Horilla vs BambooHR
BambooHR is polished but expensive. Horilla gives you every module, full data ownership, and zero per-seat surprises — free to self-host or from $7/user on Cloud.
Feature-by-feature comparison
An honest look at what each platform offers — no marketing spin.
| Feature | Horilla | BambooHR |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & Ownership | ||
| Self-hosted option | ||
| Open-source code | ||
| Free tier | Forever | Trial only |
| Per-user pricing | From $7/user | ~$6–$9/user (est.) |
| Data portability / export | Full export | Limited |
| Core HR | ||
| Employee records & profiles | ||
| Leave / time-off management | Full | |
| Attendance & time tracking | Add-on | |
| Payroll processing | Built-in | Add-on / US only |
| Custom fields | Unlimited | |
| Recruiting & Onboarding | ||
| Applicant tracking (ATS) | Built-in | |
| Job board integrations | ||
| Onboarding workflows | ||
| E-signatures | ||
| Performance & Development | ||
| Performance reviews / appraisals | ||
| 360° feedback | Higher tiers | |
| Goal tracking (OKRs) | Basic | |
| Training management | Add-on | |
| Tech & Integrations | ||
| REST API | Full access | Limited endpoints |
| Webhooks | Limited | |
| SSO / SAML | ||
| Multi-company / multi-tenant | Built-in | |
| Custom module development | Open-source | |
What you gain with Horilla
Common reasons HR teams make the move from BambooHR to Horilla.
No per-seat shock
BambooHR pricing isn't public — you negotiate. Horilla's Cloud starts at $7/user/month, published. Self-host is always free.
You own your data
Self-host on your own servers or private cloud. Your employee data never touches a third-party SaaS platform unless you choose it to.
Global payroll built-in
BambooHR payroll is US-only. Horilla handles India (PF, ESI, TDS), UAE (WPS, EOSB), and custom configurations for any country.
Extend anything
Open-source means your developers can build exactly what you need. No waiting for a vendor roadmap to add a workflow you require.
Multi-company native
Run HR for multiple entities, subsidiaries, or clients from a single installation. BambooHR requires separate accounts.
40+ modules included
Attendance, payroll, training, offboarding, assets, helpdesk — all in one platform. No add-on fees, no module tiers.
Switching is easier than you think
We've built migration tooling specifically for BambooHR exports. Most teams are fully live in under 2 weeks.
Talk to a Migration ExpertExport from BambooHR
Use BambooHR's data export to download your employee records, documents, and history as CSV/PDF.
Import into Horilla
Our bulk import wizard maps BambooHR's column names to Horilla's data model automatically.
Configure policies
Recreate your leave policies, approval chains, and custom fields — typically 2–4 hours of configuration.
Go live
Run both systems in parallel for one pay cycle, then fully cut over. Most teams cancel BambooHR within 30 days.
Start free, migrate at your own pace
Set up Horilla alongside BambooHR. When you're ready, we'll help you migrate. No pressure, no contracts.