BambooHR pricing in 2026: what each plan costs
BambooHR charges a flat monthly fee up to 25 employees ($250 for Core) and a price per employee above that ($10 per employee per month for Core).1 Payroll, benefits administration and time tracking are add-ons without a published price. One oddity: the same page lists two different prices for Core and Pro.
Plans and prices
| Plan | Per employee/month (plan table) | Per employee/month (FAQ) | Up to 25 employees | What it adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core | $101 | $10.251 | $250 a month1 | Employee records and reporting, hiring and onboarding, time off and benefits tracking, eNPS and wellbeing tools, on-demand pay, AI assistant |
| Pro | $171 | $17.501 | $425 a month1 | Everything in Core, plus 360-degree reviews, 1:1s, employee community, recognition and rewards, 15 compliance courses |
| Elite | $251 | $251 | $650 a month1 | Everything in Pro, plus compensation planning, salary benchmarking, levels and bands, custom dashboards, 300+ compliance courses |
Per-employee prices apply to companies with more than 25 employees.
The plan table shows $10 and $17 per employee per month for Core and Pro, while the FAQ says pricing starts at $10.25 and $17.50.1 The page does not explain the difference, so ask BambooHR which price applies to you before you sign.
Limits that change by plan
| Feature | Core | Pro | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|
| Job openings in applicant tracking | 51 | 251 | 501 |
| Compliance training courses | 11 | 151 | 300+1 |
| AI assistant answers | Questions on your HR data | Also company policies and documents | Also benchmark questions and analysis |
What a team pays: examples
| Employees | Core | Pro | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $250 a month (flat)1 | $425 a month (flat)1 | $650 a month (flat)1 |
| 25 | $250 a month (flat)1 | $425 a month (flat)1 | $650 a month (flat)1 |
| 40 | $400 to $410 a month1 | $680 to $700 a month1 | $1,000 a month1 |
| 100 | $1,000 to $1,025 a month1 | $1,700 to $1,750 a month1 | $2,500 a month1 |
Our arithmetic from the prices on BambooHR's pricing page; the range covers the plan-table and FAQ prices. Before volume discounts, add-ons and taxes. BambooHR says volume discounts apply automatically as your team grows, so larger teams may pay less.1
Add-ons and discounts
- Add-ons: Payroll, Benefits Administration, Time & Attendance and Global Employment (powered by Remote). None has a published price, and Payroll and Benefits Administration are for US employees only.1
- Bundle: 15% off when you combine Payroll and Benefits Administration with any plan, for US employees only.1
- Nonprofits: an additional 15% off for registered nonprofits.1
- Volume: discounts apply automatically and adjust as your team size changes.1
Billing
You can choose month-to-month or a longer term. Monthly customers pay by credit card or ACH; paying a year upfront is done by wire transfer or check.1 The pricing page does not mention a free trial.
How BambooHR compares
| Vendor | Published starting price |
|---|---|
| BambooHR | $10 per employee/month for Core ($10.25 in its FAQ); $250 a month flat up to 25 employees1 |
| Rippling | $8 per employee/month plus a monthly base fee2 |
| Deel | $5 per employee/month for Core; Advanced $19, Elite $293 |
| Factorial | $8 per user/month4 |
| HiBob | Not published |
BambooHR is not the cheapest on paper, but it is the only one of the five with a flat monthly fee for small teams. For the full comparison, see the best HRIS software in 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How much does BambooHR cost for a small business?
Up to 25 employees, a flat $250 a month for Core, $425 for Pro or $650 for Elite.1
Does BambooHR include payroll?
No. Payroll is an add-on for US employees, and its price is not published.1
Is there a free trial?
The pricing page does not mention one.
How we checked
We read BambooHR's pricing page on November 13, 2026 and checked every figure a second time. We have not received a BambooHR quote ourselves.
We use AI tools to help research and draft our pages. Every figure is checked against the vendors' own published pages, and each page shows the date of that check.
Prices change often; check BambooHR's website before you buy. Best HRIS Software is not affiliated with BambooHR or the other vendors named.
Sources
- BambooHR: pricing
- Rippling: pricing
- Deel: pricing (HR plans under the "Manage" tab)
- Factorial: pricing