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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (65.5% of reviews)
Mid-Market (55.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Contact Us Per Month
No pricing available
BambooHR
Star Rating
(2,958)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 plansSense
Star Rating
(563)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (55.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that BambooHR excels in overall user satisfaction, reflected in its higher G2 Score of 88.19 compared to Sense's 66.22. Users appreciate its user-friendly interface and the ability to manage team member information seamlessly.
- According to verified reviews, BambooHR has a significantly larger volume of feedback, with 2,758 total reviews compared to Sense's 553. This suggests that BambooHR's user experiences are more diverse and reliable, providing a broader perspective on its capabilities.
- Users say that BambooHR's implementation process is straightforward, with many highlighting its intuitive onboarding wizard that simplifies setup. In contrast, while Sense also scores well in ease of setup, it lacks the same level of user feedback to gauge its effectiveness.
- Reviewers mention that BambooHR's mobile app is thoughtfully designed, making it easy to access information on the go. This is a notable advantage for users who prioritize mobility in their HR solutions, whereas Sense's mobile capabilities, while good, do not receive the same level of acclaim.
- Users appreciate Sense for its efficiency in communication, particularly its bulk texting feature that allows for quick outreach to multiple candidates. This feature is especially beneficial for recruiters looking to streamline their processes, although BambooHR offers a more comprehensive suite of HR management tools overall.
- According to recent feedback, both platforms perform well in terms of support quality, but Sense edges out slightly with a higher score. Users have noted that Sense's support is responsive and helpful, which is crucial for teams needing quick assistance, while BambooHR's support is also praised but has slightly lower ratings.
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
Sense
No pricing availableFree Trial
BambooHR
Free Trial is available
Sense
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.6
2,379
9.0
416
Ease of Use
9.2
2,493
9.1
416
Ease of Setup
8.8
1,533
9.0
186
Ease of Admin
9.0
1,508
9.1
178
Quality of Support
8.8
2,048
8.9
377
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
1,486
9.3
179
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
2,305
8.7
351
Features by Category
Core HR
8.7
1431
Not enough data
8.6
1434
Not enough data
5.4
747
Not enough data
7.4
1149
Not enough data
7.8
1169
Not enough data
7.3
1009
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.2
516
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
1466
8.5
140
7.3
1176
8.5
121
7.3
1155
8.5
115
8.7
1510
9.0
138
8.5
1421
9.0
141
8.4
1384
8.7
135
8.3
1449
8.6
127
8.5
1487
8.7
137
Employee Self Service
8.9
419
Not enough data
7.9
392
Not enough data
8.2
412
Not enough data
Administration
8.6
415
Not enough data
8.8
437
Not enough data
9.0
409
Not enough data
6.9
334
Not enough data
8.4
390
Not enough data
8.1
350
Not enough data
8.6
409
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Taxes
8.2
389
Not enough data
8.1
380
Not enough data
8.2
372
Not enough data
Integration
7.6
339
Not enough data
8.0
382
Not enough data
7.0
322
Not enough data
8.2
361
Not enough data
Platform
8.6
406
Not enough data
8.8
405
Not enough data
8.9
401
Not enough data
8.6
388
Not enough data
Basics
7.8
339
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
8.7
75
Platform
7.8
1466
8.5
140
7.3
1176
8.5
121
7.3
1155
8.5
115
8.7
1510
9.0
138
8.5
1421
9.0
141
8.4
1384
8.7
135
8.3
1449
8.6
127
8.5
1487
8.7
137
Basics
8.6
404
8.8
162
7.9
335
8.8
156
8.6
375
9.0
181
Additional Functionality
Feature Not Available
8.9
178
8.5
366
8.6
141
8.6
392
8.9
164
Content
8.4
378
9.0
180
8.5
385
8.8
150
Recruiting and Onboarding
8.3
492
8.8
129
7.6
936
8.9
129
8.7
537
8.7
122
Platform
7.8
1466
8.5
140
7.3
1176
8.5
121
7.3
1155
8.5
115
8.7
1510
9.0
138
8.5
1421
9.0
141
8.4
1384
8.7
135
8.3
1449
8.6
127
8.5
1487
8.7
137
Platform Basics
Not enough data
9.0
107
Not enough data
9.2
119
Platform Content
Not enough data
9.1
112
Not enough data
9.1
111
Not enough data
8.9
102
Not enough data
9.0
98
Not enough data
9.1
100
Platform Performance
Not enough data
9.1
99
Not enough data
9.3
103
Platform
7.8
1466
8.5
140
7.3
1176
8.5
121
7.3
1155
8.5
115
8.7
1510
9.0
138
8.5
1421
9.0
141
8.4
1384
8.7
135
8.3
1449
8.6
127
8.5
1487
8.7
137
Platform Functionality
8.3
492
8.8
129
8.7
513
8.7
75
7.6
936
8.9
129
8.7
537
8.7
122
Agentic AI - Recruiting Automation
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
1466
8.5
140
7.3
1176
8.5
121
7.3
1155
8.5
115
8.7
1510
9.0
138
8.5
1421
9.0
141
8.4
1384
8.7
135
8.3
1449
8.6
127
8.5
1487
8.7
137
Platform Content
Not enough data
9.1
67
Not enough data
8.9
61
Not enough data
9.0
70
Basics
Not enough data
9.1
62
Not enough data
8.9
63
Not enough data
9.1
67
Performance
Not enough data
9.1
74
Not enough data
9.2
69
Not enough data
8.9
66
Additional Functionality
Not enough data
9.2
67
Not enough data
9.1
68
Not enough data
9.2
63
Platform
7.8
1466
8.5
140
7.3
1176
8.5
121
7.3
1155
8.5
115
8.7
1510
9.0
138
8.5
1421
9.0
141
8.4
1384
8.7
135
8.3
1449
8.6
127
8.5
1487
8.7
137
Performance reviews
8.0
556
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
577
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
586
|
Verified
Not enough data
Goals
8.1
599
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.4
528
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feedback
8.2
574
Not enough data
8.2
571
Not enough data
6.7
421
Not enough data
6.6
465
Not enough data
Data
8.3
598
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
595
|
Verified
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Performance Management
6.4
38
Not enough data
6.8
37
Not enough data
Responses
Not enough data
8.8
44
Not enough data
8.8
42
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.8
42
Not enough data
8.3
38
Platform
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.7
43
Not enough data
9.0
43
Not enough data
8.8
44
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.9
42
Not enough data
8.8
42
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.2
6
Not enough data
6.9
6
Candidate Management
Not enough data
9.0
153
Not enough data
8.4
144
Not enough data
8.7
114
Not enough data
8.4
101
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Communication
Not enough data
8.8
124
Not enough data
8.7
22
Not enough data
8.8
122
Onboarding
Not enough data
8.9
119
Not enough data
8.8
106
Analytics
Not enough data
8.7
111
Not enough data
8.5
121
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
732
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
45
Not enough data
8.9
47
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
8.5
140
7.3
1176
8.5
121
7.3
1155
8.5
115
8.7
1510
9.0
138
8.5
1421
9.0
141
8.4
1384
8.7
135
8.3
1449
8.6
127
8.5
1487
8.7
137
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
1180
Not enough data
8.8
1237
Not enough data
6.2
666
Not enough data
8.4
1082
Not enough data
8.3
1074
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
8.9
1236
Not enough data
8.5
1112
Not enough data
7.1
761
Not enough data
8.7
1180
Not enough data
8.8
1226
Not enough data
Platform Data
7.2
772
Not enough data
8.2
1003
Not enough data
8.3
919
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
1466
8.5
140
7.3
1176
8.5
121
7.3
1155
8.5
115
8.7
1510
9.0
138
8.5
1421
9.0
141
8.4
1384
8.7
135
8.3
1449
8.6
127
8.5
1487
8.7
137
Recruiting and Onboarding
7.6
936
8.9
129
8.8
1212
Not enough data
AI Core Recruiting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
AI Interviewing & Assessment
Not enough data
Not enough data
Job Content Creation
Not enough data
Not enough data
AI Candidate Interaction & Outreach
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
AI Candidate Evaluation & Insights
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Basics
Not enough data
8.6
91
Not enough data
8.8
104
Not enough data
8.8
99
Platform Content
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.0
104
Not enough data
8.8
102
Not enough data
9.0
98
Platform Performance
Not enough data
8.8
98
Not enough data
8.8
86
Not enough data
8.6
87
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
8.9
98
Not enough data
8.9
92
Platform
7.8
1466
8.5
140
7.3
1176
8.5
121
7.3
1155
8.5
115
8.7
1510
9.0
138
8.5
1421
9.0
141
8.4
1384
8.7
135
8.3
1449
8.6
127
8.5
1487
8.7
137
Workforce Management Platform Features
7.1
535
Not enough data
6.1
412
Not enough data
8.2
688
Not enough data
8.9
803
Not enough data
7.4
467
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.2
634
Not enough data
8.8
750
Not enough data
6.4
405
Not enough data
7.6
510
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
BambooHR and Sense are categorized as Candidate Relationship Management
Unique Categories
BambooHR is categorized as Job Description Management, Onboarding, Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), Core HR, Workforce Management, Performance Management, HCM Software, and Payroll
Sense is categorized as Interview Scheduling, Employee Referral, Recruiting Automation, Recruitment Marketing, Staffing, Chatbots, and AI Recruiting
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
BambooHR
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Sense
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
11.6%
Computer Software
11.5%
Construction
5.8%
Non-Profit Organization Management
5.7%
Hospital & Health Care
4.4%
Other
61.0%
Staffing and Recruiting
80.7%
Hospital & Health Care
4.7%
Human Resources
4.0%
Information Technology and Services
1.6%
Accounting
1.5%
Other
7.5%
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
What is Qlik Sense software used for?
5 Comments
AB
Qlik Sense is not the same as Sense, as they are two separate companies with no affiliation. That being said, I know Qlik Sense is a Data Analytics program.Read more
Is there any option were we can send group texts
5 Comments
CL
Yes, if you type more than one number it will create a broadcast. Read more
Sense has no more discussions with answers
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