Compare BambooHR and PayrollHero 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (66.7% of reviews)
Mid-Market (64.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Contact Us Per Month
$3.50 user/month
BambooHR
Star Rating
(4,109)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (66.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Contact Us Per Month
Free Trial is available
Browse all 3 pricing plansPayrollHero
Star Rating
(25)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (64.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
$3.50 user/month
Browse all 2 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. One user mentioned, "I enjoy that it's user-friendly and fun," highlighting how easy it is to navigate and manage documents.
- Users say that PayrollHero is also straightforward and efficient, with feedback noting its intuitive design. A reviewer stated, "PayrollHero is a very straightforward and efficient tool," which suggests it meets the needs of users looking for simplicity in payroll management.
- According to verified reviews, BambooHR has a significantly higher overall satisfaction score, reflecting its strong performance in areas like ease of setup and quality of support. Users have praised the quick implementation process, stating, "The initial setup was also really easy; I just signed on and started using it."
- Reviewers mention that while PayrollHero offers solid features, it lacks the extensive user feedback and recent activity that BambooHR enjoys. With only 25 total reviews compared to BambooHR's 3,804, users may find less community support and fewer insights into the product's performance.
- G2 reviewers highlight that BambooHR's comprehensive features, such as time off booking and document management, make it a favorite among mid-market companies. Users appreciate having everything in one place, which enhances their overall experience and efficiency.
- Users note that PayrollHero's automated system is beneficial for reducing manual workload, with one reviewer stating it "lessens the burden in doing manual computations." However, BambooHR's higher ratings in ease of use and support may make it a more reliable choice for those seeking a robust HR solution.
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
PayrollHero
Small Business
$3.50
user/month
+ $100 one-time implementation fee
- Selfie clocks
- Facebook sharing of selfies
- Flex Schedules
Free Trial
BambooHR
Free Trial is available
PayrollHero
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.7
2,794
8.7
22
Ease of Use
9.2
2,916
8.6
22
Ease of Setup
8.8
1,809
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
9.0
1,609
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.8
2,317
8.0
21
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
1,584
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
8.7
2,702
7.5
23
Features by Category
Core HR
8.8
1518
Not enough data
8.7
1634
Not enough data
5.5
757
Not enough data
7.4
1160
Not enough data
7.8
1188
Not enough data
7.4
1059
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.2
519
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
1473
Not enough data
7.3
1179
Not enough data
7.3
1156
Not enough data
8.7
1518
Not enough data
8.5
1431
Not enough data
8.4
1391
Not enough data
8.3
1457
Not enough data
8.5
1494
Not enough data
Employee Self Service
8.9
457
8.9
11
|
Verified
7.9
407
8.5
12
|
Verified
8.2
427
8.8
11
|
Verified
Administration
8.6
436
8.6
14
|
Verified
8.9
476
8.9
14
|
Verified
9.0
426
9.0
14
|
Verified
7.0
339
8.7
14
|
Verified
8.5
398
8.5
11
|
Verified
8.1
356
8.6
12
|
Verified
8.6
421
8.9
12
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.9
12
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
9.3
12
|
Verified
Taxes
8.2
395
9.0
10
|
Verified
8.1
386
8.9
9
|
Verified
8.2
377
Feature Not Available
Integration
7.6
350
8.5
11
|
Verified
8.0
389
8.5
11
|
Verified
7.0
327
8.5
11
|
Verified
8.2
371
8.7
10
|
Verified
Platform
8.6
416
8.5
12
|
Verified
8.8
413
8.5
12
|
Verified
8.9
418
8.5
12
|
Verified
8.6
393
8.6
12
|
Verified
Automation
Not enough data
8.9
14
Logistics
Not enough data
8.6
14
Not enough data
8.8
13
Not enough data
9.5
10
Management
Not enough data
8.2
13
Not enough data
9.1
15
Not enough data
8.5
14
Not enough data
9.0
14
Not enough data
9.1
13
Not enough data
8.3
14
Not enough data
8.9
14
Monitoring
Not enough data
9.0
12
Not enough data
8.9
12
Not enough data
8.5
13
Basics
7.8
342
Not enough data
8.7
389
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
Not enough data
7.3
1179
Not enough data
7.3
1156
Not enough data
8.7
1518
Not enough data
8.5
1431
Not enough data
8.4
1391
Not enough data
8.3
1457
Not enough data
8.5
1494
Not enough data
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
493
Not enough data
7.6
942
Not enough data
8.7
539
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
1473
Not enough data
7.3
1179
Not enough data
7.3
1156
Not enough data
8.7
1518
Not enough data
8.5
1431
Not enough data
8.4
1391
Not enough data
8.3
1457
Not enough data
8.5
1494
Not enough data
Performance reviews
8.0
564
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
587
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
600
|
Verified
Not enough data
Goals
8.1
628
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.4
530
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feedback
8.2
581
Not enough data
8.3
576
Not enough data
6.7
429
Not enough data
6.7
467
Not enough data
Data
8.3
609
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
599
|
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
736
Not enough data
7.8
732
Not enough data
8.0
43
Not enough data
8.9
53
Not enough data
8.1
44
Not enough data
Candidate Management - Applicant Tracking System
8.3
784
Not enough data
8.7
48
Not enough data
9.1
55
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.3
43
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
43
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
1473
Not enough data
7.3
1179
Not enough data
7.3
1156
Not enough data
8.7
1518
Not enough data
8.5
1431
Not enough data
8.4
1391
Not enough data
8.3
1457
Not enough data
8.5
1494
Not enough data
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
Not enough data
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
Not enough data
8.6
1195
Not enough data
8.9
1259
Not enough data
6.2
668
Not enough data
8.4
1093
Not enough data
8.3
1078
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
8.9
1250
Not enough data
8.5
1117
Not enough data
7.1
771
Not enough data
8.7
1191
Not enough data
8.8
1240
Not enough data
Platform Data
7.2
774
Not enough data
8.2
1012
Not enough data
8.3
924
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
1473
Not enough data
7.3
1179
Not enough data
7.3
1156
Not enough data
8.7
1518
Not enough data
8.5
1431
Not enough data
8.4
1391
Not enough data
8.3
1457
Not enough data
8.5
1494
Not enough data
Recruiting and Onboarding
7.6
942
Not enough data
8.8
1246
Not enough data
Time Tracking
Not enough data
9.1
16
Not enough data
8.8
15
Not enough data
8.8
14
Client Invoicing
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.6
13
Mobile Time Tracking
Not enough data
8.8
16
Administration
Not enough data
7.9
14
Not enough data
8.0
15
Not enough data
8.6
14
Not enough data
8.8
12
Not enough data
8.7
13
Platform
Not enough data
9.2
14
Not enough data
8.6
12
Not enough data
8.5
12
Not enough data
9.1
15
Not enough data
9.2
14
Not enough data
9.4
11
Platform
7.8
1473
Not enough data
7.3
1179
Not enough data
7.3
1156
Not enough data
8.7
1518
Not enough data
8.5
1431
Not enough data
8.4
1391
Not enough data
8.3
1457
Not enough data
8.5
1494
Not enough data
Workforce Management Platform Features
7.1
538
Not enough data
6.1
421
Not enough data
8.2
715
Not enough data
9.0
901
Not enough data
7.4
477
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.2
640
Not enough data
8.8
782
Not enough data
6.4
408
Not enough data
7.7
526
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
BambooHR and PayrollHero are categorized as Payroll
Unique Categories
BambooHR is categorized as Candidate Relationship Management, Job Description Management, Onboarding, Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), Core HR, Workforce Management, Performance Management, and HCM Software
PayrollHero is categorized as Time Tracking and Time & Attendance
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
BambooHR
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
PayrollHero
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
12.0%
Information Technology and Services
11.4%
Construction
5.6%
Non-Profit Organization Management
5.4%
Marketing and Advertising
4.2%
Other
61.5%
Real Estate
28.0%
Telecommunications
16.0%
Information Technology and Services
8.0%
Hospital & Health Care
8.0%
Retail
4.0%
Other
36.0%
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
PayrollHero has no discussions with answers
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