Applicant Tracking Systems
BambooHR: features, pricing and who it fits
BambooHR starts as a people-records system and treats recruiting as a built-in extra, with open-job limits of 5, 25 or 50 depending on the tier. A flat $250 monthly Core price covers up to 25 employees. Reviewers describe the reporting and customization as thin.
Who BambooHR is for
Best for
- Small and mid-size US companies that want HRIS first and light recruiting in the same system
- Teams of 25 or fewer that benefit from the flat monthly rate
Look elsewhere if
- Companies that need a full-featured standalone ATS (openings capped 5, 25 or 50 by tier)
- Teams needing deep reporting or customization (common complaint)
Fit by company size
| Category | 1-10 people | 11-50 people | 51-500 people | 500+ people |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicant Tracking Systems | Strong fit | Strong fit | Workable | No data |
| HR Software (HRIS) | Strong fit | Strong fit | Workable | No data |
Strong fitWorkablePoor fitNo data from the vendor
BambooHR features
- Pricing model and real cost
- Per employee per month by tier; flat monthly rate for 25 or fewer employees; add-on modules
- Target company size
- Small to mid-size; flat rates tuned to 25 or fewer employees
- Core HR and employee records
- HR data and reporting in Core; custom dashboards and analytics in Elite
- Payroll integration or built-in payroll
- Payroll add-on, US employees only
- Onboarding and offboarding workflows
- Hiring and onboarding included in Core
- Time off and attendance
- Time-off tracking in Core; Time & Attendance is a paid add-on
- Benefits administration
- Benefits tracking in Core; full Benefits Administration is a paid add-on (US only)
- Performance and engagement
- Included in Pro and Elite (360 reviews, 1:1s); engagement tools in Core
- Pricing model and transparency
- Per employee per month by tier; flat monthly rate for 25 or fewer employees; add-on modules
BambooHR pricing
| Plan | Price | Unit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core | $10 (header) / $10.25 (FAQ) | per employee per month | Flat $250/mo for 25 or fewer employees; 5 job openings |
| Pro | $17 (header) / $17.50 (FAQ) | per employee per month | Flat $425/mo for 25 or fewer; 25 job openings; performance management |
| Elite | $25 | per employee per month | Flat $650/mo for 25 or fewer; 50 job openings; compensation management, analytics |
Pricing page header and FAQ show slightly different Core and Pro prices. Volume discounts apply automatically.
Prices as published by BambooHR on the date above. Quotes for larger teams often differ, which is what a request on SaaSBid surfaces.
Pros and cons
What users like
- Clean interface and easy navigation
- Fast, straightforward onboarding and good support scores
Common complaints
- Limited features and weak customization
- Reporting and approval options feel thin
Worth knowing before you buy
- Job openings are capped by tier: 5 (Core), 25 (Pro), 50 (Elite); the ATS is a feature, not a separate add-on.
- Companies with 25 or fewer employees pay flat $250, $425 or $650 per month.
- Payroll and Benefits Administration are US-only add-ons; bundling both saves 15% per the pricing page.
- Pricing header and FAQ disagree by $0.25 to $0.50 per employee on Core and Pro.
- SSO is delivered through a SAML plugin app installed by the admin; plan eligibility not stated.
