Paylocity vs BambooHR

Paylocity8.7Visit BambooHR8.4Visit

Higher score Paylocity #5 in HR Software 8.7/10 Pricing on request ✓ 6 of 6 features Visit Paylocity

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

• Paylocity fits best

  Employers needing self-service and workforce tasks

• BambooHR fits best

  Teams wanting polished core HR workflows

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Side by side

Feature	Paylocity 8.7/10 Visit ↗	BambooHR 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.7	8.4
Ranking	#5 in HR Software	#8 in HR Software
Best for	Employers needing self-service and workforce tasks	Teams wanting polished core HR workflows
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	Pricing on request	$10/user/mo
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Phone, Docs	Email, Live chat, Phone, Community, Docs
Compliance	SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA	SOC 2, SSO/SAML, 2FA
Integrations	350+ integrations	150+ integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Paylocity 6/6 · BambooHR 6/6
Employee records	✓	✓
Time-off management	✓	✓
Employee onboarding	✓	✓
Performance management	✓	✓
Time tracking	✓	✓
Mobile apps	✓	✓
Our review
Pros	Combines employee records, onboarding, leave, performance, and time tracking Supports web, iOS, Android, kiosks, time clocks, and timesheets Adds mobile self-service plus AI Assistant and talent workflows	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
Cons	Pricing requires contacting sales Its broad scope may exceed a single-function HR need Organizations seeking open-source HR software should look elsewhere	No free plan is available Time & Attendance and some capabilities are add-ons Advanced compensation analytics require the Elite plan
Our verdict	Paylocity is a cloud-based human capital management platform for organizations ranging from small businesses to enterprises. Its scope covers human resources, payroll, time and labor, talent management, benefits, employee experience, and… Read the review →	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 →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Paylocity — where it wins

  • Combines employee records, onboarding, leave, performance, and time tracking
  • Supports web, iOS, Android, kiosks, time clocks, and timesheets
  • Adds mobile self-service plus AI Assistant and talent workflows

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing requires contacting sales
  • Its broad scope may exceed a single-function HR need
  • Organizations seeking open-source HR software should look elsewhere

• 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

• Paylocity8.7/10 · Pricing on request

  A broad HR platform combining employee self-service, workforce tasks, talent, and AI workflows.

  Visit PaylocityFull verdict →
• BambooHR8.4/10 · Paid

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

  Visit BambooHRFull verdict →