Compare BambooHR and UKG Ready 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (66.6% of reviews)
Mid-Market (56.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Contact Us Per Month
No pricing available
BambooHR
Star Rating
(4,445)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (66.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Contact Us Per Month
Free Trial is available
Browse all 3 pricing plansUKG Ready
Star Rating
(2,545)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (56.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about UKG ReadySummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that BambooHR excels in user-friendliness, with many users appreciating its intuitive interface. One user mentioned, "I enjoy that it's user-friendly and fun," highlighting how easy it is to navigate and manage documents.
- Users say UKG Ready stands out for its comprehensive training resources and customization options. A reviewer noted, "There is a lot of training available, and the system is built so well that there are many customizations," which can enhance the user experience for those needing tailored solutions.
- Reviewers mention that BambooHR's implementation process is quick and straightforward, with one user stating, "The initial setup was also really easy; I just signed on and started using it." This ease of setup can be a significant advantage for companies looking to minimize downtime during onboarding.
- According to verified reviews, UKG Ready is praised for its efficiency in centralizing employee data, which helps reduce paperwork and automate routine tasks. A user highlighted, "The platform's HR administration is valuable as it centralizes employee information," making it a strong choice for organizations focused on compliance and data management.
- G2 reviewers report that while BambooHR has a modern UI that users find appealing, UKG Ready offers a robust set of features for time and attendance tracking, with one user stating, "UKG Ready enhances efficiency and compliance," indicating its strength in managing workforce logistics.
- Users say both platforms provide quality support, but BambooHR's overall satisfaction ratings are higher, with users expressing that it "doesn't give me many issues," suggesting a smoother day-to-day experience compared to UKG Ready, which, while effective, may require more user training to fully leverage its capabilities.
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
UKG Ready
No pricing availableFree Trial
BambooHR
Free Trial is available
UKG Ready
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.7
2,957
9.1
2,065
Ease of Use
9.2
3,087
8.8
2,094
Ease of Setup
8.8
1,907
8.5
1,432
Ease of Admin
9.0
1,669
8.1
633
Quality of Support
8.8
2,419
8.8
1,745
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
1,641
8.5
610
Product Direction (% positive)
8.7
2,841
8.7
2,040
Features by Category
Core HR
8.8
1556
8.4
389
8.8
1708
9.0
428
5.5
761
Feature Not Available
7.5
1168
8.5
356
7.8
1194
8.6
361
7.4
1074
8.9
305
Generative AI
6.2
519
6.8
61
Platform
7.8
1473
8.4
566
7.3
1180
8.1
423
7.3
1156
8.1
401
8.7
1519
8.6
546
8.5
1432
8.7
534
8.4
1391
8.6
493
8.3
1458
8.7
544
8.5
1495
8.6
535
Employee Self Service
9.0
473
9.1
970
|
Verified
8.0
411
8.7
866
|
Verified
8.3
438
8.7
890
|
Verified
Administration
8.7
441
9.0
975
|
Verified
8.9
493
8.9
988
|
Verified
9.0
433
9.2
930
|
Verified
7.0
338
8.4
742
|
Verified
8.5
400
8.9
855
|
Verified
8.1
358
8.7
835
|
Verified
8.7
426
9.0
910
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
9.0
808
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
9.0
806
|
Verified
Taxes
8.2
396
8.9
837
|
Verified
8.1
386
8.7
784
|
Verified
8.2
376
8.7
731
Integration
7.6
350
8.4
750
|
Verified
8.0
391
8.9
805
|
Verified
7.0
326
8.5
732
|
Verified
8.2
373
8.6
756
|
Verified
Platform
8.7
418
8.7
904
|
Verified
8.8
416
8.7
908
|
Verified
8.9
422
8.8
920
|
Verified
8.6
392
8.9
855
|
Verified
Automation
Not enough data
8.9
1082
Logistics
Not enough data
8.7
1090
Not enough data
8.7
1072
Not enough data
8.7
970
Management
Not enough data
8.5
1021
Not enough data
8.8
1039
Not enough data
8.9
1058
Not enough data
8.9
1125
Not enough data
8.9
1109
Not enough data
9.1
1150
Not enough data
8.8
1039
Monitoring
Not enough data
8.8
1001
Not enough data
8.8
1004
Not enough data
8.8
990
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
8.4
566
7.3
1180
8.1
423
7.3
1156
8.1
401
8.7
1519
8.6
546
8.5
1432
8.7
534
8.4
1391
8.6
493
8.3
1458
8.7
544
8.5
1495
8.6
535
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
8.4
566
7.3
1180
8.1
423
7.3
1156
8.1
401
8.7
1519
8.6
546
8.5
1432
8.7
534
8.4
1391
8.6
493
8.3
1458
8.7
544
8.5
1495
8.6
535
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
7.3
15
Feature Not Available
7.3
15
Feature Not Available
7.9
15
Sourcing
7.8
740
8.1
161
7.8
733
8.0
174
8.1
44
7.4
18
9.0
55
8.3
23
8.2
45
7.5
17
Candidate Management - Applicant Tracking System
8.3
787
8.1
163
8.7
49
8.3
25
9.1
56
8.7
22
Feature Not Available
7.4
17
7.1
44
7.7
19
Feature Not Available
7.7
17
8.6
45
7.7
21
Platform
7.8
1473
8.4
566
7.3
1180
8.1
423
7.3
1156
8.1
401
8.7
1519
8.6
546
8.5
1432
8.7
534
8.4
1391
8.6
493
8.3
1458
8.7
544
8.5
1495
8.6
535
AI - Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
Feature Not Available
7.6
16
Feature Not Available
7.1
15
Feature Not Available
6.9
15
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
8.4
566
7.3
1180
8.1
423
7.3
1156
8.1
401
8.7
1519
8.6
546
8.5
1432
8.7
534
8.4
1391
8.6
493
8.3
1458
8.7
544
8.5
1495
8.6
535
Recruiting and Onboarding
7.6
944
Not enough data
8.8
1251
Not enough data
Time Tracking
Not enough data
9.1
955
Not enough data
8.7
822
Not enough data
8.6
749
Client Invoicing
Not enough data
8.1
635
Not enough data
8.1
640
Not enough data
8.2
632
Mobile Time Tracking
Not enough data
9.0
803
Administration
Not enough data
8.6
716
Not enough data
8.6
776
Not enough data
8.6
734
Not enough data
8.6
687
Not enough data
8.8
774
Platform
Not enough data
8.8
783
Not enough data
8.3
675
Not enough data
8.3
633
Not enough data
8.8
794
Not enough data
8.6
743
Not enough data
7.8
637
Platform
7.8
1473
8.4
566
7.3
1180
8.1
423
7.3
1156
8.1
401
8.7
1519
8.6
546
8.5
1432
8.7
534
8.4
1391
8.6
493
8.3
1458
8.7
544
8.5
1495
8.6
535
Workforce Management Platform Features
7.1
538
8.2
273
6.1
421
8.3
314
8.2
723
9.2
401
9.0
925
8.9
382
7.4
478
8.3
294
Feature Not Available
8.2
270
8.2
641
8.5
313
8.8
788
8.8
376
6.4
409
8.3
274
7.7
528
8.2
304
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
BambooHR and UKG Ready are categorized as Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), Core HR, Workforce Management, HCM Software, and Payroll
Unique Categories
BambooHR is categorized as Candidate Relationship Management, Job Description Management, Onboarding, and Performance Management
UKG Ready is categorized as Time & Attendance and Time Tracking
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
BambooHR
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
UKG Ready
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%
Hospital & Health Care
11.4%
Retail
5.8%
Education Management
4.4%
Manufacturing
4.0%
Non-Profit Organization Management
3.7%
Other
70.7%
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
Best practice for refunding garnishments & bonus over payments
9 Comments
KB
Are you currently using WFR? We will typically just added it back in on the next pay statement if they are one off occurrences.
Read more
Using calendar in Kronos in other applications
3 Comments
GW
It appears you can export calendar data from KRONOS Workforceready but I have no experience doing it.
If you type this into the help, there is some...Read more
Is there an easier way to enter things like raises with multiple job codes
3 Comments
SG
WFR can do mass edits to quite a few fields. I would start here to check whether the fields you need to update can be edited this way. If not, check the...Read more
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