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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (65.3% of reviews)
Enterprise (74.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Contact Us Per Month
No pricing available
BambooHR
Star Rating
(2,588)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
(1,376)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (74.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that BambooHR excels in ease of use, scoring 9.2 compared to Workday HCM's 8.2. Reviewers mention that BambooHR's intuitive interface makes navigation straightforward, while Workday's complexity can be a hurdle for new users.
- Reviewers mention that BambooHR offers superior ease of setup with a score of 8.8, while Workday HCM lags behind at 7.4. Users say that BambooHR's streamlined onboarding process allows for quicker implementation, making it a preferred choice for mid-market companies.
- Users on G2 highlight the quality of support for BambooHR, scoring 8.8 compared to Workday HCM's 8.1. Reviewers say that BambooHR's customer service is responsive and helpful, while some Workday users report longer wait times for support queries.
- Reviewers mention that both products meet requirements equally with a score of 8.6, but users say that Workday HCM shines in areas like compliance and payroll entry, scoring 8.4 and 8.8 respectively, which are critical for larger enterprises.
- Users report that BambooHR's mobile functionality is slightly better, scoring 8.2 compared to Workday HCM's 8.1. Reviewers mention that BambooHR's mobile app is user-friendly and allows for easy access to employee information on the go.
- G2 users highlight that Workday HCM has a strong performance in expense management with a score of 8.3, while BambooHR struggles with a score of 5.4. Reviewers say that Workday's comprehensive expense tracking features are beneficial for larger organizations managing complex financials.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
BambooHR
Pro
Contact Us
Per Month
A complete, flexible HR platform. Ideal for scaling companies looking to level up their employee experience.
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Workday HCM
No pricing availableFree Trial
BambooHR
Free Trial is available
Workday HCM
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.6
2,212
8.6
1,102
Ease of Use
9.2
2,249
8.2
1,119
Ease of Setup
8.8
1,377
7.5
244
Ease of Admin
9.0
1,430
7.5
213
Quality of Support
8.8
1,903
8.1
851
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
1,409
8.0
196
Product Direction (% positive)
8.7
2,135
8.1
1,087
Features by Category
Core HR
8.7
1341
8.5
346
8.6
1330
8.6
311
5.4
673
8.3
188
7.4
1071
8.2
290
7.7
1090
8.4
242
7.2
926
8.5
292
Generative AI
6.2
452
6.9
14
Platform
7.8
1374
7.5
173
7.3
1083
8.1
147
7.3
1071
8.0
140
8.7
1416
8.3
177
8.5
1324
8.5
176
8.4
1290
7.9
148
8.3
1356
8.3
171
8.5
1393
8.5
175
Employee Self Service
8.9
381
8.8
351
|
Verified
7.9
358
8.6
308
|
Verified
8.2
377
8.1
236
Administration
8.5
376
8.8
258
|
Verified
8.8
398
8.8
315
|
Verified
8.9
373
9.0
316
|
Verified
6.9
302
8.6
196
|
Verified
8.4
354
8.7
254
|
Verified
8.0
321
8.5
162
|
Verified
8.6
376
8.8
253
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.8
252
Feature Not Available
8.9
245
Taxes
8.1
356
8.7
200
|
Verified
8.1
347
Feature Not Available
8.1
340
Feature Not Available
Integration
7.5
312
8.3
155
|
Verified
7.9
351
8.7
197
|
Verified
7.0
295
8.3
149
|
Verified
8.2
333
8.5
190
|
Verified
Platform
8.6
369
8.6
281
|
Verified
8.8
369
8.6
289
|
Verified
8.9
364
8.6
304
|
Verified
8.5
352
8.6
257
|
Verified
Benefits Administration Platform Features
Not enough data
8.6
295
Not enough data
8.5
266
Not enough data
8.1
164
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.8
253
Not enough data
8.7
286
Not enough data
8.6
175
Not enough data
8.3
198
Benefits Administration Platform Features
Not enough data
8.6
295
Not enough data
8.5
266
Not enough data
8.1
164
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.8
253
Not enough data
8.7
286
Not enough data
8.6
175
Not enough data
8.6
274
Not enough data
8.3
198
Not enough data
8.5
166
Not enough data
8.2
19
Not enough data
8.4
21
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.3
10
Not enough data
7.2
10
Not enough data
7.0
10
Platform
7.8
1374
7.5
173
7.3
1083
8.1
147
7.3
1071
8.0
140
8.7
1416
8.3
177
8.5
1324
8.5
176
8.4
1290
7.9
148
8.3
1356
8.3
171
8.5
1393
8.5
175
Processing
Not enough data
7.9
24
Not enough data
8.3
21
Not enough data
8.6
22
Not enough data
8.5
21
Compliance
Not enough data
8.0
21
Not enough data
8.2
21
Not enough data
8.0
21
Integration
Not enough data
8.5
25
Not enough data
8.2
21
Not enough data
8.1
19
Reporting
Not enough data
8.4
18
Not enough data
8.4
18
Not enough data
8.5
20
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
7.5
173
7.3
1083
8.1
147
7.3
1071
8.0
140
8.7
1416
8.3
177
8.5
1324
8.5
176
8.4
1290
7.9
148
8.3
1356
8.3
171
8.5
1393
8.5
175
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
8.1
191
8.7
507
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
1374
7.5
173
7.3
1083
8.1
147
7.3
1071
8.0
140
8.7
1416
8.3
177
8.5
1324
8.5
176
8.4
1290
7.9
148
8.3
1356
8.3
171
8.5
1393
8.5
175
Operations
Not enough data
8.7
23
Not enough data
8.8
21
Not enough data
8.7
20
Not enough data
8.9
22
Not enough data
8.7
18
Platform Basics
Not enough data
8.6
58
Not enough data
8.3
50
Not enough data
8.8
63
Platform Content
Not enough data
8.9
61
Not enough data
8.6
64
Not enough data
8.7
66
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
8.4
56
Not enough data
8.4
58
Not enough data
7.9
45
Not enough data
8.5
48
Not enough data
8.0
42
Not enough data
8.7
48
Not enough data
8.3
52
Performance reviews
8.0
509
|
Verified
8.3
47
|
Verified
8.0
536
|
Verified
8.0
45
|
Verified
8.3
540
|
Verified
8.5
52
|
Verified
Goals
8.1
555
|
Verified
8.5
48
|
Verified
7.4
488
|
Verified
8.3
43
|
Verified
Feedback
8.1
531
8.2
45
|
Verified
8.2
528
8.1
43
6.6
381
7.7
36
6.6
426
7.6
18
Data
8.3
553
|
Verified
8.6
48
|
Verified
8.3
552
|
Verified
8.7
47
|
Verified
Agentic AI - Performance Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Basic Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Risk Mitigation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Analytics
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)
5.3
16
Not enough data
5.1
16
Not enough data
4.8
16
Not enough data
Sourcing
7.5
638
7.6
100
8.7
792
8.3
132
7.9
718
7.9
108
7.8
699
7.7
114
7.8
697
7.7
115
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
8.1
126
7.7
688
8.0
118
8.7
814
8.2
134
6.8
516
7.8
96
8.7
790
8.2
124
8.3
748
8.0
112
6.7
486
7.7
97
Feature Not Available
7.8
100
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
7.5
173
7.3
1083
8.1
147
7.3
1071
8.0
140
8.7
1416
8.3
177
8.5
1324
8.5
176
8.4
1290
7.9
148
8.3
1356
8.3
171
8.5
1393
8.5
175
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
Feature Not Available
8.6
1116
8.3
189
8.8
1171
8.6
189
6.1
612
8.0
83
8.4
1018
8.5
156
8.3
1015
8.4
143
Platform Additional Functionality
8.8
1173
8.5
121
8.5
1050
8.1
137
7.0
704
8.2
153
8.6
1119
8.3
213
8.8
1165
8.3
222
Platform Data
7.2
719
8.0
156
8.2
949
8.3
184
8.4
864
8.6
74
Platform
7.8
1374
7.5
173
7.3
1083
8.1
147
7.3
1071
8.0
140
8.7
1416
8.3
177
8.5
1324
8.5
176
8.4
1290
7.9
148
8.3
1356
8.3
171
8.5
1393
8.5
175
Recruiting and Onboarding
7.6
874
8.1
191
8.8
1139
8.4
255
Course Authoring
Not enough data
8.7
13
Not enough data
8.5
14
Not enough data
8.5
13
Not enough data
8.5
13
Course Delivery
Not enough data
8.7
13
Not enough data
8.9
14
Not enough data
8.9
15
Not enough data
8.5
14
Course Management
Not enough data
7.9
13
Not enough data
8.5
13
Not enough data
8.8
14
Not enough data
8.7
14
LMS Marketplace
Not enough data
8.6
11
Not enough data
7.8
12
Not enough data
7.2
10
Interface
Not enough data
8.6
14
Not enough data
8.2
13
Training & eLearning
Not enough data
8.6
13
Not enough data
8.6
13
Not enough data
8.3
13
Not enough data
8.5
13
Not enough data
8.8
14
Not enough data
9.0
13
Not enough data
8.7
13
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Corporate Learning Management Systems
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Time Tracking
Not enough data
8.6
314
Not enough data
8.5
237
Not enough data
8.6
188
Client Invoicing
Not enough data
8.2
138
Not enough data
8.6
161
Not enough data
8.2
133
Mobile Time Tracking
Not enough data
8.7
235
Administration
Not enough data
8.3
131
Not enough data
8.6
198
Not enough data
8.7
193
Not enough data
8.6
167
Not enough data
8.6
194
Platform
Not enough data
8.6
186
Not enough data
8.5
149
Not enough data
8.4
135
Not enough data
8.6
205
Not enough data
8.1
170
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Platform
7.8
1374
7.5
173
7.3
1083
8.1
147
7.3
1071
8.0
140
8.7
1416
8.3
177
8.5
1324
8.5
176
8.4
1290
7.9
148
8.3
1356
8.3
171
8.5
1393
8.5
175
Platform
7.8
1374
7.5
173
7.3
1083
8.1
147
7.3
1071
8.0
140
8.7
1416
8.3
177
8.5
1324
8.5
176
8.4
1290
7.9
148
8.3
1356
8.3
171
8.5
1393
8.5
175
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 Workday HCM are categorized as Onboarding, Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), Core HR, Performance Management, HCM Software, and Payroll
Unique Categories
BambooHR is categorized as Candidate Relationship Management, Job Description Management, and Workforce Management
Workday HCM is categorized as Pay Equity, Healthcare HR, Multi-Country Payroll, Career Management, Benefits Administration, Corporate Learning Management Systems, and Time Tracking
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
BambooHR
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Workday HCM
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%
Information Technology and Services
11.4%
Computer Software
9.5%
Internet
6.1%
Hospital & Health Care
6.0%
Financial Services
5.5%
Other
61.5%
Most Helpful Reviews
BambooHR
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Darren S.
Verified User in Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
The self service functionality! The intuitive interface is very easy to learn from the administrative side. It is also very easy to deploy to computer savvy users and those that are learning. The BambooHR development team listens and sometimes it seems the...
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...
Workday HCM
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Indira G.
Verified User in Banking
1)Workday is built for technology of the 21 st century. For example, they have a "mobile first" strategy, meaning they build software for the mobile platform and retrofit to the traditional computers. 2)The UI is fairly intuitive to the employees. 3) It...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Camille N.
Verified User in Food Production
This is an all-inclusive product, so that means products that are individual pieces of the HR puzzle (on the high end) have many more capabilities than Work Day. For example, there is no calendar integration with Workday?!?!?!?!?!? Ideally Workday wants all...
Darren S.
Verified User in Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
The self service functionality! The intuitive interface is very easy to learn from the administrative side. It is also very easy to deploy to computer savvy users and those that are learning. The BambooHR development team listens and sometimes it seems the...
Indira G.
Verified User in Banking
1)Workday is built for technology of the 21 st century. For example, they have a "mobile first" strategy, meaning they build software for the mobile platform and retrofit to the traditional computers. 2)The UI is fairly intuitive to the employees. 3) It...
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...
Camille N.
Verified User in Food Production
This is an all-inclusive product, so that means products that are individual pieces of the HR puzzle (on the high end) have many more capabilities than Work Day. For example, there is no calendar integration with Workday?!?!?!?!?!? Ideally Workday wants all...
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 you explain workday financial in more detail?
2 comments
LB
You got me interested. I have an interview coming up soon and I don't know how to properly ask questions that are important to me about remuneration and the...Read more
What is included in Workday HCM?
2 comments
ST
Workday Student includes Student Recruiting, Admissions*, Curriculum Management*, Records*, Academic Advising*, Financial Aid* and Student Financials*Read more
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