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At a Glance
BambooHR
BambooHR
Star Rating
(2,948)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (65.6% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Contact Us Per Month
Free Trial is available
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Trainual
Trainual
Star Rating
(954)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (64.3% 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-friendliness, with many praising its clean interface and intuitive navigation. Users appreciate that it allows easy management of team member information and can be accessed from anywhere due to its cloud-based nature.
  • Users say Trainual shines in onboarding and training processes, with its intuitive search tool making it easy to find necessary information quickly. This feature is particularly beneficial for teams looking to streamline their training and ensure everyone has access to the same resources.
  • According to verified reviews, BambooHR has a significantly higher score in onboarding experience, indicating that users find it easier to implement and utilize for new hires. Reviewers highlight the platform's effective onboarding notifications and automated workflows that enhance the overall experience.
  • Reviewers mention that Trainual's strength lies in its ability to organize business knowledge into clear systems, making it easier for teams to track training progress. This structured approach is particularly appreciated by small businesses looking to maintain consistency in training.
  • G2 reviewers highlight that while BambooHR offers robust features for HR management, it sometimes faces challenges in meeting specific workflow needs, with some users noting configuration difficulties. This contrasts with Trainual, which is often praised for its adaptability and ease of use in creating training materials.
  • Users report that Trainual provides excellent support, with a higher quality of assistance noted in recent reviews. This is a key factor for small businesses that may require more hands-on help during implementation and ongoing use, while BambooHR also offers solid support but with slightly lower ratings in this area.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
BambooHR
Elite
Contact Us
Per Month
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Trainual
Enterprise
Contact Us
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Free Trial
BambooHR
Free Trial is available
Trainual
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.6
2,370
9.2
821
Ease of Use
9.2
2,484
9.2
831
Ease of Setup
8.8
1,523
9.0
661
Ease of Admin
9.0
1,506
9.1
611
Quality of Support
8.8
2,040
9.4
688
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
1,484
9.5
576
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
2,296
9.6
796
Features by Category
7.7
1,917
Not enough data
Core HR
8.7
1430
Not enough data
8.6
1428
Not enough data
5.5
748
Not enough data
7.4
1150
Not enough data
7.8
1170
Not enough data
7.3
1008
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.2
517
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
1466
8.6
511
7.3
1177
7.7
404
7.3
1156
Feature Not Available
8.7
1510
9.0
546
8.5
1421
9.1
531
8.4
1384
8.7
468
8.3
1449
8.3
469
8.5
1487
8.6
513
8.3
481
Not enough data
Employee Self Service
8.9
418
Not enough data
7.9
392
Not enough data
8.2
412
Not enough data
Administration
8.6
414
Not enough data
8.8
436
Not enough data
9.0
407
Not enough data
6.9
334
Not enough data
8.4
389
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
388
Not enough data
8.1
379
Not enough data
8.2
371
Not enough data
Integration
7.5
338
Not enough data
8.0
381
Not enough data
7.0
321
Not enough data
8.2
360
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
Job Description ManagementHide 17 FeaturesShow 17 Features
8.3
1,808
Not enough data
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
8.6
511
7.3
1177
7.7
404
7.3
1156
Feature Not Available
8.7
1510
9.0
546
8.5
1421
9.1
531
8.4
1384
8.7
468
8.3
1449
8.3
469
8.5
1487
8.6
513
Candidate Relationship ManagementHide 19 FeaturesShow 19 Features
8.4
1,843
Not enough data
Basics
8.6
404
Not enough data
7.9
335
Not enough data
8.6
375
Not enough data
Additional Functionality
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
366
Not enough data
8.6
392
Not enough data
Content
8.4
378
Not enough data
8.5
385
Not enough data
Recruiting and Onboarding
8.3
492
Not enough data
7.6
937
6.5
299
8.7
537
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
1466
8.6
511
7.3
1177
7.7
404
7.3
1156
Feature Not Available
8.7
1510
9.0
546
8.5
1421
9.1
531
8.4
1384
8.7
468
8.3
1449
8.3
469
8.5
1487
8.6
513
Training Management SystemsHide 4 FeaturesShow 4 Features
Not enough data
8.7
501
Training & eLearning
Not enough data
9.0
460
Not enough data
8.0
388
Not enough data
8.9
438
Not enough data
8.9
452
Standard Operating ProceduresHide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features
Not enough data
8.3
517
Task Tracking
Not enough data
8.4
424
Not enough data
7.9
400
Not enough data
7.7
378
Checklist Options
Not enough data
8.5
415
Not enough data
7.8
359
Not enough data
8.3
376
Software Availability
Not enough data
7.8
358
Not enough data
8.8
426
Not enough data
8.4
370
Not enough data
9.1
446
Performance ManagementHide 13 FeaturesShow 13 Features
7.7
700
Not enough data
Performance reviews
8.0
555
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
577
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
584
|
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
Sales Training and OnboardingHide 17 FeaturesShow 17 Features
Not enough data
8.5
215
Course Authoring
Not enough data
8.9
170
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
175
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
164
Not enough data
8.4
170
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
166
|
Verified
Course Management
Not enough data
7.8
165
Not enough data
8.9
190
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
167
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
173
Not enough data
8.4
171
|
Verified
Platform
Not enough data
8.8
183
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
167
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
160
|
Verified
Onboarding
Not enough data
8.6
188
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
170
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
170
|
Verified
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
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
1,777
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
779
Not enough data
8.6
44
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
8.6
511
7.3
1177
7.7
404
7.3
1156
Feature Not Available
8.7
1510
9.0
546
8.5
1421
9.1
531
8.4
1384
8.7
468
8.3
1449
8.3
469
8.5
1487
8.6
513
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
1,896
7.8
659
Agentic AI - Onboarding
6.2
53
6.4
63
6.2
53
7.0
64
6.4
53
6.7
62
6.6
53
6.6
62
6.8
55
6.6
63
Platform Content
Feature Not Available
8.5
408
8.6
1180
7.7
359
8.8
1236
7.6
335
6.2
666
6.1
306
8.4
1082
6.3
310
8.3
1074
6.4
310
Platform Additional Functionality
8.9
1236
8.9
406
8.5
1113
8.1
375
7.1
762
8.7
398
8.7
1181
8.6
402
8.8
1227
8.6
408
Platform Data
7.2
773
8.1
351
8.2
1004
8.4
379
8.3
920
8.6
386
Platform
7.8
1466
8.6
511
7.3
1177
7.7
404
7.3
1156
Feature Not Available
8.7
1510
9.0
546
8.5
1421
9.1
531
8.4
1384
8.7
468
8.3
1449
8.3
469
8.5
1487
8.6
513
Recruiting and Onboarding
7.6
937
6.5
299
8.8
1210
8.4
405
Corporate Learning Management SystemsHide 28 FeaturesShow 28 Features
Not enough data
8.5
520
Course Authoring
Not enough data
9.0
259
Not enough data
8.8
249
Not enough data
9.0
271
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Course Delivery
Not enough data
8.8
255
Not enough data
9.1
260
Not enough data
8.7
244
Course Management
Not enough data
7.8
213
Not enough data
9.1
255
Not enough data
8.1
105
Not enough data
8.7
211
LMS Marketplace
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Interface
Not enough data
8.3
209
Not enough data
7.4
70
Training & eLearning
Not enough data
8.9
265
Not enough data
9.0
460
Not enough data
9.0
265
Not enough data
8.0
388
Not enough data
8.9
438
Not enough data
8.9
452
Not enough data
8.8
255
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.8
114
Not enough data
7.9
110
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Agentic AI - Corporate Learning Management Systems
Not enough data
6.6
22
Not enough data
7.0
22
Not enough data
Not enough data
Knowledge Base
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Content
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Communication
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
8.6
583
Platform
7.8
1466
8.6
511
7.3
1177
7.7
404
7.3
1156
Feature Not Available
8.7
1510
9.0
546
8.5
1421
9.1
531
8.4
1384
8.7
468
8.3
1449
8.3
469
8.5
1487
8.6
513
7.9
1,859
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
1466
8.6
511
7.3
1177
7.7
404
7.3
1156
Feature Not Available
8.7
1510
9.0
546
8.5
1421
9.1
531
8.4
1384
8.7
468
8.3
1449
8.3
469
8.5
1487
8.6
513
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
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
BambooHR
BambooHR
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
30.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
65.6%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
4.4%
Trainual
Trainual
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
64.3%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
34.1%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
1.6%
Reviewers' Industry
BambooHR
BambooHR
Information Technology and Services
11.5%
Computer Software
11.5%
Construction
5.8%
Non-Profit Organization Management
5.7%
Hospital & Health Care
4.4%
Other
61.1%
Trainual
Trainual
Construction
8.1%
Marketing and Advertising
7.4%
Real Estate
6.1%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
4.9%
Consumer Services
4.4%
Other
69.1%
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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
Trainual
Trainual Discussions
Are there case studies I could read?
1 Comment
Angela M.
AM
Here you go: https://trainual.com/success-story-tags/case-studies/Read more
search for employees by name - set up departments and track training progress of teams - content
1 Comment
Dan L.
DL
Under the user settings you can assign a role. We use roles for our departments internally. This has allowed us to assign content to each role (department)...Read more
Would you be able to add a "screenshot function" instead of attachment dragging for Microsoft PC?
1 Comment
Angela M.
AM
You can just copy the screenshot to your clipboard and paste it. This is what I usually do.Read more