BambooHR pricing
What BambooHR really costs, plan by plan, plus the per employee floor, payroll add on and implementation fee that change the final number.
BambooHR prices its HR platform per employee per month across three plans: Core, Pro and Elite. Core covers the employee database, time off and reporting; Pro layers on a richer employee experience; and Elite adds onboarding, performance and advanced reporting. Two things shape the real bill. Small teams pay a monthly flat rate rather than a per person fee, so the headline per employee figure does not apply below a threshold. And payroll and benefits administration are separate, quote based add ons rather than part of the platform price. Below we lay out each plan as published, then the per employee, add on and setup costs that decide real spend. BambooHR quotes Pro, Elite and add ons, so treat tier figures as a guide and confirm with sales.
Plans and prices
Per employee per month; flat rate for small teamsPricing as of June 2026. BambooHR is reported at Core $10, Pro $17 and Elite $25 per employee per month for companies above about 25 employees; smaller teams pay a monthly flat rate from about $250. Payroll and Benefits Administration are quote based add ons. Pro, Elite and add ons require a custom quote. Check the vendor for current pricing.
The plan fee is the floor, not the bill.
Four things tend to separate the published BambooHR plan figure from what a team actually pays. Budget for these before you commit.
BambooHR pricing FAQ
How much does BambooHR cost?
BambooHR is reported at Core $10, Pro $17 and Elite $25 per employee per month for teams above about 25 employees, with smaller teams on a monthly flat rate from about $250. Payroll and benefits are quote based add ons. Verified June 2026; check the vendor for current pricing.
Does BambooHR include payroll in its price?
No. The Core, Pro and Elite plans price the HR platform. Payroll and benefits administration are separate add ons quoted on top, so HR plus payroll costs more than the plan figure alone. Pricing as of June 2026; check the vendor for current pricing.
Is there a free version of BambooHR?
No. BambooHR has no free plan. It offers a free trial, but the lowest ongoing cost is the Core plan, reported from about $10 per employee per month, or a monthly flat rate for small teams.
Why is BambooHR pricing hard to compare?
Because most of it is quoted. Only Core has a widely cited per employee figure; Pro, Elite and the payroll and benefits add ons require a custom quote, and small teams pay a flat rate instead of per person. Totals depend on headcount and what you add.