Head to head

BambooHR vs JazzHR

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

JazzHR

$1,000/yr

Small-business ATS for teams leaving a spreadsheet. Hero is $1,000 a year billed annually, with Plus and Pro above it.

Where JazzHR fits

Small businesses buying a first ATS
Teams that need scorecards without enterprise process
Hiring managers who want self-scheduling links
Buyers comparing against Breezy or Workable

At a glance

Detail	BambooHR	JazzHR
Starting price	$250/mo	$1,000/yr
Free tier	–No	–No
MCP server	–No	–No
Public API	✓Yes	✓Yes
Listed under	ATS, Benefits administration, HR compliance, HRIS, Onboarding, Time & attendance	ATS
Capterra	4.6 from 3,558 reviews	4.3 from 495 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

JazzHR

Stands out: Simple job posting, scorecards and self-scheduling for small hiring teams.

Watch out: Billed annually rather than monthly, and job posting volume is capped on the entry plan.

Not the right fit for

High-volume or agency desks
Teams that need MCP

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

JazzHR

Clear published pricing
Scorecards and self-scheduling for small teams
LinkedIn Recruiter on the entry plan

Annual billing rather than monthly
Job slots capped on the entry plan
No MCP

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

JazzHR

$1,000/yr

Hero is $1,000/yr, Plus $3,480/yr and Pro $5,508/yr, all billed annually. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 21 Sep 2026

Common questions

Is BambooHR cheaper than JazzHR?

JazzHR starts lower, at $1,000/yr against $250/mo for BambooHR. That is the entry plan on each side, so the real number depends on seats and the tier you land on.

Can you try BambooHR or JazzHR 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?