HONEST COMPARISON

Workzoom vs BambooHR: an honest look

We break down pricing, Canadian compliance, implementation complexity, and support when comparing Workzoom and BambooHR. No vendor spin.

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100% Canadian-owned

Implementation included

$4/employee/month

Workzoom is an all-in-one people management platform by Nortek Solutions Inc., founded in 2000 and 100% Canadian-owned. Workzoom offers HR, Workforce Management, Payroll, and Talent suites starting at $4 per employee per month per suite with no setup fees, no contracts, and month-to-month billing. Workzoom processes payroll in Canada, The Bahamas, Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, Antigua, the United States, and the United Kingdom. This page compares Workzoom against BambooHR.

BambooHR is positioned as: US-focused HR software with excellent UI/UX, strong for SMB people management. Sweet spot: US-based organizations 25-500 employees focused on HR and performance management. Workzoom is the stronger fit for: Canadian organizations needing native payroll in the same system; Teams currently using BambooHR + a separate payroll tool (Ceridian, Payworks, etc.); 50-2,000 employees who need scheduling alongside HR; Organizations with union agreements or complex scheduling rules; Teams that want one vendor, one invoice, one support line. BambooHR may be the stronger fit for: US-based organizations with no Canadian payroll needs; Companies where HR and payroll being separate systems is acceptable; Organizations prioritizing performance management and engagement features; Teams that love BambooHR’s UI and already have a working payroll integration; Orgs with fewer than 50 employees focused purely on core HR. Workzoom pricing: $4/employee/month/suite, $0 setup fees, month-to-month contracts, support included. BambooHR pricing: Approximately $6-9/employee/month (Core plan). This comparison was last reviewed March 2026.

Proof points: Workzoom serves organizations with 50 to 5,000 employees across 7 countries. Pricing starts at $4 per employee per month per suite with no setup fees. Implementation typically completes in 90 days or less. This comparison covers 19 feature categories. Workzoom is 100% Canadian-owned with 20+ years in the market.

Quick Verdict

Which platform is right for your team?

Both platforms have their strengths. Here is where each one excels so you can find the right fit for your organization.

Choose Workzoom if…

Canadian organizations needing native payroll in the same system
Teams currently using BambooHR + a separate payroll tool (Ceridian, Payworks, etc.)
50-2,000 employees who need scheduling alongside HR
Organizations with union agreements or complex scheduling rules
Teams that want one vendor, one invoice, one support line

Choose BambooHR if…

US-based organizations with no Canadian payroll needs
Companies where HR and payroll being separate systems is acceptable
Organizations prioritizing performance management and engagement features
Teams that love BambooHR’s UI and already have a working payroll integration
Orgs with fewer than 50 employees focused purely on core HR

platform

for HR, payroll, and scheduling

setup fees

integrations needed

for Canadian payroll

Feature Comparison

How Workzoom and BambooHR stack up

Feature	Workzoom	BambooHR	Notes
Core HR
Employee profiles
Document management
Onboarding workflows
Time-off management
Performance management			BambooHR has strong performance module
Payroll
Canadian payroll (native)			BambooHR has no native Canadian payroll. Critical gap.
US payroll			BambooHR payroll is US-only add-on
CPP, EI, provincial tax			Workzoom only
T4, ROE generation			Workzoom only
Union payroll support			Workzoom only
Scheduling
Shift scheduling			BambooHR does not include scheduling
Union-aware scheduling			Workzoom only
Scheduling included in platform			BambooHR would require a separate scheduling tool
Implementation
Implementation time	90 days	30-60 days (HR only)	BambooHR faster for HR-only; Workzoom still fast for full stack
Implementation cost	$0	Varies
Pricing
Transparent pricing			Both publish pricing
Month-to-month contract			BambooHR typically annual
Compliance
Canadian labour law compliance			BambooHR built for US compliance
Bilingual (EN/FR) support			Workzoom only

Pricing

What you actually pay

Transparent pricing, no surprises

Workzoom

$4/employee/month/suite

Per employee, per suite. HR, payroll, and scheduling all available.

Setup fees: $0
Contract: Month-to-month
Training: Included
Support: Included

BambooHR

Approximately $6-9/employee/month (Core plan)

Per employee, tier-based. Payroll is US-only add-on, Canadian payroll not available natively.

Setup fees: Varies by plan
Contract: Annual contracts
Training: Onboarding assistance included
Support: Included, primarily US-based

Why teams switch

Common frustrations with BambooHR

No native Canadian payroll

BambooHR does not offer Canadian payroll. Canadian organizations must integrate a separate payroll provider, managing two systems and two support relationships.

Renewal price hikes of ~30%

Multiple users report significant price increases at renewal, sometimes 30% or more, with little advance notice or added functionality.

Post-implementation support costs

After onboarding, additional support and training often come at extra cost, leaving growing teams without the help they need.

Migration

Consolidating from BambooHR + a payroll tool?

Export from BambooHR and your payroll provider

We import employee profiles, org structure, time-off balances, and document history from BambooHR, plus pay history and tax data from your Canadian payroll provider.

Configure Canadian payroll in Workzoom

We set up your payroll rules, pay groups, deductions, provincial tax tables, and any union agreements. Your first Workzoom payroll runs in parallel with your existing provider.

Cutover and cancel both old systems

Once payroll is validated and your team is confident, you cancel both BambooHR and your payroll provider. One system, one invoice.

What users say

Real reviews from real teams.

I came from a company that had an HR system so I very much knew what we were missing. We had a payroll system but that was it.

Crystal Murray HR Generalist, Silvera for Seniors

Video Testimonial

A fit for purpose all in one HR system priced competitively with a great team both technical and sales.

Alex M. HR Director

3 people deal with close to 1,000 people. It's been seamless integration of our timekeeping, our HR and payroll systems. No need for manual data transfer.

Shanika Pinder Payroll Manager, Cable Bahamas

Video Testimonial

Common Questions

Questions teams ask when comparing Workzoom and BambooHR.

Does BambooHR support Canadian payroll?

No. BambooHR does not offer native Canadian payroll. Canadian organizations using BambooHR must integrate with a separate payroll provider such as Ceridian, Payworks, or ADP. Workzoom includes native Canadian payroll (CPP, EI, provincial tax, T4, ROE) in the same platform as HR and scheduling.

Why do Canadian companies switch from BambooHR to Workzoom?

The most common reason is consolidation. Canadian organizations on BambooHR are also paying for a separate Canadian payroll provider, managing two systems, two support relationships, and two data integrations. Workzoom replaces both with one all-in-one platform built for Canada.

Is BambooHR's UI better than Workzoom's?

BambooHR is known for strong UI/UX, and that is a genuine advantage. Workzoom prioritizes functional completeness for Canadian mid-market teams. If your primary need is a clean HR portal with no payroll requirement, BambooHR is excellent. If you need Canadian payroll, scheduling, and HR in one system, Workzoom is the practical choice.

Can Workzoom import our BambooHR data?

Yes. BambooHR exports are well-structured. We import employee profiles, org hierarchy, time-off policies and balances, and document metadata. Most BambooHR migrations complete in 45-60 days.

How much do we save by consolidating BambooHR and a payroll provider into Workzoom?

This varies by organization size and which payroll provider you use. A 200-person company paying $8/employee/month for BambooHR plus $6/employee/month for Ceridian payroll is spending $14/employee/month across two systems. Workzoom's all-in pricing for the same capabilities is typically lower, plus you eliminate the time cost of managing two integrations.

Does Workzoom have a performance management module like BambooHR?

Yes. Workzoom includes performance reviews, goal tracking, and employee development tools alongside HR, payroll, and scheduling.

Ready to make the switch?

Need payroll with your HR?

BambooHR requires a separate payroll provider. Workzoom includes it.

No contracts
Implementation included
Month-to-month billing

Workzoom vs BambooHR (2026) | Canadian Payroll.