BambooHR vs Zenefits
See how easy it is to grow your people and business with BambooHR.
- Comprehensive. HR, Payroll, Benefits. The complete HR software.
- Flexible. Find the perfect fit with multiple plan options and add-ons.
- One Low Monthly Payment. Pay per employee, per month. Automatic volume discounts.
- Get 50% off implementation for an even easier switch
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Better First Impressions
A native applicant tracking system for seamless hiring and onboarding
Engaged Employees
Employee experience tools to better support your people
Superior Customer Support
Human-centric support and award-winning customer care
Worry-Free Paydays
Smoother payroll and meticulous tax service
Save-as-you-grow pricing
The more you grow and hire, the more you save
User Friendly
Easy for everyone to use
How Do BambooHR & Zenefits Compare?
Hiring
Create a better experience for everyone.
Zenefits offers onboarding but not applicant tracking, so you’ll need to rely on a third-party integration for recruiting, evaluating, and keeping track of candidate information.
Our award-winning Applicant Tracking System helps HR collaborate with hiring managers and quickly find, evaluate, and hire the right talent with:
- Offer letter templates
- Customizable new hire packets
- Searchable talent pools
- Our Hiring mobile app
Customer Support
Get expert answers right when you need them.
Zenefits relies primarily on email to provide customer service. Reviewers frequently report that support is non-existent and issues take a long time to resolve.
BambooHR provides a human-centered approach to customer service with prompt support via phone, email, or chat. Our award-winning Support Heroes are diligently trained on the full scope of the product, so any of them can answer your questions.
Payroll
Let us do the heavy lifting.
Zenefits offers payroll, but some users report serious issues with how Zenefits handled their payroll taxes.
BambooHR makes running payroll easy, quick, and stress-free with:
- A single source of data
- Comprehensive payroll reporting
- Knowledgeable customer support
- Full-service tax filing
Increased Payroll Accuracy
Employee Experience
Build a great place to work.
Zenefits offers engagement tools, but to get employee surveys or a company announcement feed, you have to pay an extra charge per employee.
BambooHR makes it easy to measure and improve the employee experience with the following tools:
- Employee Satisfaction: Build a stronger workplace culture.
- Employee Wellbeing: Spot problem areas, boost retention, and support your people.
Both tools come standard with our most popular plan.
Pricing & packaging
Save as you grow.
Zenefits is more expensive than BambooHR, with packages starting at almost $2 more per employee than BambooHR. You’ll also need to lock into a year contract to get their lower price. Zenefits doesn’t offer volume discounts.
BambooHR is designed to grow with you. Enjoy automatic volume discounts as your team expands, and choose the term that works best for your business—flexible month-to-month or extended term for greater predictability and savings.
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Why Customers Love BambooHR
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“Zenefits promises a lot and delivers little. They promise the moon and then when you go to do implementation, it actually doesn’t work the way it promises to. The good news about BambooHR is that they do not oversell themselves. They are very clear and fulfill their customer promise. Their customer service is great, and you know exactly what you’re getting.”
Stephanie Tate, Head of People
We Set You Free to Do Great Work
BambooHR helps you automate critical HR tasks, empowers you to become strategic with clean reporting and analytics, and gives you tools to boost engagement and retention. With our add-ons, integrations, and per-month, per-employee pricing, you choose (and pay for) only what you need. And with our award-winning implementation service and easy-to-love user experience, we get you up and running quickly so you can focus on peoplework instead of paperwork.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes BambooHR different from other HR platforms?
Other tools try to call themselves a platform, but really, they’re just a suite of tools that don’t talk to each other, don’t work together, and make gathering insights really difficult. What makes the BambooHR platform different is that everything works together seamlessly, data is easy to access, and you can make the experience fit the needs of your business.
Is BambooHR customizable for my specific business needs?
Yes! BambooHR is designed to be flexible. Tailor workflows, reports, and features to match your company's unique requirements. Best of all, it’s built to adapt as your business grows.
What kind of support does BambooHR offer to help with setup and onboarding?
BambooHR offers comprehensive support and implementation, including setup assistance with a dedicated implementation team, live chat, and email support. Customers also have access to a wealth of resources, from guides to tutorials and webinars.
How is our sensitive data kept secure and private?
We use a Zero Trust model to keep your data locked down at every level, and we take multiple measures to ensure it stays that way.
BambooHR customer data is hosted in the United States, Canada, or Ireland, depending on the location and needs of individual customers, as well as applicable laws. All information is encrypted in transit, and sensitive fields remain encrypted. In addition, the data center in Ireland meets all of the data requirements of the European Union, European Economic Area, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom.
Here are just some of the measures we take to prevent data leaks and unauthorized data access:
- Defense in Depth multi-level data security
- Annual third-party SOC II security audit
- Frequent vulnerability scans
- SAML Support
- Web application firewall
- Annual penetration test
Can I access BambooHR on mobile devices?
Yes! With the BambooHR® Mobile app, you can harness the power of a full-featured platform at your fingertips. BambooHR also has another mobile app to make HR’s life easier, the BambooHR® Hiring app. This app is designed specifically for those involved in the hiring process. Review candidates the instant they apply, coordinate with other hiring team members, and communicate directly with applicants.
Is BambooHR suitable for companies of all sizes?
Yes! BambooHR is designed to scale with your business. Whether you’re a small startup or a large organization, BambooHR offers flexible tools to support your HR operations and grow with you.
What kind of reporting capabilities does BambooHR provide?
BambooHR offers robust reporting features, allowing you to create customized, real-time reports (and even dashboards) on everything from employee performance to payroll. With powerful analytics, you can gain actionable insights that help drive business decisions.
How does BambooHR help with compliance and data tracking?
BambooHR helps you stay compliant by providing tools for tracking employee data, including certifications, licenses, and contracts. It also offers automated reminders and reports to ensure you’re meeting legal and regulatory requirements.
Can I try BambooHR before committing to a subscription?
Yes! BambooHR offers a free trial, so you can explore the platform and see how it fits with your HR needs before making a commitment. Click here to get started with a free trial.