BambooHR vs Paylocity
Side-by-side from the Top 11 rankings of Timetastic vs BambooHR vs LeaveBoard: 11 Best Leave Management Software Tools for SMBs 2026 and Rippling vs Gusto vs Zenefits: 11 Best Benefits Administration Software Platforms 2026. Last verified June 27, 2026.
The short answer
BambooHR ranks higher on Top 11 (#2 vs #6) for HR managers and small business owners tracking employee PTO, sick leave, and time off / HR teams managing employee health insurance, 401k, and benefits enrollment. Top choice for integrating leave management into a full, easy-to-use HRIS.
At a glance
| BambooHR | Paylocity | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #2 / Timetastic vs BambooHR vs LeaveBoard: 11 Best Leave Management Software Tools for SMBs 2026 | #6 / Rippling vs Gusto vs Zenefits: 11 Best Benefits Administration Software Platforms 2026 |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 9.1 | 8.2 |
| Best for | Best all-in-one HRIS for SMBs | Best for Employee Engagement |
| Pricing | $$$ (Custom Quote) | $$$ (Custom Quote) |
| HQ | Lindon, USA | Schaumburg, USA |
| Founded | 2008 | 1997 |
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