Zenefits vs BambooHR
Side-by-side from the Top 11 rankings of Rippling vs Gusto vs Zenefits: 11 Best Benefits Administration Software Platforms 2026 and Timetastic vs BambooHR vs LeaveBoard: 11 Best Leave Management Software Tools for SMBs 2026. Last verified June 18, 2026.
The short answer
BambooHR ranks higher on Top 11 (#2 vs #3) for HR teams managing employee health insurance, 401k, and benefits enrollment / HR managers and small business owners tracking employee PTO, sick leave, and time off. Top choice for integrating leave management into a full, easy-to-use HRIS.
At a glance
| Zenefits | BambooHR | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #3 / Rippling vs Gusto vs Zenefits: 11 Best Benefits Administration Software Platforms 2026 | #2 / Timetastic vs BambooHR vs LeaveBoard: 11 Best Leave Management Software Tools for SMBs 2026 |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.8 | 9.1 |
| Best for | Best for Broker Integration | Best all-in-one HRIS for SMBs |
| Pricing | $$ ($10 to $27 PEPM) | $$$ (Custom Quote) |
| HQ | San Francisco, USA | Lindon, USA |
| Founded | 2013 | 2008 |
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