BambooHR vs Paycor
Side-by-side from the Top 11 rankings of Timetastic vs BambooHR vs LeaveBoard: 11 Best Leave Management Software Tools for SMBs 2026 and Gusto vs Rippling vs BambooHR: 11 Best HRIS for Small Businesses 2026. Last verified June 27, 2026.
The short answer
BambooHR ranks higher on Top 11 (#2 vs #5) for HR managers and small business owners tracking employee PTO, sick leave, and time off / SMBs replacing spreadsheets with a real HRIS. Top choice for integrating leave management into a full, easy-to-use HRIS.
At a glance
| BambooHR | Paycor | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #2 / Timetastic vs BambooHR vs LeaveBoard: 11 Best Leave Management Software Tools for SMBs 2026 | #5 / Gusto vs Rippling vs BambooHR: 11 Best HRIS for Small Businesses 2026 |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 9.1 | 8.3 |
| Best for | Best all-in-one HRIS for SMBs | Scalable HCM for growing SMBs |
| Pricing | $$$ (Custom Quote) | $$$ (Varies, quote required) |
| HQ | Lindon, USA | Cincinnati, USA |
| Founded | 2008 | 1990 |
Paycor
A scalable, unified HCM platform ideal for companies nearing mid-market size.
www.paycor.comSee full entry in Gusto vs Rippling vs BambooHR: 11 Best HRIS for Small Businesses 2026
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