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BambooHR Software

BambooHR

Last Updated Dec 9, 2025

Key Takeaways

Generated from the text of customer reviews

BambooHR is a unified HR ecosystem designed for HR teams and employees across SMBs in the technology, healthcare, and nonprofit sectors. Users consistently praise its intuitive interface and all-in-one data centralization, although many cite the escalating per-employee costs as a primary concern. Recent developments include the launch of the Compensation Management feature.

Our Verdict

BambooHR serves as a foundational HRIS, making it highly recommended for small and midsize organizations transitioning from manual processes. While the per-employee pricing can become expensive for scaling companies, the system delivers immense value by automating onboarding and time-off requests. We recommend BambooHR for businesses prioritizing immediate usability and high employee adoption over deep, complex enterprise-level customization.

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Overall Rating

Based on 455 users reviews

4.3

Rating Distribution

Positive

89%

Neutral

9%

Negative

2%

Starting Price
$10

/user/month

Pros And Cons of BambooHR

Pros

  • Flexible pay schedules and payment options

  • Automates tax filing and payroll providers duties

  • Assists with compliance with local payroll laws

  • Accurate tracking and reporting

Cons

  • Doesn’t have any option for mass timesheet download

  • BambooHR currently allows to set only 10 goals/employee, which can be limiting for some organizations

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, BambooHR offers a RESTful API with API key or OpenID authentication, enabling data access, reporting, and webhooks.

It partners with PEOs through BambooHR marketplace so organizations can seamlessly integrate their people data with their PEO provider. The platform offers tools for hiring, onboarding, payroll, benefits, and employee data, however, it is not a PEO in itself.

The software operates in over 190 countries and supports eight languages which are English, French, Spanish, German, Simplified Chinese, Portuguese, Dutch, and Japanese.

BambooHR software offers integration with a wide range of third-party apps, including Slack, Greenhouse, Deel, TalentLMS, Okta, indeed, NetSuite, and Checkr.

Yes, it supports offers dedicated mobile apps for Android, iPhone, and iPad.

BambooHR provides a free trial and flexible month-to-month contracts, namely Core, Pro, and Elite. The pricing is based on a per-user, per-month model, though companies with 25 or fewer employees are subject to a flat rate starting at $250/month. You can also get volume-based discounts based on the headcount of your company. Registered nonprofit organizations can also benefit from a 15% discount. Contact us today for a customized BambooHR cost.

BambooHR serves small businesses and organizations with up to 1,000+ employees working in various industries and sectors, including construction, education, finance, healthcare, and nonprofit.

Bamboohr.com offers support through various channels, including phone, email, live chat, knowledge base, FAQs, and the help desk.

Data is hosted in the U.S., Canada, or Ireland and the security is ensured through encryption, SOC II audits, multi-factor authentication, firewalls, and regular penetration tests.

BambooHR follows month-to-month contract model. If users cancel, their account remains active until the current billing period ends. However, the vendor doesn’t provide prorated refunds, but cancelling during the free trial means no charges apply.