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Market Segments
Mid-Market (65.5% of reviews)
Mid-Market (73.7% of reviews)
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Star Rating
(2,713)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (65.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Contact Us Per Month
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(4,761)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
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AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Paylocity excels in Payroll Entry with a score of 9.1, while BambooHR scores 8.6. Reviewers mention that Paylocity's payroll features are robust and user-friendly, making it easier for HR teams to manage payroll efficiently.
- Reviewers mention that BambooHR shines in Ease of Use with a score of 9.2 compared to Paylocity's 9.0. Users on G2 appreciate BambooHR's intuitive interface, which simplifies navigation and enhances the overall user experience.
- G2 users highlight that Paylocity's Expense Management features are lacking, scoring 7.2, while BambooHR significantly outperforms with a score of 5.4. Reviewers say that Paylocity could improve its expense tracking capabilities to better meet user needs.
- Users say that BambooHR offers superior Onboarding features, scoring 8.8 compared to Paylocity's 8.7. Reviewers mention that BambooHR's automated onboarding workflows and notifications streamline the process for new hires.
- Reviewers mention that both products have equal Quality of Support scores at 8.8, but users on G2 report that Paylocity's support team is particularly responsive and helpful, which enhances the overall customer experience.
- Users report that Paylocity's Time Tracking Integration scores 8.6, while BambooHR scores 8.0. Reviewers say that Paylocity's integration with time tracking tools is seamless, allowing for better management of employee hours and attendance.
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Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.6
2,302
9.0
3,830
Ease of Use
9.2
2,360
9.0
3,864
Ease of Setup
8.8
1,475
8.2
2,354
Ease of Admin
9.0
1,482
8.7
2,261
Quality of Support
8.8
1,987
8.8
3,360
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
1,461
8.9
2,264
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
2,227
8.8
3,592
Features by Category
Core HR
8.7
1416
8.3
901
8.6
1404
8.3
985
5.4
741
7.1
498
7.4
1139
7.9
640
7.8
1159
8.3
854
7.3
997
7.9
776
Generative AI
6.2
510
6.0
202
Platform
7.8
1458
7.8
1313
7.3
1165
7.7
923
7.3
1146
7.3
728
8.7
1500
8.4
1364
8.5
1413
8.5
1284
8.4
1375
8.5
1254
8.3
1441
8.3
1366
8.5
1477
8.6
1364
Expense Reports
Not enough data
9.0
946
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
888
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
908
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
1027
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.3
1045
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.9
815
|
Verified
Agentic AI - Expense Management
Not enough data
8.1
7
Not enough data
8.1
7
Travel Management
Not enough data
7.8
365
Not enough data
7.6
339
Not enough data
7.6
337
Not enough data
8.3
544
Client Invoicing
Not enough data
8.2
1024
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.8
784
Mobile
Not enough data
9.1
936
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
576
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Platform
Not enough data
8.0
368
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
702
|
Verified
Administration
Not enough data
8.5
508
Administration
Not enough data
8.4
1351
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
1468
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
1464
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
1280
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
1701
|
Verified
Platform
Not enough data
8.5
1705
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
1194
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
979
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
1757
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
1535
|
Verified
Not enough data
6.8
364
Employee Self Service
8.9
409
9.0
1717
|
Verified
7.9
386
8.2
1150
|
Verified
8.2
405
8.6
1513
|
Verified
Administration
8.6
402
9.1
1731
|
Verified
8.8
425
8.3
1621
|
Verified
9.0
400
9.5
1773
|
Verified
6.9
328
8.0
844
|
Verified
8.4
381
9.1
1660
|
Verified
8.1
345
8.8
1466
|
Verified
8.6
402
8.9
1441
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
9.2
1553
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
9.2
1575
|
Verified
Taxes
8.1
382
9.1
1657
|
Verified
8.1
373
9.0
1611
|
Verified
8.2
366
9.1
1556
|
Verified
Integration
7.5
334
8.1
979
|
Verified
7.9
373
8.6
1173
|
Verified
6.9
318
8.0
932
|
Verified
8.2
354
8.2
953
|
Verified
Platform
8.6
396
8.6
1659
|
Verified
8.8
396
8.6
1648
|
Verified
8.9
392
8.9
1643
|
Verified
8.5
379
8.9
1527
|
Verified
Benefits Administration Platform Features
Not enough data
8.5
672
Not enough data
7.9
364
Not enough data
8.0
571
Not enough data
8.5
639
Not enough data
8.3
519
Not enough data
9.0
727
Not enough data
8.6
627
Not enough data
8.2
550
Benefits Administration Platform Features
Not enough data
8.5
672
Not enough data
7.9
364
Not enough data
8.0
571
Not enough data
8.5
639
Not enough data
8.3
519
Not enough data
9.0
727
Not enough data
8.6
627
Not enough data
8.6
603
Not enough data
8.2
550
Not enough data
8.1
465
Not enough data
6.9
163
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Platform
7.8
1458
7.8
1313
7.3
1165
7.7
923
7.3
1146
7.3
728
8.7
1500
8.4
1364
8.5
1413
8.5
1284
8.4
1375
8.5
1254
8.3
1441
8.3
1366
8.5
1477
8.6
1364
Payment Methods
Not enough data
9.0
86
Not enough data
9.2
97
Not enough data
8.9
81
Payment Processing
Not enough data
8.9
80
Not enough data
9.1
89
Not enough data
8.9
90
Not enough data
9.1
97
Not enough data
8.4
87
Not enough data
8.6
79
Not enough data
9.2
98
Security and Compliance
Not enough data
9.0
64
Not enough data
8.8
63
Not enough data
9.0
69
Not enough data
9.1
70
Not enough data
8.9
63
Not enough data
8.8
66
Integration
Not enough data
8.9
66
Not enough data
8.8
68
Not enough data
8.7
70
Payment Types
Not enough data
9.0
84
Not enough data
8.8
66
Not enough data
8.7
14
Agentic AI - Enterprise Payment
Not enough data
Not enough data
Basics
7.8
334
Not enough data
8.7
376
Not enough data
8.5
376
Not enough data
Content
8.2
365
Not enough data
7.7
340
Not enough data
7.9
345
Not enough data
Logistics
7.6
314
Not enough data
8.7
399
Not enough data
Recruiting and Onboarding
8.7
510
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
1458
7.8
1313
7.3
1165
7.7
923
7.3
1146
7.3
728
8.7
1500
8.4
1364
8.5
1413
8.5
1284
8.4
1375
8.5
1254
8.3
1441
8.3
1366
8.5
1477
8.6
1364
Setup
Not enough data
9.0
266
Not enough data
9.3
391
Not enough data
9.1
278
Performance
Not enough data
8.8
224
Not enough data
8.6
47
Not enough data
8.7
230
Not enough data
8.8
231
Payment Cards
Not enough data
9.3
371
Not enough data
9.3
346
Not enough data
9.1
304
Reporting
Not enough data
9.1
298
Not enough data
8.9
268
Not enough data
8.9
268
Not enough data
8.7
247
Payments
Not enough data
9.2
306
Not enough data
9.1
294
Not enough data
9.4
370
Not enough data
9.1
279
Fraud & Risk Management
Not enough data
9.2
298
Not enough data
9.2
286
Not enough data
9.1
265
Agentic AI - Spend Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Planning
Not enough data
8.3
33
Not enough data
7.7
31
Not enough data
7.7
32
Not enough data
8.1
32
Execution
Not enough data
7.7
18
Not enough data
8.2
37
Not enough data
8.0
37
Analytics
Not enough data
8.0
35
Not enough data
8.4
34
Not enough data
8.8
34
Agentic AI - Procure to Pay
Not enough data
Not enough data
Basics
8.6
399
Not enough data
7.9
330
Not enough data
8.6
369
Not enough data
Additional Functionality
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
360
Not enough data
8.6
386
Not enough data
Content
8.4
372
Not enough data
8.5
382
Not enough data
Recruiting and Onboarding
8.3
488
Not enough data
7.6
930
7.6
560
8.7
531
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
1458
7.8
1313
7.3
1165
7.7
923
7.3
1146
7.3
728
8.7
1500
8.4
1364
8.5
1413
8.5
1284
8.4
1375
8.5
1254
8.3
1441
8.3
1366
8.5
1477
8.6
1364
Invoice Management
Not enough data
9.0
233
Not enough data
8.6
177
Not enough data
8.9
184
Invoice Processing
Not enough data
9.0
200
Not enough data
9.2
266
Not enough data
9.1
231
Not enough data
8.6
157
Analytics
Not enough data
9.1
220
Not enough data
7.8
48
Not enough data
8.7
160
Integration
Not enough data
9.1
214
Not enough data
9.1
217
Not enough data
9.0
171
Risk
Not enough data
7.9
51
Not enough data
8.9
180
Not enough data
7.7
45
Recovery
Not enough data
8.5
153
Not enough data
8.7
184
Audit
Not enough data
8.6
175
Not enough data
8.6
147
Not enough data
8.7
161
Not enough data
8.8
182
Fraud
Not enough data
8.9
174
Not enough data
8.8
159
Not enough data
9.0
169
Agentic AI - AP Automation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Invoice Generation
Not enough data
8.4
62
Not enough data
9.0
315
Not enough data
9.0
67
Invoice Processing
Not enough data
9.3
392
Not enough data
8.9
257
Not enough data
8.8
244
Not enough data
9.1
279
Analytics
Not enough data
9.0
326
Not enough data
8.9
60
Not enough data
8.7
221
Not enough data
9.2
354
Integration
Not enough data
8.9
293
Not enough data
9.2
360
Not enough data
8.7
233
Not enough data
8.8
275
Agentic AI - Invoice Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Management
Not enough data
8.5
9
Not enough data
8.4
52
Not enough data
8.3
53
Not enough data
8.1
53
Planning
Not enough data
8.3
53
Not enough data
7.6
51
Not enough data
7.9
50
Not enough data
7.9
49
Invoice Management
Not enough data
8.2
49
Not enough data
7.9
49
Not enough data
7.7
49
Supplier Management
Not enough data
7.1
8
Not enough data
6.3
8
Not enough data
7.7
8
Execution
Not enough data
7.3
8
Not enough data
8.4
53
Not enough data
8.0
52
Invoice Processing
Not enough data
8.3
49
Not enough data
8.4
49
Not enough data
8.6
48
Not enough data
8.3
47
Not enough data
8.5
48
Supplier Information
Not enough data
8.3
49
Not enough data
7.9
7
Not enough data
8.4
50
Analytics
Not enough data
8.5
48
Not enough data
8.5
48
Not enough data
8.5
49
Not enough data
8.6
49
Not enough data
8.1
48
Integration
Not enough data
8.1
9
Not enough data
8.2
49
Not enough data
8.0
50
Not enough data
7.1
8
Agentic AI - Purchasing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Performance reviews
8.0
545
|
Verified
7.4
264
8.0
572
|
Verified
7.6
320
8.3
576
|
Verified
8.0
326
Goals
8.1
591
|
Verified
7.8
304
7.4
523
|
Verified
7.4
262
Feedback
8.2
567
7.7
293
|
Verified
8.2
564
7.6
292
|
Verified
6.7
415
7.3
254
6.6
459
8.0
288
Data
8.3
590
|
Verified
8.3
349
|
Verified
8.4
588
|
Verified
8.1
335
|
Verified
Agentic AI - Performance Management
6.4
32
5.9
25
6.9
31
5.5
24
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Core Features - Employee Experience Software
Not enough data
7.9
91
Not enough data
7.6
94
People Analytics - Employee Experience Software
Not enough data
7.6
88
Not enough data
7.6
88
Advanced Features - Employee Experience Software
Not enough data
7.3
86
Not enough data
7.3
89
Not enough data
7.2
86
Employee Improvement - Employee Experience Software
Not enough data
7.8
93
Not enough data
7.6
90
Not enough data
7.2
89
Agentic AI - Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
6.2
42
5.8
22
5.9
42
5.8
22
6.0
42
6.2
22
Sourcing
7.8
729
8.0
411
7.8
727
8.1
434
7.8
38
7.6
31
8.7
44
8.5
36
8.0
40
7.4
31
Candidate Management - Applicant Tracking System
8.3
776
8.1
270
8.4
39
8.3
35
8.9
41
8.4
35
Feature Not Available
7.2
31
7.0
39
7.7
31
Feature Not Available
7.2
30
8.3
38
7.5
32
Platform
7.8
1458
7.8
1313
7.3
1165
7.7
923
7.3
1146
7.3
728
8.7
1500
8.4
1364
8.5
1413
8.5
1284
8.4
1375
8.5
1254
8.3
1441
8.3
1366
8.5
1477
8.6
1364
AI - Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
5.9
33
5.5
22
5.8
33
6.3
23
5.6
34
5.5
22
Agentic AI - Onboarding
5.9
47
6.1
49
6.0
48
6.0
49
6.1
47
6.0
49
6.3
47
5.9
48
6.4
48
6.2
49
Platform Content
Feature Not Available
7.9
566
8.6
1170
8.4
799
8.8
1227
8.6
827
6.2
662
7.5
480
8.4
1075
7.7
445
8.3
1070
7.7
449
Platform Additional Functionality
8.8
1226
8.9
1001
8.5
1105
7.0
299
7.1
756
8.2
670
8.7
1170
8.6
862
8.8
1219
8.6
892
Platform Data
7.2
768
Feature Not Available
8.2
998
8.5
781
8.3
914
8.3
581
Platform
7.8
1458
7.8
1313
7.3
1165
7.7
923
7.3
1146
7.3
728
8.7
1500
8.4
1364
8.5
1413
8.5
1284
8.4
1375
8.5
1254
8.3
1441
8.3
1366
8.5
1477
8.6
1364
Recruiting and Onboarding
7.6
930
7.6
560
8.8
1192
8.8
931
Agentic AI - Accounting & Finance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Vendor Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Revenue Recognition
Not enough data
7.8
36
Not enough data
7.0
29
Not enough data
7.2
29
Course Authoring
Not enough data
8.1
147
Not enough data
7.9
136
Not enough data
8.1
142
Not enough data
8.0
129
Course Delivery
Not enough data
7.8
139
Not enough data
8.4
170
Not enough data
8.1
159
Course Management
Not enough data
7.2
110
Not enough data
7.9
138
Not enough data
7.7
123
Not enough data
7.9
132
LMS Marketplace
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.7
116
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Interface
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
6.9
101
Training & eLearning
Not enough data
8.0
135
Not enough data
8.1
145
Not enough data
8.1
142
Not enough data
7.9
124
Not enough data
8.1
144
Not enough data
8.0
148
Not enough data
8.0
154
Generative AI
Not enough data
6.3
52
Not enough data
6.3
50
Not enough data
6.5
51
Agentic AI - Corporate Learning Management Systems
Not enough data
7.0
14
Not enough data
7.0
14
Time Tracking
Not enough data
8.9
1172
Not enough data
8.3
725
Not enough data
7.9
560
Client Invoicing
Not enough data
8.2
1024
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.8
784
Mobile Time Tracking
Not enough data
8.7
838
Administration
Not enough data
8.4
1351
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
1468
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
1464
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
1280
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
1701
|
Verified
Platform
Not enough data
8.5
1705
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
1194
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
979
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
1757
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
1535
|
Verified
Not enough data
6.8
364
Platform
7.8
1458
7.8
1313
7.3
1165
7.7
923
7.3
1146
7.3
728
8.7
1500
8.4
1364
8.5
1413
8.5
1284
8.4
1375
8.5
1254
8.3
1441
8.3
1366
8.5
1477
8.6
1364
Platform
7.8
1458
7.8
1313
7.3
1165
7.7
923
7.3
1146
7.3
728
8.7
1500
8.4
1364
8.5
1413
8.5
1284
8.4
1375
8.5
1254
8.3
1441
8.3
1366
8.5
1477
8.6
1364
Workforce Management Platform Features
7.1
531
7.3
170
6.0
409
7.3
175
8.2
678
8.5
233
8.9
792
8.1
235
7.4
464
7.8
180
Feature Not Available
7.4
160
8.1
631
8.1
214
8.8
740
8.5
235
6.4
403
7.0
163
7.6
504
7.9
196
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
BambooHR and Paylocity are categorized as Onboarding, Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), Core HR, Workforce Management, Performance Management, HCM Software, and Payroll
Unique Categories
BambooHR is categorized as Candidate Relationship Management and Job Description Management
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
BambooHR
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Paylocity
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
11.4%
Computer Software
11.4%
Non-Profit Organization Management
5.8%
Construction
5.7%
Hospital & Health Care
4.4%
Other
61.4%
Computer Software
12.5%
Information Technology and Services
7.8%
Non-Profit Organization Management
5.6%
Hospital & Health Care
5.2%
Financial Services
4.2%
Other
64.7%
Most Helpful Reviews
BambooHR
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Leslie C.
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
I like the usability of Bamboo, and the simple design that makes ESS so simple for our employees. I also LOVE the simplicity of the app. there's an app for everything these days, and so often they are not useful. Our employees are always using their phones,...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Computer Software
- No option for adding international holiday *calendars* but US one is built-in. - No option to set different working hours per site (8 hours are NOT the default for EVERYONE). - Even if I edit my week starting on Sunday, bamboo still insists to call Sunday...
Paylocity
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Meredith M.
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
Paylocity is by far the best payroll platform I have used. They have excellent customer service that are skilled in various areas to help you truly customize your platform and how you use it. They are extremely knowledgeable in compliance and payroll...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Human Resources
I do not like that there is no communication between the WebPay, Paylocity Enterprise Time & Expense, BSwift and Pereless. So many different companies with so many different support teams but noone knows anything about the other systems that they sold us in...
Leslie C.
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
I like the usability of Bamboo, and the simple design that makes ESS so simple for our employees. I also LOVE the simplicity of the app. there's an app for everything these days, and so often they are not useful. Our employees are always using their phones,...
Meredith M.
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
Paylocity is by far the best payroll platform I have used. They have excellent customer service that are skilled in various areas to help you truly customize your platform and how you use it. They are extremely knowledgeable in compliance and payroll...
Verified User in Computer Software
- No option for adding international holiday *calendars* but US one is built-in. - No option to set different working hours per site (8 hours are NOT the default for EVERYONE). - Even if I edit my week starting on Sunday, bamboo still insists to call Sunday...
Verified User in Human Resources
I do not like that there is no communication between the WebPay, Paylocity Enterprise Time & Expense, BSwift and Pereless. So many different companies with so many different support teams but noone knows anything about the other systems that they sold us in...
Discussions
Does anyone else use the Original Hire Date and Hire Date field to show FT and PT hire dates?
3 Comments
EM
I would love to do that for a current client project but can’t even find where the original hire date option is or how to add it on the advantage package Read more
What's the scoop on the 7-day free trial?
2 Comments
TI
The system worked for us on the trial but they couldn't deliver during implementation.Read more
Am I locked into a contract when working with BambooHR?
2 Comments
TI
No contracts only month to monthRead more
Can I use paylocity at home?
26 Comments
CD
Yes! Paylocity is simple and easy to use from anywhere with an internet connection. I was able to run about 5 payrolls from home WITH support from our...Read more
Is paylocity a HRIS system?
6 Comments
KE
On 16th May I opened a Divvy account. On 20 May, my account was suspended.
I didn't do any action or transaction from my account during these 4 days. I...Read more
I would like to set up Paylocity to hold all of my personnel records.
3 Comments
SK
You can actually import those documents from the folders on your computer into each employees profile. Read more
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