Compare BambooHR and Sapling Software

At a Glance
BambooHR
BambooHR
Star Rating
(3,967)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (66.7% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Contact Us Per Month
Free Trial is available
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Sapling
Sapling
Star Rating
(390)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (79.8% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Contact Us
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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 and mobile app. Users appreciate how easy it is to navigate and organize tasks, making it a preferred choice for managing work time and sick leave.
  • Users say that Sapling is particularly beneficial for new employees, especially in remote settings. Reviewers highlight its ability to facilitate a smooth onboarding process, noting that it provides timely notifications for document signing and contract management, which is invaluable for hybrid workers.
  • According to verified reviews, BambooHR's implementation process is notably quick and straightforward. Users have mentioned that the initial setup was super easy, allowing them to get started without hassle, which is a significant advantage for companies looking to streamline their HR processes.
  • Reviewers mention that while Sapling offers a clear overview of company and employee data, it faces challenges in overall satisfaction compared to BambooHR. Users have expressed a desire for more robust features, particularly in areas like reporting and analytics, where BambooHR tends to shine.
  • G2 reviewers highlight that BambooHR's support quality is consistently rated higher, with users appreciating the responsive assistance they receive. This level of support contributes to a more positive overall experience, especially when navigating complex HR tasks.
  • Users report that while both platforms cater to mid-market companies, BambooHR has a broader range of features that enhance day-to-day usability, such as its effective time-off calendar integration with Outlook, which many find essential for managing employee schedules.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
BambooHR
Core
Contact Us
Per Month
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Sapling
All in One
Contact Us
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Free Trial
BambooHR
Free Trial is available
Sapling
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.6
2,738
8.6
261
Ease of Use
9.2
2,859
8.8
269
Ease of Setup
8.8
1,772
7.8
93
Ease of Admin
9.0
1,581
8.1
103
Quality of Support
8.7
2,280
8.5
213
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
1,556
8.0
98
Product Direction (% positive)
8.7
2,651
7.1
239
Features by Category
Core HR
8.8
1510
8.7
70
8.7
1603
8.1
59
5.5
756
Feature Not Available
7.4
1160
Feature Not Available
7.8
1188
Feature Not Available
7.3
1051
7.8
40
Generative AI
6.2
519
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
1473
7.4
51
7.3
1179
7.0
48
7.3
1156
7.6
43
8.7
1518
7.9
58
8.5
1431
7.9
38
8.4
1391
7.4
37
8.3
1457
7.0
51
8.5
1494
7.5
57
8.3
599
Not enough data
Employee Self Service
8.9
451
Not enough data
7.9
404
Not enough data
8.3
425
Not enough data
Administration
8.6
433
Not enough data
8.9
472
Not enough data
9.0
423
Not enough data
7.0
339
Not enough data
8.5
397
Not enough data
8.1
356
Not enough data
8.6
421
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Taxes
8.2
394
Not enough data
8.1
386
Not enough data
8.2
377
Not enough data
Integration
7.6
350
Not enough data
8.0
389
Not enough data
7.0
327
Not enough data
8.2
370
Not enough data
Platform
8.7
414
Not enough data
8.8
412
Not enough data
8.9
417
Not enough data
8.6
393
Not enough data
Job Description ManagementHide 17 FeaturesShow 17 Features
8.3
1,870
Not enough data
Basics
7.8
342
Not enough data
8.7
389
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
7.4
51
7.3
1179
7.0
48
7.3
1156
7.6
43
8.7
1518
7.9
58
8.5
1431
7.9
38
8.4
1391
7.4
37
8.3
1457
7.0
51
8.5
1494
7.5
57
Candidate Relationship ManagementHide 19 FeaturesShow 19 Features
8.4
1,896
Not enough data
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
493
Not enough data
7.6
941
8.5
45
8.7
539
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
1473
7.4
51
7.3
1179
7.0
48
7.3
1156
7.6
43
8.7
1518
7.9
58
8.5
1431
7.9
38
8.4
1391
7.4
37
8.3
1457
7.0
51
8.5
1494
7.5
57
Performance ManagementHide 13 FeaturesShow 13 Features
7.7
783
Not enough data
Performance reviews
8.0
563
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
586
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
599
|
Verified
Not enough data
Goals
8.1
628
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.4
530
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feedback
8.2
581
Not enough data
8.2
575
Not enough data
6.7
428
Not enough data
6.7
467
Not enough data
Data
8.3
609
|
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Talent Acquisition SuitesHide 1 FeatureShow 1 Feature
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)Hide 26 FeaturesShow 26 Features
7.6
1,818
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
735
Not enough data
7.8
732
Not enough data
8.0
43
Not enough data
8.9
53
Not enough data
8.1
44
Not enough data
Candidate Management - Applicant Tracking System
8.3
784
Not enough data
8.7
48
Not enough data
9.1
55
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.3
43
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
43
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
1473
7.4
51
7.3
1179
7.0
48
7.3
1156
7.6
43
8.7
1518
7.9
58
8.5
1431
7.9
38
8.4
1391
7.4
37
8.3
1457
7.0
51
8.5
1494
7.5
57
AI - Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
6.0
35
Not enough data
5.9
35
Not enough data
5.8
36
Not enough data
7.8
1,999
8.2
206
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
8.5
95
8.6
1194
9.0
121
8.9
1259
9.2
126
6.2
668
8.8
58
8.4
1093
8.7
57
8.3
1078
8.1
47
Platform Additional Functionality
8.9
1249
9.0
129
8.5
1115
8.8
113
7.1
770
8.0
62
8.7
1191
8.9
142
8.8
1239
9.0
144
Platform Data
7.2
774
8.0
64
8.2
1011
8.5
95
8.3
923
8.0
80
Platform
7.8
1473
7.4
51
7.3
1179
7.0
48
7.3
1156
7.6
43
8.7
1518
7.9
58
8.5
1431
7.9
38
8.4
1391
7.4
37
8.3
1457
7.0
51
8.5
1494
7.5
57
Recruiting and Onboarding
7.6
941
8.5
45
8.8
1244
9.1
160
7.9
2,018
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
1473
7.4
51
7.3
1179
7.0
48
7.3
1156
7.6
43
8.7
1518
7.9
58
8.5
1431
7.9
38
8.4
1391
7.4
37
8.3
1457
7.0
51
8.5
1494
7.5
57
Workforce Management Platform Features
7.1
537
Not enough data
6.1
421
Not enough data
8.2
713
Not enough data
9.0
883
Not enough data
7.4
477
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.2
638
Not enough data
8.8
776
Not enough data
6.4
408
Not enough data
7.7
525
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
BambooHR
BambooHR
Sapling
Sapling
BambooHR and Sapling are categorized as Onboarding and Core HR
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
BambooHR
BambooHR
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
28.5%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
66.7%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
4.8%
Sapling
Sapling
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
8.6%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
79.8%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
11.6%
Reviewers' Industry
BambooHR
BambooHR
Computer Software
12.0%
Information Technology and Services
11.4%
Construction
5.6%
Non-Profit Organization Management
5.5%
Hospital & Health Care
4.1%
Other
61.4%
Sapling
Sapling
Computer Software
25.7%
Information Technology and Services
18.8%
Internet
4.4%
Financial Services
4.4%
Real Estate
4.1%
Other
42.5%
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Discussions
BambooHR
BambooHR Discussions
Does anyone else use the Original Hire Date and Hire Date field to show FT and PT hire dates?
3 Comments
Ester M.
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
Sapling
Sapling Discussions
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Sapling has no discussions with answers