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BambooHR vs Sloneek

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

Sloneek

Sales-quoted 14 day free trial

Modular HR app covering core HR, time tracking, performance, surveys, hiring and workflows. Quote-based, with a 14-day free trial.

Where Sloneek fits

  • European SMBs consolidating HR tools
  • Teams that want time tracking and reviews in one app
  • Buyers who want a 14-day trial first
  • Companies that may add an ATS later

At a glance

DetailBambooHRSloneek
Starting price$250/moSales-quoted
Free tier–No–No
Free trialNot on record14 day free trial
MCP server✓Yes–No
Public API✓Yes✓Yes
Listed underBenefits administration, HR compliance, HRIS, Onboarding, Time & attendanceHRIS, Onboarding, Performance, Time & attendance
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

Sloneek

Stands out: You pay monthly only for users who can log in; inactive employees stay stored at no charge.

Watch out: No published per-user price. Each module is quoted, and the Sloneek Intelligence AI agent is sold separately.

Not the right fit for

  • US enterprises that need a full HCM suite
  • Payroll-only buyers

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

Sloneek

  • 14-day trial, card only to continue
  • Pay only for active users
  • ATS and time tracking modules available
  • No public self-serve price
  • Each module is quoted separately
  • AI agent sold as its own product

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

Sloneek

Sales-quoted

Sales-quoted. No public rate card on the vendor site. Modules are quoted separately and billed monthly for activated users only; a 14-day free trial is available. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 4 Nov 2026

Common questions

Can you try BambooHR or Sloneek for free?
Neither carries a free tier on our listing. Sloneek offers a 14 day free trial.
Does BambooHR or Sloneek 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?