We compared 8 top alternatives to BambooHR on pricing, features, and real user ratings — so you don't have to.
| Tool | Payroll | Global | Free Trial | Starting Price | G2 Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BambooHR (current) | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ | $10/mo | 4.5/5 |
| Zoho People | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | $1/mo | 4.4/5 |
| Paycor | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | $99/mo | 4.4/5 |
| ADP TotalSource | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | Custom | 4.2/5 |
| Rippling | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | $8/mo | 4.8/5 |
| OnPay | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ | $40/mo | 4.8/5 |
| Rippling PEO | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | Custom | 4.8/5 |
| Lattice | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | $11/mo | 4.7/5 |
| Justworks | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | $59/mo | 4.6/5 |
The best BambooHR alternative depends on your needs. Zoho People is our top pick for small business, medium business, Zoho users, 1-500 employees, while Paycor is ideal for small business, medium business, 10-1000 employees. Use our comparison table above to find the best fit for your team size and budget.
Teams often switch due to expensive add-on pricing for payroll and performance features, limited customization, or needing stronger international hiring support.
Most BambooHR alternatives offer free trials (typically 14–30 days) rather than permanent free plans. Check each vendor's pricing page for current offers.
BambooHR starts at $10/month + $10/employee. Alternatives like Zoho People start at $1/month. Always verify current pricing directly with each vendor.