Applicant Tracking Systems · HR Software (HRIS)
BambooHR review
Per-employee HRIS for small and mid-size US companies with a built-in ATS capped by job openings per tier.
BambooHR at a glance
- Starting price
- $250/mo flat (Core, 25 or fewer employees); $10 to $10.25 per employee per month above that
- Pricing model
- per employee
- Public pricing
- Yes
- Free plan
- No
- Free trial
- No
- Contract
- month-to-month or extended term; annual paid upfront by wire or check
- G2 rating
- 4.4 (5,796 reviews)
- Founded
- 2008
- Headquarters
- Utah, US (sources disagree: Lindon or Draper)
- Employees
- About 1,500-1,900 (third-party estimates)
- Funding or owner
- Conflicting third-party reports; one lists a $125M raise in August 2024, unverified
Buying BambooHR: security, admin and contract
- SAML SSO
- SAML 2.0 via installable plugin app; plan not stated.
- Contract
- Month-to-month or extended term; volume discounts automatic; nonprofits get 15% off.
Questions to ask BambooHR before you sign
- Is SCIM provisioning included, or a paid add-on?
- Which plan includes audit logs, and how long are they kept?
- Where is our data stored, and can we choose the region?
- Can we sign your standard DPA without changes?
- What will the price be at renewal, and is the increase capped?
Questions are listed where BambooHR's public pages leave the answer open.
Who BambooHR is for
Choose BambooHR if
- Small and mid-size US companies that want HRIS first and light recruiting in the same system.
- Teams of 25 or fewer that benefit from the flat monthly rate.
Look elsewhere if
- Companies that need a full-featured standalone ATS (openings capped 5, 25 or 50 by tier)
- Teams needing deep reporting or customization (common complaint)
BambooHR pricing
| Plan | Price | Unit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core | $10 (header) / $10.25 (FAQ) | per employee per month | Flat $250/mo for 25 or fewer employees; 5 job openings |
| Pro | $17 (header) / $17.50 (FAQ) | per employee per month | Flat $425/mo for 25 or fewer; 25 job openings; performance management |
| Elite | $25 | per employee per month | Flat $650/mo for 25 or fewer; 50 job openings; compensation management, analytics |
Pricing page header and FAQ show slightly different Core and Pro prices. Volume discounts apply automatically.
BambooHR features by buying criteria
| Criterion | What we found |
|---|---|
| Pricing model and real cost | Per employee per month by tier; flat monthly rate for 25 or fewer employees; add-on modules. |
| Target company size | Small to mid-size; flat rates tuned to 25 or fewer employees. |
| Core HR and employee records | HR data and reporting in Core; custom dashboards and analytics in Elite. |
| Payroll integration or built-in payroll | Payroll add-on, US employees only. |
| Onboarding and offboarding workflows | Hiring and onboarding included in Core. |
| Time off and attendance | Time-off tracking in Core; Time & Attendance is a paid add-on. |
| Benefits administration | Benefits tracking in Core; full Benefits Administration is a paid add-on (US only) |
| Performance and engagement | Included in Pro and Elite (360 reviews, 1:1s); engagement tools in Core. |
What reviewers say about BambooHR
Praised for
- Clean interface and easy navigation.
- Fast, straightforward onboarding and good support scores.
Common complaints
- Limited features and weak customization.
- Reporting and approval options feel thin.
Themes paraphrased from public reviews on G2 and similar sites, not quotes.
What most BambooHR reviews leave out
- Job openings are capped by tier: 5 (Core), 25 (Pro), 50 (Elite); the ATS is a feature, not a separate add-on.
- Companies with 25 or fewer employees pay flat $250, $425 or $650 per month.
- Payroll and Benefits Administration are US-only add-ons; bundling both saves 15% per the pricing page.
- Pricing header and FAQ disagree by $0.25 to $0.50 per employee on Core and Pro.
- SSO is delivered through a SAML plugin app installed by the admin; plan eligibility not stated.
BambooHR alternatives
WorkableSmall and mid-size teams that want a published price and a 15-day trial.$299/mo (Standard, monthly billing)
Breezy HRVery small teams that can live with one active job on the free plan.$0 (Bootstrap); paid from $157/mo
JazzHRSmall businesses that want a published annual price.$1,000/yr (Hero, billed annually)
Zoho RecruitSmall teams and agencies that want a per-recruiter price with a free one-job plan.Free (1 active job); paid plans from about $25 per user per month billed annually per third-party sources
TeamtailorEmployer-branding focused hiring teams that want unlimited users.Contact sales
ADP Workforce NowMid-market employers (roughly 50 to 1,000 staff) that want one vendor for payroll, HR and compliance.Contact sales
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Sources
Every fact on this page comes from BambooHR's own pricing, product or documentation pages, G2 and company records, checked on October 24, 2026. Unknown values are left out instead of estimated.