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BambooHR vs enableHR

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

Starting price

BambooHR

$250/mo

Small-business HRIS that often doubles as the first ATS. Per-employee plans start at $10, with a $250/mo floor for companies of 25 or fewer.

Where BambooHR fits

  • US small businesses buying a first HRIS
  • Teams that want a light ATS in the same product
  • HR teams running onboarding after the offer
  • Buyers comparing against Gusto or Namely

enableHR

Sales-quoted

Australian HRIS with WHS, contracts, and payroll. Pricing is sales-quoted.

Where enableHR fits

  • Australian SMBs that need Fair Work contracts
  • Employers that want WHS in the same HRIS
  • Teams pairing HR with Xero payroll
  • Multi-site AU/NZ operators after compliance help

At a glance

DetailBambooHRenableHR
Starting price$250/moSales-quoted
Free tier–No–No
MCP server✓Yes–No
Public API✓Yes–No
Listed underBenefits administration, HR compliance, HRIS, Onboarding, Time & attendanceHRIS
Capterra4.6 from 3,558 reviewsNot enough reviews

Where they pull apart

BambooHR

Stands out: HRIS plus a light applicant tracker and onboarding in one small-business login.

Watch out: The $250 figure is the small-company flat rate, not a per-employee price. Bills scale with headcount above that.

Not the right fit for

  • High-volume hiring that needs a dedicated ATS
  • Global employer-of-record buyers

enableHR

Stands out: Work health and safety is included in every subscription, not sold as a bolt-on.

Watch out: Built for Australian Fair Work rules. US buyers will find the content and payroll local to AU/NZ.

Not the right fit for

  • US companies that need US payroll tax filing
  • Buyers who need a public per-employee rate

Pros and cons

BambooHR

  • Clear per-employee pricing with a small-company floor
  • HRIS plus a light ATS
  • Public API
  • MCP server is still in beta
  • Outgrown quickly by high-volume hiring
  • Costs climb with headcount

enableHR

  • WHS included on every plan
  • Fair Work contract templates
  • Payroll and Xero sync available
  • Sales-quoted, no public rate card
  • Built for AU/NZ, not US payroll
  • Buying starts with a demo

What each one costs

BambooHR

$250/mo

Companies with 25 employees or fewer pay a flat monthly rate starting at $250. Above 25 employees, Core is $10, Pro $17 and Elite $25 per employee per month, with automatic volume discounts. Payroll, benefits administration and time tracking are add-ons. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 4 Nov 2026

enableHR

Sales-quoted

Sales-quoted. No public rate card on the vendor site. WHS is included with every subscription. Payroll is available as part of the same platform. Built for Australia and New Zealand. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 4 Nov 2026

Common questions

Can you try BambooHR or enableHR for free?
Neither carries a free tier on our listing.
Does BambooHR or enableHR have an MCP server?
BambooHR ships a first party MCP server, so an AI assistant can work the product directly.

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