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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (65.5% 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
(2,829)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (65.5% 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.
- Users report that BambooHR excels in ease of use with a score of 9.2, making it intuitive for HR teams to navigate and manage employee data effectively. In contrast, Criterion HCM, with a score of 8.5, is noted for having a steeper learning curve, which may require additional training for new users.
- Reviewers mention that BambooHR's ease of setup is a standout feature, scoring 8.8, allowing companies to get up and running quickly. Criterion HCM, however, scores only 6.5 in this area, with users indicating that the setup process can be cumbersome and time-consuming.
- G2 users highlight BambooHR's quality of support, scoring 8.8, with many praising the responsiveness and helpfulness of the support team. In comparison, Criterion HCM's support, while still good at 9.2, has received mixed reviews regarding response times during peak periods.
- Users on G2 report that BambooHR shines in its time off accrual feature, scoring 8.8, which allows for easy tracking and management of employee leave. Criterion HCM, with a score of 7.7, has been noted for lacking some advanced features in this area, leading to less flexibility for users.
- Reviewers mention that BambooHR's performance and reliability score of 8.9 reflects its consistent uptime and dependable functionality, which is crucial for HR operations. Criterion HCM, while still reliable at 8.3, has had occasional reports of system slowdowns during high-traffic times.
- Users say that BambooHR's reporting capabilities, scoring 8.3, provide valuable insights into HR metrics, making it easier for teams to make data-driven decisions. Criterion HCM, with a score of 8.1, offers solid reporting features but lacks some of the customization options that BambooHR users appreciate.
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
2,329
8.8
12
Ease of Use
9.2
2,437
8.5
12
Ease of Setup
8.8
1,493
6.5
10
Ease of Admin
9.0
1,494
8.1
8
Quality of Support
8.8
2,008
9.2
12
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
1,473
9.2
8
Product Direction (% positive)
8.7
2,254
8.9
11
Features by Category
Core HR
8.7
1426
8.6
7
8.6
1416
7.5
6
5.5
749
6.7
6
7.4
1148
7.6
7
7.8
1168
8.3
7
7.3
1005
8.3
7
Generative AI
6.2
517
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
1466
8.8
7
7.3
1174
8.6
7
7.3
1155
6.1
6
8.7
1509
8.3
7
8.5
1422
9.0
7
8.4
1384
6.4
7
8.3
1449
8.1
7
8.5
1486
7.9
7
Employee Self Service
8.9
417
8.7
5
7.9
392
7.7
5
8.2
410
7.0
5
Administration
8.6
411
8.0
5
8.8
433
7.7
5
9.0
407
8.7
5
6.9
333
7.3
5
8.4
388
7.7
5
8.1
350
8.0
5
8.6
408
7.0
5
Feature Not Available
8.0
5
Feature Not Available
7.7
5
Taxes
8.2
389
6.7
5
8.1
380
6.7
5
8.2
372
6.3
5
Integration
7.6
339
8.0
5
8.0
379
7.0
5
7.0
322
7.3
5
8.2
361
7.0
5
Platform
8.6
405
7.3
5
8.8
404
7.7
5
8.9
400
8.3
5
8.6
388
8.3
5
Basics
7.8
338
Not enough data
8.7
380
Not enough data
8.5
380
Not enough data
Content
8.2
368
Not enough data
7.7
343
Not enough data
7.9
349
Not enough data
Logistics
7.6
318
Not enough data
8.7
403
Not enough data
Recruiting and Onboarding
8.7
513
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
1466
8.8
7
7.3
1174
8.6
7
7.3
1155
6.1
6
8.7
1509
8.3
7
8.5
1422
9.0
7
8.4
1384
6.4
7
8.3
1449
8.1
7
8.5
1486
7.9
7
Basics
8.6
403
Not enough data
7.9
334
Not enough data
8.6
373
Not enough data
Additional Functionality
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
365
Not enough data
8.6
391
Not enough data
Content
8.4
375
Not enough data
8.5
385
Not enough data
Recruiting and Onboarding
8.3
491
Not enough data
7.6
936
Not enough data
8.7
536
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
1466
8.8
7
7.3
1174
8.6
7
7.3
1155
6.1
6
8.7
1509
8.3
7
8.5
1422
9.0
7
8.4
1384
6.4
7
8.3
1449
8.1
7
8.5
1486
7.9
7
Performance reviews
8.0
552
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
577
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
582
|
Verified
Not enough data
Goals
8.1
597
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.4
528
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feedback
8.2
574
Not enough data
8.2
570
Not enough data
6.7
421
Not enough data
6.6
464
Not enough data
Data
8.3
596
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
594
|
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
731
Not enough data
7.8
730
Not enough data
7.9
41
Not enough data
8.8
47
Not enough data
8.1
42
Not enough data
Candidate Management - Applicant Tracking System
8.3
780
Not enough data
8.6
43
Not enough data
9.0
45
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.2
41
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
41
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
1466
8.8
7
7.3
1174
8.6
7
7.3
1155
6.1
6
8.7
1509
8.3
7
8.5
1422
9.0
7
8.4
1384
6.4
7
8.3
1449
8.1
7
8.5
1486
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
6.1
52
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
1179
Not enough data
8.8
1233
Not enough data
6.2
667
Not enough data
8.4
1082
Not enough data
8.3
1075
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
8.8
1234
Not enough data
8.5
1112
Not enough data
7.1
761
Not enough data
8.7
1178
Not enough data
8.8
1226
Not enough data
Platform Data
7.2
773
Not enough data
8.2
1004
Not enough data
8.3
920
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
1466
8.8
7
7.3
1174
8.6
7
7.3
1155
6.1
6
8.7
1509
8.3
7
8.5
1422
9.0
7
8.4
1384
6.4
7
8.3
1449
8.1
7
8.5
1486
7.9
7
Recruiting and Onboarding
7.6
936
Not enough data
8.8
1200
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
1466
8.8
7
7.3
1174
8.6
7
7.3
1155
6.1
6
8.7
1509
8.3
7
8.5
1422
9.0
7
8.4
1384
6.4
7
8.3
1449
8.1
7
8.5
1486
7.9
7
Workforce Management Platform Features
7.1
534
Not enough data
6.1
411
Not enough data
8.2
681
Not enough data
8.9
796
Not enough data
7.4
466
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.2
633
Not enough data
8.8
744
Not enough data
6.4
405
Not enough data
7.6
508
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
1466
8.8
7
7.3
1174
8.6
7
7.3
1155
6.1
6
8.7
1509
8.3
7
8.5
1422
9.0
7
8.4
1384
6.4
7
8.3
1449
8.1
7
8.5
1486
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
Information Technology and Services
11.5%
Computer Software
11.5%
Construction
5.8%
Non-Profit Organization Management
5.8%
Hospital & Health Care
4.4%
Other
61.1%
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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