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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (65.5% of reviews)
Enterprise (79.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Contact Us Per Month
No pricing available
BambooHR
Star Rating
(2,925)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 plansWorkhuman Social Recognition
Star Rating
(2,197)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (79.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Workhuman Social RecognitionSummary
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 that Workhuman Social Recognition stands out for its ability to foster a culture of appreciation within organizations. Reviewers highlight how easy it is to recognize colleagues' efforts, making the act of saying "thank you" both simple and meaningful, which enhances visibility across teams.
- According to verified reviews, BambooHR has a strong reputation for quick implementation, with users noting the intuitive onboarding process that helps new users get up to speed without hassle. This is particularly beneficial for mid-market companies looking for efficient solutions.
- Reviewers mention that Workhuman Social Recognition provides valuable features like reward points, which users find useful for building relationships among peers and stakeholders. This feature is seen as a key element in promoting engagement and recognition within the workplace.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while BambooHR has a solid overall performance, it sometimes faces challenges in meeting specific workflow needs, with some users reporting configuration difficulties. This can be a consideration for organizations with unique requirements.
- Users express that Workhuman Social Recognition, while strong in recognition features, may not be as comprehensive in performance management compared to BambooHR. This could be a deciding factor for organizations looking for a more holistic HR solution that includes performance tracking.
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
Workhuman Social Recognition
No pricing availableFree Trial
BambooHR
Free Trial is available
Workhuman Social Recognition
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.6
2,365
9.3
1,944
Ease of Use
9.2
2,477
9.4
2,012
Ease of Setup
8.8
1,519
9.3
1,112
Ease of Admin
9.0
1,505
9.0
132
Quality of Support
8.8
2,036
9.2
1,505
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
1,484
9.2
130
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
2,291
9.3
1,981
Features by Category
Core HR
8.7
1431
Not enough data
8.6
1427
Not enough data
5.5
749
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
1467
8.4
504
7.3
1175
8.3
474
7.3
1156
8.6
460
8.7
1510
8.8
463
8.5
1423
9.1
471
8.4
1385
8.7
463
8.3
1450
8.7
461
8.5
1487
8.9
469
Employee Self Service
8.9
418
Not enough data
7.9
392
Not enough data
8.2
412
Not enough data
Administration
8.6
413
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
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
381
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
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
1467
8.4
504
7.3
1175
8.3
474
7.3
1156
8.6
460
8.7
1510
8.8
463
8.5
1423
9.1
471
8.4
1385
8.7
463
8.3
1450
8.7
461
8.5
1487
8.9
469
Basics
8.6
404
Not enough data
7.9
334
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
376
Not enough data
8.5
385
Not enough data
Recruiting and Onboarding
8.3
492
Not enough data
7.6
937
Not enough data
8.7
537
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
1467
8.4
504
7.3
1175
8.3
474
7.3
1156
8.6
460
8.7
1510
8.8
463
8.5
1423
9.1
471
8.4
1385
8.7
463
8.3
1450
8.7
461
8.5
1487
8.9
469
Platform Basics
Not enough data
9.0
84
Not enough data
8.7
84
Not enough data
9.3
83
Platform Content
Not enough data
9.0
82
Not enough data
8.8
83
Not enough data
8.8
82
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
9.2
81
Not enough data
9.0
83
Not enough data
8.9
83
Not enough data
8.8
83
Not enough data
8.8
83
Not enough data
8.7
83
Not enough data
8.9
82
Platform Basics
Not enough data
8.4
1622
Not enough data
8.9
1653
Not enough data
9.1
1627
Platform Content
Not enough data
8.5
1601
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.4
1587
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
8.4
1579
Not enough data
8.5
1588
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.0
1621
Not enough data
9.1
1675
Performance reviews
8.0
555
|
Verified
8.8
251
8.0
577
|
Verified
8.4
249
8.4
584
|
Verified
8.6
250
Goals
8.1
599
|
Verified
8.5
244
7.4
528
|
Verified
8.4
245
Feedback
8.2
574
8.8
241
8.2
571
8.6
243
6.7
421
8.0
241
6.6
465
8.9
246
Data
8.3
597
|
Verified
8.7
245
8.4
595
|
Verified
8.6
242
Agentic AI - Performance Management
6.4
38
7.6
17
6.8
37
7.9
17
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
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
1467
8.4
504
7.3
1175
8.3
474
7.3
1156
8.6
460
8.7
1510
8.8
463
8.5
1423
9.1
471
8.4
1385
8.7
463
8.3
1450
8.7
461
8.5
1487
8.9
469
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
1181
Not enough data
8.8
1237
Not enough data
6.2
667
Not enough data
8.4
1083
Not enough data
8.3
1075
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
8.9
1237
Not enough data
8.5
1113
Not enough data
7.1
762
Not enough data
8.7
1181
Not enough data
8.8
1227
Not enough data
Platform Data
7.2
773
Not enough data
8.2
1004
Not enough data
8.3
920
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
1467
8.4
504
7.3
1175
8.3
474
7.3
1156
8.6
460
8.7
1510
8.8
463
8.5
1423
9.1
471
8.4
1385
8.7
463
8.3
1450
8.7
461
8.5
1487
8.9
469
Recruiting and Onboarding
7.6
937
Not enough data
8.8
1208
Not enough data
Platform Basics
Not enough data
8.5
452
Not enough data
8.7
460
Not enough data
8.5
437
Platform Content
Not enough data
8.4
450
Not enough data
8.4
443
Not enough data
8.3
446
Not enough data
8.2
427
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
8.5
447
Not enough data
8.3
446
Not enough data
9.3
484
Not enough data
8.7
450
Platform
7.8
1467
8.4
504
7.3
1175
8.3
474
7.3
1156
8.6
460
8.7
1510
8.8
463
8.5
1423
9.1
471
8.4
1385
8.7
463
8.3
1450
8.7
461
8.5
1487
8.9
469
Platform
7.8
1467
8.4
504
7.3
1175
8.3
474
7.3
1156
8.6
460
8.7
1510
8.8
463
8.5
1423
9.1
471
8.4
1385
8.7
463
8.3
1450
8.7
461
8.5
1487
8.9
469
Workforce Management Platform Features
7.1
535
Not enough data
6.1
412
Not enough data
8.2
687
Not enough data
8.9
800
Not enough data
7.4
467
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.2
634
Not enough data
8.8
748
Not enough data
6.4
405
Not enough data
7.6
510
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
BambooHR and Workhuman Social Recognition are categorized as Performance Management
Unique Categories
BambooHR is categorized as Candidate Relationship Management, Job Description Management, Onboarding, Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), Core HR, Workforce Management, HCM Software, and Payroll
Workhuman Social Recognition is categorized as Employee Recognition, Career Management, and Employee Engagement
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
BambooHR
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Workhuman Social Recognition
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
11.5%
Information Technology and Services
11.4%
Construction
5.8%
Non-Profit Organization Management
5.7%
Hospital & Health Care
4.4%
Other
61.1%
Information Technology and Services
16.4%
Pharmaceuticals
13.0%
Computer Software
9.8%
Insurance
4.7%
Hospital & Health Care
4.7%
Other
51.4%
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 a social recognition program?
3 Comments
Official Response from Workhuman Social Recognition
Social recognition, or peer-to-peer recognition, is the act of employees empowering and acknowledging one another for great work. It is a meaningful source...Read more
What benefits do recognition programs have?
2 Comments
SA
there are 3 stage of recognition
1st just word of praise
2nd points based appreciation whose points can be redeemed to get porducts or vouchers that are...Read more
What is the Workhuman app?
1 Comment
Official Response from Workhuman Social Recognition
The Workhuman Cloud is a single platform, accessible via desktop and the Workhuman Mobile app, for Social Recognition® that offers businesses flexible,...Read more
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