Overview
BambooHR is an HR information system covering employee records, time-off tracking, onboarding, and performance management, aimed at small and mid-size businesses that have outgrown spreadsheets but don't need Workday-level complexity.
Available On
WebIosAndroidMobile AppAPI
Key Features
Centralized employee database
Time-off tracking & approvals
Onboarding checklists & e-signatures
Performance management
Reporting & analytics
Pros
- Much simpler to set up and use than enterprise HCM suites
- Good fit for the "outgrew spreadsheets" stage of company growth
- Clean employee self-service experience
Cons
- Payroll is a separate add-on, not built in by default in all regions
- Less depth for very complex, multi-country organizations
- Some integrations require third-party middleware
Pricing Plans
CoreFREE
Free
- Employee records
- Time-off tracking
- Custom fields
ProPAID
Free
- Performance management
- Advanced reporting
- Employee community
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Quick Info
Websitewww.bamboohr.com
CategoryHR & People Ops
Team SizeSMB
ReleasedJanuary 1, 2008
Last UpdatedJune 1, 2026
Monthly Visits10.0M
API AvailableYes
Open SourceNo
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