6
349
Not enough data
8.0
389
Not enough data
7.0
327
Not enough data
8.2
368
Not enough data
Platform
8.7
413
Not enough data
8.8
412
Not enough data
8.9
416
Not enough data
8.6
393
Not enough data
Job Description ManagementHide 17 FeaturesShow 17 Features
8.3
1,860
Not enough data
Basics
7.8
342
Not enough data
8.7
386
Not enough data
8.5
383
Not enough data
Content
8.2
370
Not enough data
7.7
343
Not enough data
7.9
348
Not enough data
Logistics
7.6
321
Not enough data
8.7
407
Not enough data
Recruiting and Onboarding
8.7
514
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
1471
8.4
27
7.3
1178
Feature Not Available
7.3
1156
7.6
24
8.7
1515
8.6
25
8.5
1429
8.9
26
8.4
1390
7.8
25
8.3
1454
8.3
26
8.5
1491
8.5
25
Candidate Relationship ManagementHide 19 FeaturesShow 19 Features
8.4
1,886
Not enough data
Basics
8.6
406
Not enough data
7.8
336
Not enough data
8.6
379
Not enough data
Additional Functionality
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
367
Not enough data
8.6
395
Not enough data
Content
8.4
379
Not enough data
8.4
387
Not enough data
Recruiting and Onboarding
8.3
493
Not enough data
7.6
940
Not enough data
8.7
539
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
1471
8.4
27
7.3
1178
Feature Not Available
7.3
1156
7.6
24
8.7
1515
8.6
25
8.5
1429
8.9
26
8.4
1390
7.8
25
8.3
1454
8.3
26
8.5
1491
8.5
25
Performance ManagementHide 13 FeaturesShow 13 Features
7.7
772
Not enough data
Performance reviews
8.0
561
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
586
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
597
|
Verified
Not enough data
Goals
8.1
624
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.4
530
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feedback
8.2
581
Not enough data
8.2
575
Not enough data
6.7
427
Not enough data
6.7
467
Not enough data
Data
8.3
607
|
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Talent Acquisition SuitesHide 1 FeatureShow 1 Feature
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)Hide 26 FeaturesShow 26 Features
7.6
1,809
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
734
Not enough data
7.8
732
Not enough data
8.0
43
Not enough data
8.9
51
Not enough data
8.1
44
Not enough data
Candidate Management - Applicant Tracking System
8.3
782
Not enough data
8.7
48
Not enough data
9.1
53
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.2
42
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
43
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
1471
8.4
27
7.3
1178
Feature Not Available
7.3
1156
7.6
24
8.7
1515
8.6
25
8.5
1429
8.9
26
8.4
1390
7.8
25
8.3
1454
8.3
26
8.5
1491
8.5
25
AI - Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
6.0
35
Not enough data
5.9
35
Not enough data
5.8
36
Not enough data
7.8
1,981
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
1189
Not enough data
8.9
1253
Not enough data
6.2
668
Not enough data
8.4
1090
Not enough data
8.3
1078
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
8.9
1246
Not enough data
8.5
1115
Not enough data
7.1
769
Not enough data
8.7
1190
Not enough data
8.8
1236
Not enough data
Platform Data
7.2
774
Not enough data
8.2
1010
Not enough data
8.3
923
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
1471
8.4
27
7.3
1178
Feature Not Available
7.3
1156
7.6
24
8.7
1515
8.6
25
8.5
1429
8.9
26
8.4
1390
7.8
25
8.3
1454
8.3
26
8.5
1491
8.5
25
Recruiting and Onboarding
7.6
940
Not enough data
8.8
1242
Not enough data
7.9
1,985
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
1471
8.4
27
7.3
1178
Feature Not Available
7.3
1156
7.6
24
8.7
1515
8.6
25
8.5
1429
8.9
26
8.4
1390
7.8
25
8.3
1454
8.3
26
8.5
1491
8.5
25
Workforce Management Platform Features
7.1
537
Not enough data
6.1
420
Not enough data
8.2
709
Not enough data
8.9
865
Not enough data
7.4
475
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.2
637
Not enough data
8.8
769
Not enough data
6.4
408
Not enough data
7.7
523
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
BambooHR
BambooHR
HR Partner
HR Partner
BambooHR and HR Partner are categorized as Core HR
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
BambooHR
BambooHR
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
28.8%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
66.4%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
4.8%
HR Partner
HR Partner
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
61.1%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
31.5%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
7.4%
Reviewers' Industry
BambooHR
BambooHR
Computer Software
11.9%
Information Technology and Services
11.5%
Construction
5.7%
Non-Profit Organization Management
5.5%
Hospital & Health Care
4.2%
Other
61.2%
HR Partner
HR Partner
Information Technology and Services
11.1%
Marketing and Advertising
7.4%
Construction
7.4%
Computer Software
7.4%
Staffing and Recruiting
5.6%
Other
61.1%
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Discussions
BambooHR
BambooHR Discussions
Does anyone else use the Original Hire Date and Hire Date field to show FT and PT hire dates?
3 Comments
Ester M.
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
HR Partner
HR Partner Discussions
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HR Partner has no discussions with answers