- Integrates with Siit
- Integrated platform eliminates data silos
- Powerful automation and workflow orchestration
- Scales efficiently from startup to mid-market
- Comprehensive analytics and reporting
- Complex, custom pricing model
- Steep learning curve
- Variable customer support quality
- Implementation complexity
- Limited customization
Rippling
Pricing
- Integrates with Siit
- Automated compliance checking
- Comprehensive benefits platform included in base pricing
- Reliable customer support with payroll expertise
- Advanced features and multi-state support require premium plan
- Limited advanced HR management tools
- Requires manual expense processing
- Global payroll capabilities limited
Gusto
Pricing
- Intuitive, social media-like interface
- Strong support for remote and hybrid workforce management
- Flexible automation for onboarding, performance reviews, and routine HR tasks
- Real-time analytics with customizable dashboards
- Extensive integration ecosystem
- Variable customer support response times
- Limited customization options
- Reporting module less comprehensive than competitors
- Over-featured for small businesses
- Custom pricing only
HiBob
Pricing
- Unifies payroll, HR, talent, and benefits
- Supports multiple jurisdictions and languages
- AI automation and predictive insights
- Adapts workflows, reporting, and approvals
- Native APIs for third-party apps
- Complex implementation and change management
- Needs extensive training
- High total cost of ownership
- Inconsistent interfaces/legacy parts
- Limited flexibility for highly specialized workflows
ADP Workforce Now
Pricing
BambooHR is a popular cloud-based HRIS platform designed for small to medium-sized businesses, offering core HR functions like employee records management, time-off tracking, basic performance reviews, and applicant tracking.
While BambooHR excels in simplicity and user-friendly design, many teams seek alternatives due to its modular pricing structure that makes advanced features expensive, limited payroll capabilities (US-only), basic analytics and reporting, and workflow limitations that don't scale with growing organizations. As companies expand globally, need deeper automation, or require more robust cross-departmental coordination, they often outgrow BambooHR's foundational approach.
Top Alternatives to BambooHR
When evaluating BambooHR alternatives, IT teams should consider platforms that offer stronger integration capabilities, advanced automation, and scalable workflows that grow with their organization.
Alternative #1: Rippling
Rippling stands out as the most comprehensive alternative for teams seeking unified HR and IT automation. Unlike BambooHR's separate modules approach, Rippling combines human resources management with IT operations in a single platform, making it ideal for tech-forward companies that want to automate cross-departmental workflows.
The platform excels at handling complex onboarding processes that span HR data entry, IT account provisioning, and equipment setup, all coordinated automatically rather than through manual handoffs between departments.
What Does Rippling Do
Rippling provides end-to-end employee lifecycle management by combining HR functions with IT provisioning and device management. The platform automates onboarding workflows, handles benefits administration, and provisions IT accounts and equipment seamlessly. Rippling manages global payroll in 10 countries, while offering other international workforce management features in many more locations.
Rippling Differentiators
- Unified HR and IT management eliminates departmental silos
- Advanced workflow automation reduces manual coordination overhead
- Global payroll and compliance capabilities for international teams
- Device and software provisioning integrated with HR processes
- Deep integrations with modern business applications
Rippling Pros
- Integrates with Siit
- Eliminates manual handoffs between HR and IT departments
- Scales efficiently for growing companies with complex needs
- Strong automation capabilities reduce administrative burden
- Comprehensive global support for distributed teams
- Modern API-first architecture supports custom integrations
Rippling Pricing
- Custom pricing based on modules and employee count
- Typically includesa base HR platform plus add-on modules
- Global payroll and compliance features are available as premium options
- Implementation and migration support are included in enterprise packages
Alternative #2: Gusto
Gusto delivers best-in-class payroll and compliance capabilities specifically designed for US-based small to medium businesses that prioritize getting payroll right. While BambooHR treats payroll as an add-on module, Gusto builds everything around payroll excellence, offering automated tax filing, benefits administration, and compliance management as core features. This makes Gusto particularly attractive for companies where payroll accuracy and regulatory compliance are primary concerns.
What Does Gusto Do
Gusto provides comprehensive payroll processing, tax compliance, benefits administration, and basic HR functions optimized for US businesses. The platform automates payroll calculations, tax filings, and regulatory compliance while offering employee self-service capabilities for benefits and time-off management.
Gusto Differentiators
- Industry-leading payroll accuracy and compliance capabilities
- Built-in benefits administration without additional modules
- Automated tax filing and regulatory compliance management
- Transparent pricing structure with predictable costs
- Strong customer support focused on payroll expertise
Gusto Pros
- Integrates with Siit
- Eliminates payroll errors through automated compliance checking
- Comprehensive benefits platform included in base pricing
- User-friendly interface requires minimal training
- Reliable customer support with payroll expertise
- Cost-effective for small to medium businesses
Gusto Pricing
- Simple plan: $49/month plus $6 per employee per month
- Plus plan: $80/month plus $12 per employee per month
- Premium Plan: $180/month + $22/month per person
- Solo Plan: $49/month + $6/month per person
- Contractor Only: $0/month plus $6/month per person
Alternative #3: Factorial
Factorial positions itself as the scalable, all-in-one HR solution that grows with companies from startup to enterprise without the complexity overhead of traditional enterprise platforms. Unlike BambooHR's modular approach that can become expensive as you add features, Factorial provides comprehensive HR functionality, including time tracking, performance management, recruitment, and global payroll in a unified platform with transparent pricing.
What Does Factorial Do
Factorial offers complete HR management, including employee records, time and attendance tracking, performance reviews, recruitment processes, document management, and payroll integration. The platform emphasizes workflow customization and employee self-service across all HR functions.
Factorial Differentiators
- All-in-one platform eliminates need for multiple HR tools
- Scalable architecture grows from SMB to enterprise needs
- Global payroll and compliance for international operations
- Customizable workflows adapt to unique business processes
- Transparent online pricing without hidden costs
Factorial Pros
- Integrates with Siit
- Comprehensive feature set reduces tool sprawl
- Strong international capabilities for global teams
- Customizable approval workflows and automation
- Competitive pricing with transparent cost structure
- Modern user experience with mobile-first design
Factorial Pricing
- Custom pricing based on employee count starting at $8 per month, per user
- Plans available for all team sizes and budgets
- All plans include Factorial Core, which provides the essential day-to-day tools
Alternative #4: HiBob
HiBob (Bob) focuses on creating exceptional employee experiences through highly customizable onboarding workflows and modern engagement tools. While BambooHR offers basic onboarding capabilities, HiBob specializes in creating personalized employee journeys that adapt to different roles, departments, and company cultures. This makes it particularly valuable for companies that view employee experience as a competitive advantage.
What Does HiBob Do
HiBob provides comprehensive HRIS capabilities with emphasis on employee experience, customizable onboarding flows, performance management, and people analytics. The platform combines traditional HR functions with modern engagement tools and workflow flexibility.
HiBob Differentiators
- Highly customizable onboarding experiences for different roles
- Modern employee engagement and culture-building tools
- Advanced people analytics and workforce planning capabilities
- Flexible workflow configuration without technical complexity
- Strong focus on employee experience and satisfaction
HiBob Pros
- Integrates with Siit
- Creates exceptional onboarding experiences that improve retention
- Flexible platform adapts to unique company cultures and processes
- Strong analytics provide insights for strategic HR decisions
- Modern interface appeals to employees and reduces adoption friction
- Scalable for companies with complex organizational structures
HiBob Pricing
- Custom pricing based on company size and feature requirements
- Includes implementation support and customer success management
- Modular pricing allows the selection of specific feature sets
- Enterprise pricing includes advanced analytics and customization options
Alternative #5: ADP Workforce Now
ADP Workforce Now delivers enterprise-grade HR, payroll, and compliance capabilities specifically designed for larger organizations with complex regulatory requirements. While BambooHR serves small to medium businesses, ADP Workforce Now handles the sophisticated needs of enterprises, including multi-state compliance, advanced reporting, and integration with complex business systems that larger organizations require.
What Does ADP Workforce Now Do
ADP Workforce Now provides comprehensive human capital management, including payroll processing, benefits administration, talent management, time and labor management, and regulatory compliance for medium to large enterprises.
ADP Workforce Now Differentiators
- Enterprise-scale payroll and compliance capabilities
- Advanced reporting and analytics for complex organizations
- Multi-state and international compliance management
- Integration with enterprise business systems and workflows
- Dedicated customer support with enterprise SLA guarantees
ADP Workforce Now Pros
- Handles complex payroll and compliance requirements reliably
- Proven scalability for large organizations and rapid growth
- Comprehensive reporting satisfies executive and regulatory needs
- Strong security and compliance features for sensitive industries
- Extensive integration capabilities with enterprise software
ADP Workforce Now Pricing
- Custom pricing based on employee count and feature requirements
- Includes implementation services and ongoing support
- Tiered pricing with advanced features for larger organizations
- Annual contracts are typical for enterprise implementations
How Siit Supports All These Tools
Siit works as a unified layer across all HR platforms, connecting your chosen HRIS with intelligent workflow orchestration that eliminates manual coordination between departments. Whether you select Rippling's HR-IT automation, Gusto's payroll focus, Factorial's all-in-one approach, HiBob's engagement tools, or ADP's enterprise capabilities, Siit provides the missing piece: automated cross-departmental workflows that operate directly within Slack and Teams.
Our centralized dashboards provide visibility across all integrated systems, while smart routing ensures requests reach the right teams with complete context. The best part? Your internal service teams don't need to choose between these excellent HR tools, Siit connects them all, enabling seamless coordination whether employees need IT support, HR assistance, or complex approval workflows that span multiple departments.
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