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Zapier vs BambooHR

Zapier logo

Zapier

Software

Automate your work across 7,000+ app integrations

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
BambooHR logo

BambooHR

Software

HR software with heart

From
$10/month per employee
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Zapier has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Zapier the free plan allows 100 tasks per month and only two-step Zaps, one trigger and one action; BambooHR organisations of 25 or fewer employees pay a flat rate starting at $250 a month, so a very small team pays far more per head than the listed per-employee price
  • They diverge on capability: Zapier covers App integrations, BambooHR covers Employee database.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Zapier and BambooHR actually diverge.

Attributes where Zapier and BambooHR differ
AttributeZapierBambooHR
Starting priceFree$10/month per employee
Pricing modelusage-basedsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, ApiWeb, Ios, Android, Api
Founded20112008

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Zapier

  • App integrations
  • Workflow automation
  • Trigger-based actions
  • Multi-step Zaps
  • Data formatting
  • Conditional logic
  • Error handling
  • Team collaboration

Only in BambooHR

  • Employee database
  • Time-off management
  • Benefits tracking
  • Performance reviews
  • Onboarding
  • Reporting & analytics
  • Mobile access
  • Document management

Both cover

  • Slack
  • SOC2
  • GDPR
  • Data encryption

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Zapier

  • Lead managementnot BambooHR
  • Data synchronizationnot BambooHR
  • Email automationnot BambooHR
  • Social media postingnot BambooHR
  • Customer onboardingnot BambooHR

BambooHR

  • HR system of record with employee data and documentsnot Zapier
  • Time off tracking and approvalsnot Zapier
  • Applicant tracking and onboardingnot Zapier
  • Performance reviews and 1:1s on the Pro tiernot Zapier
  • Compensation planning and benchmarking on Elitenot Zapier

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Zapier

  • The free plan allows 100 tasks per month and only two-step Zaps, one trigger and one action
  • Multi-step Zaps, filters, paths, webhooks and the formatter all require a paid plan
  • Premium app connectors are withheld from the free plan
  • Free Zaps poll for new data every 15 minutes against 2 minutes on Professional and 1 minute on Team
  • Paying monthly rather than annually costs 50 percent more, so the 2,000-task Professional plan is $73.50 a month instead of $49

BambooHR

  • Organisations of 25 or fewer employees pay a flat rate starting at $250 a month, so a very small team pays far more per head than the listed per-employee price
  • Per-employee pricing starts at 26 employees, from $10 on Core
  • Performance management, 360 reviews and recognition all require Pro at $17 per employee per month
  • Compensation management, salary benchmarking and advanced analytics are Elite only at $25 per employee per month
  • Compliance training is rationed by tier, at 1 course on Core against 300 on Elite

Pricing, plan by plan

Zapier

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 100 tasks/month
    • 5 Zaps
    • Two-step Zaps
  • Starter$19.99/month
    • 750 tasks/month
    • 20 Zaps
    • Multi-step Zaps
  • Professional$49/month
    • 2,000 tasks/month
    • Unlimited Zaps
    • Custom logic

BambooHR

$10/month per employee

No published plan breakdown. See the BambooHR review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Zapier if

  • You need app integrations.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Api.
  • You also want workflow automation.
Zapier review

Choose BambooHR if

  • You need employee database.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
  • You also want time-off management.
BambooHR review

Questions people ask

Is Zapier or BambooHR better?
Neither clearly leads. Zapier starts at Free and BambooHR at $10/month per employee, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Zapier or BambooHR?
Zapier has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Zapier and $10/month per employee for BambooHR.
Does Zapier or BambooHR run on more platforms?
Zapier runs on Web, Api. BambooHR runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
Can I use Zapier for free?
Yes. Zapier has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. BambooHR starts at $10/month per employee.
What is Zapier best used for?
Zapier is most often used for lead management, data synchronization, email automation, social media posting. Of those, lead management and data synchronization are not what BambooHR is typically brought in for.
What can Zapier do that BambooHR cannot?
Zapier covers App integrations, Workflow automation, Trigger-based actions, Multi-step Zaps. BambooHR covers Employee database, Time-off management, Benefits tracking, Performance reviews. Both handle Slack, SOC2, GDPR, Data encryption.
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