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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (66.4% of reviews)
Mid-Market (66.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Contact Us Per Month
$11.00 1 Per Employee Per Month
BambooHR
Star Rating
(3,558)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (66.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Contact Us Per Month
Free Trial is available
Browse all 3 pricing plansSage HCM
Star Rating
(13)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (66.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$11.00 1 Per Employee Per Month
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that BambooHR excels in user experience, with many praising its intuitive interface that simplifies managing employee details and tracking attendance. Users appreciate how it organizes data in one place, making HR tasks more efficient.
- Users say that Sage HCM shines in payroll processing, highlighting its ability to handle complex pay calculations and ensure tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions. This feature is particularly beneficial for organizations with diverse payroll needs.
- According to verified reviews, BambooHR stands out for its ease of setup, with users noting a smooth onboarding process that allows them to quickly get up and running. This contrasts with Sage HCM, where some users have reported challenges during implementation.
- Reviewers mention that while Sage HCM offers exceptional customer support, with a team that is responsive and flexible, BambooHR also receives high marks for its support, particularly in helping users navigate the system effectively.
- G2 reviewers highlight that BambooHR's features for tracking time off and attendance are user-friendly, making it easy for employees to clock in and out and confirm timesheets. This functionality is a significant advantage for daily HR operations.
- Users report that Sage HCM's modules are easy to follow, which is beneficial for organizations with employees who may be less tech-savvy. However, BambooHR's overall user satisfaction ratings suggest a more favorable experience for a broader range of users.
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
Sage HCM
Criterion HCM for HR
$11.00
1 Per Employee Per Month
Criterion HCM delivers three different capabilities within its completely unified platform: HR, Payroll & Talent Engagement. This price is for the HR management component.
- Unified Cloud Database
- Simple, yet Sophisticated
Free Trial
BambooHR
Free Trial is available
Sage HCM
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.6
2,598
8.8
12
Ease of Use
9.2
2,714
8.5
12
Ease of Setup
8.8
1,680
6.5
10
Ease of Admin
9.0
1,555
8.1
8
Quality of Support
8.8
2,189
9.2
12
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
1,533
9.2
8
Product Direction (% positive)
8.7
2,514
8.9
11
Features by Category
Core HR
8.8
1475
8.6
7
8.7
1532
7.5
6
5.5
754
6.7
6
7.4
1156
7.6
7
7.8
1182
8.3
7
7.3
1034
8.3
7
Generative AI
6.2
517
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
1469
8.8
7
7.3
1176
8.6
7
7.3
1156
6.1
6
8.7
1514
8.3
7
8.5
1429
9.0
7
8.4
1389
6.4
7
8.3
1452
8.1
7
8.5
1491
7.9
7
Employee Self Service
8.9
442
8.7
5
7.9
399
7.7
5
8.2
419
7.0
5
Administration
8.6
426
8.0
5
8.9
462
7.7
5
9.0
415
8.7
5
7.0
338
7.3
5
8.4
395
7.7
5
8.1
355
8.0
5
8.6
419
7.0
5
Feature Not Available
8.0
5
Feature Not Available
7.7
5
Taxes
8.2
393
6.7
5
8.1
384
6.7
5
8.2
376
6.3
5
Integration
7.6
347
8.0
5
8.0
388
7.0
5
7.0
327
7.3
5
8.2
367
7.0
5
Platform
8.6
411
7.3
5
8.8
410
7.7
5
8.9
411
8.3
5
8.6
392
8.3
5
Basics
7.8
342
Not enough data
8.7
385
Not enough data
8.5
382
Not enough data
Content
8.2
369
Not enough data
7.7
343
Not enough data
7.9
349
Not enough data
Logistics
7.6
321
Not enough data
8.7
406
Not enough data
Recruiting and Onboarding
8.7
514
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
1469
8.8
7
7.3
1176
8.6
7
7.3
1156
6.1
6
8.7
1514
8.3
7
8.5
1429
9.0
7
8.4
1389
6.4
7
8.3
1452
8.1
7
8.5
1491
7.9
7
Basics
8.6
405
Not enough data
7.8
336
Not enough data
8.6
377
Not enough data
Additional Functionality
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
367
Not enough data
8.6
394
Not enough data
Content
8.4
378
Not enough data
8.4
387
Not enough data
Recruiting and Onboarding
8.3
492
Not enough data
7.6
938
Not enough data
8.7
538
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
1469
8.8
7
7.3
1176
8.6
7
7.3
1156
6.1
6
8.7
1514
8.3
7
8.5
1429
9.0
7
8.4
1389
6.4
7
8.3
1452
8.1
7
8.5
1491
7.9
7
Performance reviews
8.0
559
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
583
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
594
|
Verified
Not enough data
Goals
8.1
620
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.4
530
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feedback
8.2
579
Not enough data
8.2
575
Not enough data
6.7
424
Not enough data
6.7
467
Not enough data
Data
8.3
606
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
599
|
Verified
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Performance Management
6.4
38
Not enough data
6.8
37
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)
6.3
44
Not enough data
6.0
44
Not enough data
6.1
44
Not enough data
Sourcing
7.8
733
Not enough data
7.8
731
Not enough data
8.0
42
Not enough data
8.8
49
Not enough data
8.1
43
Not enough data
Candidate Management - Applicant Tracking System
8.3
781
Not enough data
8.7
47
Not enough data
9.0
50
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.2
42
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
42
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
1469
8.8
7
7.3
1176
8.6
7
7.3
1156
6.1
6
8.7
1514
8.3
7
8.5
1429
9.0
7
8.4
1389
6.4
7
8.3
1452
8.1
7
8.5
1491
7.9
7
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
Not enough data
6.2
53
Not enough data
6.4
53
Not enough data
6.6
53
Not enough data
6.8
55
Not enough data
Platform Content
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.6
1187
Not enough data
8.8
1250
Not enough data
6.2
668
Not enough data
8.4
1088
Not enough data
8.3
1077
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
8.9
1244
Not enough data
8.5
1115
Not enough data
7.1
765
Not enough data
8.7
1187
Not enough data
8.8
1233
Not enough data
Platform Data
7.2
774
Not enough data
8.2
1010
Not enough data
8.3
922
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
1469
8.8
7
7.3
1176
8.6
7
7.3
1156
6.1
6
8.7
1514
8.3
7
8.5
1429
9.0
7
8.4
1389
6.4
7
8.3
1452
8.1
7
8.5
1491
7.9
7
Recruiting and Onboarding
7.6
938
Not enough data
8.8
1235
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
1469
8.8
7
7.3
1176
8.6
7
7.3
1156
6.1
6
8.7
1514
8.3
7
8.5
1429
9.0
7
8.4
1389
6.4
7
8.3
1452
8.1
7
8.5
1491
7.9
7
Workforce Management Platform Features
7.1
537
Not enough data
6.1
419
Not enough data
8.2
703
Not enough data
8.9
843
Not enough data
7.4
471
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.2
637
Not enough data
8.8
765
Not enough data
6.4
408
Not enough data
7.6
516
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
1469
8.8
7
7.3
1176
8.6
7
7.3
1156
6.1
6
8.7
1514
8.3
7
8.5
1429
9.0
7
8.4
1389
6.4
7
8.3
1452
8.1
7
8.5
1491
7.9
7
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
BambooHR and Sage HCM 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
Sage HCM is categorized as Other Recruiting
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
BambooHR
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Sage HCM
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
11.9%
Information Technology and Services
11.7%
Non-Profit Organization Management
5.6%
Construction
5.6%
Hospital & Health Care
4.2%
Other
61.0%
Consumer Services
16.7%
Construction
16.7%
Consulting
8.3%
Staffing and Recruiting
8.3%
Retail
8.3%
Other
41.7%
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
Sage HCM has no discussions with answers
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