Compare BambooHR and Sage HCM 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (66.5% 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
(4,450)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (66.5% 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
Browse all 3 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 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 Sage HCM provides exceptional customer support, with feedback noting the flexibility and understanding of the implementation team. A reviewer shared, "The customer support is exceptional. The developers are always implementing improvements based on client input."
- According to verified reviews, BambooHR stands out for its quick setup process, with users appreciating how easy it is to get started. One user remarked, "The initial setup was also really easy; I just signed on and started using it."
- Reviewers mention that Sage HCM is particularly strong in payroll processing, with users praising its ability to handle complex pay calculations and ensure tax compliance. A user noted, "I appreciate how Criterion HCM facilitates payroll processing, making it quicker, more accurate, and less manual."
- G2 reviewers highlight that BambooHR has a significantly higher overall satisfaction score, reflecting a more positive user experience. Users frequently comment on its modern UI and straightforward functionality, stating, "I find it just very nice. It's straightforward and doesn't give me many issues."
- Users report that while Sage HCM has a solid performance in certain areas, it faces challenges in ease of setup compared to BambooHR. One user pointed out, "Every module is easy to follow," but noted that the initial integration could be more user-friendly.
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
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
8.7
2,957
8.8
12
Ease of Use
9.2
3,088
8.5
12
Ease of Setup
8.8
1,908
6.5
10
Ease of Admin
9.0
1,669
8.1
8
Quality of Support
8.8
2,419
9.2
12
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
1,641
9.2
8
Product Direction (% positive)
8.7
2,841
8.9
11
Features by Category
Core HR
8.8
1556
8.6
7
8.8
1708
7.5
6
5.5
761
6.7
6
7.5
1168
7.6
7
7.8
1194
8.3
7
7.4
1074
8.3
7
Generative AI
6.2
519
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
1473
8.8
7
7.3
1180
8.6
7
7.3
1156
6.1
6
8.7
1519
8.3
7
8.5
1432
9.0
7
8.4
1391
6.4
7
8.3
1458
8.1
7
8.5
1495
7.9
7
Employee Self Service
9.0
474
8.7
5
8.0
411
7.7
5
8.3
438
7.0
5
Administration
8.7
441
8.0
5
8.9
494
7.7
5
9.0
433
8.7
5
7.0
338
7.3
5
8.5
400
7.7
5
8.1
358
8.0
5
8.7
426
7.0
5
Feature Not Available
8.0
5
Feature Not Available
7.7
5
Taxes
8.2
396
6.7
5
8.1
386
6.7
5
8.2
376
6.3
5
Integration
7.6
350
8.0
5
8.0
391
7.0
5
7.0
326
7.3
5
8.2
373
7.0
5
Platform
8.7
418
7.3
5
8.8
416
7.7
5
8.9
422
8.3
5
8.6
392
8.3
5
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
8.8
7
7.3
1180
8.6
7
7.3
1156
6.1
6
8.7
1519
8.3
7
8.5
1432
9.0
7
8.4
1391
6.4
7
8.3
1458
8.1
7
8.5
1495
7.9
7
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
8.8
7
7.3
1180
8.6
7
7.3
1156
6.1
6
8.7
1519
8.3
7
8.5
1432
9.0
7
8.4
1391
6.4
7
8.3
1458
8.1
7
8.5
1495
7.9
7
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
8.8
7
7.3
1180
8.6
7
7.3
1156
6.1
6
8.7
1519
8.3
7
8.5
1432
9.0
7
8.4
1391
6.4
7
8.3
1458
8.1
7
8.5
1495
7.9
7
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
8.8
7
7.3
1180
8.6
7
7.3
1156
6.1
6
8.7
1519
8.3
7
8.5
1432
9.0
7
8.4
1391
6.4
7
8.3
1458
8.1
7
8.5
1495
7.9
7
Recruiting and Onboarding
7.6
944
Not enough data
8.8
1251
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
1473
8.8
7
7.3
1180
8.6
7
7.3
1156
6.1
6
8.7
1519
8.3
7
8.5
1432
9.0
7
8.4
1391
6.4
7
8.3
1458
8.1
7
8.5
1495
7.9
7
Workforce Management Platform Features
7.1
538
Not enough data
6.1
421
Not enough data
8.2
723
Not enough data
9.0
925
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
Platform
7.8
1473
8.8
7
7.3
1180
8.6
7
7.3
1156
6.1
6
8.7
1519
8.3
7
8.5
1432
9.0
7
8.4
1391
6.4
7
8.3
1458
8.1
7
8.5
1495
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
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%
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
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
Sage HCM has no discussions with answers
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