BambooHR vs Tracker
Two recruitment CRMs compared on pricing, features, and fit, so you can shortlist with confidence.
✓Pricing verified against vendor pagesData reviewed July 4, 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
Tracker
Integrated ATS/CRM with native back-office and hands-on service
Best for: Mid-size staffing firms that value hands-on support
✓Native back-office: timesheets, compliance, shift management, video interviewing
✓Deep workflow configurability
✕AI matching is keyword-driven rather than contextual
✕Interface can feel outdated and click-heavy
Our verdict
Choose BambooHR if…
- ✓You're in in-house talent acquisition, a segment Tracker doesn't focus on
- ✓You want to trial before committing (free trial available)
Choose Tracker if…
- ✓You're in recruitment agencies & staffing firms, a segment BambooHR doesn't focus on
- ✓You're in rpo providers, a segment BambooHR doesn't focus on
- ✓You're in contract & temp staffing, a segment BambooHR doesn't focus on
- ✓You run temp or contract desks and need pay & bill in the platform
Feature-by-feature
| Feature | BambooHR | Tracker |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | ✓ | ~ |
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 |
| Tracker (official) | $395/mo | $1,580/mo | $3,950/mo |
Estimated from each vendor's published entry-tier price as of July 4, 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 Tracker pricing compare?
BambooHR pricing starts at $10/employee/mo (HR suite) (official, reviewed July 4, 2026). Tracker pricing starts at $79/user/mo (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 Tracker cost?
Tracker pricing starts at $79/user/mo (official, reviewed July 4, 2026). Launch $79/user/mo (up to 5 recruiters) and Core $99/user/mo, both billed monthly; Professional and Enterprise are quote-based. Multi-channel job board search/posting requires separate subscriptions (vendor pricing page, Jul 2026).
Who is BambooHR best for, and who is Tracker best for?
BambooHR: SMBs under 200 employees hiring occasionally inside their HR system. Tracker: Mid-size staffing firms that value hands-on support.