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isolved People Cloud vs BambooHR

The short answer

isolved People Cloud quotes every deal; BambooHR publishes its prices: Core, Pro and Elite cost a flat $250, $425 or $650 a month for up to 25 employees and $10.25, $17.50 or $25 per employee above that. isolved includes payroll with tax filing, benefits with ACA and COBRA management and workforce management.

By LeadChange Research TeamUpdated Facts checked
Not scored yet9 of 25 facts verifiedFacts checked Oct 21, 2026
Best for
Mid-sized employers wanting HR, payroll and benefits in one system

Choose isolved People Cloud if

  • You want payroll and tax filing inside the HR system, not as an add-on.
  • You handle ACA reporting and COBRA in-house.
  • You need time, attendance and PTO in the same platform.
  • You want an AI agent for payroll.
Starting price
$250/mo flat up to 25 employees, then $10.25/employee/mo
Best for
Companies of about 50 to 500 employees, the range BambooHR says it is built for

Choose BambooHR if

  • You want to see the price first: Core is $250 a month for up to 25 employees.
  • You have 50 to 500 employees, the range BambooHR says it is built for.
  • You want performance reviews, goals and compensation planning.
  • You want month-to-month terms.

LeadChange Score: editorial assessment based on public information.

Scorecard

isolved People Cloud wins 0BambooHR wins 41 tie

isolved People Cloud vs BambooHR by dimension
Dimensionisolved People CloudBambooHR
PricingBambooHR publishes Core, Pro and Elite at $250, $425 and $650 a month for up to 25 employees and $10.25, $17.50 and $25 per employee a month above that. isolved publishes no prices.Quote only$250/mo flat up to 25 employees, then $10.25/employee/mo
CapabilitiesBambooHR covers employee records, applicant tracking, onboarding, time off, performance and compensation planning, with payroll as an add-on. isolved covers HR and compliance, payroll, benefits, talent and workforce management. Employee records, Applicant tracking, Onboarding checklist, Time-off management, Performance management, Compensation planning and benchmarking, Custom reports and dashboards, On-demand pay4 of 11 core capabilities11 of 11 core capabilities
IntegrationsBambooHR lists over 150 integrations, including Greenhouse, Checkr and Slack, with a REST API and webhooks. isolved offers an API and a partner marketplace. 15012 documented150 native
Fit and supportisolved sells to small, midsize and enterprise employers, with phone support on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. local time. BambooHR is built for organizations of generally 50 to 500 employees, with live phone, email and chat support on weekdays from 6 AM to 6 PM Mountain Time. Small businesses, mid-market companies, enterprisesSmall businesses, mid-market companies, enterprisesSmall businesses, mid-market companies
SecurityBambooHR lists SOC 2 Type 2 and publishes a GDPR data processing agreement. isolved says its controls go through annual SOC audits and names no SOC 2 Type 2 report or ISO 27001 certificate on the pages we reviewed. YesNone verifiedSOC 2, GDPR

Key differences

Where isolved People Cloud and BambooHR differ (7)
Attributeisolved People CloudBambooHR
Pricing modelQuote onlyPer employee
Price transparencyQuote onlyPublished
Best forSmall businesses, mid-market companies, enterprisesSmall businesses, mid-market companies
Support channelsPhonePhone, email, chat
Founded19862008
HeadquartersCharlotte, NC, USDraper, Utah, US
OwnershipPrivate equity-backedPrivate
Show 4 attributes where they are the same
Where they are the same (4)
Attributeisolved People CloudBambooHR
DeploymentCloudCloud
Mobile appsiOS, Android
Open API
Automatic tax filing

Analysis by dimension

Pricing. BambooHR publishes Core, Pro and Elite at $250, $425 and $650 a month for up to 25 employees and $10.25, $17.50 and $25 per employee a month above that. isolved publishes no prices.

Capabilities. BambooHR covers employee records, applicant tracking, onboarding, time off, performance and compensation planning, with payroll as an add-on. isolved covers HR and compliance, payroll, benefits, talent and workforce management.

Integrations. BambooHR lists over 150 integrations, including Greenhouse, Checkr and Slack, with a REST API and webhooks. isolved offers an API and a partner marketplace.

Fit and support. isolved sells to small, midsize and enterprise employers, with phone support on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. local time. BambooHR is built for organizations of generally 50 to 500 employees, with live phone, email and chat support on weekdays from 6 AM to 6 PM Mountain Time.

Security. BambooHR lists SOC 2 Type 2 and publishes a GDPR data processing agreement. isolved says its controls go through annual SOC audits and names no SOC 2 Type 2 report or ISO 27001 certificate on the pages we reviewed.

Neither one?

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Frequently asked questions

Is isolved better than BambooHR?

For payroll and benefits compliance in one quoted suite, isolved: payroll, ACA and COBRA management and open enrollment are part of People Cloud. For HR records, hiring and performance at a published price, BambooHR: Pro costs $17.50 per employee a month above 25 employees.

What payroll provider does isolved use?

isolved runs payroll itself: payroll and tax filing are part of isolved People Cloud. BambooHR also offers payroll, as an add-on that files federal, state and local payroll taxes for US employees.

Is BambooHR a competitor of isolved?

For HR records, hiring and onboarding, yes, though BambooHR sells payroll and benefits administration as add-ons. isolved, which puts payroll, benefits, talent and time in one suite, more often lines up against Paycom, Paylocity and Paycor, which we compare too.

How much does BambooHR cost compared with isolved?

For 25 or fewer employees, BambooHR Core is a flat $250 a month; above that it is $10.25 per employee, and payroll, benefits and time tracking cost extra at prices it does not publish. isolved quotes every customer.

Does BambooHR or isolved handle ACA and COBRA?

isolved has built-in ACA and COBRA management. BambooHR sells benefits administration as an add-on; ACA and COBRA tools are not named on the pages we reviewed, so ask before you buy.

Do isolved and BambooHR have mobile apps?

Yes. isolved includes an employee self-service mobile app, and BambooHR’s app for iOS and Android is free to download with an employer’s account.

Is isolved People Cloud or BambooHR more secure?

Only BambooHR states SOC 2 Type II and GDPR.

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