BambooHR vs UKG Pro
Side-by-side from the Top 11 rankings of The 11 Best HRIS for Small Businesses and The 11 Best Employee Onboarding Software Tools. Last verified May 31, 2026.
The short answer
BambooHR ranks higher on Top 11 (#3 vs #9) for SMBs replacing spreadsheets with a real HRIS / HR teams automating new hire onboarding, paperwork, and 30-60-90 day plans. Excellent core HR platform with a focus on employee data and experience.
At a glance
| BambooHR | UKG Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #3 / The 11 Best HRIS for Small Businesses | #9 / The 11 Best Employee Onboarding Software Tools |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.8 | 7.6 |
| Best for | Best-in-class core HR and user experience | Enterprise HCM with workforce management |
| Pricing | $$$ (Varies, quote required) | $$$$ (Quote-based) |
| HQ | Lindon, USA | Lowell & Weston, USA |
| Founded | 2008 | 2020 |
UKG Pro
A strong enterprise choice when onboarding is tied to complex workforce scheduling needs.
www.ukg.comSee full entry in The 11 Best Employee Onboarding Software Tools
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