BambooHR alternatives

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BambooHR starts at $10 per employee (or $250/mo flat for 25 or fewer). Teams switch for built-in payroll, IT tools or lower small-team cost.

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Best payroll + HR for small teams

★★★★★★★★★★ 4.5 · Best for uS small businesses running their first payroll

Payroll first, with HR tools included.

Best all-in-one

★★★★★★★★★★ 4.4 · Best for fast-growing companies that want HR, IT and finance on one platform

HR, payroll, IT and spend together.

Best for scale and compliance

★★★★★★★★★★ 4.2 · Best for businesses that want a big, established payroll provider with phone support

Quote-based enterprise options.

Tool	Our rating	Category	Free plan	Paid from	Year 1 (cheapest paid)
Gusto	4.5/5	HR & payroll	No	$49/mo	$588
Rippling	4.4/5	HR & payroll	No	-	-
ADP RUN	4.2/5	HR & payroll	No	-	-

Checked Oct 10, 2026. Details change: confirm on the provider’s site.

HiBob, Personio, Paylocity, Paycor and Zoho People.

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