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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (71.3% of reviews)
Mid-Market (65.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$29.00 Per Month
Contact Us Per Month
ApplicantStack
Star Rating
(787)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (71.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$29.00 Per Month
Free Trial is available
Browse all 5 pricing plansBambooHR
Star Rating
(2,587)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (65.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Contact Us Per Month
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that ApplicantStack excels in its "Applicant Tracking" feature, scoring a remarkable 9.1, which allows for seamless management of candidates throughout the hiring process. In contrast, BambooHR's "Applicant Tracking" feature, while still strong, scores lower at 8.7, indicating that ApplicantStack may offer a more robust solution for tracking applicants.
- Reviewers mention that BambooHR shines in "Ease of Use," with a score of 9.2, making it particularly user-friendly for HR teams. ApplicantStack, while also user-friendly with a score of 8.8, may require a bit more training for new users compared to BambooHR.
- G2 users highlight that ApplicantStack's "Job Posting" feature is highly effective, scoring 8.9, which allows for easy distribution across various job boards. BambooHR's "Job Posting" feature, scoring 8.7, is also effective but may not offer the same level of integration with job boards as ApplicantStack.
- Users on G2 report that BambooHR's "Mobile" capabilities score 8.2, providing a solid mobile experience for HR tasks. In comparison, ApplicantStack's mobile features score slightly lower at 8.2, indicating that while both platforms offer mobile access, BambooHR may provide a more polished mobile experience.
- Reviewers mention that ApplicantStack's "Candidate Sourcing Metrics" feature scores 8.3, which helps HR teams analyze their sourcing strategies effectively. BambooHR's equivalent feature scores lower at 7.9, suggesting that ApplicantStack may provide more insightful metrics for improving recruitment strategies.
- Users say that BambooHR's "Compliance" feature scores 7.8, which is essential for managing HR regulations effectively. ApplicantStack, however, scores lower at 7.5, indicating that BambooHR may have a slight edge in ensuring compliance with HR laws and regulations.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
ApplicantStack
Starter
$29.00
Per Month
Ideal for start-ups, smaller companies or those with low volume hiring needs. Limited to 1 active job posting at any one time.
- Branded Careers Page
- Post to All Major Job Boards
- Recruit via Social Media
BambooHR
Pro
Contact Us
Per Month
A complete, flexible HR platform. Ideal for scaling companies looking to level up their employee experience.
- HR Data
- HR Reporting
- Hiring
Free Trial
ApplicantStack
Free Trial is available
BambooHR
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
694
8.6
2,212
Ease of Use
8.8
703
9.2
2,249
Ease of Setup
8.5
454
8.8
1,377
Ease of Admin
8.9
457
9.0
1,430
Quality of Support
8.6
620
8.8
1,903
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
448
9.0
1,409
Product Direction (% positive)
8.5
689
8.7
2,135
Features by Category
Core HR
Not enough data
8.7
1341
Not enough data
8.6
1330
Not enough data
5.4
673
Not enough data
7.4
1071
Not enough data
7.7
1090
Not enough data
7.2
926
Generative AI
Not enough data
6.2
452
Platform
8.3
294
7.8
1374
8.2
220
7.3
1083
Feature Not Available
7.3
1071
8.6
333
8.7
1416
9.1
338
8.5
1324
7.9
224
8.4
1290
7.9
297
8.3
1356
8.5
321
8.5
1393
Employee Self Service
Not enough data
8.9
381
Not enough data
7.9
358
Not enough data
8.2
377
Administration
Not enough data
8.5
376
Not enough data
8.8
398
Not enough data
8.9
373
Not enough data
6.9
302
Not enough data
8.4
354
Not enough data
8.0
321
Not enough data
8.6
376
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Taxes
Not enough data
8.1
356
Not enough data
8.1
347
Not enough data
8.1
340
Integration
Not enough data
7.5
312
Not enough data
7.9
351
Not enough data
7.0
295
Not enough data
8.2
333
Platform
Not enough data
8.6
369
Not enough data
8.8
369
Not enough data
8.9
364
Not enough data
8.5
352
Basics
Not enough data
7.9
308
Not enough data
8.7
349
Not enough data
8.5
351
Content
Not enough data
8.2
339
Not enough data
7.7
315
Not enough data
7.9
320
Logistics
Not enough data
7.6
288
Not enough data
8.7
374
Recruiting and Onboarding
Not enough data
8.8
486
Platform
8.3
294
7.8
1374
8.2
220
7.3
1083
Feature Not Available
7.3
1071
8.6
333
8.7
1416
9.1
338
8.5
1324
7.9
224
8.4
1290
7.9
297
8.3
1356
8.5
321
8.5
1393
Basics
Not enough data
8.6
376
Not enough data
7.8
310
Not enough data
8.6
345
Additional Functionality
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
336
Not enough data
8.6
362
Content
Not enough data
8.4
349
Not enough data
8.5
361
Recruiting and Onboarding
Not enough data
8.3
465
8.4
401
7.6
874
Not enough data
8.7
507
Platform
8.3
294
7.8
1374
8.2
220
7.3
1083
Feature Not Available
7.3
1071
8.6
333
8.7
1416
9.1
338
8.5
1324
7.9
224
8.4
1290
7.9
297
8.3
1356
8.5
321
8.5
1393
Performance reviews
Not enough data
8.0
509
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
536
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
540
|
Verified
Goals
Not enough data
8.1
555
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.4
488
|
Verified
Feedback
Not enough data
8.1
531
Not enough data
8.2
528
Not enough data
6.6
381
Not enough data
6.6
426
Data
Not enough data
8.3
553
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
552
|
Verified
Agentic AI - Performance Management
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
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
Agentic AI - Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
Not enough data
5.3
16
Not enough data
5.1
16
Not enough data
4.8
16
Sourcing
8.3
338
7.5
638
8.9
481
8.7
792
8.3
382
7.9
718
8.3
406
7.8
699
8.4
374
7.8
697
Not enough data
7.3
8
Not enough data
9.6
8
Not enough data
6.5
8
Not enough data
9.4
8
Not enough data
8.1
8
Candidate Management
8.6
468
8.4
718
8.5
425
7.7
688
8.8
467
8.7
814
8.2
331
6.8
516
8.6
448
8.7
790
8.5
394
8.3
748
8.0
335
6.7
486
8.1
224
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.3
8
Not enough data
9.3
9
Not enough data
8.1
8
Not enough data
7.2
9
Not enough data
8.5
9
Not enough data
7.4
7
Not enough data
9.0
8
Not enough data
9.1
9
Platform
8.3
294
7.8
1374
8.2
220
7.3
1083
Feature Not Available
7.3
1071
8.6
333
8.7
1416
9.1
338
8.5
1324
7.9
224
8.4
1290
7.9
297
8.3
1356
8.5
321
8.5
1393
Platform - Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
9.3
7
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
9.0
7
Not enough data
7.2
6
Not enough data
9.5
7
Not enough data
8.6
6
AI - Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
Not enough data
4.4
6
Not enough data
4.2
6
Not enough data
5.0
6
Agentic AI - Onboarding
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Content
8.9
219
Feature Not Available
9.0
199
8.6
1116
9.0
199
8.8
1171
8.2
128
6.1
612
8.5
152
8.4
1018
8.4
67
8.3
1015
Platform Additional Functionality
8.7
184
8.8
1173
8.3
96
8.5
1050
8.1
127
7.0
704
8.6
189
8.6
1119
8.6
199
8.8
1165
Platform Data
8.4
158
7.2
719
8.6
171
8.2
949
8.3
74
8.4
864
Platform
8.3
294
7.8
1374
8.2
220
7.3
1083
Feature Not Available
7.3
1071
8.6
333
8.7
1416
9.1
338
8.5
1324
7.9
224
8.4
1290
7.9
297
8.3
1356
8.5
321
8.5
1393
Recruiting and Onboarding
8.4
401
7.6
874
8.9
322
8.8
1139
Platform
8.3
294
7.8
1374
8.2
220
7.3
1083
Feature Not Available
7.3
1071
8.6
333
8.7
1416
9.1
338
8.5
1324
7.9
224
8.4
1290
7.9
297
8.3
1356
8.5
321
8.5
1393
Workforce Management Platform Features
Not enough data
7.1
500
Not enough data
6.0
378
Not enough data
8.1
648
Not enough data
8.9
760
Not enough data
7.4
433
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.2
600
Not enough data
8.8
709
Not enough data
6.3
374
Not enough data
7.6
473
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
ApplicantStack and BambooHR are categorized as Onboarding and Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
Unique Categories
ApplicantStack has no unique categories
BambooHR is categorized as Candidate Relationship Management, Job Description Management, Core HR, Workforce Management, Performance Management, HCM Software, and Payroll
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
ApplicantStack
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
BambooHR
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
Hospital & Health Care
23.6%
Non-Profit Organization Management
6.8%
Individual & Family Services
6.7%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
5.0%
Staffing and Recruiting
3.9%
Other
54.0%
Information Technology and Services
11.6%
Computer Software
11.3%
Non-Profit Organization Management
5.6%
Construction
5.4%
Hospital & Health Care
4.4%
Other
61.6%
Most Helpful Reviews
ApplicantStack
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Debbi P.
Verified User in Construction
The software itself is great, very flexible and customizable, and easy to use. It packs a punch with minimal cost to our HR budget. My favorite thing about ApplicantStack is their customer service. If I ever need a change done to a template, they are...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Natasha F.
Verified User in Consumer Services
Functionality compared to other ATS was limited; other ATSs have more robust functionality and seamless transitioning, but ApplicantStack is good for smaller companies that do not have a lot of recruiting needs routinely.
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...
Debbi P.
Verified User in Construction
The software itself is great, very flexible and customizable, and easy to use. It packs a punch with minimal cost to our HR budget. My favorite thing about ApplicantStack is their customer service. If I ever need a change done to a template, they are...
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,...
Natasha F.
Verified User in Consumer Services
Functionality compared to other ATS was limited; other ATSs have more robust functionality and seamless transitioning, but ApplicantStack is good for smaller companies that do not have a lot of recruiting needs routinely.
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...
Discussions
What all products does it integrates with?
2 comments
DB
Job platforms and websites.Read more
What are the limits of the Trial account?
1 comment
Official Response from ApplicantStack
During your Trial period, you will be able to create unlimited Users and Jobs and will have full access to the functions of ApplicantStack so you can...Read more
Do I have to sign a contract when I activate ApplicantStack? Is there a penalty for canceling an account?
Are there any setup costs, activation costs or other “hidden” costs?
1 comment
Official Response from ApplicantStack
No, there is no contract or long-term commitment required and no cancellation fee. If you sign up with a credit card you will be billed monthly for your...Read more
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
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