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BambooHR

BambooHR is an SMB-focused HR software provider (founded 2008, Lindon, Utah) offering a cloud HRIS that centralizes core HR and employee data alongside hiring and onboarding (ATS), payroll, time tracking, benefits administration, performance management, employee experience and reporting. It emphasizes ease of use and fast implementation.

4.4/5· 5,600+ G2 reviews
HCM
Draper, UtahFounded 20081001-5000 employees
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Legal nameBambooHR
Founded2008
FoundersBen Peterson, Ryan Sanders
HQDraper, Utah
Employees1001-5000
ChannelsLinkedInXFacebookYouTube

Decision snapshot

Facts, vendor evidence and marketplace signals are labeled separately · verified 2026-08-22
Best for

Small and mid-sized businesses wanting an all-in-one, easy-to-use HRIS.

Strong when

Centralized employee records, self-service, onboarding and core HR with fast setup are priorities.

Validate before buying

The built-in ATS lacks proactive sourcing tools for advanced recruiting teams, and key modules (performance, payroll, benefits) are paid add-ons that raise total cost.

PricingPer-employee-per-month, quote-based, with add-on modules priced separately.
Implementation referenceWizard-guided onboarding; a vendor case study reports full deployment in about six weeks.
Customers34,000+

Companies using BambooHR

BambooHR FAQ (scale)
Users3M+

Employees and HR professionals using BambooHR

BambooHR FAQ (scale)
Reach190+ countries

Across more than 55 industries

BambooHR FAQ (scale)

Who should evaluate BambooHR?

Employee size

Small businessMid-market

Operating context

Cross-industryTechnologyRetailConstruction and restoration

Regions

United StatesCanadaUnited Kingdom190+ countries

Primary use cases

Centralized HR recordsHiring and onboardingPerformance reviewsTime-off and time trackingPayrollBenefits administrationHR reporting

Product portfolio

A portfolio vendor — compare the product and package that matches your workforce, not the company name alone.

HR teams and all employees

Core HR / HRIS

Centralized employee database with self-service and workflows.

Employee recordsSelf-onboardingE-signatures and documentsOrg chartsWorkflows and approvals
BambooHR FAQ (scale)
Recruiters and HR

Hiring & Onboarding (ATS)

Applicant tracking and new-hire onboarding.

Job postingCandidate pipelineOffer lettersOnboarding tasksNew-hire e-signatures
BambooHR customer story: END.
Managers, HR and leadership

Performance & employee experience

Performance reviews and employee-satisfaction (eNPS) measurement, with AI-enhanced insights.

Performance reviewsGoal trackingeNPS surveysAI insights
BambooHR AI employee-happiness insights

Core capabilities

HRIS / core HREmployee database and self-serviceApplicant tracking (ATS)Onboarding and e-signaturePayroll and tax filingTime tracking and schedulingBenefits administrationPerformance managementeNPS and employee experienceReporting and analyticsOpen API and integrations marketplace

Where BambooHR is strong

What buyers should validate

ATS lacks proactive sourcing

The built-in ATS is not built for advanced talent-acquisition sourcing.

G2: BambooHR reviews

Commercial & implementation

Pricing modelPer-employee-per-month, tiered, quote-based; add-ons priced separatelyBambooHR pricing overview (third-party)
OwnershipPrivately heldBambooHR about

Integrations

Marketplace

150+ pre-built partner integrations across recruiting, payroll, benefits and accounting (e.g., Checkr, Greenhouse, Ease, Zapier).

BambooHR marketplace program

Security & compliance

Customer evidence

Outcomes reported in the vendor's customer stories — treat as vendor-supplied case-study evidence.

END.

Reporting and performance management

The retailer used BambooHR data, reporting and performance management.

Vendor case study reports going live in about six weeks and performance-review completion rising to roughly 75%.BambooHR customer story: END.
CRBR

Standardizing HR across locations

The disaster-restoration firm used BambooHR performance management, payroll and time tracking across five locations.

Vendor case study reports eliminating about a day of monthly HR admin and standardizing performance management.BambooHR customer story: CRBR

Common alternatives

A shortlist starting point; the right comparison depends on size, geography and the exact product.

Rippling Gusto HiBob Workday Paycom Paylocity ADP Workforce Now Namely

Methodology

Company facts, product claims, customer evidence and independent marketplace signals are separated. Time-sensitive data is a dated snapshot. Review all sources →

Latest BambooHR coverage

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Sep 2, 2026Almost half the time spent on AI is on fixing its output, BambooHR says

A BambooHR study finds that U.S. employees spend nearly half their AI-related work time correcting the technology's output, and while overall workplace sentiment toward AI remains positive, younger workers worry it may cap their career development.

Oct 17, 2024Introducing Ask BambooHR: AI-Powered Solution Revolutionizing HR Efficiency and Employee Support

BambooHR , the leading cloud-based HR platform, introduces Ask BambooHR, an AI-powered chat interface designed to help HR professionals reclaim time by automating responses to routine questions about policies, benefits,…

Feb 15, 2024Boost Employee Happiness with AI: BambooHR Unveils Cutting-Edge eNPS Insights

BambooHR introduces an innovative AI-powered feature to its cloud-based HR platform, aiming to revolutionize how companies gauge and improve employee satisfaction. The new AI Topic Summaries for eNPS enable efficient…

Feb 1, 2024BambooHR® Expands All-In-One HRIS With New Employee Community and Total Rewards

BambooHR®, a leader in cloud-based human resource solutions, has unveiled two innovative tools: Employee Community and Total Rewards. These offerings aim to revolutionize internal communication and compensation…

Jun 12, 2023BambooHR Innovates Employee Benefits Enrollment with Launch of New Administration Solution

BambooHR, the renowned provider of cloud-hosted HR software, has launched Benefits Administration, a new solution that aims to simplify benefits enrollment for many organizations. Integrated directly into the BambooHR…

Feb 3, 2026Vestwell Completes Accrue 401k Acquisition, Expanding Platform Capabilities

Vestwell completed its acquisition of Accrue 401k. Starting Jan 30, 2026, nearly 30,000 plans and ~350,000 savers will transition to its payroll-integrated savings platform. Plans connected to QuickBooks, Rippling,…

Sources & verification

Verified 2026-08-22. Source type is shown so buyers can distinguish official, regulatory, marketplace and legacy evidence.

  1. officialBambooHR about
  2. officialBambooHR FAQ (scale)
  3. officialBambooHR customer story: END.
  4. officialBambooHR customer story: CRBR
  5. officialBambooHR marketplace program
  6. officialBambooHR marketplace security requirements
  7. officialBambooHR data processing agreement (certifications)
  8. officialBambooHR Time & Attendance launch
  9. officialBambooHR AI employee-happiness insights
  10. reportingBambooHR pricing overview (third-party)
  11. marketplaceG2: BambooHR reviews

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funding · M&A · launches

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