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BambooHR
by BambooHR

What BambooHR is
BambooHR is paid HR software for managing employee information and workplace processes. It includes employee records, time-off management, onboarding, performance management, and time tracking. The service is available through the web, iOS, and Android, with mobile apps for HR work away from a desktop. BambooHR was founded in 2008. There is no free plan, and the pricing note starts at From $10/mo. Three listed plans are billed per employee, per month. Core costs $10 a month and includes 5 job openings. Pro costs $17 a month and includes 25 job openings. Elite costs $25 a month and includes 50 job openings. These opening allowances distinguish the named tiers in the listed plan details. Organizations can match the employee-management features and hiring capacity they need with the per-employee billing structure.
Who it suits
BambooHR suits organizations that need employee records alongside time off, onboarding, performance, and time tracking. Its web, iOS, and Android access supports HR work across desktop and mobile devices.
What it does well
- Employee records and time-off management
- Includes onboarding and performance management
- Provides time tracking
- Available on web, iOS, and Android
- Three plans list job-opening allowances
What to know first
- No free plan
- Plans billed per employee, per month
- Core includes five job openings
- Elite costs $25 a month
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Core | Pay per employee, per month · 5 job openings | $10 a month |
| Pro | Pay per employee, per month · 25 job openings | $17 a month |
| Elite | Pay per employee, per month · 50 job openings | $25 a month |
As bamboohr.com lists them, read 20 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Verdict
BambooHR groups several core HR tasks with employee information and mobile access. Review the per-employee charges and job-opening limits when selecting among Core, Pro, and Elite.
Facts from BambooHR's own pages
- Employee records
- Yes · bamboohr.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Founded
- 2008 · bamboohr.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Free plan
- No · bamboohr.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Mobile apps
- Yes · bamboohr.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Employee onboarding
- Yes · bamboohr.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Performance management
- Yes · bamboohr.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Time-off management
- Yes · bamboohr.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Time tracking
- Yes · bamboohr.com, 20 Sept 2026
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