BambooHR vs ELMO Software

BambooHR8.4Visit ELMO Software4.3Visit

Higher score BambooHR #8 in HR Software 8.4/10 Paid ✓ 6 of 6 features Visit BambooHR

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ELMO Software #48 in HR Software 4.3/10 Pricing on request ✓ 6 of 6 features Visit ELMO Software

• BambooHR fits best

  Teams wanting polished core HR workflows

• ELMO Software fits best

  Organizations needing HR, rostering, and learning

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Side by side

Feature	BambooHR 8.4/10 Visit ↗	ELMO Software 4.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.4	4.3
Ranking	#8 in HR Software	#48 in HR Software
Best for	Teams wanting polished core HR workflows	Organizations needing HR, rostering, and learning
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	$10/user/mo	Pricing on request
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	Tickets, Docs
Compliance	SOC 2, SSO/SAML, 2FA	ISO 27001
Integrations	150+ integrations	12 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Mid-market
Features BambooHR 6/6 · ELMO Software 6/6
Employee records	✓	✓
Time-off management	✓	✓
Employee onboarding	✓	✓
Performance management	✓	✓
Time tracking	✓	✓
Mobile apps	✓	✓
Our review
Pros	Covers records, onboarding, time off, time tracking and performance Mobile self-service and approvals across iOS and Android Integrations include Slack, Microsoft, NetSuite, Okta and Greenhouse	Combines employee records, onboarding, performance, payroll, and learning Supports rostering, timesheets, clock-in/out, and attendance reporting Offers web, iOS, Android, and integrations with Xero, MYOB, and more
Cons	No free plan is available Time & Attendance and some capabilities are add-ons Advanced compensation analytics require the Elite plan	Pricing is customized and requires contact with sales The broad module set may require careful product selection Feature availability can vary by organization and enabled modules
Our verdict	BambooHR is a cloud-based HR platform for organizations managing employee information and HR processes in one system. It brings together employee records, custom reporting, onboarding checklists, time-off requests, time tracking,… Read the review →	ELMO Software is a cloud-based HR platform for organizations, particularly mid-market employers in Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom. It brings together centralized employee records, onboarding workflows, performance… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• BambooHR — where it wins

  • Covers records, onboarding, time off, time tracking and performance
  • Mobile self-service and approvals across iOS and Android
  • Integrations include Slack, Microsoft, NetSuite, Okta and Greenhouse

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan is available
  • Time & Attendance and some capabilities are add-ons
  • Advanced compensation analytics require the Elite plan

• ELMO Software — where it wins

  • Combines employee records, onboarding, performance, payroll, and learning
  • Supports rostering, timesheets, clock-in/out, and attendance reporting
  • Offers web, iOS, Android, and integrations with Xero, MYOB, and more

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing is customized and requires contact with sales
  • The broad module set may require careful product selection
  • Feature availability can vary by organization and enabled modules

• BambooHR8.4/10 · Paid

  A polished core HR system with records, onboarding, time, performance and add-ons.

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• ELMO Software4.3/10 · Pricing on request

  A broad HR suite for organizations combining people operations, rostering, payroll, and learning.

  Visit ELMO SoftwareFull verdict →