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Thirteen categories · what the models named instead

Alternatives to BambooHR, as AI models named them

In the September 2026 Edition, 2,234 of the 2,808 answers collected in the thirteen categories where BambooHR holds a standing named it neither as a first choice nor as an alternative. These are the products those answers put first, category by category and buyer by buyer. The output is the models' output.

Named instead, most often
First choices in the 2,234 answers that did not name BambooHR, every category and segment above added together; a product can be counted in several. Each category below keeps its own denominator.

Employee onboarding

Onboarding and employee experience. Six framings, twelve models, one answer each per buyer segment; an answer counts here when BambooHR is not its first choice or an alternative in it.
Small businessBambooHR is #1 of 8 here at 38% of first choices, 53 labels.

Twenty-nine of the seventy-two answers did not name BambooHR; it was the first choice in twenty-four. The first choices in those twenty-nine answers, eight products in all:

The full small business standing →
Mid-marketBambooHR is #1 of 9 here at 29% of first choices, 54 labels.

Thirty-four of the seventy-two answers did not name BambooHR; it was the first choice in sixteen. The first choices in those thirty-four answers, four products in all:

The full mid-market standing →
EnterpriseBambooHR is #5 of 12 here at 5% of first choices, 23 labels.

Sixty-four of the seventy-two answers did not name BambooHR; it was the first choice in two. The first choices in those sixty-four answers, twelve products in all, the eight most named:

Workday24 of 64
Enboarder3 of 64
WalkMe3 of 64
Doozy2 of 64
Apty1 of 64
GUIDEcx1 of 64
4 more in the record.The full enterprise standing →

Leave and absence management

Core HR and payroll. Six framings, twelve models, one answer each per buyer segment; an answer counts here when BambooHR is not its first choice or an alternative in it.
Small businessBambooHR is #7 of 11 here at 6% of first choices, 39 labels.

Fifty-one of the seventy-two answers did not name BambooHR; it was the first choice in three. The first choices in those fifty-one answers, sixteen products in all, the eight most named:

8 more in the record.The full small business standing →
Mid-marketBambooHR is #1 of 13 here at 28% of first choices, 41 labels.

Forty-five of the seventy-two answers did not name BambooHR; it was the first choice in fourteen. The first choices in those forty-five answers, thirteen products in all, the eight most named:

5 more in the record.The full mid-market standing →
EnterpriseBambooHR is #7 of 9 here at 2% of first choices, 31 labels.

Sixty-four of the seventy-two answers did not name BambooHR; it was the first choice in one. The first choices in those sixty-four answers, nineteen products in all, the eight most named:

11 more in the record.The full enterprise standing →

People analytics

Workforce planning and analytics. Six framings, twelve models, one answer each per buyer segment; an answer counts here when BambooHR is not its first choice or an alternative in it.
Small businessBambooHR is #1 of 16 here at 41% of first choices, 61 labels.

Nineteen of the seventy-two answers did not name BambooHR; it was the first choice in forty. The first choices in those nineteen answers, eleven products in all, the eight most named:

3 more in the record.The full small business standing →
Mid-marketBambooHR is #3 of 12 here at 13% of first choices, 26 labels.

Fifty-nine of the seventy-two answers did not name BambooHR; it was the first choice in seven. The first choices in those fifty-nine answers, fifteen products in all, the eight most named:

7 more in the record.The full mid-market standing →
EnterpriseBambooHR holds 7 labels here, under the 10-label cutoff, so it is unranked.

Seventy-two of the seventy-two answers did not name BambooHR; it was the first choice in zero. The first choices in those seventy-two answers, ten products in all, the eight most named:

2 more in the record.The full enterprise standing →

HRIS and HCM platforms

Core HR and payroll. Six framings, twelve models, one answer each per buyer segment; an answer counts here when BambooHR is not its first choice or an alternative in it.
Small businessBambooHR is #2 of 10 here at 35% of first choices, 60 labels.

Twenty-two of the seventy-two answers did not name BambooHR; it was the first choice in nineteen. The first choices in those twenty-two answers, two products in all:

The full small business standing →
Mid-marketBambooHR is #5 of 12 here at 8% of first choices, 52 labels.

Thirty-nine of the seventy-two answers did not name BambooHR; it was the first choice in three. The first choices in those thirty-nine answers, eight products in all:

The full mid-market standing →
EnterpriseBambooHR is #10 of 10 here at 0% of first choices, 17 labels.

Seventy of the seventy-two answers did not name BambooHR; it was the first choice in zero. The first choices in those seventy answers, eight products in all:

The full enterprise standing →

HR help desk and case management

Onboarding and employee experience. Six framings, twelve models, one answer each per buyer segment; an answer counts here when BambooHR is not its first choice or an alternative in it.
Small businessBambooHR is #2 of 13 here at 17% of first choices, 29 labels.

Fifty of the seventy-two answers did not name BambooHR; it was the first choice in fourteen. The first choices in those fifty answers, seventeen products in all, the eight most named:

9 more in the record.The full small business standing →
Mid-marketBambooHR is #7 of 9 here at 5% of first choices, 13 labels.

Sixty-three of the seventy-two answers did not name BambooHR; it was the first choice in three. The first choices in those sixty-three answers, eleven products in all, the eight most named:

3 more in the record.The full mid-market standing →
EnterpriseBambooHR holds 6 labels here, under the 10-label cutoff, so it is unranked.

Seventy of the seventy-two answers did not name BambooHR; it was the first choice in zero. The first choices in those seventy answers, twelve products in all, the eight most named:

4 more in the record.The full enterprise standing →

Workforce management suites

Core HR and payroll. Six framings, twelve models, one answer each per buyer segment; an answer counts here when BambooHR is not its first choice or an alternative in it.
Small businessBambooHR is #8 of 9 here at 6% of first choices, 15 labels.

Sixty-three of the seventy-two answers did not name BambooHR; it was the first choice in three. The first choices in those sixty-three answers, fourteen products in all, the eight most named:

When I Work15 of 63
Homebase13 of 63
Deputy12 of 63
Connecteam8 of 63
Gusto3 of 63
Surfboard2 of 63
Assembled1 of 63
6 more in the record.The full small business standing →
Mid-marketBambooHR is #11 of 16 here at 2% of first choices, 10 labels.

Sixty-six of the seventy-two answers did not name BambooHR; it was the first choice in one. The first choices in those sixty-six answers, sixteen products in all, the eight most named:

Homebase7 of 66
UKG Ready7 of 66
Dayforce4 of 66
Deputy4 of 66
Rippling4 of 66
UKG Pro4 of 66
8 more in the record.The full mid-market standing →
EnterpriseBambooHR holds 2 labels here, under the 10-label cutoff, so it is unranked.

Seventy-two of the seventy-two answers did not name BambooHR; it was the first choice in zero. The first choices in those seventy-two answers, nineteen products in all, the eight most named:

11 more in the record.The full enterprise standing →

HR compliance and policy management

Core HR and payroll. Six framings, twelve models, one answer each per buyer segment; an answer counts here when BambooHR is not its first choice or an alternative in it.
Small businessBambooHR is #2 of 7 here at 12% of first choices, 42 labels.

Forty of the seventy-two answers did not name BambooHR; it was the first choice in twelve. The first choices in those forty answers, sixteen products in all, the eight most named:

8 more in the record.The full small business standing →
Mid-marketBambooHR is #7 of 11 here at 2% of first choices, 31 labels.

Forty-nine of the seventy-two answers did not name BambooHR; it was the first choice in two. The first choices in those forty-nine answers, fifteen products in all, the eight most named:

7 more in the record.The full mid-market standing →
EnterpriseBambooHR is #5 of 9 here at 4% of first choices, 15 labels.

Sixty-eight of the seventy-two answers did not name BambooHR; it was the first choice in two. The first choices in those sixty-eight answers, twenty products in all, the eight most named:

12 more in the record.The full enterprise standing →

Compensation management

Compensation and total rewards. Six framings, twelve models, one answer each per buyer segment; an answer counts here when BambooHR is not its first choice or an alternative in it.
Small businessBambooHR is #2 of 22 here at 13% of first choices, 65 labels.

Thirty-six of the seventy-two answers did not name BambooHR; it was the first choice in fourteen. The first choices in those thirty-six answers, twenty-one products in all, the eight most named:

Pave11 of 36
Gusto8 of 36
QuotaPath3 of 36
Lattice2 of 36
Payscale2 of 36
13 more in the record.The full small business standing →
Mid-marketBambooHR is #17 of 29 here at 1% of first choices, 14 labels.

Sixty-five of the seventy-two answers did not name BambooHR; it was the first choice in one. The first choices in those sixty-five answers, thirty-four products in all, the eight most named:

Pave17 of 65
Aeqium5 of 65
CompLogix5 of 65
Everstage3 of 65
HiBob3 of 65
26 more in the record.The full mid-market standing →
EnterpriseBambooHR holds 3 labels here, under the 10-label cutoff, so it is unranked.

Seventy-two of the seventy-two answers did not name BambooHR; it was the first choice in zero. The first choices in those seventy-two answers, thirty-three products in all, the eight most named:

25 more in the record.The full enterprise standing →

Performance management

Performance and talent management. Six framings, twelve models, one answer each per buyer segment; an answer counts here when BambooHR is not its first choice or an alternative in it.
Small businessBambooHR is #3 of 10 here at 13% of first choices, 48 labels.

Thirty-nine of the seventy-two answers did not name BambooHR; it was the first choice in eight. The first choices in those thirty-nine answers, fifteen products in all, the eight most named:

Lattice5 of 39
Effy AI4 of 39
15Five3 of 39
AssessTEAM3 of 39
CharlieHR2 of 39
Leapsome2 of 39
7 more in the record.The full small business standing →
Mid-marketBambooHR is #12 of 14 here at 0% of first choices, 33 labels.

Sixty-four of the seventy-two answers did not name BambooHR; it was the first choice in zero. The first choices in those sixty-four answers, fifteen products in all, the eight most named:

Lattice19 of 64
Effy AI4 of 64
15Five3 of 64
HiBob2 of 64
AssessTEAM1 of 64
7 more in the record.The full mid-market standing →
EnterpriseBambooHR holds 8 labels here, under the 10-label cutoff, so it is unranked.

Seventy of the seventy-two answers did not name BambooHR; it was the first choice in zero. The first choices in those seventy answers, fourteen products in all, the eight most named:

6 more in the record.The full enterprise standing →

Applicant tracking systems

Talent acquisition. Six framings, twelve models, one answer each per buyer segment; an answer counts here when BambooHR is not its first choice or an alternative in it.
Small businessBambooHR is #6 of 11 here at 2% of first choices, 17 labels.

Sixty-three of the seventy-two answers did not name BambooHR; it was the first choice in one. The first choices in those sixty-three answers, ten products in all, the eight most named:

Breezy HR26 of 63
Workable9 of 63
Dover4 of 63
100Hires2 of 63
JazzHR2 of 63
Manatal2 of 63
JuggleHire1 of 63
2 more in the record.The full small business standing →
Mid-marketBambooHR is #9 of 13 here at 0% of first choices, 21 labels.

Fifty-nine of the seventy-two answers did not name BambooHR; it was the first choice in zero. The first choices in those fifty-nine answers, nine products in all, the eight most named:

Greenhouse18 of 59
Breezy HR8 of 59
Lever3 of 59
Ashby2 of 59
Pinpoint2 of 59
Workable2 of 59
100Hires1 of 59
1 more in the record.The full mid-market standing →
EnterpriseBambooHR holds 4 labels here, under the 10-label cutoff, so it is unranked.

Seventy-two of the seventy-two answers did not name BambooHR; it was the first choice in zero. The first choices in those seventy-two answers, eleven products in all, the eight most named:

Greenhouse25 of 72
iCIMS12 of 72
Pinpoint3 of 72
Workable3 of 72
Ashby1 of 72
JazzHR1 of 72
3 more in the record.The full enterprise standing →

Benefits administration

Core HR and payroll. Six framings, twelve models, one answer each per buyer segment; an answer counts here when BambooHR is not its first choice or an alternative in it.
Small businessBambooHR is #8 of 13 here at 0% of first choices, 25 labels.

Fifty-two of the seventy-two answers did not name BambooHR; it was the first choice in zero. The first choices in those fifty-two answers, six products in all:

Gusto27 of 52
Ease4 of 52
Rippling4 of 52
OnPay1 of 52
The full small business standing →
Mid-marketBambooHR is #11 of 14 here at 0% of first choices, 18 labels.

Sixty-four of the seventy-two answers did not name BambooHR; it was the first choice in zero. The first choices in those sixty-four answers, thirteen products in all, the eight most named:

PlanSource11 of 64
Rippling10 of 64
Gusto8 of 64
ADP1 of 64
Ease1 of 64
5 more in the record.The full mid-market standing →
EnterpriseBambooHR holds 6 labels here, under the 10-label cutoff, so it is unranked.

Seventy-two of the seventy-two answers did not name BambooHR; it was the first choice in zero. The first choices in those seventy-two answers, fourteen products in all, the eight most named:

6 more in the record.The full enterprise standing →

HR AI assistants

Onboarding and employee experience. Six framings, twelve models, one answer each per buyer segment; an answer counts here when BambooHR is not its first choice or an alternative in it.
Small businessBambooHR is #3 of 10 here at 10% of first choices, 29 labels.

Fifty-two of the seventy-two answers did not name BambooHR; it was the first choice in seven. The first choices in those fifty-two answers, fifteen products in all, the eight most named:

7 more in the record.The full small business standing →
Mid-marketBambooHR is #9 of 11 here at 0% of first choices, 13 labels.

Sixty-six of the seventy-two answers did not name BambooHR; it was the first choice in zero. The first choices in those sixty-six answers, twenty-four products in all, the eight most named:

Leena AI6 of 66
Moveworks5 of 66
ChatGPT4 of 66
MeBeBot4 of 66
Gusto3 of 66
Claude2 of 66
Effy2 of 66
16 more in the record.The full mid-market standing →
EnterpriseBambooHR holds 1 label here, under the 10-label cutoff, so it is unranked.

Seventy-two of the seventy-two answers did not name BambooHR; it was the first choice in zero. The first choices in those seventy-two answers, nineteen products in all, the eight most named:

11 more in the record.The full enterprise standing →

Time and attendance

Core HR and payroll. Six framings, twelve models, one answer each per buyer segment; an answer counts here when BambooHR is not its first choice or an alternative in it.
Small businessBambooHR holds 3 labels here, under the 10-label cutoff, so it is unranked.

Seventy of the seventy-two answers did not name BambooHR; it was the first choice in zero. The first choices in those seventy answers, seventeen products in all, the eight most named:

Homebase15 of 70
Jibble7 of 70
Clockify6 of 70
Connecteam6 of 70
Harvest6 of 70
Deputy3 of 70
9 more in the record.The full small business standing →
Mid-marketBambooHR is #14 of 15 here at 0% of first choices, 12 labels.

Sixty-five of the seventy-two answers did not name BambooHR; it was the first choice in zero. The first choices in those sixty-five answers, eighteen products in all, the eight most named:

Clockify6 of 65
Connecteam5 of 65
Homebase5 of 65
UKG Ready5 of 65
Jibble3 of 65
Paylocity3 of 65
10 more in the record.The full mid-market standing →
EnterpriseBambooHR holds 8 labels here, under the 10-label cutoff, so it is unranked.

Seventy-two of the seventy-two answers did not name BambooHR; it was the first choice in zero. The first choices in those seventy-two answers, twenty-one products in all, the eight most named:

13 more in the record.The full enterprise standing →

How to read this

A category is asked six ways of each of twelve models on behalf of each buyer segment, so a segment is seventy-two answers. An answer belongs on this page when the judge labeled BambooHR neither its first choice nor an alternative in it; the products listed are the first choices those answers made, counted once per answer. An answer that named nothing first, or named BambooHR only in passing, is in the denominator and adds to no product. The counts are not the category standing, which is on the category page with its share and rank; they are the same record read from BambooHR's side.

Every answer and every label is in the free record. The output is the models' output; nothing here is a recommendation by the index, and a product named instead of BambooHR was named by a model, not endorsed by anyone.