Discover why users pick GoCo’s best-in-class HR platform over BambooHR.
GoCo’s platform is more modern and intuitive.
GoCo offers more robust configurability and permission options.
GoCo provides stronger onboarding and workflows functionality.
GoCo provides all clients with better support.
The Differences Are in the Details
Feature Comparison
| Onboarding Features | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| eSignatures | |||
| Custom checklists | |||
| Custom new hire packet of digital documents | |||
| Custom processes with dynamic tasks (more than checklists) | Completely custom processes with dynamic tasks, due dates, and assignees (more than a checklist) | ||
| Built in federal and state form W4s | |||
| Built in I-9 and remote verification capabilities | |||
| Customizable new hire invite | Customizable new hire invite (add videos, links, and more; email or text) |
| Workflows Features | ||
|---|---|---|
| Custom approval & notification processes | ||
| Fully configurable workflows for any HR process | ||
| Dynamic due dates | ||
| Calculated fields | ||
| Smart logic | ||
| Dynamically embed HRIS data, images, videos, and links | ||
| Scheduling for automated workflow start | ||
| Integrated with GoCo messaging, documents, other workflows, performance reviews and more |
| Time & Attendance Features | ||
|---|---|---|
| Digital timesheets | ||
| Project tracking | ||
| Built in overtime rules | ||
| Mobile access | ||
| Kiosk access | ||
| Geofencing | ||
| Built in meal break rules | ||
| Geolocation | ||
| Digital scheduling | ||
| Attendance tracking |
| Benefits Features | ||
|---|---|---|
| Digital enrollments | ||
| Qualifying Life Event support | ||
| Carrier connections | ||
| Digital enrollment forms | ||
| Broker Access & Partnerships | ||
| Benefits dashboard | ||
| Can enroll on Mobile | ||
| Benefits preview to use during recruiting/hiring |
Superior Client Support
We pride ourselves in our amazing client support. GoCo’s award winning support team is 100% human and US-based. Each client gets assigned a dedicated team that stays with them for their full client lifecycle. And they can take advantage of our training program and 1-on-1 sessions at no additional cost.
Customers Rate GoCo Higher
See what real customers are saying. GoCo is rated higher than Bamboo across multiple categories.
This score reflects the extent to which users feel that a software product fulfills their business needs and expectations. It is typically derived from user reviews and ratings on the G2 platform.
9.0
8.6
Quality of Support
9.1
8.8
Product Direction
9.3
8.9
Likelihood to Recommend
9.1
8.9
Customization
8.1
7.7
This score reflects the extent to which users feel that a software product fulfills their business needs and expectations. It is typically derived from user reviews and ratings on the G2 platform.
Quality of Support
Product Direction
Likelihood to Recommend
Customization
9.0
9.2
9.1
9.1
8.1
8.6
8.8
8.7
8.9
7.7
Reviewers feel that GoCo meets the needs of their business better than BambooHR.
When comparing the quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that GoCo is the preferred option.
When comparing feature updates and roadmap, G2 reviewers preferred the direction of GoCo over BambooHR.
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