BambooHR Pricing Explorer

BambooHR Pricing Explorer

BambooHR Pricing Explorer

Compare plans, estimate costs, and benchmark against competitors.

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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

PlanMonthlyAnnual (per user)Min Users
Essentials$7.99/user$6.19/user20
Advantage$13.49/user$10.49/user20

Pricing requires quote. Estimates based on 2025 public data.

Competitor Comparison

Plan:
Billing:
Users:
ToolMapped tierPricing basisMonthly cost
BambooHRAdvantage$10.49/user
RipplingHR Core$8/user + modules
WorkdayHCMCustom
GustoPlus$80 + $12/emp
ZenefitsEssentials$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

PlanMonthlyAnnual (per user)Min UsersKey Features
Essentials$7.99/user$6.19/user20Core HR, employee self-service
Advantage$13.49/user$10.49/user20ATS, onboarding, performance

All pricing requires a quote. Estimates from 2025 industry reports. Annual = 2 months free.

Add-ons

Add-onWhat it doesImpact on priceBest for
PayrollFull-service payroll & tax.$6–$10/user/moUS-based teams.
Time & AttendanceClock-in, scheduling.$3–$5/user/moHourly or shift workers.
Benefits AdminHealth, 401(k), FSA.Broker fee or % of premiumFull-time staff.
PerformanceGoals, reviews.Included in AdvantageGrowing teams.

When to buy

  • Need payroll or benefits.
  • 50+ employees.

When to skip

  • Under 20 employees.
  • Using Gusto for payroll.

Tip: Bundle Payroll + Time for best ROI.

Usage & Limits

MeterThresholdsHow pricing changesControl tactic
UsersMin 20Per-user pricingOffboard inactive users.
StorageUnlimitedNo overageArchive old records.
API callsRate-limitedUpgrade or throttleCache data locally.
SupportEmail (Essentials)Phone in AdvantageTrain HR admins.