BambooHR
BambooHR · HR & People
HRIS for small-to-mid businesses (5-500 employees), acquired by KKR-backed private equity in 2023. Positioned as the alternative to Workday for teams that don't need enterprise-grade complexity. Distinctive for its non-technical HR generalist UX and its e-signature + onboarding flows. Priced per employee monthly (~$8-$12) with all-in-one plans. Real cost bloat comes from add-ons: Performance, Time Tracking, Payroll (US only).
In other words, BambooHR is worth it for SMBs (30-500 employees) that need core HR (records + time-off + reporting) plus lightweight performance and hiring modules — without Workday's complexity. Per-employee pricing on Core; Pro adds performance management and advanced analytics. Very easy setup and admin experience. Native integrations with Slack, Google Workspace, and 125+ HR tech tools. Downside: $250/mo minimum applies to small teams, weak on payroll (US-only add-on), and reporting is basic for HR analytics needs.
Pricing summary
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Pricing partially opaque — Core $10, Pro $17, Elite $25 per employee/mo for 25+ employees; sub-25 employees on flat rate from $250/mo; every deal custom-quoted. Re-confirmed 2026-08-15 against bamboohr.com/pricing plus multiple 2026 third-party sources, all three tiers unchanged since 2026-07-13.
Under 30 employees? Pick Rippling or Gusto (both bundle payroll cheaper). Global team needing multi-country payroll? Deel or Remote.
All plans
| Plan | Monthly | Annual | Key limit |
|---|---|---|---|
CoreEntry tier | $10 | $10 | per employee/mo, 25+ employees |
Pro | $17 | $17 | performance management + AI assistant |
Elite | $25 | $25 | full suite |
(≤25 employees: flat rate from $250/mo) | — | — | — |
All tier prices verified August 23, 2026 · View source →
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