--- description: Learn more about BambooHR price, benefits, and disadvantages for businesses in Ireland. Read verified software reviews and discover tools that fit your business needs. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/capterra/og_logo-e5a8c001ed0bd1bb922639230fcea71a.png?auto=format%2Cenhance%2Ccompress title: BambooHR Pricing, Cost & Reviews - Capterra Ireland 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Human Resources Software](/directory/5/human-resource/software) > [BambooHR](/software/110968/bamboohr) # BambooHR Canonical: https://www.capterra.ie/software/110968/bamboohr Page: 1 / 125\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.ie/software/110968/bamboohr?page=2) > BambooHR is a cloud-based HR software platform that hel streamline hiring, onboarding, payroll, and benefits administration. > > Verdict: Rated **4.6/5** by 3100 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Overview ### Who Uses BambooHR? BambooHR centralizes employee, payroll, time, and benefits data, ensuring accuracy, security, and seamless coordination for peace of mind. ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.6/5** | 3100 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: BambooHR - **Location**: Lindon, US - **Founded**: 2008 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$10.00 - **Pricing model**: Per User (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: BambooHR® plans start at just $10 USD/mo per employee with volume and non-profit discounts available. There are three packages to choose from: Core, Pro, or Elite. BambooHR offers a range of pricing plans designed to cater to different needs and preferences. The plans are comprehensive, offering HR, payroll, and benefits management solutions in one complete package. Users can select from multiple plan options and add-ons to customize their experience and find the perfect fit for their organization. One key distinguishing feature is the flexibility of the plans, allowing users to pay a single low monthly payment and providing the option to cancel at any time. This flexibility gives users control over their subscription and ensures that they are only paying for the services they need, making BambooHR's pricing plans both convenient and tailored to individual requirements. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000 - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Chromebook (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: Brazilian Portuguese, Dutch, English, French, German, Portuguese, Spanish - **Available Countries**: Australia, Brazil, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, South Africa, Spain, United Kingdom, United States ## Features - Activity Dashboard - Activity/News Feed - Applicant Tracking - Application Management - Archiving & Retention - Attendance Tracking - Benefits Dashboard - Billable & Non-Billable Hours - Calendar Management - Candidate Management - Clock In/Out - Communication Management - Compensation Management - Dashboard - Direct Deposit - Document Management - Employee Benefits Administration - Employee Database - Employee Directory - Employee Management - Employee Portal - Employee Recognition Software - Employee Self Service - Engagement Tracking - Goal Management - Goal Setting/Tracking - HIPAA Compliant - HR Management - Health Insurance Administration - Interview Management - Job Posting - Leave Tracking - Life Insurance Administration - Mobile Access - Online Benefits Enrollment - Overtime Calculation - Payroll Management - Payroll Reporting - Performance Management - Performance Review Management - Project Time Tracking - Resume Storage - Self Service Portal - Surveys & Feedback - Task Management - Tax Compliance - Timesheet Management - Trend Analysis - Vacation/Leave Tracking - W-2 Preparation ... and 32 more features ## Integrations (138 total) - 15Five - ABILITY SMARTFORCE Scheduler - Absorb LMS - Accord - Aclaimant - Aeqium - Applauz Recognition - Applicant Tracking System - AppsCo One - Aquera - Assemble - Assembly - Awardco - Barley - Beekeeper ... and 123 more integrations ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - Chat ## Category - [Human Resources Software](https://www.capterra.ie/directory/5/human-resource/software) ## Related Categories - [Human Resources Software](https://www.capterra.ie/directory/5/human-resource/software) - [Benefits Administration Software](https://www.capterra.ie/directory/10025/benefits-administration/software) - [Applicant Tracking Systems](https://www.capterra.ie/directory/30060/applicant-tracking/software) - [Performance Appraisal Software](https://www.capterra.ie/directory/30061/performance-appraisal/software) - [Payroll Software](https://www.capterra.ie/directory/30202/payroll/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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It would be nice if it provided a direct means of attaching to active directory so that you could completely funnel the user lifecycle without an integration > > My experience with BambooHR has been a positive one and I look forward to continuing to use their product. They have made employee management extremely simple and it's great for tracking time. ----- ### "Bamboo is a Solid HRIS for Growing Organizations" — 4.0/5 > **Katy** | *4 September 2025* | Information Technology & Services | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: The Bamboo platform is very intuitive and customizable. The availability of integrations enabled us to combine records from multiple payroll platforms so we had one unified system for reporting \& analytics. The Bamboo support team is also top notch - super responsive and easy to reach. The cost of the platform is very competitive, though some recent changes were implemented that force you to purchase modules you may not need. > > **Cons**: Based on our usage of the platform, there was very little we had issues with. Perhaps the one area that we had some challenges with was the Onboarding module and the way you're able to configure tasks. For example, there isn't an option to configure a task based on whether the role is a people manager role. In the reporting functionality, there is an option to filter for whether the person is a Supervisor (i.e. has direct reports). But this option doesn't carry over to Onboarding, so unless you build a task by Job Title and maintain that task, you have to manually add the task when the person being hired is going to be a Supervisor. > > Our usage of Bamboo was more as an overlay system - as a multi-national employer, we have multiple payroll systems which created challenges with reporting and data analytics. The Bamboo platform allowed us to aggregate our data and maintain a unified system for reporting. We do also use the Onboarding module which has definitely helped us streamline the onboarding experience for both the new hire and internal teams. Not having leverage the Payroll \& Recruitment modules I can't weigh in, though we did obtain a quote for full-service payroll at one point which was extremely competitive and comprehensive. We didn't pursue it as we weren't ready to move our Payroll at that time, but it was a compelling option\! I'd recommend Bamboo for small to midsized organizations that are looking for a platform that has the ability to integrate with a multitude of HR and non-HR platforms, has solid reporting and an overall good user experience. ----- ### "Good for smaller companies\!" — 5.0/5 > **Erika** | *29 January 2026* | Legal Services | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: For me: the simplicity. The employees would say they liked that it showed a live countdown to the minute of how many hours/seconds they have worked (while still clocked in). > > **Cons**: The limitations for larger mid-size companies. Of course, when we switched carriers I heard that they expanded their capabilities, so maybe they are better than when we used them in 2024. > > We loved BambooHR, and I do miss it. However, we grew so much in size, that BambooHR could no longer support us the way we needed, and we found ourself doing a lot of manual processes on our own. ----- ### "Bamboo HR is absolutely suitable" — 3.0/5 > **Ami** | *7 March 2025* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: We thought the backend/admin user interface was very easy to navigate and didnt require alot of training to be able to use the prgram efficiently. > > **Cons**: Ultimately, we discovered that the software features were not as robust and not as easy for our employees at large to use and manipulate as our current solution and and decided > > Overall, we didnt think it was a bad software solution for HR use. It allowed for time and expense tracking, benefits administration and employee unboard and oerformance review and tracking. We just preferred our currebt solution and decided to stick with it. ----- ### "Reliable applicant tracking tool / HR system" — 4.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *3 December 2025* | Apparel & Fashion | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: What I appreciate most about BambooHR is the clarity it brings to daily operations. It’s user-friendly, reliable, and streamlines the entire workflow so everything (and everyone) moving smoothly. > > **Cons**: What I like the least about BambooHR is the lack of flexibility in certain areas. It’s great for the basics, but when you need something slightly outside the template it gets much harder to do. > > Overall, my experience with BambooHR has been really solid. It takes care of the essentials smoothly and genuinely streamlines day-to-day operations. There are a few moments where I wish the system were more flexible, but the overall workflow is reliable, clear, and easy to work with. ----- Page: 1 / 125\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.ie/software/110968/bamboohr?page=2) ## Links - [View on Capterra](https://www.capterra.ie/software/110968/bamboohr) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | da | | | de | | | de-AT | | | de-CH | | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-IL | | | en-IN | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | | es | | | es-AR | | | es-CL | | | es-CO | | | es-CR | | | es-DO | | | es-EC | | | es-MX | | | es-PA | | | es-PE | | | fi | | | fr | | | fr-BE | | | fr-CA | | | fr-LU | | | it | | | ja | | | nb | | | nl | | | nl-BE | | | pl | | | pt | | | pt-PT | | | sv | | | tr | | ----- ## Structured Data