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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (65.3% of reviews)
Small-Business (47.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Contact Us Per Month
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BambooHR
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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Star Rating
(398)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (47.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Contact Us
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that BambooHR excels in its "Employee Self Service" features, particularly the "Self-Service Portal" which received a high score of 9.4, making it easy for employees to manage their own information. In contrast, GoCo also offers a self-service portal but does not match the same level of user satisfaction.
- Reviewers mention that GoCo shines in "Benefits Administration" with a score of 8.8, particularly highlighting its "Benefits Record Management" and "Enrollment Planning" features. BambooHR, while competent, scored lower in this area, indicating that GoCo may provide a more robust solution for managing employee benefits.
- G2 users indicate that BambooHR's "Quality of Support" is rated at 8.8, which is slightly lower than GoCo's impressive score of 9.2. Reviewers appreciate GoCo's responsive customer service, suggesting that users may find better support when issues arise.
- Users on G2 report that BambooHR's "Expense Management" feature is lacking, with a score of only 5.6, while GoCo's corresponding feature scored significantly higher at 7.1. This suggests that GoCo may offer a more effective solution for tracking and managing employee expenses.
- Reviewers mention that both platforms have similar "Ease of Use" ratings at 9.2, but users report that BambooHR's interface feels more intuitive, making it easier for new users to navigate the system without extensive training.
- Users say that GoCo's "Compliance" features are particularly strong, scoring 8.6, which is higher than BambooHR's 7.8. This indicates that GoCo may provide better tools for ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements, a critical aspect for many businesses.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
BambooHR
Pro
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Per Month
A complete, flexible HR platform. Ideal for scaling companies looking to level up their employee experience.
- HR Data
- HR Reporting
- Hiring
GoCo
Core
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Core helps businesses move essential HR tasks from disparate or outdated systems to a streamlined, digital platform—offering the core tools needed without the extra complexity.
- Employee Database
- Onboarding & Offboarding
- HR Documents & eSignature
Free Trial
BambooHR
Free Trial is available
GoCo
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.6
2,212
9.1
333
Ease of Use
9.2
2,249
9.2
340
Ease of Setup
8.8
1,377
8.6
227
Ease of Admin
9.0
1,430
8.9
232
Quality of Support
8.8
1,903
9.2
317
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
1,409
9.1
234
Product Direction (% positive)
8.7
2,135
9.2
331
Features by Category
Core HR
8.7
1341
8.8
190
8.6
1330
8.7
181
5.4
673
7.3
99
7.4
1071
8.0
128
7.7
1090
8.6
149
7.2
926
8.9
180
Generative AI
6.2
452
Feature Not Available
Platform
7.8
1374
8.2
196
7.3
1083
7.5
135
7.3
1071
7.6
121
8.7
1416
8.7
212
8.5
1324
8.6
200
8.4
1290
8.5
174
8.3
1356
8.2
195
8.5
1393
8.7
208
Employee Self Service
8.9
381
Not enough data
7.9
358
Not enough data
8.2
377
Not enough data
Administration
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
Not enough data
Taxes
8.1
356
Not enough data
8.1
347
Not enough data
8.1
340
Not enough data
Integration
7.5
312
Not enough data
7.9
351
Not enough data
7.0
295
Not enough data
8.2
333
Not enough data
Platform
8.6
369
Not enough data
8.8
369
Not enough data
8.9
364
Not enough data
8.5
352
Not enough data
Benefits Administration Platform Features
Not enough data
9.1
194
Not enough data
9.3
185
Not enough data
8.6
145
Not enough data
9.1
186
Not enough data
8.7
134
Not enough data
9.4
193
Not enough data
8.9
145
Not enough data
8.8
148
Benefits Administration Platform Features
Not enough data
9.1
194
Not enough data
9.3
185
Not enough data
8.6
145
Not enough data
9.1
186
Not enough data
8.7
134
Not enough data
9.4
193
Not enough data
8.9
145
Not enough data
9.2
166
Not enough data
8.8
148
Not enough data
8.5
111
Not enough data
7.7
39
Not enough data
8.3
50
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Platform
7.8
1374
8.2
196
7.3
1083
7.5
135
7.3
1071
7.6
121
8.7
1416
8.7
212
8.5
1324
8.6
200
8.4
1290
8.5
174
8.3
1356
8.2
195
8.5
1393
8.7
208
Basics
Not enough data
7.8
59
Not enough data
8.5
74
Not enough data
8.6
74
Not enough data
7.7
51
Data
Not enough data
8.3
85
Not enough data
8.1
82
Not enough data
8.2
77
Logistics
Not enough data
8.0
61
Not enough data
8.8
78
Agentic AI - Offboarding
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Basics
7.9
308
Not enough data
8.7
349
Not enough data
8.5
351
Not enough data
Content
8.2
339
Not enough data
7.7
315
Not enough data
7.9
320
Not enough data
Logistics
7.6
288
Not enough data
8.7
374
Not enough data
Recruiting and Onboarding
8.8
486
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
1374
8.2
196
7.3
1083
7.5
135
7.3
1071
7.6
121
8.7
1416
8.7
212
8.5
1324
8.6
200
8.4
1290
8.5
174
8.3
1356
8.2
195
8.5
1393
8.7
208
Basics
8.6
376
Not enough data
7.8
310
Not enough data
8.6
345
Not enough data
Additional Functionality
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
336
Not enough data
8.6
362
Not enough data
Content
8.4
349
Not enough data
8.5
361
Not enough data
Recruiting and Onboarding
8.3
465
Not enough data
7.6
874
7.0
72
8.7
507
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
1374
8.2
196
7.3
1083
7.5
135
7.3
1071
7.6
121
8.7
1416
8.7
212
8.5
1324
8.6
200
8.4
1290
8.5
174
8.3
1356
8.2
195
8.5
1393
8.7
208
Performance reviews
8.0
509
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
536
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
540
|
Verified
Not enough data
Goals
8.1
555
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.4
488
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feedback
8.1
531
Not enough data
8.2
528
Not enough data
6.6
381
Not enough data
6.6
426
Not enough data
Data
8.3
553
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
552
|
Verified
Not enough data
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
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
Agentic AI - Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
5.3
16
Not enough data
5.1
16
Not enough data
4.8
16
Not enough data
Sourcing
7.5
638
Not enough data
8.7
792
Not enough data
7.9
718
Not enough data
7.8
699
Not enough data
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
Not enough data
Candidate Management
8.4
718
Not enough data
7.7
688
Not enough data
8.7
814
Not enough data
6.8
516
Not enough data
8.7
790
Not enough data
8.3
748
Not enough data
6.7
486
Not enough data
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
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
1374
8.2
196
7.3
1083
7.5
135
7.3
1071
7.6
121
8.7
1416
8.7
212
8.5
1324
8.6
200
8.4
1290
8.5
174
8.3
1356
8.2
195
8.5
1393
8.7
208
Platform - Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
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
Not enough data
AI - Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
4.4
6
Not enough data
4.2
6
Not enough data
5.0
6
Not enough data
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
Feature Not Available
8.3
127
8.6
1116
8.9
141
8.8
1171
9.1
145
6.1
612
7.6
91
8.4
1018
8.7
119
8.3
1015
8.3
113
Platform Additional Functionality
8.8
1173
8.9
134
8.5
1050
7.8
91
7.0
704
7.8
94
8.6
1119
8.7
134
8.8
1165
8.9
137
Platform Data
7.2
719
Feature Not Available
8.2
949
8.5
112
8.4
864
8.8
109
Platform
7.8
1374
8.2
196
7.3
1083
7.5
135
7.3
1071
7.6
121
8.7
1416
8.7
212
8.5
1324
8.6
200
8.4
1290
8.5
174
8.3
1356
8.2
195
8.5
1393
8.7
208
Recruiting and Onboarding
7.6
874
7.0
72
8.8
1139
9.0
135
Platform
7.8
1374
8.2
196
7.3
1083
7.5
135
7.3
1071
7.6
121
8.7
1416
8.7
212
8.5
1324
8.6
200
8.4
1290
8.5
174
8.3
1356
8.2
195
8.5
1393
8.7
208
Workforce Management Platform Features
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
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
BambooHR and GoCo are categorized as Onboarding, Core HR, and HCM Software
Unique Categories
BambooHR is categorized as Candidate Relationship Management, Job Description Management, Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), Workforce Management, Performance Management, and Payroll
GoCo is categorized as Benefits Administration and Offboarding
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
BambooHR
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
GoCo
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
11.6%
Computer Software
11.3%
Non-Profit Organization Management
5.6%
Construction
5.4%
Hospital & Health Care
4.4%
Other
61.6%
Hospital & Health Care
7.2%
Computer Software
7.2%
Non-Profit Organization Management
5.9%
Insurance
5.6%
Mental Health Care
4.9%
Other
69.2%
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...
GoCo
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Jay G.
Verified User in Accounting
Ease of use and clean look. I'm the administrator for my company's GoCo account and it's super easy to get new employees onboarded and enrolled in benefits. We were using digital e-forms for benefits enrollments and I'm so glad to have an automated system...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Medical Practice
The clock-in/clock-out function does not seem to work as described. The time off module is too constricting. Not enough options available to create a policy to match ours.
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,...
Jay G.
Verified User in Accounting
Ease of use and clean look. I'm the administrator for my company's GoCo account and it's super easy to get new employees onboarded and enrolled in benefits. We were using digital e-forms for benefits enrollments and I'm so glad to have an automated system...
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 Medical Practice
The clock-in/clock-out function does not seem to work as described. The time off module is too constricting. Not enough options available to create a policy to match ours.
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
Does GoCo support both salaried employees and 1099 contractors?
2 comments
TC
Yes, GoCo does support both salaried and 1099 contractors through the onboarding process. I think of it as your new HR personnel record keeper. Read more
What makes GoCo different from other HR platforms?
2 comments
LO
The big stand-out for GoCo is service! Each company gets a dedicated CSM (client service manager) along with a multitude of other team members that work...Read more
Did you ever use GoCo as a repository for your documents?
2 comments
RD
Yes, Employers that keep records of immunization status, support orders, and other important documents.Read more
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