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Bambee vs Eddy

Same facts, side by side: starting price, free tier, MCP, API and what each one is actually built for.

Starting price

Bambee

$199/mo

Bambee pairs a small-business HR platform with a dedicated HR manager. Plans now come in three families: Observation from $199 per month, Supervision from $799, and Management from $1,499.

Where Bambee fits

  • US SMBs that want a human HR manager from $199/mo
  • Owners who need core policies and job descriptions without hiring HR
  • Growing teams that want Bambee to work directly with their managers on the Supervision plans
  • Founders who want phone support, not only a knowledge base

Eddy

$4/user/mo + $50/mo base

Eddy is all-in-one HR and payroll software for small and midsize businesses. Starter is $4 per person per month plus a $50/mo base; Premium is quoted.

Where Eddy fits

  • US SMBs that want payroll, HR, ATS, and onboarding in one vendor
  • Teams comparing Eddy from $4 per person with Gusto at $49/mo or BambooHR at $250/mo
  • Multi-state employers that have outgrown spreadsheets but not Workday
  • HR leads who want compliance and onboarding next to pay

At a glance

DetailBambeeEddy
Starting price$199/mo$4/user/mo + $50/mo base
Free tier–No–No
MCP server–No–No
Public API–No–No
Listed underHR complianceATS, HR compliance, HRIS, Onboarding, Payroll
Capterra4.5 from 37 reviewsNot enough reviews

Where they pull apart

Bambee

Stands out: A named HR manager and a small Bambee team work on your issues, not a chatbot-only help desk. Higher plans move from flagging problems to working directly with your managers and then owning defined HR practices for you.

Watch out: Final prices depend on company size and are set during registration, so the "from" figures are floors. This is not a PEO and not payroll.

Not the right fit for

  • Companies that need payroll, benefits admin, or a PEO in the same bill
  • Employers above 500 employees

Eddy

Stands out: HRIS, payroll, ATS, onboarding, and HR compliance sit in one SMB bundle, closer to Gusto than to a modular HR Cloud deal.

Watch out: Payroll is an add-on at $6 per person plus a $50/mo base, and Hiring is $199/mo. US payroll plus tax filing is the conversation, not global EOR.

Not the right fit for

  • Global employers that need Deel-style EOR
  • Enterprises on ADP Workforce Now or Workday

Pros and cons

Bambee

  • Published floor of $199/mo for Observation plans
  • Phone support on the manager plans, not chat-only
  • Capterra 4.5 from 37 matching Bambee reviews
  • Not payroll or a PEO. You still run pay and benefits elsewhere
  • Exact price depends on company size and is set at registration
  • Hands-on Supervision and Management plans start at $799 and $1,499 a month

Eddy

  • Payroll, HRIS, ATS, onboarding, and compliance in one SMB bundle
  • Aimed at US small and midsize employers, not enterprise HCM
  • One vendor instead of Gusto plus a separate ATS
  • Payroll and Hiring are paid add-ons on Starter and Growth
  • Not a global EOR
  • Premium with payroll included is quoted

What each one costs

Bambee

$199/mo

Bambee now sells three plan families. Observation plans start from $199 per month and cover visibility: Bambee watches the company, flags what needs attention, and keeps you informed. Supervision plans start from $799 per month and add work directly with your managers and people. Management plans start from $1,499 per month, with Bambee owning defined workforce practices end to end. Final prices depend on company size and are set during registration. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 4 Nov 2026

Eddy

$4/user/mo + $50/mo base

Eddy Starter is $4 per person per month plus a $50/mo base, and Growth is $8 per person per month plus a $75/mo base. Premium, which adds Eddy Payroll and Hiring, is quoted. Add-ons: Payroll at $6 per person plus a $50/mo base, and Hiring at $199/mo. Billing is month to month on active employees. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 4 Nov 2026

Common questions

Is Bambee cheaper than Eddy?
Eddy starts lower, at $4/user/mo + $50/mo base against $199/mo for Bambee. That is the entry plan on each side, so the real number depends on seats and the tier you land on.
Can you try Bambee or Eddy for free?
Neither carries a free tier on our listing.

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Editorial listings, never paid rankings. Prices checked 4 Nov 2026. Confirm current terms on the vendor site. Spot an error?