Compare BambooHR and Sage HCM 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (66.5% of reviews)
Mid-Market (66.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Contact Us Per Month
$11.00 1 Per Employee Per Month
BambooHR
Star Rating
(3,886)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (66.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Contact Us Per Month
Free Trial is available
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Star Rating
(13)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (66.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$11.00 1 Per Employee Per Month
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that BambooHR excels in user experience, with many praising its intuitive interface and mobile app. Users appreciate how easy it is to navigate and organize tasks, making it a preferred choice for managing time off and employee records.
- Users say that Sage HCM shines in its payroll processing capabilities, particularly for complex pay calculations and tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions. This feature is highlighted as a significant advantage for organizations needing accuracy and efficiency in payroll management.
- Reviewers mention that BambooHR's implementation process is notably quick and straightforward, with many users highlighting the easy setup and intuitive onboarding wizard that simplifies the transition to the software.
- According to verified reviews, Sage HCM's customer support is frequently praised for being exceptional. Users appreciate the flexibility and understanding of the support team, which enhances the overall experience when addressing questions or issues.
- G2 reviewers report that while BambooHR has a higher overall satisfaction score, Sage HCM's users rate its quality of support slightly higher, indicating that while BambooHR is user-friendly, Sage HCM provides robust assistance when needed.
- Users say that BambooHR's features for time tracking and attendance management are particularly effective, with many noting the seamless integration with tools like Outlook, which enhances productivity and organization in daily operations.
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
Sage HCM
Criterion HCM for HR
$11.00
1 Per Employee Per Month
Criterion HCM delivers three different capabilities within its completely unified platform: HR, Payroll & Talent Engagement. This price is for the HR management component.
- Unified Cloud Database
- Simple, yet Sophisticated
Free Trial
BambooHR
Free Trial is available
Sage HCM
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.6
2,702
8.8
12
Ease of Use
9.2
2,821
8.5
12
Ease of Setup
8.8
1,754
6.5
10
Ease of Admin
9.0
1,570
8.1
8
Quality of Support
8.8
2,260
9.2
12
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
1,546
9.2
8
Product Direction (% positive)
8.7
2,617
8.9
11
Features by Category
Core HR
8.8
1503
8.6
7
8.7
1586
7.5
6
5.5
756
6.7
6
7.4
1159
7.6
7
7.8
1188
8.3
7
7.3
1046
8.3
7
Generative AI
6.2
518
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
1473
8.8
7
7.3
1179
8.6
7
7.3
1156
6.1
6
8.7
1518
8.3
7
8.5
1431
9.0
7
8.4
1391
6.4
7
8.3
1456
8.1
7
8.5
1494
7.9
7
Employee Self Service
8.9
450
8.7
5
7.9
404
7.7
5
8.3
425
7.0
5
Administration
8.6
433
8.0
5
8.9
472
7.7
5
9.0
423
8.7
5
7.0
339
7.3
5
8.4
396
7.7
5
8.1
356
8.0
5
8.6
421
7.0
5
Feature Not Available
8.0
5
Feature Not Available
7.7
5
Taxes
8.2
394
6.7
5
8.1
386
6.7
5
8.2
377
6.3
5
Integration
7.6
350
8.0
5
8.0
389
7.0
5
7.0
327
7.3
5
8.2
369
7.0
5
Platform
8.7
414
7.3
5
8.8
412
7.7
5
8.9
417
8.3
5
8.6
393
8.3
5
Basics
7.8
342
Not enough data
8.7
388
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
8.8
7
7.3
1179
8.6
7
7.3
1156
6.1
6
8.7
1518
8.3
7
8.5
1431
9.0
7
8.4
1391
6.4
7
8.3
1456
8.1
7
8.5
1494
7.9
7
Basics
8.6
406
Not enough data
7.8
336
Not enough data
8.6
379
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
940
Not enough data
8.7
539
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
1473
8.8
7
7.3
1179
8.6
7
7.3
1156
6.1
6
8.7
1518
8.3
7
8.5
1431
9.0
7
8.4
1391
6.4
7
8.3
1456
8.1
7
8.5
1494
7.9
7
Performance reviews
8.0
561
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
586
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
597
|
Verified
Not enough data
Goals
8.1
625
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.4
530
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feedback
8.2
581
Not enough data
8.2
575
Not enough data
6.7
427
Not enough data
6.7
467
Not enough data
Data
8.3
608
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
599
|
Verified
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Performance Management
6.4
38
Not enough data
6.8
37
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)
6.3
44
Not enough data
6.0
44
Not enough data
6.1
44
Not enough data
Sourcing
7.8
735
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
783
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
8.8
7
7.3
1179
8.6
7
7.3
1156
6.1
6
8.7
1518
8.3
7
8.5
1431
9.0
7
8.4
1391
6.4
7
8.3
1456
8.1
7
8.5
1494
7.9
7
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
1192
Not enough data
8.9
1257
Not enough data
6.2
668
Not enough data
8.4
1090
Not enough data
8.3
1078
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
8.9
1249
Not enough data
8.5
1115
Not enough data
7.1
769
Not enough data
8.7
1191
Not enough data
8.8
1236
Not enough data
Platform Data
7.2
774
Not enough data
8.2
1010
Not enough data
8.3
923
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
1473
8.8
7
7.3
1179
8.6
7
7.3
1156
6.1
6
8.7
1518
8.3
7
8.5
1431
9.0
7
8.4
1391
6.4
7
8.3
1456
8.1
7
8.5
1494
7.9
7
Recruiting and Onboarding
7.6
940
Not enough data
8.8
1244
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
1473
8.8
7
7.3
1179
8.6
7
7.3
1156
6.1
6
8.7
1518
8.3
7
8.5
1431
9.0
7
8.4
1391
6.4
7
8.3
1456
8.1
7
8.5
1494
7.9
7
Workforce Management Platform Features
7.1
537
Not enough data
6.1
421
Not enough data
8.2
709
Not enough data
9.0
874
Not enough data
7.4
475
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.2
637
Not enough data
8.8
771
Not enough data
6.4
408
Not enough data
7.7
523
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
1473
8.8
7
7.3
1179
8.6
7
7.3
1156
6.1
6
8.7
1518
8.3
7
8.5
1431
9.0
7
8.4
1391
6.4
7
8.3
1456
8.1
7
8.5
1494
7.9
7
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
BambooHR and Sage HCM are categorized as Core HR, Performance Management, HCM Software, and Payroll
Unique Categories
BambooHR is categorized as Candidate Relationship Management, Job Description Management, Onboarding, Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), and Workforce Management
Sage HCM is categorized as Other Recruiting
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
BambooHR
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Sage HCM
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
11.5%
Construction
5.7%
Non-Profit Organization Management
5.5%
Hospital & Health Care
4.2%
Other
61.3%
Consumer Services
16.7%
Construction
16.7%
Consulting
8.3%
Staffing and Recruiting
8.3%
Retail
8.3%
Other
41.7%
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
Sage HCM has no discussions with answers
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