BambooHR vs PeopleForce

BambooHR9.3Visit PeopleForce8.5Visit

Higher score BambooHR #1 in Google Workspace for HR Software 9.3/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 1 features Visit BambooHR

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PeopleForce #8 in Google Workspace for HR Software 8.5/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 1 features Visit PeopleForce

• BambooHR fits best

  Growing teams needing connected HR workflows

• PeopleForce fits best

  Teams wanting broad HR tools with Google Workspace

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Side by side

Feature	BambooHR 9.3/10 Visit ↗	PeopleForce 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.3	8.5
Ranking	#1 in Google Workspace for HR Software	#8 in Google Workspace for HR Software
Best for	Growing teams needing connected HR workflows	Teams wanting broad HR tools with Google Workspace
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	$10/user/mo	$2.50/user/mo (best)
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	—	14 days
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Live chat, Phone, Community, Docs	Email, Live chat, Docs
Compliance	SOC 2, SSO/SAML, 2FA	ISO 27001, GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA
Integrations	150+ integrations	10 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features BambooHR 0/1 · PeopleForce 0/1
Employee self-service	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Employee limit	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Workspace deployment	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
HR modules	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Mobile access	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Payroll support	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Centralizes employee records, reporting, and time-off workflows Adds onboarding checklists, e-signatures, and mobile approvals Pro and Elite add performance and compensation planning features	Covers records, leave, onboarding, performance and time tracking Integrates with Google Workspace, Calendar and Gmail Professional adds advanced automation, eSignature and API access
Cons	No free plan Payroll and benefits are add-ons Advanced reviews and compensation planning require higher tiers	No free plan is offered The trial requires a demo session Standard lacks the advanced automation and API access in Professional
Our verdict	BambooHR brings employee information and day-to-day people operations into a cloud HR platform for HR teams and growing organizations. Its scope includes employee records, reporting, workflows, time off, onboarding, performance management,… Read the review →	PeopleForce brings core HR administration and employee workflows together for small and midsize companies, while also describing support for larger organizations. Its features span employee records and org charts, leave, onboarding and… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• BambooHR — where it wins

  • Centralizes employee records, reporting, and time-off workflows
  • Adds onboarding checklists, e-signatures, and mobile approvals
  • Pro and Elite add performance and compensation planning features

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan
  • Payroll and benefits are add-ons
  • Advanced reviews and compensation planning require higher tiers

• PeopleForce — where it wins

  • Covers records, leave, onboarding, performance and time tracking
  • Integrates with Google Workspace, Calendar and Gmail
  • Professional adds advanced automation, eSignature and API access

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan is offered
  • The trial requires a demo session
  • Standard lacks the advanced automation and API access in Professional

• BambooHR9.3/10 · Paid

  A broad HRIS with employee records, time off, onboarding, and tiered performance tools.

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• PeopleForce8.5/10 · 14-day trial

  Broad HR coverage starts at $2.50 per employee monthly, with a 14-day trial.

  Visit PeopleForceFull verdict →