Compare BambooHR and When I Work 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (66.6% of reviews)
Small-Business (61.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Contact Us Per Month
$2.50 1 user Per Month
BambooHR
Star Rating
(4,125)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 plansWhen I Work
Star Rating
(375)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (61.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$2.50 1 user Per Month
Free Trial is available
Browse all 2 pricing plansSummary
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 noted, "I really like BambooHR for its ease of use and modern UI," highlighting how easy it is to navigate and find information quickly.
- Users say that When I Work shines in scheduling capabilities, particularly for businesses with fluctuating staffing needs. A reviewer mentioned, "Open Shifts is a game changer," indicating that the flexibility in managing part-time and seasonal workers is a significant advantage.
- According to verified reviews, BambooHR's implementation process is praised for being straightforward, with users noting that they could start using the software almost immediately after signing up. This ease of setup is a key factor for many organizations looking to minimize downtime.
- Reviewers mention that When I Work provides valuable tools for time tracking and payroll management, with one user stating, "It helps out when people miss clocking in or out," which is crucial for maintaining accurate records in larger teams.
- G2 reviewers highlight that BambooHR offers robust support for absence and leave management, with users expressing satisfaction in how easy it is to book leave and keep track of documents. This feature is particularly beneficial for HR departments managing employee time off.
- Users report that While When I Work has a visually appealing interface, some find that its overall functionality can lag behind BambooHR in areas like ease of use and administrative tasks, with BambooHR receiving higher marks for its comprehensive administrative features.
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
When I Work
Single Location or Schedule
$2.50
1 user Per Month
Everything you need to effectively manage a single team or location. All plans include scheduling, time & attendance tracking, and team communication.
- One-click Auto Scheduling
- Unlimited schedule templates
- Time off & availability management
Free Trial
BambooHR
Free Trial is available
When I Work
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.7
2,810
8.8
313
Ease of Use
9.2
2,934
8.7
317
Ease of Setup
8.8
1,821
8.7
179
Ease of Admin
9.0
1,611
8.8
168
Quality of Support
8.8
2,327
8.4
250
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
1,586
8.7
159
Product Direction (% positive)
8.7
2,718
8.9
299
Features by Category
Core HR
8.8
1524
Not enough data
8.7
1642
Not enough data
5.5
757
Not enough data
7.4
1160
Not enough data
7.8
1189
Not enough data
7.4
1061
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.2
519
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
1473
8.1
70
7.3
1179
7.1
34
7.3
1156
7.9
51
8.7
1518
8.6
76
8.5
1431
8.9
78
8.4
1391
8.8
77
8.3
1457
8.2
61
8.5
1494
8.6
76
Employee Self Service
8.9
460
Not enough data
7.9
407
Not enough data
8.3
429
Not enough data
Administration
8.6
436
Not enough data
8.9
478
Not enough data
9.0
427
Not enough data
7.0
339
Not enough data
8.5
398
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
395
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
371
Not enough data
Platform
8.6
416
Not enough data
8.8
414
Not enough data
8.9
421
Not enough data
8.6
393
Not enough data
Automation
Not enough data
8.2
29
Logistics
Not enough data
7.8
30
Not enough data
7.8
29
Not enough data
8.0
29
Management
Not enough data
8.1
30
Not enough data
8.2
29
Not enough data
8.3
29
Not enough data
8.8
27
Not enough data
8.6
28
Not enough data
8.8
28
Not enough data
8.6
28
Monitoring
Not enough data
7.9
28
Not enough data
8.2
28
Not enough data
8.0
28
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
8.1
70
7.3
1179
7.1
34
7.3
1156
7.9
51
8.7
1518
8.6
76
8.5
1431
8.9
78
8.4
1391
8.8
77
8.3
1457
8.2
61
8.5
1494
8.6
76
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
943
Not enough data
8.7
539
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
1473
8.1
70
7.3
1179
7.1
34
7.3
1156
7.9
51
8.7
1518
8.6
76
8.5
1431
8.9
78
8.4
1391
8.8
77
8.3
1457
8.2
61
8.5
1494
8.6
76
Platform Basics
Not enough data
8.0
68
Not enough data
9.0
80
Not enough data
8.8
80
Platform Content
Not enough data
8.4
68
Not enough data
8.0
50
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
7.6
59
Not enough data
9.0
77
Not enough data
8.0
58
Not enough data
8.6
61
Not enough data
8.2
62
Performance reviews
8.0
565
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
587
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
600
|
Verified
Not enough data
Goals
8.1
628
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.4
530
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feedback
8.2
582
Not enough data
8.3
576
Not enough data
6.7
430
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
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
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Sourcing
7.8
736
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
8.1
70
7.3
1179
7.1
34
7.3
1156
7.9
51
8.7
1518
8.6
76
8.5
1431
8.9
78
8.4
1391
8.8
77
8.3
1457
8.2
61
8.5
1494
8.6
76
AI - Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
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
1195
Not enough data
8.9
1260
Not enough data
6.2
668
Not enough data
8.4
1093
Not enough data
8.3
1078
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
8.9
1250
Not enough data
8.5
1117
Not enough data
7.1
771
Not enough data
8.7
1191
Not enough data
8.8
1240
Not enough data
Platform Data
7.2
774
Not enough data
8.2
1012
Not enough data
8.3
924
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
1473
8.1
70
7.3
1179
7.1
34
7.3
1156
7.9
51
8.7
1518
8.6
76
8.5
1431
8.9
78
8.4
1391
8.8
77
8.3
1457
8.2
61
8.5
1494
8.6
76
Recruiting and Onboarding
7.6
943
Not enough data
8.8
1247
Not enough data
Time Tracking
Not enough data
8.9
96
Not enough data
8.6
85
Not enough data
8.9
69
Client Invoicing
Not enough data
8.1
47
Not enough data
8.2
46
Not enough data
7.7
49
Mobile Time Tracking
Not enough data
9.0
89
Administration
Not enough data
8.3
65
Not enough data
8.8
83
Not enough data
8.9
91
Not enough data
8.7
63
Not enough data
8.8
84
Platform
Not enough data
8.5
68
Not enough data
8.2
57
Not enough data
8.4
59
Not enough data
8.9
90
Not enough data
8.9
84
Not enough data
7.7
61
Platform
7.8
1473
8.1
70
7.3
1179
7.1
34
7.3
1156
7.9
51
8.7
1518
8.6
76
8.5
1431
8.9
78
8.4
1391
8.8
77
8.3
1457
8.2
61
8.5
1494
8.6
76
Workforce Management Platform Features
7.1
538
8.4
76
6.1
421
9.2
120
8.2
716
8.9
107
9.0
904
8.9
100
7.4
477
8.0
71
Feature Not Available
8.0
71
8.2
640
8.1
69
8.8
783
8.7
89
6.4
408
8.7
104
7.7
526
8.3
102
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
BambooHR and When I Work are categorized as Workforce Management
Unique Categories
BambooHR is categorized as Candidate Relationship Management, Job Description Management, Onboarding, Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), Core HR, Performance Management, HCM Software, and Payroll
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
BambooHR
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
When I Work
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
11.9%
Information Technology and Services
11.3%
Construction
5.6%
Non-Profit Organization Management
5.5%
Marketing and Advertising
4.2%
Other
61.4%
Hospital & Health Care
9.6%
Retail
7.9%
Hospitality
6.2%
Food & Beverages
5.6%
Consumer Services
4.8%
Other
66.0%
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
How can I interface with my Scheduling Coordinator about requests other than time off?
3 Comments
Official Response from When I Work
Hi Matthew! Tiffany here with When I Work Customer Care. We offer real time communication with your team through Workchat. Here is our guide that goes over...Read more
Can you integrate it with Tsheets?
2 Comments
Official Response from When I Work
Hi Melinda! Tiffany here with When I Work Customer Care. We do not integrate with T-Sheets but I understand how this would be a beneficial option! We do...Read more
Airplane mode/Phone off
2 Comments
Official Response from When I Work
Hi Mandi! Tiffany here with When I Work Customer Care. The app only captures an employee's location at the time of Clock In and Clock Out. It does not...Read more
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