BambooHR vs UKG Pro
Side-by-side from the Top 11 rankings of The 11 Best Leave Management Software Tools for SMBs (2026) and Workday vs SuccessFactors vs Cornerstone: 11 Best Talent Management Software 2026. Last verified June 27, 2026.
The short answer
BambooHR ranks higher on Top 11 (#2 vs #7) for HR managers and small business owners tracking employee PTO, sick leave, and time off / HR and people leaders selecting a platform for performance, succession, learning and career development. Top choice for integrating leave management into a full, easy-to-use HRIS.
At a glance
| BambooHR | UKG Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #2 / The 11 Best Leave Management Software Tools for SMBs (2026) | #7 / Workday vs SuccessFactors vs Cornerstone: 11 Best Talent Management Software 2026 |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 9.1 | 8.3 |
| Best for | Best all-in-one HRIS for SMBs | UKG payroll estates in North America |
| Pricing | $$$ (Custom Quote) | $$$ (quote only, typically $6 to $12 per employee/mo) |
| HQ | Lindon, USA | Weston, USA |
| Founded | 2008 | 1990 |
BambooHR
Top choice for integrating leave management into a full, easy-to-use HRIS.
www.bamboohr.comSee full entry in The 11 Best Leave Management Software Tools for SMBs (2026)
UKG Pro
Cheapest talent modules if you already run UKG.
www.ukg.com/solutions/ukg-pro-suiteSee full entry in Workday vs SuccessFactors vs Cornerstone: 11 Best Talent Management Software 2026
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