Compare BambooHR and PurelyHR
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (66.6% of reviews)
Small-Business (55.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Contact Us Per Month
Starting at $25/Month
BambooHR
Star Rating
(4,925)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 plans
PurelyHR
Star Rating
(286)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (55.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $25/Month
Browse all 6 pricing plans
Summary
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 noted, "I really like BambooHR for its ease of use and modern UI," highlighting how quickly they can find what they need.
- Users say that PurelyHR provides a centralized location for staff information, which has been a significant time-saver. A reviewer mentioned, "Purely HR has saved us time, money, and stress over the last few years!" This feature is particularly beneficial for small businesses managing multiple HR tasks.
- Reviewers mention that BambooHR's implementation process is quick and straightforward, with users noting the ease of setup. One user shared, "The initial setup was also really easy; I just signed on and started using it," which contrasts with PurelyHR's more limited recent updates.
- According to verified reviews, PurelyHR shines in managing time off requests, with users finding it easy to request and track PTO. A user stated, "Ease of requesting time off (PTO) and managing my PTO at a glance" makes it a practical choice for small businesses.
- G2 reviewers highlight that BambooHR has a significantly higher overall satisfaction score, reflecting its strong market presence and user feedback. Users appreciate having everything in one place, making it "super easy to understand and keep track of my documents."
- Users report that while PurelyHR has a slightly higher rating in specific areas like performance and customization, BambooHR's overall quality and support are more robust, with one user noting, "It's straightforward and doesn't give me many issues, which I appreciate."
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
PurelyHR
Time-Off
Starting at $25
/Month
Say goodbye to tedious leave management with Time-Off. An industry-leading solution for tracking PTO and other leave types plus automated accruals, policy renewals, and simple requests and approvals.
- Request and approve time-off requests in a few clicks
- Shared leave calendar
- Highly customizable time-off policies
Free Trial
BambooHR
Free Trial is available
PurelyHR
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.7
3,132
9.1
177
Ease of Use
9.2
3,269
9.3
181
Ease of Setup
8.9
2,041
8.1
74
Ease of Admin
9.0
1,793
8.7
75
Quality of Support
8.8
2,542
9.3
137
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
1,765
9.5
73
Product Direction (% positive)
8.6
2,977
8.0
160
Features by Category
Core HR
8.8
1585
9.0
29
8.8
1767
9.5
36
5.5
766
Feature Not Available
7.5
1185
8.8
14
7.8
1206
Feature Not Available
7.4
1089
Feature Not Available
Generative AI
6.2
520
Feature Not Available
Platform
7.8
1472
8.0
24
7.3
1181
Feature Not Available
7.3
1156
Feature Not Available
8.7
1518
9.0
34
8.5
1433
9.0
33
8.4
1391
7.8
16
8.3
1457
8.8
29
8.5
1494
8.8
30
Employee Self Service
9.0
493
Not enough data
8.0
420
Not enough data
8.3
447
Not enough data
Administration
8.7
451
Not enough data
9.0
513
Not enough data
9.0
442
Not enough data
7.0
339
Not enough data
8.5
407
Not enough data
8.1
363
Not enough data
8.7
432
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Taxes
8.2
402
Not enough data
8.2
391
Not enough data
8.2
379
Not enough data
Integration
7.6
352
Not enough data
8.1
397
Not enough data
7.0
327
Not enough data
8.3
376
Not enough data
Platform
8.7
422
Not enough data
8.8
419
Not enough data
8.9
428
Not enough data
8.6
395
Not enough data
Automation
Not enough data
8.5
30
Logistics
Not enough data
9.2
37
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.0
24
Management
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.5
36
Not enough data
9.5
43
Not enough data
9.3
46
Not enough data
9.3
36
Not enough data
9.2
41
Not enough data
9.1
32
Monitoring
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Basics
7.8
343
Not enough data
8.7
394
Not enough data
8.5
386
Not enough data
Content
8.2
372
Not enough data
7.7
343
Not enough data
8.0
349
Not enough data
Logistics
7.6
322
Not enough data
8.7
410
Not enough data
Recruiting and Onboarding
8.8
517
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
1472
8.0
24
7.3
1181
Feature Not Available
7.3
1156
Feature Not Available
8.7
1518
9.0
34
8.5
1433
9.0
33
8.4
1391
7.8
16
8.3
1457
8.8
29
8.5
1494
8.8
30
Platform Basics
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.1
41
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.2
34
Platform Functionality
Not enough data
8.6
35
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Data
Not enough data
8.9
36
Not enough data
8.7
41
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Basics
8.6
409
Not enough data
7.8
336
Not enough data
8.7
384
Not enough data
Additional Functionality
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
368
Not enough data
8.6
398
Not enough data
Content
8.4
382
Not enough data
8.5
388
Not enough data
Recruiting and Onboarding
8.3
496
Not enough data
7.6
947
Not enough data
8.7
543
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
1472
8.0
24
7.3
1181
Feature Not Available
7.3
1156
Feature Not Available
8.7
1518
9.0
34
8.5
1433
9.0
33
8.4
1391
7.8
16
8.3
1457
8.8
29
8.5
1494
8.8
30
Performance reviews
8.1
584
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
605
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
610
|
Verified
Not enough data
Goals
8.1
654
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.4
535
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feedback
8.2
596
Not enough data
8.3
588
Not enough data
6.8
447
Not enough data
6.7
476
Not enough data
Data
8.4
674
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
629
|
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
7.9
748
Not enough data
7.8
734
Not enough data
8.1
45
Not enough data
9.1
60
Not enough data
8.3
48
Not enough data
Candidate Management - Applicant Tracking System
8.3
789
Not enough data
8.8
51
Not enough data
9.2
61
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.1
44
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.7
47
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
1472
8.0
24
7.3
1181
Feature Not Available
7.3
1156
Feature Not Available
8.7
1518
9.0
34
8.5
1433
9.0
33
8.4
1391
7.8
16
8.3
1457
8.8
29
8.5
1494
8.8
30
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
1210
Not enough data
8.9
1279
Not enough data
6.2
673
Not enough data
8.4
1103
Not enough data
8.3
1086
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
8.9
1260
Not enough data
8.5
1121
Not enough data
7.1
774
Not enough data
8.7
1198
Not enough data
8.8
1247
Not enough data
Platform Data
7.2
774
Not enough data
8.2
1013
Not enough data
8.3
926
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
1472
8.0
24
7.3
1181
Feature Not Available
7.3
1156
Feature Not Available
8.7
1518
9.0
34
8.5
1433
9.0
33
8.4
1391
7.8
16
8.3
1457
8.8
29
8.5
1494
8.8
30
Recruiting and Onboarding
7.6
947
Not enough data
8.8
1256
Not enough data
Time Tracking
Not enough data
9.3
35
Not enough data
9.0
26
Not enough data
8.7
19
Client Invoicing
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.2
15
Mobile Time Tracking
Not enough data
9.4
36
Administration
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.2
36
Not enough data
9.3
36
Not enough data
8.5
25
Not enough data
8.9
48
Platform
Not enough data
8.6
45
Not enough data
8.9
15
Not enough data
8.9
19
Not enough data
9.3
47
Not enough data
8.1
24
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Platform
7.8
1472
8.0
24
7.3
1181
Feature Not Available
7.3
1156
Feature Not Available
8.7
1518
9.0
34
8.5
1433
9.0
33
8.4
1391
7.8
16
8.3
1457
8.8
29
8.5
1494
8.8
30
Workforce Management Platform Features
7.1
540
Not enough data
6.2
427
Not enough data
8.3
737
Not enough data
9.0
947
Not enough data
7.5
483
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.2
649
Not enough data
8.9
798
Not enough data
6.4
412
Not enough data
7.7
535
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
BambooHR and PurelyHR are categorized as Core HR
Unique Categories
BambooHR is categorized as Candidate Relationship Management, Job Description Management, Onboarding, Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), Workforce Management, Performance Management, HCM Software, and Payroll
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
BambooHR
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
PurelyHR
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
12.1%
Information Technology and Services
11.2%
Construction
5.5%
Non-Profit Organization Management
5.3%
Marketing and Advertising
4.2%
Other
61.8%
Non-Profit Organization Management
11.1%
Marketing and Advertising
8.2%
Education Management
6.4%
Computer Software
5.7%
Information Technology and Services
4.6%
Other
63.9%
Alternatives
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
PurelyHR has no discussions with answers
