Compare BambooHR and QuickBooks Payroll 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (66.6% of reviews)
Small-Business (52.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Contact Us Per Month
Starting at $50.00 Per Month
BambooHR
Star Rating
(4,376)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (66.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Contact Us Per Month
Free Trial is available
Browse all 3 pricing plansQuickBooks Payroll
Star Rating
(487)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (52.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $50.00 Per Month
Browse all 3 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that BambooHR excels in user-friendliness, with many users appreciating its intuitive interface and ease of navigation. One user mentioned, "I really like BambooHR for its ease of use and modern UI," highlighting how quickly they can find what they need.
- Users say that QuickBooks Payroll offers a seamless experience for processing payroll, especially for multiple employees. A reviewer noted, "I like how easy it is to process payroll for multiple employees," indicating its efficiency in handling payroll tasks.
- According to verified reviews, BambooHR stands out for its comprehensive onboarding features, with users enjoying the straightforward setup process. One user shared, "The initial setup was also really easy; I just signed on and started using it," which reflects its effectiveness in getting new users up and running quickly.
- Reviewers mention that QuickBooks Payroll integrates well with other QuickBooks products, enhancing its overall functionality. A user highlighted, "I like the convenience of its connection to QB's Online," which suggests that existing QuickBooks users may find it particularly beneficial.
- G2 reviewers indicate that BambooHR's support quality is a strong point, with many users feeling well-supported during their use of the software. One user remarked on the helpfulness of having everything in one place, making it easier to track documents and access support when needed.
- Users report that while QuickBooks Payroll has a solid performance in payroll entry and compliance, it may not match the overall satisfaction levels seen with BambooHR. A reviewer noted, "So fast and easy," but the limited number of recent reviews suggests that user experiences may vary more widely compared to BambooHR's consistent feedback.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
BambooHR
Core
Contact Us
Per Month
Foundational HR automation and insights to move your business forward.
- HR Data
- HR Reporting
- Time-Off Tracking
QuickBooks Payroll
Core
Starting at $50.00
Per Month
Cover the basics—easily pay your team and have your payroll taxes done for you.
Includes:
- Automated payroll processing
- Federal and state tax calculations and filings
- Next-day direct deposit
Free Trial
BambooHR
Free Trial is available
QuickBooks Payroll
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.7
2,915
8.9
397
Ease of Use
9.2
3,042
9.1
404
Ease of Setup
8.8
1,881
8.5
264
Ease of Admin
9.0
1,650
8.8
260
Quality of Support
8.8
2,390
8.9
377
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
1,621
8.9
268
Product Direction (% positive)
8.7
2,807
8.8
391
Features by Category
Core HR
8.8
1545
8.8
199
8.7
1681
8.6
190
5.5
760
7.2
107
7.5
1163
8.0
137
7.8
1192
8.6
158
7.4
1073
8.8
189
Generative AI
6.2
519
6.8
36
Platform
7.8
1473
8.2
204
7.3
1179
7.5
143
7.3
1156
7.5
127
8.7
1519
8.7
220
8.5
1431
8.6
208
8.4
1391
8.4
182
8.3
1457
8.1
203
8.5
1495
8.6
215
Employee Self Service
9.0
471
8.0
36
|
Verified
8.0
411
7.4
26
|
Verified
8.3
436
7.2
27
|
Verified
Administration
8.7
441
8.8
40
|
Verified
8.9
491
7.7
36
|
Verified
9.0
430
8.6
35
|
Verified
7.0
339
8.1
31
|
Verified
8.5
398
8.4
33
|
Verified
8.1
356
7.8
29
|
Verified
8.7
426
8.3
26
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.5
33
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.4
29
|
Verified
Taxes
8.2
396
8.7
36
|
Verified
8.1
386
7.7
33
|
Verified
8.2
377
8.1
28
|
Verified
Integration
7.6
351
7.5
22
|
Verified
8.0
392
7.6
29
|
Verified
7.0
327
8.5
34
|
Verified
8.2
374
8.3
24
|
Verified
Platform
8.7
418
8.0
36
|
Verified
8.8
416
8.4
35
|
Verified
8.9
423
8.1
38
|
Verified
8.6
393
7.4
32
|
Verified
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
6.9
33
Not enough data
6.8
32
Not enough data
7.0
32
Platform
7.8
1473
8.2
204
7.3
1179
7.5
143
7.3
1156
7.5
127
8.7
1519
8.7
220
8.5
1431
8.6
208
8.4
1391
8.4
182
8.3
1457
8.1
203
8.5
1495
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
342
Not enough data
8.7
390
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
1473
8.2
204
7.3
1179
7.5
143
7.3
1156
7.5
127
8.7
1519
8.7
220
8.5
1431
8.6
208
8.4
1391
8.4
182
8.3
1457
8.1
203
8.5
1495
8.6
215
Basics
8.6
406
Not enough data
7.8
336
Not enough data
8.6
380
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
494
Not enough data
7.6
944
7.0
77
8.7
541
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
1473
8.2
204
7.3
1179
7.5
143
7.3
1156
7.5
127
8.7
1519
8.7
220
8.5
1431
8.6
208
8.4
1391
8.4
182
8.3
1457
8.1
203
8.5
1495
8.6
215
Performance reviews
8.0
573
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
590
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
601
|
Verified
Not enough data
Goals
8.1
632
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.4
531
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feedback
8.2
587
Not enough data
8.3
581
Not enough data
6.8
436
Not enough data
6.7
468
Not enough data
Data
8.3
632
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
606
|
Verified
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Performance Management
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
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)
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Sourcing
7.8
740
Not enough data
7.8
733
Not enough data
8.1
44
Not enough data
9.0
55
Not enough data
8.2
45
Not enough data
Candidate Management - Applicant Tracking System
8.3
787
Not enough data
8.7
49
Not enough data
9.1
56
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.1
44
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.6
45
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
1473
8.2
204
7.3
1179
7.5
143
7.3
1156
7.5
127
8.7
1519
8.7
220
8.5
1431
8.6
208
8.4
1391
8.4
182
8.3
1457
8.1
203
8.5
1495
8.6
215
AI - Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Onboarding
Feature Not Available
8.0
5
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Platform Content
Feature Not Available
8.2
132
8.6
1199
8.8
147
8.9
1265
9.1
151
6.2
669
7.5
96
8.4
1094
8.6
125
8.3
1079
8.3
119
Platform Additional Functionality
8.9
1253
8.8
139
8.5
1117
7.8
96
7.1
772
7.7
99
8.7
1191
8.7
139
8.8
1241
8.9
142
Platform Data
7.2
774
8.3
18
8.2
1012
8.5
118
8.3
925
8.8
114
Platform
7.8
1473
8.2
204
7.3
1179
7.5
143
7.3
1156
7.5
127
8.7
1519
8.7
220
8.5
1431
8.6
208
8.4
1391
8.4
182
8.3
1457
8.1
203
8.5
1495
8.6
215
Recruiting and Onboarding
7.6
944
7.0
77
8.8
1251
9.0
140
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
1473
8.2
204
7.3
1179
7.5
143
7.3
1156
7.5
127
8.7
1519
8.7
220
8.5
1431
8.6
208
8.4
1391
8.4
182
8.3
1457
8.1
203
8.5
1495
8.6
215
Workforce Management Platform Features
7.1
539
Not enough data
6.1
422
Not enough data
8.2
722
Not enough data
9.0
920
Not enough data
7.4
478
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.2
642
Not enough data
8.8
788
Not enough data
6.4
410
Not enough data
7.7
529
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
BambooHR and QuickBooks Payroll are categorized as Onboarding, Core HR, and Payroll
Unique Categories
BambooHR is categorized as Candidate Relationship Management, Job Description Management, Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), Workforce Management, Performance Management, and HCM Software
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
BambooHR
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
QuickBooks Payroll
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
11.3%
Construction
5.6%
Non-Profit Organization Management
5.4%
Marketing and Advertising
4.2%
Other
61.6%
Computer Software
6.6%
Non-Profit Organization Management
6.3%
Hospital & Health Care
6.1%
Insurance
5.7%
Accounting
4.7%
Other
70.6%
Discussions
Does anyone else use the Original Hire Date and Hire Date field to show FT and PT hire dates?
3 Comments
RJ
I but I am never going to figureRead more
Am I locked into a contract when working with BambooHR?
2 Comments
Official Response from BambooHR
No. Every BambooHR customer is on a month-to-month service. We want to earn your business back each and every month.Read more
What's the scoop on the 7-day free trial?
2 Comments
CW
Recommendation: Get a 1 hr demo first! Then once you understand the basics take the 7 days to go through the system. Make sure to go through the webinars in...Read more
Did you ever use GoCo as a repository for your documents?
2 Comments
ST
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What makes GoCo different from other HR platforms?
2 Comments
Official Response from GoCo
GoCo is the only HR platform compatible with any payroll and benefit providers. We design intuitive features to sustain long-term growth, and eliminate the...Read more
Does GoCo support both salaried employees and 1099 contractors?
2 Comments
Official Response from GoCo
Yes, GoCo makes it easy to hire or import both full-time and part-time employees, as well as 1099 contractors. Read more
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