HR & Payroll Software
BambooHR
Clean, all-in-one HRIS with published per-employee pricing — rare in this category.
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Last reviewed Jul 16, 2026 · Pricing verified Jul 16, 2026
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DEV-TOP · horizontalOur take
Best for small-to-midsize US-headquartered companies wanting a clean, all-in-one HRIS that scales from a lean 25-person team upward — most of the highest-value modules (payroll, benefits) are US-only add-ons.
Choose this if...
- Small-to-midsize businesses wanting a single system of record for HR
- Companies that want ATS and HRIS in one product
Look elsewhere if...
- You need built-in international payroll
- You're under 25 employees and want the lowest possible per-head cost — the flat rate can be pricier per employee at very small sizes
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Pricing
Verified Jul 16, 2026 against BambooHR's own pricing page.
| Plan | Monthly | Annual | Key limits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core | 10 USD/mo | — | $10/employee/mo for 25+ employees; flat rate starting at $250/mo for 25 or fewer employees |
| Pro | 17 USD/mo | — | $17/employee/mo for 25+ employees; flat rate for 25 or fewer (not separately published) |
| Elite | 25 USD/mo | — | $25/employee/mo for 25+ employees; flat rate for 25 or fewer (not separately published) |
Free tier reality
There's no permanent free plan. No free tier. Companies with 25 or fewer employees are billed a flat monthly rate (Core starts at $250/mo) rather than per-employee. Volume and nonprofit (15%) discounts apply automatically; a 15% bundle discount applies when combining Payroll and Benefits Administration (US only).
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DEV-MID · rectanglePros
- Clean, well-reviewed interface
- Public per-employee pricing — unusual transparency for this category
- Broad add-on ecosystem (payroll, benefits, performance)
Cons
- Payroll and benefits add-ons are US-only
- Pricing climbs quickly moving up tiers
- Some advanced features gated behind Elite or paid add-ons
Key features
- Core HRIS and employee records
- Time-off tracking
- Hiring/ATS (add-on)
- Payroll (US add-on)
- Benefits administration (add-on)
- Reporting and analytics
Integrations
- VERIFY
Platforms
- web
- ios
- android
Regional fit
US-headquartered; used internationally as an HRIS, but payroll and benefits add-ons are US-only — VERIFY current international payroll coverage.
- Global
- North America
Best for
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Alternatives
Gusto
Pick this instead if: US small businesses running payroll in one or a few states
Deel
Pick this instead if: Companies hiring contractors or employees across multiple countries
Remote
Pick this instead if: Companies hiring internationally that already have (or plan to set up) local entities and just need payroll run
QuickBooks Payroll
Pick this instead if: Existing QuickBooks Online users wanting payroll in the same login
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BambooHR FAQ
Questions about this tool
Is BambooHR free?
No — BambooHR doesn't have a permanent free plan. No free tier. Companies with 25 or fewer employees are billed a flat monthly rate (Core starts at $250/mo) rather than per-employee. Volume and nonprofit (15%) discounts apply automatically; a 15% bundle discount applies when combining Payroll and Benefits Administration (US only).
How much does BambooHR cost?
From 10 USD/mo. We verify pricing directly against BambooHR's own pricing page — see the pricing table above for the full breakdown of plans, and check the verified date before making a decision, since software pricing changes often.
Who is BambooHR best for?
Small-to-midsize businesses wanting a single system of record for HR Companies that want ATS and HRIS in one product
Who should avoid BambooHR?
You need built-in international payroll You're under 25 employees and want the lowest possible per-head cost — the flat rate can be pricier per employee at very small sizes
Does BambooHR work well outside the US?
US-headquartered; used internationally as an HRIS, but payroll and benefits add-ons are US-only — VERIFY current international payroll coverage.
What are the best alternatives to BambooHR?
Worth comparing: Gusto, Deel, Remote, QuickBooks Payroll. See the Alternatives section above for why you might pick one of these instead.