BambooHR vs Paychex

See how BambooHR sets you free to do great work!

  • Rated easier to use, set up, administer, and implement
  • Rated better product direction for HR, Payroll, & Benefits
  • Best in class phone, chat, and email support when you need it most

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Paychex customers who switched to BambooHR saved 15+ hours each week*

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BambooHR has everything you’ve had and so much more

BambooHR
Paychex*
HRIS
All in one solution for HR, Payroll and Benefits
No standalone HRIS. Payroll is required first, increasing customer costs
Payroll
Full-featured native application with unlimited pay runs for a single PEPM price
Native application with unpredictable PEPP pricing and hidden fees
Hiring Software
Full-featured native ATS at no extra cost for different job boards
Uses different ATS for different job boards creating a disconnected experience
Customer Support
Phone, chat, and email from real people when you need it
Self-service, admin-only support with phone reserved for “urgent” queries
Pricing and Packaging
Predictable PEPM pricing, No termination fees, BambooHR earns your business every month
Confusing pricing structure that can lead to unexpected fees between HR and Payroll
Total Rewards
Robust and fully integrated display of all employee perks
Overly focused on pay and tax info
Benefits Administration
Easy to implement benefits with all major plans
Receives kickbacks on every policy sold putting their profits over your needs
Reporting
Intuitive template library and easy to use custom report and dashboard builder for all your data
Two unintuitive disconnected reporting modules for two separate prices
Implementation
Dedicated implementation team with hands on help every step of the way
Prefers a self-led approach with timeline “check-in” calls

See what former Paychex customers say about switching to BambooHR

“Switching over to BambooHR has saved us so much time and more than that, energy! It is easy to use and they have amazing customer support. I would highly recommend BambooHR to anyone looking for a BETTER HRIS.”

Travis M. | HR Manager | 51-200 EE | Energy & Utilities Industry
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What do you get with BambooHR?

A trusted, industry-leading HRIS for everything HR.

Payroll, Time & Benefits

Track hours worked, manage benefits enrollment, and run payroll all from a single platform. No more double-entry or manual approval processes—just easy, accurate payroll for you and your employees.

HR Platform

A robust HR platform with native apps from hire to retire, where everything works together.

Voted easiest to use by you! BambooHR is trusted by over 3.4 M users in 190 countries and 50+ industries worldwide.

Hiring & Onboarding

BambooHR helps you quickly find, hire, and onboard the best talent without hefty base rates. Our native-built powerful applicant tracking system and proactive onboarding tasks elevate the candidate experience for better first days.

Employee Experience & Performance

BambooHR is your one-stop shop for data management, with instant, pre-built reports, automated workflows, easy custom reporting, and in-depth analytics to back you up and keep you moving.

Integration Marketplace

A strong company culture depends on listening to employees and investing in their development. BambooHR offers over 150 seamless integrations to help you grow your business with the tools you already own and love to use.

Why Choose BambooHR?

A Trusted, Customer-Driven Platform

  • Parent companies, board members, and shareholders don’t drive our feature decisions—our customers do!
  • BambooHR is trusted by over 3.4M users in 190+ countries, and 50+ industries worldwide.

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One, Easy-to-Use Platform for Everything HR

  • A connected platform for HR, payroll and benefits
  • Native-built apps with embedded AI so everything works together
  • No termination fees, no fees for features, and no contracts
  • Built to scale with your organization

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Seamless Data Migration

  • Your dedicated project manager guides you through fast, secure data migration.
  • Our easy-to-use payroll templates ensure on time, accurate payroll.
  • Hands-on benefits administration creates an automated experience employees love.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happens to my data when switching?

BambooHR ensures a secure and seamless data migration process with dedicated migration managers, and a team of payroll experts.

How quickly can I implement BambooHR?

Our dedicated implementation managers get your organization up and running in under 4 weeks.

What if I need additional features?

BambooHR provides tiered plans with inclusive feature offerings—plan prices are transparent and there’s never hidden add-on fees to access your plan’s features.

Can I scale up and down when I need to?

Yes! Our platform grows with you, offering advanced tools as you scale. You can add users or take them away, and we let you take control of what you need and what you pay for.

Don’t let Paychex changes disrupt your business.

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* Competitive data was gathered by BambooHR or a trusted BambooHR partner and is intended for informational purposes. While every effort was made to ensure accuracy and reliability, BambooHR does not guarantee its completeness, correctness, or timeliness, and is subject to change. We assume no responsibility for decisions made based on this information and encourage the verifying critical details directly with respective providers.
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