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Head-to-head · Core HR Software

BambooHR vs ADP Workforce Now

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score BambooHR #1 in Core HR Software 9.3/10 Paid ✓ 1 of 5 features Visit BambooHR
ADP Workforce Now #2 in Core HR Software 9.2/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 5 features Visit ADP

BambooHR leads on 0 checks, ADP Workforce Now on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreBambooHR · 9.3/10

BambooHR scores higher on our rubric for core hr software: 9.3 against 9.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #2.

BambooHR is the better fit for SMBs and mid-market teams seeking a broad HRIS. ADP Workforce Now is the better fit for mid-market and enterprise teams needing broad HR.

  • BambooHR fits best

    SMBs and mid-market teams seeking a broad HRIS

  • ADP Workforce Now fits best

    Mid-market and enterprise teams needing broad HR

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Side by side

Feature BambooHR 9.3/10 Visit ↗ ADP Workforce Now 9.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.3 9.2
Ranking #1 in Core HR Software #2 in Core HR Software
Best for SMBs and mid-market teams seeking a broad HRIS Mid-market and enterprise teams needing broad HR
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $10/user/mo —
Free plan — Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Live chat, Phone, Community, Docs Phone, Docs
Compliance SOC 2, SSO/SAML, 2FA SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS
Integrations 150+ integrations 1 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features BambooHR 1/5 · ADP Workforce Now 1/5
Payroll module Not checked yet Not checked yet
Time tracking ✓ ✓
Benefits administration Not checked yet Not checked yet
Onboarding workflows Not checked yet Not checked yet
Employee self-service Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Employee limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Centralizes employee records, reporting, workflows, and approvals.
  • Supports onboarding, time off, performance reviews, and time tracking.
  • Offers web and mobile access, an API, and pre-built integrations.
  • Combines payroll, records, benefits, talent, time and scheduling
  • Supports onboarding with electronic Form I-9 workflows
  • Offers web, iOS, Android and API access
Cons
  • Payroll and benefits are add-ons rather than included core features.
  • Compensation planning and salary benchmarking require the Elite plan.
  • There is no free plan; paid plans are priced per employee per month.
  • Pricing requires contacting sales
  • Integration listing centers on ADP API Central
  • Some capabilities depend on selected modules or package configuration
Our verdict

BambooHR is a cloud-based HR platform for organizations that want employee information and people operations in one system. Its scope spans employee records, reporting, workflows, time-off management, onboarding, performance, and time…

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ADP Workforce Now is a cloud HR and workforce management platform for midsize and enterprise organizations. It brings together payroll, employee and talent records, benefits administration, performance workflows, paid-time-off management,…

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  1. BambooHRCore HR Software 9.3Paid
  2. ADP Workforce NowCore HR Software 9.2Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • BambooHR — where it wins

    • Centralizes employee records, reporting, workflows, and approvals.
    • Supports onboarding, time off, performance reviews, and time tracking.
    • Offers web and mobile access, an API, and pre-built integrations.

    Where it doesn't

    • Payroll and benefits are add-ons rather than included core features.
    • Compensation planning and salary benchmarking require the Elite plan.
    • There is no free plan; paid plans are priced per employee per month.

  • ADP Workforce Now — where it wins

    • Combines payroll, records, benefits, talent, time and scheduling
    • Supports onboarding with electronic Form I-9 workflows
    • Offers web, iOS, Android and API access

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contacting sales
    • Integration listing centers on ADP API Central
    • Some capabilities depend on selected modules or package configuration
  • BambooHR9.3/10 · Paid

    A broad HRIS covering employee records, onboarding, time off, and performance.

    Visit BambooHRFull verdict →
  • ADP Workforce Now9.2/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad HR suite for mid-market and enterprise organizations, with quote-only pricing.

    Visit ADPFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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