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BambooHR alternatives
BambooHR compared with 8 alternatives: HiBob, Zoho People, Namely, Rippling, Personio and 3 more.
BambooHR is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $250 per month for up to 25 employees, then $10 per employee / month. 1 of the 8 alternatives is free or has a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.
8 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 18, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| BambooHRThis tool | Free trial · from $250/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| HiBob | Paid | No | Web, iOS, Android |
| Zoho People | Free plan · from $3/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Namely | From $9/mo | No | Web, iOS, Android |
| Rippling | Paid | No | Web, iOS, Android |
| Personio | Paid | No | Web, iOS, Android |
| CharlieHR | Free trial · from £21/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Humaans | Paid | No | Web |
| Sesame HR | Free trial · from $3.75/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
How each one differs from BambooHR
- Paid
HiBob
HR platform for mid-sized global firms, with US and UK payroll
Suits: Mid-sized companies with staff in several countries
- Free plan · from $3/mo
Zoho People
Low-cost HR records, attendance, shifts and reviews from Zoho
- Zoho People starts at $3 per user / month, billed annually ($4 billed monthly). BambooHR starts at $250 per month for up to 25 employees, then $10 per employee / month.
- Zoho People has a free plan. BambooHR does not, though it has a free trial.
- Zoho People also covers shift scheduling and time clock.
- BambooHR also covers payroll and applicant tracking.
Suits: Small businesses that want HR at a low price per user
- From $9/mo
Namely
US HR, payroll and benefits for mid-sized firms, with managed services
- Namely starts at $9 per employee / month and up, for Namely Now. BambooHR starts at $250 per month for up to 25 employees, then $10 per employee / month.
- Namely also covers shift scheduling and time clock.
Suits: US mid-sized companies wanting HR, payroll and benefits in one system
- Paid
Rippling
HR, IT and finance platform with US and global payroll, by quote
- Rippling also covers workflow automation, time tracking and expense tracking.
- BambooHR also covers reports, applicant tracking, employee records and time off.
Suits: Growing companies that want HR, payroll and IT in one system
- Paid
Personio
European HR platform for records, absences, time and recruiting
- Personio also covers time tracking.
- BambooHR also covers reports and payroll.
Suits: Companies in Europe wanting core HR, payroll and recruiting together
- Free trial · from £21/mo
CharlieHR
HR software for UK small businesses, priced by team-size bracket
- CharlieHR starts at £21 per month for up to 4 team members (pounds, excluding VAT). BambooHR starts at $250 per month for up to 25 employees, then $10 per employee / month.
- Only BambooHR lists iOS and Android apps.
- CharlieHR also covers surveys.
- BambooHR also covers reports and payroll.
Suits: UK small businesses hiring their first HR system
- Paid
Humaans
HR system of record for growing companies, with AI agents, by quote
- Only BambooHR lists iOS and Android apps.
- Humaans also covers workflow automation and AI agents.
- BambooHR also covers payroll and applicant tracking.
Suits: Venture-backed companies with staff in several countries
- Free trial · from $3.75/mo
Sesame HR
Modular HR from Spain built around clock-ins, time off and shifts
- Sesame HR starts at $3.75 per employee / month, billed annually ($5.25 billed monthly), 15-employee minimum. BambooHR starts at $250 per month for up to 25 employees, then $10 per employee / month.
- Sesame HR also covers shift scheduling and time clock.
- BambooHR also covers reports and payroll.
Suits: Companies with 15 or more staff that must record working hours
Limits worth knowing in BambooHR
- Teams of 25 or fewer pay the flat monthly fee whatever their size; per-employee pricing, with volume discounts, starts above 25 employees.
- Payroll and benefits administration are add-ons for US employees only, and their prices are not published.
- The plan cards show $10 and $17 per employee for Core and Pro, while the FAQ on the same page says $10.25 and $17.50.
- Job openings are capped by plan: 5 on Core, 25 on Pro and 50 on Elite.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to BambooHR?
The alternatives to BambooHR in this directory are HiBob, Zoho People, Namely, Rippling, Personio, CharlieHR, Humaans and Sesame HR. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with BambooHR.
Is there a free alternative to BambooHR?
Yes. Zoho People has a free plan alongside paid ones.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 17, 2026 to Oct 18, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.