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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (65.5% of reviews)
Mid-Market (62.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Contact Us Per Month
Contact Us Per Month
BambooHR
Star Rating
(2,960)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
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Star Rating
(706)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (62.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Contact Us Per Month
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that BambooHR excels in user experience, highlighting its clean and intuitive interface that makes navigating and managing team member information straightforward. Users appreciate the cloud-based access, allowing them to work from anywhere.
- Users say that Personio offers a simple and effective user interface, particularly for logging working hours. The ability to select multiple days from the calendar for time entries is noted as a time-saving feature that enhances usability.
- According to verified reviews, BambooHR stands out for its quick implementation process, with many users praising the intuitive onboarding wizard that helps new users get started without hassle. This contrasts with Personio, which has received mixed feedback on its setup process.
- Reviewers mention that BambooHR's mobile app is thoughtfully designed, making it easy to stay informed and manage tasks on the go. In comparison, while Personio's mobile capabilities are functional, some users feel they lack the same level of polish and usability.
- G2 reviewers highlight that both platforms provide quality support, but BambooHR's support is often described as more responsive and helpful, contributing to a better overall experience. Users appreciate the dedicated support resources available to them.
- Users report that while both products have strong features for managing HR tasks, BambooHR's capabilities in areas like candidate relationship management and job description management are particularly robust, making it a preferred choice for many mid-market companies.
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
Personio
Core
Contact Us
Per Month
Gain a single source of truth for your people information. Transform core processes into automated workflows, unlock more time for what matters.
- People Information
- Reporting & Analytics
- People Workflows & Automation
Free Trial
BambooHR
Free Trial is available
Personio
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.6
2,379
8.5
584
Ease of Use
9.2
2,493
9.0
591
Ease of Setup
8.8
1,533
8.4
355
Ease of Admin
9.0
1,508
8.3
265
Quality of Support
8.8
2,048
8.8
482
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
1,486
8.5
264
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
2,305
9.0
565
Features by Category
Core HR
8.7
1431
8.5
319
8.6
1434
8.5
321
5.4
747
7.3
209
7.4
1149
7.8
286
7.8
1169
8.1
264
7.3
1009
7.9
226
Generative AI
6.2
516
Feature Not Available
Platform
7.8
1466
8.0
379
7.3
1176
7.9
321
7.3
1155
8.3
321
8.7
1510
8.7
386
8.5
1421
8.3
313
8.4
1384
7.9
321
8.3
1449
8.1
343
8.5
1487
8.3
370
Employee Self Service
8.9
419
Not enough data
7.9
392
Not enough data
8.2
412
Not enough data
Administration
8.6
415
Not enough data
8.8
437
Not enough data
9.0
409
Not enough data
6.9
334
Not enough data
8.4
390
Not enough data
8.1
350
Not enough data
8.6
409
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
382
Not enough data
7.0
322
Not enough data
8.2
361
Not enough data
Platform
8.6
406
Not enough data
8.8
405
Not enough data
8.9
401
Not enough data
8.6
388
Not enough data
Automation
Not enough data
8.5
202
Logistics
Not enough data
8.2
198
Not enough data
8.4
182
Not enough data
8.5
201
Management
Not enough data
8.1
165
Not enough data
8.7
183
Not enough data
8.8
209
Not enough data
8.9
207
Not enough data
8.8
212
Not enough data
9.2
215
Not enough data
8.3
194
Monitoring
Not enough data
8.2
176
Not enough data
8.1
176
Not enough data
8.3
186
Customization
Not enough data
8.3
73
Not enough data
8.6
64
HR Content
Not enough data
8.1
62
Not enough data
8.2
63
Not enough data
8.5
77
Logistics
Not enough data
9.1
71
Not enough data
9.1
72
Not enough data
6.8
60
Management
Not enough data
7.4
53
Not enough data
9.3
66
Not enough data
8.1
58
Not enough data
8.9
70
Not enough data
8.4
73
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Basics
7.8
339
7.9
62
8.7
380
8.2
70
8.5
380
7.9
66
Content
8.2
368
8.1
65
7.7
343
7.8
54
7.9
349
7.8
49
Logistics
7.6
318
7.9
59
8.7
403
8.6
69
Recruiting and Onboarding
8.7
513
8.0
65
Platform
7.8
1466
8.0
379
7.3
1176
7.9
321
7.3
1155
8.3
321
8.7
1510
8.7
386
8.5
1421
8.3
313
8.4
1384
7.9
321
8.3
1449
8.1
343
8.5
1487
8.3
370
Platform Basics
Not enough data
7.7
183
Not enough data
8.3
216
Not enough data
8.1
187
Not enough data
8.7
206
Platform Functionality
Not enough data
8.0
212
Not enough data
7.9
196
Platform Data
Not enough data
8.1
204
Not enough data
8.2
206
Not enough data
8.1
197
Not enough data
8.3
200
Basics
8.6
404
7.8
56
7.9
335
8.0
44
8.6
375
8.2
54
Additional Functionality
Feature Not Available
8.2
59
8.5
366
8.2
52
8.6
392
7.8
53
Content
8.4
378
8.1
54
8.5
385
Feature Not Available
Recruiting and Onboarding
8.3
492
8.0
51
7.6
936
7.8
141
8.7
537
8.5
57
Platform
7.8
1466
8.0
379
7.3
1176
7.9
321
7.3
1155
8.3
321
8.7
1510
8.7
386
8.5
1421
8.3
313
8.4
1384
7.9
321
8.3
1449
8.1
343
8.5
1487
8.3
370
Platform Basics
Not enough data
8.1
7
Not enough data
7.6
7
Not enough data
8.6
6
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
8.1
6
Platform Data
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
7.9
7
Not enough data
8.3
6
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Performance reviews
8.0
556
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
577
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
586
|
Verified
Not enough data
Goals
8.1
599
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.4
528
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feedback
8.2
574
Not enough data
8.2
571
Not enough data
6.7
421
Not enough data
6.6
465
Not enough data
Data
8.3
598
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
595
|
Verified
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Performance Management
6.4
38
Not enough data
6.8
37
Not enough data
Survey Management
Not enough data
7.1
21
Not enough data
7.9
20
Not enough data
7.1
19
Not enough data
7.4
17
Survey Customization
Not enough data
6.6
16
Not enough data
7.6
18
Not enough data
6.8
16
Not enough data
7.1
17
Survey Insights
Not enough data
8.1
20
Not enough data
7.3
16
Not enough data
8.2
17
Not enough data
8.1
18
Agentic AI - Survey
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reports
Not enough data
7.7
88
Not enough data
7.9
107
Not enough data
7.7
98
Not enough data
8.0
98
Cleaning
Not enough data
8.1
105
Not enough data
7.7
96
Not enough data
7.8
101
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
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
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Recruitment Platform - Recruitment Platforms
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
Recruitment AI - Recruitment Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Recruitment Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
732
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
45
Not enough data
8.9
47
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
8.0
379
7.3
1176
7.9
321
7.3
1155
8.3
321
8.7
1510
8.7
386
8.5
1421
8.3
313
8.4
1384
7.9
321
8.3
1449
8.1
343
8.5
1487
8.3
370
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
6.5
9
6.2
53
6.7
9
6.4
53
6.7
9
6.6
53
6.5
9
6.8
55
6.8
10
Platform Content
Feature Not Available
7.8
171
8.6
1180
8.0
163
8.8
1237
7.9
162
6.2
666
7.2
124
8.4
1082
7.8
133
8.3
1074
7.6
146
Platform Additional Functionality
8.9
1236
8.8
184
8.5
1112
7.8
139
7.1
761
7.6
118
8.7
1180
8.3
180
8.8
1226
8.5
191
Platform Data
7.2
772
7.7
120
8.2
1003
8.0
154
8.3
919
8.4
158
Platform
7.8
1466
8.0
379
7.3
1176
7.9
321
7.3
1155
8.3
321
8.7
1510
8.7
386
8.5
1421
8.3
313
8.4
1384
7.9
321
8.3
1449
8.1
343
8.5
1487
8.3
370
Recruiting and Onboarding
7.6
936
7.8
141
8.8
1212
8.6
183
Platform Basics
Not enough data
7.0
20
Not enough data
7.5
21
Not enough data
6.9
19
Platform Content
Not enough data
7.2
19
Not enough data
8.1
22
Not enough data
6.7
22
Not enough data
7.2
23
Platform Performance
Not enough data
7.5
24
Not enough data
7.1
21
Not enough data
7.1
23
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
7.4
23
Not enough data
6.9
23
Platform
7.8
1466
8.0
379
7.3
1176
7.9
321
7.3
1155
8.3
321
8.7
1510
8.7
386
8.5
1421
8.3
313
8.4
1384
7.9
321
8.3
1449
8.1
343
8.5
1487
8.3
370
Workforce Management Platform Features
7.1
535
Not enough data
6.1
412
Not enough data
8.2
688
Not enough data
8.9
803
Not enough data
7.4
467
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.2
634
Not enough data
8.8
750
Not enough data
6.4
405
Not enough data
7.6
510
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
BambooHR and Personio are categorized as Candidate Relationship Management, Job Description Management, Onboarding, Core HR, and HCM Software
Unique Categories
BambooHR is categorized as Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), Workforce Management, Performance Management, and Payroll
Personio is categorized as Recruitment Platforms, Absence Management, HR Service Delivery, Time & Attendance, HR Analytics, Recruitment Marketing, Survey, and Whistleblowing
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
BambooHR
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Personio
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
11.6%
Computer Software
11.5%
Construction
5.8%
Non-Profit Organization Management
5.7%
Hospital & Health Care
4.4%
Other
61.0%
Computer Software
13.6%
Information Technology and Services
13.0%
Marketing and Advertising
4.1%
Financial Services
4.1%
Consumer Goods
3.8%
Other
61.3%
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
How are you tracking attendance for "zero hours contract"?
1 Comment
TG
Hello Javier, this is unfortunately a case that we can't portray in Personio yet. In Personio each employee must be assigned a fixed number of hours per week...Read more
When will the personnel development features go online?
1 Comment
TG
Hello Ulrike, we expect a first Bata test here in the second week of December 2020. You will find all updates in our community (community.personio.de). Best...Read more
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