BambooHR Pricing Explorer
BambooHR Pricing Explorer
Compare plans, estimate costs, and benchmark against competitors.
Cost Estimator
Plan:
Employees:
Billing:
Estimated cost: —
Key Takeaways
- Essentials: $6.19/user/mo (annual)
- Advantage: $10.49/user/mo (annual)
- Min 20 users to start (bundled)
- Annual saves ~16.7% (2 months free)
- Add-ons: Payroll, Time, Benefits
- SMB HR leader: Simpler than Workday, cheaper than Rippling
Plans & Prices
| Plan | Monthly | Annual (per user) | Min Users |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essentials | $7.99/user | $6.19/user | 20 |
| Advantage | $13.49/user | $10.49/user | 20 |
Pricing requires quote. Estimates based on 2025 public data.
Competitor Comparison
Plan:
Billing:
Users:
| Tool | Mapped tier | Pricing basis | Monthly cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| BambooHR | Advantage | $10.49/user | — |
| Rippling | HR Core | $8/user + modules | — |
| Workday | HCM | Custom | — |
| Gusto | Plus | $80 + $12/emp | — |
| Zenefits | Essentials | $8/user | — |
Gotchas
- Minimum 20 users to start.
- Pricing is quote-only (no public list).
- Payroll, Time, Benefits are add-ons.
Average Ratings
G2 Rating: 4.5 / 5 (2,800+ reviews)
Capterra: 4.6 / 5 (2,500+ reviews)
Based on verified reviews as of 2025.
Common Complaints
- No public pricing (quote required).
- Payroll is an add-on, not core.
- Reporting limited on Essentials.
Common Praises
- Clean, intuitive interface.
- Strong mobile app & self-service.
- Excellent customer support.
Plans & Prices
| Plan | Monthly | Annual (per user) | Min Users | Key Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essentials | $7.99/user | $6.19/user | 20 | Core HR, employee self-service |
| Advantage | $13.49/user | $10.49/user | 20 | ATS, onboarding, performance |
All pricing requires a quote. Estimates from 2025 industry reports. Annual = 2 months free.