• The price is unbeatable for what you get; I haven’t found another ATS like it.
• It was very easy to get started, and the platform is user-friendly.
• Their support team has been helpful when needed.

We bought BambooHR primarily to use as an ATS. We reviewed many ATS vendors, but BambooHR offered a strong product, especially for the price. It solved our talent acquisition challenges and made collaborating with hiring managers much easier.

Our hiring managers can review and select candidates directly within BambooHR. The key benefit for us is that it has streamlined our recruiting efforts. I have been using BambooHR for less than one year.

• The ATS functionality is quite simple, though sufficient for our current needs.
• The reporting and analytics features could be more comprehensive.
• If we shift to high-volume recruiting, BambooHR may not meet our requirements.

My experience with ATS platforms is limited to two others, and BambooHR is my favorite of the three. One feature I really appreciate—and I know our candidates do too—is that applicants don’t need to create an account to submit an application.

One important factor is understanding what you plan to use the tool for. If you’re using it for payroll and other HR functions, it's worth checking whether BambooHR supports international payments.

We would need to research this further before using it for payroll. If you're using it primarily as an ATS, consider how many roles you need to fill and whether you recruit at high volume.

We started using BambooHR in Q2 of 2025, so it's still fairly new to me. I haven’t seen any significant changes or updates since we began using it.

I think BambooHR could work well for many organizations, but it's likely best suited for small or medium-sized businesses.

• I like the design and the flexibility of month-to-month contracts, so you're not locked into a long-term agreement like with some other HRIS systems.
• It covers the core needs I consult on, such as performance management integration, and it's customizable to fit how I run my business.
• I can set up my own benefits enrollment periods and define the performance year for my company.
• The payroll interface allows me to easily view cash flow and payments for contract work.

As an HR consultant, I’ve had experience using several HRIS platforms. One recurring problem was that systems didn’t communicate with each other, which was frustrating; I had to pull information from various sources to get a comprehensive view for analysis.

As a business owner, BambooHR provides me with a one-stop shop to manage payroll, performance management, and benefits administration under one API.

I’ve been using BambooHR for about five months as an admin/user and previously for about seven months while supporting client work.

• So far, I don't have many complaints, but I believe the user permissions (accessibility) still need improvement.
• Transferring performance management appraisals between managers is not intuitive when a transfer occurs mid-cycle.
• A more user-friendly way to manage these transitions would improve the experience.

I’ll keep the other system nameless, but I was using one that felt clunky and lacked the interface BambooHR offers. I haven’t used every tool available, but I’m convinced that BambooHR is one of the better HRIS systems for small businesses. Its user experience and features stand out compared to others I’ve tried.

The key for me and the businesses I support is finding a customizable solution that can scale and has integration features. What sold me was the ability to integrate QuickBooks Online with BambooHR, making payment tracking much easier.

For my clients, moving from Excel-based performance management to having an API-integrated dashboard improves the overall user experience.

I’ve only been using the tool for less than a year, so I don’t have a long-term perspective on its evolution.

BambooHR offers flat rates once you reach a certain threshold, and in my opinion, it's not overly expensive. It works well for small businesses, likely up to around 100 employees. The Core tier has data storage limitations, but more storage may be available in the Pro or Elite versions.

• I liked the clean design of the platform and the ability to edit the individual homepage.
• Their customer service was excellent, with support available via chat, phone, or email—even for general HR issues.
• I appreciated the workflows that allowed documents to be signed, tracked, and stored in one place.

This was at a previous organization where I worked—Crossroads Charter Schools—where I used BambooHR.

We transitioned from Paycor and decided to use BambooHR solely as our HRIS system, not for payroll. I appreciated the design of the platform and how easy it was for employees to find and access information related to their employment.

Paycor had become increasingly difficult to use, especially when processing payroll with the specific needs of a school district. Customer service was inconsistent—our account representatives frequently changed, or we didn’t have one at all.

The system felt disjointed, with each feature incurring additional monthly costs and implementation fees, without a more affordable bundled option.

I personally used BambooHR for two years and still attend their free HR sessions to earn credits toward my certifications. If I work at an organization in the future that could benefit from their platform, I would use it again.

• Editing features were sometimes limited when creating documents for employees to sign or acknowledge; having full editing access would be beneficial.
• I would have liked more customization options to better match our organization’s branding.
• It would be helpful if they also offered a PEO service.

I believe that if you’ve used one HRIS/payroll system, you’ve used them all, but BambooHR’s platform felt more seamless and even enjoyable to use. This may come down to personal preference. I also liked that they frequently add new features.

Consider what your organization actually needs. BambooHR can be customized whether you require just a few features or a more comprehensive setup. I think this platform is especially well-suited for smaller companies or non-profits.

I'm not sure how well it would scale for organizations with over 500 employees compared to those with 200 or fewer.

Yes, I believe so. They’ve added new features regularly and are working toward becoming a standard in the HR field. They are also more widely recognized now than they were a few years ago. Their free virtual HR events are a valuable resource.

Smaller organizations, companies, or non-profits will find BambooHR a great fit. It worked well for a staff of around 200, though I haven't used it in a larger setting.