BambooHR vs Greenhouse
Two recruitment CRMs compared on pricing, features, and fit, so you can shortlist with confidence.
✓Pricing verified against vendor pagesData reviewed July 5, 2026How we research →
By Ramin Assemi, B2B SaaS marketer and former Head of Content at Close.comPublished Updated
BambooHR
SMB HR suite with built-in hiring features
Best for: SMBs under 200 employees hiring occasionally inside their HR system
✓One vendor, one login for HR and hiring
✓Clean, accessible UI with quick self-directed setup
✕Candidate tracking is extremely light
✕Minimal automation; poor fit for volume hiring
Greenhouse
Structured hiring platform with built-in sourcing & CRM
Best for: Scaling mid-market and enterprise TA teams that want evaluation rigor
✓The reference implementation of structured hiring: scorecards, interview kits, consistent criteria
✓Vast integration marketplace
✕High administrative complexity; often needs a dedicated admin
✕Mandatory implementation packages reported by buyers
Our verdict
Choose BambooHR if…
- ✓You want to trial before committing (free trial available)
Choose Greenhouse if…
- ✓You want workflow automation working out of the box
- ✓AI matching and assistance are on your must-have list
- ✓You need an open API for custom integrations
- ✓Multi-job-board posting is core to how you fill roles
Feature-by-feature
| Feature | BambooHR | Greenhouse |
|---|---|---|
| ATS + CRM core | ~ | ✓ |
| Email/inbox sync | ~ | ✓ |
| LinkedIn / Chrome extension | – | ~ |
| Multi-job-board posting | ~ | ✓ |
| Built-in candidate sourcing | – | ~ |
| Workflow automation | ~ | ✓ |
| AI matching & assistance | – | ✓ |
| Reporting & analytics | ~ | ✓ |
| Temp back-office (pay & bill) | – | – |
| Open API | ~ | ✓ |
| Mobile app | ✓ | ~ |
IncludedPartial or paid add-onNot available
What would it cost your team?
| Est. monthly cost, entry tier | 5 seats | 20 seats | 50 seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| BambooHR (official) | $10/employee/mo (HR suite)flat | $10/employee/mo (HR suite)flat | $10/employee/mo (HR suite)flat |
| Greenhouse (official) | Custom quote | Custom quote | Custom quote |
Estimated from each vendor's published entry-tier price as of July 5, 2026; real quotes vary with plan tier, add-on modules, and contract terms. See how we label pricing confidence.
Frequently asked questions
How do BambooHR and Greenhouse pricing compare?
BambooHR pricing starts at $10/employee/mo (HR suite) (official, reviewed July 4, 2026). Greenhouse uses custom quote-based pricing and does not publish list prices (official, reviewed July 4, 2026).
What does BambooHR cost?
BambooHR pricing starts at $10/employee/mo (HR suite) (official, reviewed July 4, 2026). HR-suite pricing: companies with 25 or fewer employees pay a flat monthly rate starting at $250/mo on Core; at 26+ employees it shifts to per-employee rates — Core $10, Pro $17, Elite $25 per employee/month. Hiring features are bundled in; there is no standalone ATS price (vendor pricing page, Jul 2026).
What does Greenhouse cost?
Greenhouse uses custom quote-based pricing and does not publish list prices (official, reviewed July 4, 2026). Custom quote only: Core, Plus, and Pro plans are demo-led with no public prices. Current packaging includes sourcing & CRM in Core, and reviewers report mandatory implementation fees on top (vendor pricing page, Jul 2026).
Who is BambooHR best for, and who is Greenhouse best for?
BambooHR: SMBs under 200 employees hiring occasionally inside their HR system. Greenhouse: Scaling mid-market and enterprise TA teams that want evaluation rigor.