BambooHR vs Paylocity
Best for
Small and mid-sized businesses wanting an all-in-one, easy-to-use HRIS.
Small and mid-market U.S. organizations that want a unified payroll and HR/HCM platform with strong employee self-service.
Strong when
Centralized employee records, self-service, onboarding and core HR with fast setup are priorities.
Employee experience, mobile adoption and a single system of record spanning HR and, increasingly, finance 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.
Reviewers cite support consistency during peak times; implementation/setup fees apply and global payroll is integration-based rather than native.
Pricing
Per-employee-per-month, quote-based, with add-on modules priced separately.
Per-employee-per-month and quote-based; a demo request is required for a customized quote.
Implementation
Wizard-guided onboarding; a vendor case study reports full deployment in about six weeks.
Setup and implementation fees apply and vary by company size and configuration.
Employees
1001-5000
5001-10000
Headquarters
Draper, Utah
Schaumburg, Illinois
Founded
2008
1997
Categories
HCM
PayrollHCM
Core capabilities
HRIS / core HREmployee database and self-serviceApplicant tracking (ATS)Onboarding and e-signaturePayroll and tax filingTime tracking and schedulingBenefits administrationPerformance management
Payroll and tax filingHRISBenefits administrationTime and attendanceTalent managementOnboarding and performanceEmployee self-service and mobileEmployee engagement / community
Decision snapshots reflect verified profiles where available. BambooHR · Paylocity