Rating
4.6
3,426 reviews
Starting price
$10
Per User
Categories
15
Founded
2008
Employees
1500
BambooHR helps businesses manage onboarding, time tracking, and employee data. It’s most used in software services, IT, and marketing, especially by HR and administrative teams. Reviewers highlight its clean interface and centralized records, though some cite limited customization and unclear pricing. Recent updates to compensation planning and payroll deductions reflect a focus on automation and control.
Ad spend / mo
$2.6M
3,594 paid keywords
Paid visits / mo
161,205
Organic keywords
144,394
Organic visits / mo
473,415
Authority
60
45,423 ref domains
Creatives run
100
as Industry Dive LLC
Active now
100
last 14 days
Advertising since
Mar 2024
2+ yrs running
Last seen
today
still active
Running 24 ads on LinkedIn as BambooHR - a paid B2B channel, on top of any Google/Capterra spend. Includes video creative.
The shared messaging across Core HR / HRIS Suite advertisers - the validated angles to copy. See the niche →
(3,426 reviews)
Pros: Je trouve que BambooHR est facile a configurer, avec une terface claire, une application mobile stable et une simplicite d’utilisation pour nos employes. J’apprecie la flexibilite dans la creation de sous-dossiers pour le stockage des fichiers
Cons: Meme si il semble que BambooHR se soucis reelement des besoins de ses clients et s’efforce d’adapter le logiciel aux exigences de chacun, Il lui toujours quelques fonctionnalite que j’aurais appreciees
Marie Christine G. · Assistant RH · Telecommunications · May 20, 2026
It's good. Although I have to remember some things and some paths instead of just natural navigation, it's more pros than cons.
Pros: - It's quite complete with all its features, but I don't think my company use all the features available. - The Time Off request automatically takes in consideration the holidays. This is chef's kiss - The Org Chart is super complete
Cons: Some of its navigation are quite weird, for ex: - To find the docs I signed, I would instinctively navigate to Bamboo and select the Files option on the sidebar, but no. I have to remember it's actually on My Info and Documents? Doesn't seem to make sense to me - The org chart cannot be filtered by a single person and everyone below them.
Gustavo N. · Backend Engineer · Health, Wellness and Fitness · May 20, 2026
| Category | Page | Rank | Placement |
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| Benefits Administration | 1 | 1 | AdShortlist |
Domain confidence 100%
| Keyword they bid on | CPC | Pos | % budget | Landing page |
|---|
| payroll | $34.03 | 1 | 27.7% | www.bamboohr.com/pl-pages/peo-compare |
| gusto | $16.61 | 2 | 4.6% | www.bamboohr.com/pl-pages/competitors/gusto |
| bamboohr | $17.15 | 1 | 3.4% | www.bamboohr.com/pl-pages/bamboohr-software-basics |
| bamboo hr | $26.72 | 1 | 1.9% | www.bamboohr.com/pl-pages/bamboohr-software-basics |
| paychex | $8.98 | 2 | 1.6% | www.bamboohr.com/pl-pages/competitors/paychex |
| trinet | $9.74 | 1 | 1.6% | www.bamboohr.com/pl-pages/competitors/zenefits |
| lever | $15.55 | 1 | 1.4% | www.bamboohr.com/pl-pages/peo-compare |
| computer programs for payroll | $46.29 | 1 | 1.2% | www.bamboohr.com/pl-pages/payroll-software-c |
| isolved | $4.01 | 1 | 1.2% | www.bamboohr.com/pl-pages/competitors/isolved |
| gusto payroll | $27.22 | 1 | 1.1% | www.bamboohr.com/pl-pages/competitors/gusto |
| human resources software | $36.65 | 1 | 1.0% | www.bamboohr.com/pl-pages/hr-software |
| hris | $23.88 | 1 | 0.9% | www.bamboohr.com/pl-pages/peo-compare |
| bamboo | $3.79 | 1 | 0.9% | www.bamboohr.com/pl-pages/bamboohr-software-basics |
| surepayroll | $8.66 | 1 | 0.8% | www.bamboohr.com/pl-pages/competitors/paychex |
| rippling | $9.13 | 3 | 0.8% | www.bamboohr.com/pl-pages/competitors/rippling |
HR, Payroll & Benefits
Manage Employee Data & Files — Our easy-to-use HR software frees up time for what matters most: people! Get a demo here.
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HR, Payroll & Benefits
Employee Onboarding — Our easy-to-use HR software frees up time for what matters most: people! Get a demo here.
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All Your HR Systems In One
#1 Rated HR Software — One platform for hiring, onboarding, tracking time, managing employee data, and more. BambooHR...
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Easy Employee Time Tracking
Time Tracking Simplified — With BambooHR, say goodbye to inaccurate payroll runs or confusing systems. Easily log and edit...
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The Best Recruiting Platform
Faster, Smarter Hiring — Recruit the best people and create a fantastic hiring experience.
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Been using this app for over 5 years & it makes finding my employee info super easy & fast. Easy to find company updates, announcements, etc. I like the mobile version too because it's so convenient on the go.
Pros: All of the info I need in one spot. Easy to operate. I can request vacation, PTO days, etc. months in advance and know my balance within minutes. Love the built-in calculator to help me see the amount of time I am working with before I actually request the time off.
Cons: Don't like that cell numbers are exposed. Maybe that is an easily resolved issue that is at the company's discretion.
Kimberley T. · Sales · Health, Wellness and Fitness · May 19, 2026
My overall experience has been quite good with BambooHR. It helped me hire the right people for the right job.
Pros: It’s quite good for hiring the right people. It has a clear structure and the process is logical most of the time
Cons: It can be a bit overwhelming at first. There are a alot of functions in the platform so you need to dive deep to understand all of it.
Matisse D. · Marketing Coördinator · Marketing and Advertising · May 19, 2026
Great experience. Much better than workday. Easy to see by PTO balance and others. Easy to schedule PTO.
Pros: Easy to use and reliable. I'm using this often and I like it. Interface is easy to navigate. Great sourse.
Cons: "Upcoming Time Off" is too short. I would like to have an option to expand and see till end of the year.
Dmitriy D. · Sr QA Engineer · Financial Services · May 19, 2026
Generally a good software. We are a much larger business and do not seem to have any problems using the software
Pros: Easy to use and navigate, good notification settings. We do not use the system for payroll. Job posting are good.
Cons: Different tiers of visibility and be frustrating when I am required to have an administrator go in and reset my clearances.
Gregory B. · Claims Specialist · Construction · May 19, 2026
I like Bamboo so far, It's a great tool. I am very pleased with it, I haven't had the opportunity to utilize all the tools it features quite yet.
Pros: Bamboo provides easy access to personal information, it facilitates payroll documents in case the consumer needs to print or update any information. It also allows the company to list a companywide employee directory, with department information.
Cons: N/A - I haven't encountered issues with Bamboo that I can speak negatively about. The experience has been pleasant thus far.
Denisse A. · Operations Admin · Airlines/Aviation · May 19, 2026
I am a manager who appreciates having key information on my team at a glance! I really love how user friendly it is, but i think we should be able to see more about the team? maybe build a view ourselves? having a little bit more settings could be cool, but bamboo has been an ally to my role and I appreciate it!! (feels younger ??if that's even a thing? Like more modern, actual. Love it!)
Pros: Ease of use, the reminders for teams anniversaries and birthdays are awesome and well scheduled (ahead of time, the week of, etc). Having the insta and Linkedin links is a cool idea too! Love how you can see your team's calendar when approving vacations too, super helpful.
Cons: I think the level of profil personnalisation is cool , but we should do more a little bit! Color, emoji, pronounms, vue, dashboards even maybe?
SABRINA G. · Account director · Marketing and Advertising · May 19, 2026
Overall BambooHR is very easy to use and access. I am able to navigate thru Bamboo without having any trouble. I put in my time off request and it was so easy
Pros: The easy access to request off, easy to access files that I may have a question for. I can always go back and look at my hire date. Easy to update
Cons: Sometimes when logging in, it seems like I'm always putting in the info twice. Has if it can't recognize my info.
Kayla L. · Pharm. Tech · Pharmaceuticals · May 19, 2026
Pros: BambooHR is very easy to use. I especially like the holiday booking system and the organisation chart is great!
Cons: I don't have any cons to submit about using this system. It is a really nice, well rounded HR system.
Nathan H. · Training Consultant · Computer Software · May 19, 2026
Overall, my experience with BambooHR has been positive. The platform is simple, user-friendly, and helps streamline daily HR activities efficiently. It makes employee management, attendance tracking, and leave handling much easier while improving overall workflow and organization.
Pros: What I liked most about BambooHR is its user-friendly interface and easy employee management features. It simplifies HR tasks such as attendance tracking, leave management, employee records, and performance monitoring. The system is easy to navigate, saves time, and helps improve overall HR process efficiency.
Cons: One thing I liked least about BambooHR is that some advanced features and customizations are limited compared to other HR platforms. At times, reporting and integrations can also feel restrictive for specific business requirements.
SHUBHAM S. · ENGINER · Internet · May 19, 2026
Pros: I think that the GUI is quite simple and easy to use. As an employee, I find everything I need very fast.
Cons: I think that the main problem is how the company use the tool. Also, maybe some more graphical improvements in charts would be greate.
Guillermo V. · OS Engineer · Consumer Electronics · May 19, 2026
Overall, my experience with BambooHR has been very positive. It streamlined many HR processes and reduced manual work significantly. The platform is easy to learn, reliable, and improves overall HR efficiency. It works especially well for small to mid-sized businesses looking for a simple yet effective HR management solution.
Pros: What I liked most about BambooHR was its clean and intuitive interface. It makes employee management, leave tracking, and onboarding very simple, even for non-technical users. The automation features save a lot of time, and the self-service portal allows employees to access their information easily. Customer support is also responsive and helpful.
Cons: One downside is that some advanced features and integrations can be limited compared to larger enterprise HR platforms. Reporting customization could also be more flexible, and pricing may become expensive for small businesses as additional modules are added.
Amit D. · Senior Technical Writer · Computer & Network Security · May 19, 2026
Overall experience has been good. I use this for applying leaves. The interface is beginner-friendly, which helps both HR teams and employees adapt quickly without extensive training.
Pros: Features such as leave management, employee records, onboarding, and document storage are well organized and easy to access.
Cons: While BambooHR is very user-friendly, there are a few areas where the platform could improve. Customization options for workflows and dashboards can also be restrictive for organizations with complex HR processes. Layout of website seems zoomed in.
Vishal S. · Associate Manager · Information Services · May 19, 2026
It is a world-class system for centralizing employee data, boosting company morale, and taking the administrative headache out of HR. However, if your business requires enterprise-grade customization, heavy data auditing, or incredibly complex global payroll structures, it serves better as a stepping stone than a forever solution.
Pros: 1. The Genuinely Intuitive Interface. 2. Powerful Employee Self-Service (ESS). 3. Smooth "Pre-Boarding" and Onboarding. 4. A Single Source of Truth. 5. Shift to Continuous Performance Management.
Cons: 1. Weak Native Payroll and Benefits Administration. 2. Rigidity and Lack of Deep Customization. 3. Limited and Clunky Reporting.
Pramod K. · Analytics Lead · Management Consulting · May 19, 2026
Bamboo is one of the best enterprise applications on the market. I can effortlessly access the information I need, quickly request PTO, look up a birthday, locate a policy, and view play stubs.
Pros: The application is designed for ease of navigation. I love how organized pertinent employee information is.
Cons: I really have no complaints or areas of improvement. From an employee perspective, I have been so impressed.
Dalyn R. · Tax associate · Accounting · May 18, 2026
Overall, my experience with BambooHR was positive. The software is reliable, intuitive, and works well for managing HR tasks in a streamlined way. It’s especially helpful for small to mid-sized businesses looking for an easy-to-use HR platform without a steep learning curve.
Pros: What I liked most about BambooHR was how user-friendly and organized the platform is. It makes employee management, onboarding, time-off tracking, and document storage very simple and efficient. The interface is clean, easy to navigate, and saves a lot of time compared to more outdated HR systems.
Cons: What I liked least about BambooHR was that some advanced features and integrations can feel limited unless you upgrade to higher-tier plans. Certain customization options could also be more flexible depending on the company’s needs.
Joshua M. · Project Field Assistant · Construction · May 18, 2026
I use it from the hr and employee side and have not had any issues related to the software. It is intuitive to use.
Pros: The ease of use, and ability to collect relevant information all in one place. It is very useful for employees to remember and track their vacation/leave time.
Cons: The cost is a little limiting, but the impact it has does justify some of the expense. Some of the report building can be a little troublesome to get the exact info pulled.
Craig C. · HR Payroll Specialist · Higher Education · May 18, 2026
Its easy to use, straight to the point. I can view my pay stubs easily, Clock in and out as well as access my available PTO and request time off anywhere I am.
Pros: User friendly and easy to access. We used to have a different system before used to clock in and out and it was not the same.
Cons: Sometimes I'm unable to clock in, the system tends to go down sometimes, but its not a big deal, It only happens sometimes.
Yesenia Q. · Loan Processor · Banking · May 18, 2026
Pros: It is really simple to use and being able to see who was going to be off was really helpful. I also love seeing my total PTO
Cons: The only thing I haven't like is that there are days when it will take a long time to load. That makes it hard to clock in on time
Myrka L. · Medical Biller · Hospital & Health Care · May 18, 2026
It has been great to just login and see my PTO or paystub. Also very easy to get any documents sent from HR or to view previous documents sent and completed.
Pros: Easy to use and find any information needed for payroll, time off and company correspondence. Nice to be able to find our different employees in all the states and birthdays with being remote.
Cons: I havent been able to find anything that was a con at this point. I would recommend to any of my colleagues.
Joyce P. · Customer Sales and Support · Pharmaceuticals · May 18, 2026
It was a great HR platform, easy to use while providing all essential tools and insights to the employee.
Pros: It's a user-friendly platform. Very easy to use without prior knowledge, while providing every employee with all necessary tools and insights.
Cons: There wasn't something that I didn't like about BambooHR. Probably the way it organizes the company's documents but nothing serious in that.
Panagiotis I. · Quality Assurance Assistant · Information Services · May 18, 2026
Pros: Super easy to use and customer support has been fantastic! We are a small company and it's been perfect for us.
Cons: It would be awesome if the org chart view was more customizable and made so you can print it better.
Jessica H. · Executive Assistant · Biotechnology · May 18, 2026
It has been good for the most part except the items above. I do like the easy of use for our employees to request pto but would like the above fixed.
Pros: How simple it is to use for the most part. Easy to explain to employees how to use it for their PTO.
Cons: The job posting isn't the best for us as it doesn't go out to all the ATS systems we'd like. Don't seem to get a lot of resumes through bamboo as we do from posting straight into indeed. Also, for new hire paperwork, it is difficult to parse the forms and then there are glitches when new hires fill out the forms (also it doesn't work right on the app, so they are forced to use a computer to fill out the forms)
Laura F. · HR Associate · Accounting · May 18, 2026
Overall, BambooHR made my onboarding experience smooth and stress‑free. It centralizes everything I needed as a new employee—documents, payroll, PTO, communication, and company info—into one place. For a small business, it creates a polished, organized HR experience that feels much bigger than the company’s size. It’s user‑friendly, reliable, and makes day‑to‑day tasks simple.
Pros: BambooHR is incredibly easy to use. As a new hire, everything—from signing documents to setting up direct deposit—felt intuitive and well‑organized. The interface is clean, the onboarding tasks are clear, and payroll information is easy to access. It also streamlines communication and makes small‑business processes feel professional and efficient.
Cons: Some features feel a bit limited unless the company pays for add‑ons. The job‑posting and applicant‑tracking tools work well but aren’t as robust as dedicated ATS platforms. A few areas could benefit from deeper customization.
Andrew M. · Therapist · Mental Health Care · May 18, 2026
| HR Analytics | 1 | 1 | AdShortlist |
| Time Clock | 1 | 1 | Ad |
| Human Resources | 1 | 2 | AdShortlist |
| Applicant Tracking | 1 | 3 | Ad |
| Employee Communication Tools | 1 | 3 | Ad |
| Direct Deposit Payroll | 1 | 7 | Shortlist |
| Attendance Tracking | 1 | 9 | Ad |
| Employee Engagement | 1 | 11 | - |
| Leave Management System | 1 | 11 | Shortlist |
| Payroll | 1 | 11 | Shortlist |
| Performance Management System | 1 | 11 | Shortlist |
| Recruiting | 1 | 11 | - |
| Onboarding | 1 | 12 | Shortlist |
| Talent Management | 1 | 13 | - |
| Time Tracking | 1 | 16 | Ad |