BambooHR
BambooHR: A polished core HR system with records, onboarding, time, performance and add-ons. Ranked #8 of 231 in HR Software by our editors (8.4/10); pricing: Paid; best for teams wanting polished core HR workflows.
At a glance
- Editor score8.4 / 10
- PricingPaid
- Best forTeams wanting polished core HR workflows
- Free planNo
- Paid from$10/user/mo
- Employee recordsYes
- Founded2008
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
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
Our verdict on BambooHR
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, performance reviews, payroll and benefits administration add-ons, and mobile employee self-service. HR teams, managers and employees can work with workflows for approvals, documents, goals, feedback and other routine processes through web, iOS and Android apps.
The published plans show three paid tiers. Core costs $10 per employee per month and includes employee records, custom report building, workflows and approvals, time-off management and a time-off calendar. Pro costs $17 per employee per month and adds 360-degree review cycles, one-on-ones, performance reporting and an employee community. Elite costs $25 per employee per month and adds compensation planning, salary benchmarking, levels and bands, plus custom dashboards and analytics. Payroll and benefits administration are available as add-ons, and Time & Attendance is also an add-on.
BambooHR fits teams that want broad core HR workflows with a defined path into performance and compensation management. Its integration set includes Slack, Microsoft, NetSuite, Indeed, TalentLMS, Deputy, Lattice, JazzHR, 15Five, Okta and Greenhouse, supporting connections across workplace, recruiting, learning and identity tools. Teams focused on employee records, onboarding, time off and mobile approvals can start with Core; organizations that need review cycles or compensation planning will need higher tiers. Buyers seeking a free HR system or bundled Time & Attendance should look elsewhere.
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BambooHR pricing
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BambooHR fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $10/user/mo |
| Employee records | Yes |
| Time-off management | Yes |
| Employee onboarding | Yes |
| Performance management | Yes |
| Time tracking | Yes |
| Mobile apps | Yes |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android |
| Compliance & security | SOC 2, SSO/SAML, 2FA |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Phone, Community, Docs |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 150+ integrations: Slack, Checkr, Microsoft, NetSuite, Indeed, TalentLMS … See all → |
| Pricing | Paid (source) |
| Website | bamboohr.com |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
BambooHR integrations
BambooHR lists 150+ integrations on its own site — the 12 named here are the ones its pages call out.
- Slack
- Checkr
- Microsoft
- NetSuite
- Indeed
- TalentLMS
- Deputy
- Lattice
- JazzHR
- 15Five
- Okta
- Greenhouse
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