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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (66.6% of reviews)
Small-Business (64.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Contact Us Per Month
No pricing available
BambooHR
Star Rating
(4,442)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
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Star Rating
(76)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (64.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that BambooHR excels in user-friendliness, with many users appreciating its modern interface and ease of navigation. One user mentioned, "It's helpful having everything in one place, which makes it super easy to understand and keep track of my documents."
- Users say that Rise offers a straightforward training experience, highlighting its intuitive course builder that allows for quick creation of mobile-friendly training. A reviewer noted, "The course builder is incredibly intuitive, allowing us to create professional training in minutes without needing complicated setups."
- According to verified reviews, BambooHR stands out for its quick implementation process, with users praising the ease of setup. One user shared, "The initial setup was really easy; I just signed on and started using it," which contrasts with Rise's more complex setup experience.
- Reviewers mention that while BambooHR has a higher overall satisfaction score, Rise is recognized for its competitive pricing and valuable payroll features. A user highlighted, "I think the pricing of Rise is actually not too bad, starting at $8 per person," making it appealing for small businesses.
- G2 reviewers indicate that BambooHR's support quality is highly rated, with users feeling well-supported in their HR processes. One user remarked, "I enjoy the ease of getting my pay stubs," reflecting the seamless experience BambooHR provides in managing payroll.
- Users report that while Rise has strong features for expense management and compliance, BambooHR's overall performance in core HR functions is significantly higher, as evidenced by its G2 scores. This suggests that BambooHR may be a better fit for mid-market companies looking for comprehensive HR solutions.
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
Rise
No pricing availableFree Trial
BambooHR
Free Trial is available
Rise
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.7
2,957
8.3
64
Ease of Use
9.2
3,087
8.4
65
Ease of Setup
8.8
1,907
7.9
50
Ease of Admin
9.0
1,669
8.3
48
Quality of Support
8.8
2,420
8.8
65
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
1,641
8.6
48
Product Direction (% positive)
8.7
2,841
8.0
63
Features by Category
Core HR
8.8
1557
8.3
7
8.8
1708
9.3
9
5.5
761
9.2
6
7.5
1168
9.5
7
7.8
1194
9.0
7
7.4
1075
8.6
7
Generative AI
6.2
519
8.7
5
Platform
7.8
1473
8.7
9
7.3
1180
6.4
6
7.3
1156
8.3
7
8.7
1519
9.1
9
8.5
1432
8.9
9
8.4
1391
8.9
9
8.3
1458
8.7
9
8.5
1495
8.7
10
Employee Self Service
9.0
473
8.1
34
|
Verified
8.0
411
7.7
18
|
Verified
8.3
438
7.8
15
|
Verified
Administration
8.7
441
8.6
45
|
Verified
8.9
493
8.5
28
|
Verified
9.0
433
9.2
46
|
Verified
7.0
338
8.4
25
|
Verified
8.5
400
8.6
39
|
Verified
8.1
358
8.2
24
|
Verified
8.7
426
8.8
34
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.1
18
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.2
19
|
Verified
Taxes
8.2
396
8.7
44
|
Verified
8.1
386
8.5
42
|
Verified
8.2
376
8.8
40
|
Verified
Integration
7.6
350
7.1
18
|
Verified
8.0
391
8.1
18
|
Verified
7.0
326
7.7
18
|
Verified
8.2
373
8.8
14
|
Verified
Platform
8.7
418
8.2
39
|
Verified
8.8
416
8.6
37
|
Verified
8.9
422
8.5
40
|
Verified
8.6
392
8.5
38
|
Verified
Automation
Not enough data
9.0
5
Logistics
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Monitoring
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
8.7
9
7.3
1180
6.4
6
7.3
1156
8.3
7
8.7
1519
9.1
9
8.5
1432
8.9
9
8.4
1391
8.9
9
8.3
1458
8.7
9
8.5
1495
8.7
10
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
Not enough data
8.7
541
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
1473
8.7
9
7.3
1180
6.4
6
7.3
1156
8.3
7
8.7
1519
9.1
9
8.5
1432
8.9
9
8.4
1391
8.9
9
8.3
1458
8.7
9
8.5
1495
8.7
10
Platform Basics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Content
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
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
Performance reviews
8.0
575
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
593
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
602
|
Verified
Not enough data
Goals
8.1
634
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.4
531
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feedback
8.2
590
Not enough data
8.3
583
Not enough data
6.8
440
Not enough data
6.7
468
Not enough data
Data
8.3
635
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
609
|
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
8.7
9
7.3
1180
6.4
6
7.3
1156
8.3
7
8.7
1519
9.1
9
8.5
1432
8.9
9
8.4
1391
8.9
9
8.3
1458
8.7
9
8.5
1495
8.7
10
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
1199
Not enough data
8.9
1266
Not enough data
6.2
669
Not enough data
8.4
1094
Not enough data
8.3
1079
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
8.9
1254
Not enough data
8.5
1117
Not enough data
7.1
772
Not enough data
8.7
1191
Not enough data
8.8
1241
Not enough data
Platform Data
7.2
774
Not enough data
8.2
1012
Not enough data
8.3
925
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
1473
8.7
9
7.3
1180
6.4
6
7.3
1156
8.3
7
8.7
1519
9.1
9
8.5
1432
8.9
9
8.4
1391
8.9
9
8.3
1458
8.7
9
8.5
1495
8.7
10
Recruiting and Onboarding
7.6
944
Not enough data
8.8
1251
Not enough data
Time Tracking
Not enough data
8.1
7
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
9.7
5
Client Invoicing
Not enough data
9.7
6
Not enough data
9.7
6
Not enough data
10.0
5
Mobile Time Tracking
Not enough data
9.0
7
Administration
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Platform
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
1473
8.7
9
7.3
1180
6.4
6
7.3
1156
8.3
7
8.7
1519
9.1
9
8.5
1432
8.9
9
8.4
1391
8.9
9
8.3
1458
8.7
9
8.5
1495
8.7
10
Workforce Management Platform Features
7.1
538
Not enough data
6.1
421
Not enough data
8.2
724
Not enough data
9.0
926
Not enough data
7.4
478
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.2
641
Not enough data
8.8
788
Not enough data
6.4
409
Not enough data
7.7
528
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Unique Categories
BambooHR is categorized as Candidate Relationship Management, Job Description Management, Onboarding, 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.)
Rise
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
11.3%
Construction
5.6%
Non-Profit Organization Management
5.4%
Marketing and Advertising
4.2%
Other
61.6%
Accounting
9.7%
Food & Beverages
8.3%
Computer Software
8.3%
Financial Services
5.6%
Non-Profit Organization Management
4.2%
Other
63.9%
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
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