Compare BambooHR and PrimePay 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (66.7% of reviews)
Small-Business (64.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Contact Us Per Month
Contact Us 1 User Per 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 plansPrimePay
Star Rating
(97)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (64.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Contact Us 1 User Per 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 highlighting its intuitive interface that makes tasks like booking leave straightforward and enjoyable. One user mentioned, "I enjoy that it's user-friendly and fun," which reflects the overall sentiment of ease in navigating the platform.
- Users say that PrimePay offers a competitive interface that is easy to use, particularly appreciating its automated payroll calculations. A reviewer noted, "I also appreciate that it calculates payroll by itself," indicating that it simplifies a critical task for users, although it may not match the overall satisfaction seen with BambooHR.
- Reviewers mention that BambooHR's implementation process is notably quick and hassle-free. Users have praised the "intuitive onboarding wizard," which allows them to get started without significant delays, contrasting with PrimePay, where some users may find the setup less seamless.
- According to verified reviews, BambooHR shines in its support quality, with users rating it highly for responsiveness and helpfulness. One user remarked on the ease of accessing pay stubs and documents, which contributes to a positive overall experience, while PrimePay's support, although generally helpful, received lower ratings.
- G2 reviewers highlight that BambooHR's comprehensive features, such as time-off tracking and document management, are well-integrated, making it easier for users to manage HR tasks in one place. This is a significant advantage over PrimePay, where users may not find the same level of integration across features.
- Users report that while PrimePay is effective for small businesses, BambooHR's broader appeal to mid-market companies is evident in its higher overall satisfaction scores. This suggests that BambooHR may be better suited for organizations looking for a more robust HR solution as they scale.
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
PrimePay
Core Bundle
Contact Us
1 User Per Month
Core – Time-Saving
Designed for small teams on the go, the Core bundle delivers everything you need to run payroll with ease. Enjoy automated, unlimited payroll, free 2-day direct deposit, federal and single-state tax filing, plus standard reports and pay stubs. With chat support included, you’ll always have help when you need it. Add electronic year-end documents (W-2s, 1099s) anytime for even more convenience.
- Unlimited Payroll
- Automated Payroll
- Chat Support
Free Trial
BambooHR
Free Trial is available
PrimePay
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.7
2,794
8.4
77
Ease of Use
9.2
2,916
8.2
79
Ease of Setup
8.8
1,809
7.7
49
Ease of Admin
9.0
1,609
8.3
43
Quality of Support
8.8
2,317
7.5
71
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
1,584
8.4
46
Product Direction (% positive)
8.7
2,702
6.8
77
Features by Category
Core HR
8.8
1518
8.7
17
8.7
1634
8.8
14
5.5
757
Feature Not Available
7.4
1160
7.9
13
7.8
1188
8.0
15
7.4
1059
8.5
14
Generative AI
6.2
519
Feature Not Available
Platform
7.8
1473
7.8
17
7.3
1179
7.6
17
7.3
1156
7.5
14
8.7
1518
8.3
18
8.5
1431
8.4
18
8.4
1391
Feature Not Available
8.3
1457
8.1
18
8.5
1494
8.8
18
Employee Self Service
8.9
457
8.0
53
7.9
407
6.8
37
8.2
427
6.9
43
Administration
8.6
436
8.4
52
8.9
476
7.6
43
9.0
426
8.7
55
7.0
339
Feature Not Available
8.5
398
7.9
46
8.1
356
7.4
40
8.6
421
7.5
40
Feature Not Available
8.1
46
Feature Not Available
8.0
47
Taxes
8.2
395
7.9
49
8.1
386
7.3
44
8.2
377
7.7
45
Integration
7.6
350
6.4
31
8.0
389
7.5
33
7.0
327
Feature Not Available
8.2
371
Feature Not Available
Platform
8.6
416
7.5
46
8.8
413
7.7
47
8.9
418
8.0
51
8.6
393
7.9
40
Benefits Administration Platform Features
Not enough data
8.3
13
Not enough data
8.3
11
Not enough data
6.7
8
Not enough data
8.0
10
Not enough data
8.0
11
Not enough data
8.9
12
Not enough data
8.2
10
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Benefits Administration Platform Features
Not enough data
8.3
13
Not enough data
8.3
11
Not enough data
6.7
8
Not enough data
8.0
10
Not enough data
8.0
11
Not enough data
8.9
12
Not enough data
8.2
10
Not enough data
8.5
11
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
6.2
7
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Platform
7.8
1473
7.8
17
7.3
1179
7.6
17
7.3
1156
7.5
14
8.7
1518
8.3
18
8.5
1431
8.4
18
8.4
1391
Feature Not Available
8.3
1457
8.1
18
8.5
1494
8.8
18
Automation
Not enough data
8.3
8
Logistics
Not enough data
8.3
8
Not enough data
8.5
8
Not enough data
7.1
7
Management
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
8.1
7
Not enough data
7.5
8
Not enough data
7.4
9
Not enough data
7.9
8
Not enough data
8.2
10
Not enough data
8.8
8
Monitoring
Not enough data
8.3
8
Not enough data
8.3
8
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
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
7.8
17
7.3
1179
7.6
17
7.3
1156
7.5
14
8.7
1518
8.3
18
8.5
1431
8.4
18
8.4
1391
Feature Not Available
8.3
1457
8.1
18
8.5
1494
8.8
18
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
7.8
17
7.3
1179
7.6
17
7.3
1156
7.5
14
8.7
1518
8.3
18
8.5
1431
8.4
18
8.4
1391
Feature Not Available
8.3
1457
8.1
18
8.5
1494
8.8
18
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
7.8
17
7.3
1179
7.6
17
7.3
1156
7.5
14
8.7
1518
8.3
18
8.5
1431
8.4
18
8.4
1391
Feature Not Available
8.3
1457
8.1
18
8.5
1494
8.8
18
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
7.8
17
7.3
1179
7.6
17
7.3
1156
7.5
14
8.7
1518
8.3
18
8.5
1431
8.4
18
8.4
1391
Feature Not Available
8.3
1457
8.1
18
8.5
1494
8.8
18
Recruiting and Onboarding
7.6
942
Not enough data
8.8
1246
Not enough data
Course Authoring
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Course Delivery
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Course Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
LMS Marketplace
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Interface
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Training & eLearning
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
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
Agentic AI - Corporate Learning Management Systems
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
1473
7.8
17
7.3
1179
7.6
17
7.3
1156
7.5
14
8.7
1518
8.3
18
8.5
1431
8.4
18
8.4
1391
Feature Not Available
8.3
1457
8.1
18
8.5
1494
8.8
18
Platform
7.8
1473
7.8
17
7.3
1179
7.6
17
7.3
1156
7.5
14
8.7
1518
8.3
18
8.5
1431
8.4
18
8.4
1391
Feature Not Available
8.3
1457
8.1
18
8.5
1494
8.8
18
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 PrimePay are categorized as Core HR, Performance Management, HCM Software, and Payroll
Unique Categories
BambooHR is categorized as Candidate Relationship Management, Job Description Management, Onboarding, Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), and Workforce Management
PrimePay is categorized as Benefits Administration, Time & Attendance, and Corporate Learning Management Systems
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
BambooHR
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
PrimePay
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%
Accounting
7.4%
Construction
7.4%
Non-Profit Organization Management
6.4%
Financial Services
5.3%
Hospital & Health Care
5.3%
Other
68.1%
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
Is PrimePay a good company?
1 Comment
DC
I have used almost all payroll companies. Although small, PrimePay has been the best overall.Read more
PrimePay has no more discussions with answers
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