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Eploy vs BambooHR

Last updated October 2026

Looking for a European alternative to BambooHR? Here's how Eploy compares, on EU hosting, GDPR and what it does.

Our pick for a European buyer: Eploy. We weight data residency, GDPR and EU jurisdiction above everything else — that is the constraint this directory exists to solve.

Eploy
BambooHR
What it is
UK talent acquisition platform with ATS and recruitment CRM
Cloud-based HR software for employee records, payroll, and reporting.
Headquarters
🇬🇧 GB
🇺🇸 US · 2008
EU data residency
not established
Available on some plansEU data residency available on request for an additional fee.
DSGVO / GDPR
Yes
Yes
Certifications
No
ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type II
Price from
No
No
Free plan
No
No
Open Source
No
No
Ratings
CAPTERRA 4.7/5 (93) · GETAPP 4.7/5 (23)
G2 4.4/5 (1,400) · CAPTERRA 4.5/5 (2,800)
Integrations
Microsoft Teams, RSM InTime, Thomas, Broadbean, idibu +7
Slack, Microsoft Teams, Google Workspace, Zoom, QuickBooks +6

Where each one wins

Eploy

Strengths

  • +Intuitive and user-friendly interface for hiring managers and candidates
  • +Flexible customization of workflows, emails, templates and company structures
  • +Efficient interview scheduling and end-to-end visibility in recruitment
  • +Useful reporting dashboards for monitoring KPIs and recruitment metrics
  • +Smooth onboarding with rapid implementation and strong vendor collaboration
  • +Stable and fast performance handling high volumes of requisitions and candidates
  • +Candidate and hiring manager portals that enhance user experience
  • +Compliant and efficient integrations like automated background checks

Limitations

  • −Outdated and non-intuitive user interface slows new user onboarding
  • −Reporting features lack advanced customization options
  • −Limited third-party integrations compared to competitors
  • −Underdeveloped mobile app with restricted functionality

BambooHR

Strengths

  • +Intuitive and user-friendly interface
  • +Strong reporting and analytics capabilities
  • +Excellent customer support
  • +Seamless integrations with other tools

Limitations

  • −Limited customization for complex workflows
  • −Pricing can be high for small businesses
  • −No built-in payroll for all regions
  • −Learning curve for advanced features

Data residency & compliance

Eploy
BambooHR
EU data residency
not established
Available on some plansEU data residency available on request for an additional fee.
Transfer mechanism
not established
Standard Contractual Clauses
DPA
not established
Published →
Sub-processors
not established
Listed →
Certifications
No
ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type II

Pricing

Eploy

No published pricing we could verify.

Pricing available on request; no public prices, free plans, or trials listed.

BambooHR

  • Essentials On request per employee per monthEmployee records · Basic reporting · Self-service portal
  • Advantage On request per employee per monthAll Essentials features · Advanced reporting · Onboarding & offboarding

Pricing is customized based on company size and needs. Contact sales for a quote.

Features

Eploy

Applicant Tracking System
Job requisitions and approval workflows, Candidate attraction and sourcing, Configurable hiring workflows, Candidate assessment and scoring
Offers and Onboarding
Offer and contract creation, E-signatures for documents, Customizable onboarding workflows, Reference collection and validation
Analytics
Unlimited self-service dashboards, Customizable KPIs and metrics, Data visualizations and reporting, Candidate and hiring manager feedback tools
Employee Engagement
Employee referral program with portal, Vacancy sharing and promotion, Gamified rewards and bonuses, Adaptable referral program structures
Recruitment Marketing
Talent pool and pipeline creation and nurturing, Multi-job board posting (e.g., Broadbean, idibu, LogicMelon), Interaction tracking, Email, SMS, and social marketing campaigns

BambooHR

Employee Management
Centralized employee database, Onboarding and offboarding workflows, Time-off tracking, Employee self-service portal
Reporting & Analytics
Pre-built and custom reports, Real-time analytics dashboard, Exportable data, Compliance reporting tools
Payroll & Benefits
Payroll processing integration, Benefits administration, Tax filing support, Direct deposit management
Security & Compliance
Role-based access control, Audit logs, GDPR compliance tools, Data encryption in transit and at rest
Integrations
Pre-built integrations with 100+ apps, API access for custom integrations, Single sign-on (SSO) support, Webhooks for real-time updates
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