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BambooHR
All-in-one HR software for small and medium businesses
234 reviews
Has API
The HR platform your employees will actually thank you for. Clean UX, solid features, reasonable pricing. Not deep enough for enterprises but perfect for growing companies.
What's great
- Exceptional user experience
- Strong all-in-one feature set
- Great employee self-service
Watch out for
- No free plan
- Payroll is an add-on
- Limited for complex org structures
Quick Facts
Founded2008
PricingFrom $6/employee/mo
Free tierNo
PlatformsWeb, iOS, Android
APIAvailable
CategoryHR & Recruiting
Q: What is BambooHR?
BambooHR handles hiring, onboarding, payroll, and performance management in one platform. The gold standard for SMB HR with an interface people actually like using.
Q: How much does BambooHR cost?
BambooHR starts at $6/employee/mo.
Q: Who is BambooHR best for?
BambooHR is best for smbs with 25-500 employees wanting unified hr.
Q: Is BambooHR free?
No, BambooHR is a paid tool. Plans start at $6/employee/mo.
Best for
SMBs with 25-500 employees wanting unified HR
Not ideal for
Enterprises needing complex workforce planning
Starter
$6/employee/mo
Pro
$8.25/employee/mo
Enterprise
Custom
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Last updated: May 2026
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