# BambooHR vs OnPay

| Attribute | BambooHR | OnPay |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 46.6 (53% (medium)) | 51.4 (43% (low)) |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"An integrated HR platform that centralizes core HR functions, payroll, and benefits management with automated workflows and built-in analytics. Designed to reduce administrative burden and enable HR teams to manage people data, compensation, onboarding, and payroll from a single system. It is indexed under HRIS & Payroll Software.","source":"https://www.bamboohr.com","question":"What is BambooHR?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"BambooHR does not publish its prices. Pricing is quoted on request, across 3 plans (Core, Pro and Elite), so the figure depends on your seat count and requirements. We record this as a pricing-transparency signal rather than guessing a number. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.bamboohr.com/pricing/","question":"How much does BambooHR cost?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed browser-based access to BambooHR. That is the extent of what we could verify from public sources, so it may well offer desktop or mobile clients we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.bamboohr.com/pricing/","question":"What platforms does BambooHR support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for BambooHR, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://www.bamboohr.com/pricing/","question":"Can BambooHR be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed SOC 2 and GDPR for BambooHR. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as BambooHR not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://www.bamboohr.com/security/","question":"What security certifications does BambooHR have?","confidence":0.7},{"answer":"BambooHR is available worldwide. Its primary markets are the United States, the United Kingdom, the EU and Canada.","source":"https://www.bamboohr.com/pricing/","question":"Where is BambooHR available?","confidence":0.75}]` | `[{"answer":"A subscription payroll service that automates pay runs, tax compliance, and HR administration across U.S. states. It is indexed under Payroll Software.","source":"https://onpay.com/payroll/software/accountants/pricing/","question":"What is OnPay?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"OnPay is a paid product; published pricing starts at $6 per employee per month. There is no free tier. Prices are published openly on the vendor's own pricing page. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://onpay.com/payroll/software/accountants/pricing/","question":"How much does OnPay cost?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed browser-based access to OnPay. That is the extent of what we could verify from public sources, so it may well offer desktop or mobile clients we have not indexed.","source":"https://onpay.com/payroll/software/accountants/pricing/","question":"What platforms does OnPay support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for OnPay, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://onpay.com/payroll/software/accountants/pricing/","question":"Can OnPay be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 8 integrations for OnPay, including Deputy, QuickBooks Desktop, Xero, 401(k) retirement plans, Workers compensation, Health insurance providers, Dental insurance and Vision insurance. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://onpay.com/payroll/software/accountants/pricing/","question":"What does OnPay integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed SOC 2 for OnPay. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as OnPay not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://onpay.com/resources-for-partners/compliance-checker/","question":"What security certifications does OnPay have?","confidence":0.7},{"answer":"OnPay is available in the United States. Its primary market is the United States.","source":"https://onpay.com/payroll/software/accountants/pricing/","question":"Where is OnPay available?","confidence":0.75}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | An integrated HR platform that centralizes core HR functions, payroll, and benefits management with automated workflows and built-in analytics. Designed to reduce administrative burden and enable HR teams to manage people data, compensation, onboarding, and payroll from a single system. | A subscription payroll service that automates pay runs, tax compliance, and HR administration across U.S. states. Includes employee benefits management, integrations with accounting software, and expert support. |
| features.capabilities | `{"eor_peo":"none","sso_scim":false,"core_hris":true,"api_access":"none","mobile_app":true,"onboarding":true,"tax_filing":"none","benefits_admin":true,"gl_integration":false,"native_payroll":"multi_country","time_attendance":true,"contractor_payments":false}` | - |
| integrations.count | - | 4 |
| integrations.list | - | `[{"name":"Deputy"},{"name":"QuickBooks Desktop"},{"name":"Xero"},{"name":"401(k) retirement plans"},{"name":"Workers compensation"},{"name":"Health insurance providers"},{"name":"Dental insurance"},{"name":"Vision insurance"},{"name":"QuickBooks","native":true,"category":"accounting","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Vestwell","native":true,"category":"retirement"},{"name":"Traliant","native":true,"category":"compliance"}]` |
| market.availability | `{"primaryMarkets":["US","GB","EU","CA"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"web":true}` | `{"web":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"Core","summary":"$10/employee/month","features":["HR Data & Reporting","Employee Records","Custom Report Builder","Workflows and Approvals","Dashboards","Candidate Record","Job Posting","Email & Offer Letter Templates","Time-Off Management","Time-Off Calendar","Unlimited Custom Policies","Benefits Tracking","Employee Satisfaction with eNPS","Employee Wellbeing","AI-Powered Insights","Total Rewards","HR Insights","Compliance Intelligence","Compliance Training (1 Course)","On-Demand Pay","AI Assistant"],"commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"seat","amount":10,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Foundational HR automation and insights to move your business forward","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Pro","summary":"$17/employee/month","features":["Everything in Core","360 Review Cycles","1:1s","Instant Reporting","Employee Community","Recognition","Rewards","Compliance Training (15 Courses)","Upgraded AI Assistant with Company Policies & Docs"],"commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"seat","amount":17,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"People-focused solutions to elevate the employee experience","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Elite","summary":"$25/employee/month","features":["Everything in Pro","Compensation Planning","Salary Benchmarking","Levels & Bands","Custom Dashboards","Advanced Visualization"],"commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"seat","amount":25,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Powerful insights and data benchmarks to inform smarter decisions","contactSales":false}],"summary":"From $10/employee/month, billed monthly per employee with volume discounts","currency":"USD","freeTier":false,"sourceUrl":"https://www.bamboohr.com/pricing/","retrievedAt":"2026-08-14T21:32:29.980Z","startingPrice":{"amount":10,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month"]}` | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"Payroll Essentials","summary":"$49/month + $6 per worker/month","features":["W-2s, 1099s, and year-end filings","Unlimited pay runs and schedules","Federal, state, and local tax filings","Multi-state payroll","Expert support by phone, chat, and email","No implementation or integration fees"],"commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":49,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"worker","amount":6,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false}],"addOns":[{"name":"HR","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":15,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"worker","amount":2,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}]},{"name":"HR + Time Tracking","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":21,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"worker","amount":4,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}]},{"name":"Live HR Support","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":15,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"worker","amount":4,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}]},{"name":"Bundled HR","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":71,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"worker","amount":1,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}]},{"name":"Bundled HR + Time Tracking","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":81,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"worker","amount":4,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}]}],"summary":"From $49/month plus $6 per worker/month. Bundled HR and time tracking options available. Partner program offers revenue sharing (15-20%) and tiered discounts (10-20%).","currency":"USD","freeTier":false,"sourceUrl":"https://onpay.com/payroll/software/accountants/pricing/","retrievedAt":"2026-09-21T11:36:31.734Z","startingPrice":{"amount":49,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | no | no |
| pricing.model | quote | commercial |
| pricing.price_level | unknown | mid |
| pricing.starting_price | - | `{"amount":49,"currency":"USD"}` |
| pricing.transparent | no | yes |
| reliability.status_page | yes | - |
| security.certifications | `[{"name":"SOC 2 Type II","status":"active"}]` | - |
| security.disclosure_policy | - | yes |
| security.gdpr | yes | - |
| security.soc2 | yes | yes |
| security.trust_center | https://www.bamboohr.com/security/ | - |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T18:31:48.657Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*