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BambooHR

HR software for growing companies: employee records, hiring, time off, performance and optional US payroll in one platform.

From $10.25/employee/mo
↗ bamboohr.com Listed Nov 14, 2026 Productivity
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BambooHR at a glance

BambooHR — HR software for growing companies: employee records, hiring, time off, performance and optional US payroll in one platform. Paid plans start at $10.25/employee/mo and a free trial (Free demo available). Best for small and mid-sized US companies that want HR, hiring and optional payroll in one system. It ranks #41 of 44 in our Productivity guide.

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Starting price
$10.25/employee/mo
Free plan / trial
NoTrial: Free demo available
Guide rank
#41 of 44 Productivity
Best for small and mid-sized US companies that want HR, hiring and optional payroll in one system Web

About BambooHR

BambooHR is a cloud HR platform aimed at small and mid-sized businesses. It keeps employee records, time off, onboarding, applicant tracking and reporting in one system, and adds performance management, compensation planning and an AI assistant on higher plans.

Plans are per employee per month and come in three tiers: Core, Pro and Elite. Payroll, benefits administration, time and attendance and global employment (powered by Remote) are sold as add-ons. Payroll and benefits administration are for US employees only.

BambooHR lists more than 150 integrations and says it hosts customer data in the United States, Canada or Ireland depending on the customer. Its security page states an annual third-party SOC 1 and SOC 2 audit and a SOC 2 Type 2 report available through its Trust Center. Pricing is quote-based, so teams should confirm a quote for their headcount.

BambooHR pros & cons

What's good
  • Covers employee records, time off, hiring and onboarding in one platform.
  • Optional payroll, benefits administration and time tracking can be added later.
  • More than 150 pre-built integrations listed on its site.
  • Annual third-party SOC 1 and SOC 2 audits stated on its security page.
  • Elite plan adds compensation planning, benchmarks and custom dashboards.
Watch out for
  • Pricing is quote-based and the final price depends on headcount.
  • Payroll and benefits administration are for US employees only.
  • Performance, compensation and dashboards sit behind the higher Pro and Elite plans.
  • Applicant tracking is capped by plan (5, 25 or 50 job openings).
  • No free plan is listed.

Key features

HR data and reporting
Employee records, custom report builder, workflows and approvals.
Hiring and onboarding
Applicant tracking, job posting, offer letter templates and onboarding checklists.
Time off
Time-off requests, accruals, calendar and unlimited custom policies.
Performance management
360 reviews, 1:1s and goal tracking on Pro and above.
Add-on payroll and benefits
US payroll with tax filing and benefits administration, with a 15% bundle discount.
Compensation tools
Compensation planning, levels and bands, and Mercer salary benchmarks on Elite.

BambooHR pricing

Starting at
$10.25/employee/mo
From USD 10.25/employee/month (quote-based)
  • Free planNo
  • Free trialFree demo available
  • CurrencyUSD

Prices change — confirm on BambooHR's site before you buy.

Frequently asked questions

How much does BambooHR cost?

For companies with more than 25 employees, BambooHR lists USD 10.25 per employee per month for Core, USD 17.50 for Pro and USD 25 for Elite, with automatic volume discounts. Companies with 25 employees or fewer pay a flat USD 250, USD 425 or USD 650 per month. Prices as of November 2026 from the BambooHR pricing page.

Does BambooHR have a free plan?

No free plan is listed on its pricing page. It offers a free demo and quotes pricing by headcount.

Does BambooHR do payroll?

Yes, as an add-on. BambooHR says its payroll includes direct deposit, flexible pay schedules and federal and state tax filing, for US employees only.

Where does BambooHR store data?

BambooHR says it hosts customer data in the United States, Canada or Ireland, depending on the customer's location and applicable laws.

Is BambooHR SOC 2 compliant?

BambooHR's security page lists an annual third-party SOC 1 and SOC 2 audit, and says a SOC 2 Type 2 report is available through its Trust Center after accepting an NDA.

Who is BambooHR best for?

Small and mid-sized companies, especially US-based teams, that want one system for HR records, hiring, time off and optional payroll without a large HR IT team.

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