Head to head

BambooHR vs Freshteam

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

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

Freshteam

Contact for pricing

Freshteam is no longer sold to new customers. Freshworks stopped renewals in 2026 and pointed remaining HR workflows at Freshservice.

Where Freshteam fits

  • Existing Freshteam customers planning a migration
  • Teams comparing historical SMB HR/ATS options
  • Procurement documenting a sunset in the stack
  • Anyone who landed here from an old bookmark

At a glance

DetailBambooHRFreshteam
Starting price$250/moContact for pricing
Free tier–No–No
MCP server–No–No
Public API✓Yes✓Yes
Listed underATS, Benefits administration, HR compliance, HRIS, Onboarding, Time & attendanceATS, HRIS, Onboarding
Capterra4.6 from 3,558 reviews4.4 from 209 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

Freshteam

Stands out: Nothing to buy: Freshteam is discontinued and is listed here for existing customers planning a move.

Watch out: Do not sign a new contract. Remaining subscribers should confirm their own end date and export window with Freshworks. Freshworks now markets Freshservice for Business Teams in its place.

Not the right fit for

  • Any new buyer
  • Teams that need a supported ATS this year
  • Anyone expecting a free trial or public price

Pros and cons

BambooHR

  • Clear per-employee pricing with a small-company floor
  • HRIS plus a light ATS
  • Public API
  • No MCP
  • Outgrown quickly by high-volume hiring
  • Costs climb with headcount

Freshteam

  • Historical SMB ATS plus employee database in one login
  • Documented REST API for teams still on it
  • 90-day export window after subscription end
  • Not sold to new customers
  • Renewals have been stopped
  • Freshworks now markets Freshservice in its place

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 20 Sep 2026

Freshteam

Contact for pricing

Subscription pricing for Freshworks HR / Freshteam. Confirm current plans on the vendor site.

Checked 8 Sep 2026

Common questions

Can you try BambooHR or Freshteam for free?
Neither carries a free tier on our listing.

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Editorial listings, never paid rankings. Prices checked 20 Sep 2026. Confirm current terms on the vendor site. Spot an error?