MyCo vs BambooHR
An honest side-by-side for US small and mid-sized businesses (50–500 employees). No marketing fluff — just the features, pricing, and use cases that actually matter when you're deciding.
Quick Verdict
Who wins?
BambooHR is built for office-based HR teams that want a polished, easy-to-use HRIS. MyCo is built for the same SMB size but with a deskless, field, or hourly workforce that lives on mobile. If your employees sit at desks all day, BambooHR is great. If they swing hammers, drive vans, or work in the field, MyCo will fit them better.
Choose MyCo if you...
- Have field, deskless, or hourly workers
- Need built-in face-scan attendance + GPS
- Want CRM + payroll + HR in one app (BambooHR has no CRM)
- Want transparent published pricing
- Need US multi-state payroll built in
- Prefer mobile-first over web-first
Choose BambooHR if you...
- Have a salaried, office-based workforce
- Want a dedicated HRIS-only solution
- Don't need built-in payroll (you'll add Gusto or TriNet)
- Want G2 #1-rated brand polish
- Have a strong existing HR ops team
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | MyCo | BambooHR |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile-first attendance | Native face-scan + GPS | Self-service mobile app (no clock-in) |
| Built-in payroll | Yes, all 50 states | Yes (US only, add-on) |
| Built-in CRM | Yes, same app | Not available |
| GPS field tracking | Yes | No |
| Pricing transparency | Published | Quote-only ($250/mo flat + per-employee) |
| Performance reviews | Yes | Yes (industry-leading) |
| ATS / hiring | Basic | Yes (acclaimed module) |
| Interactive demo | Coming Q3 2026 | Yes (advantagedemo.bamboohr.com) |
| Implementation time | 5–10 days | 2–4 weeks |
| Best for | Field/hourly 50–500 person teams | Office-based 25–500 person teams |
Pricing Side-by-Side
| Plan / Tier | MyCo | BambooHR |
|---|---|---|
| Starter | Published | $250/mo base + per-employee |
| Advantage / Mid-tier | Published | Quote-only |
| Setup fees | $0 | Implementation fee typical |
| Contract | Month-to-month | Annual |
| Payroll included | Yes | Add-on module |
How to Switch from BambooHR to MyCo
Book a MyCo demo
We learn your team, your industry, and how BambooHR is set up today.
Export from BambooHR
We provide a 1-page export checklist. BambooHR has good export tools; most teams pull data in under an hour.
MyCo onboarding
Our team imports your records, maps your custom fields, and configures payroll for your states.
Parallel run + cutover
One pay period in parallel. Once payroll matches, cancel BambooHR at next renewal.
Train your team
30-min training session for managers. Employees just download the MyCo app and log in.
See MyCo with your data
Get a 20-minute walkthrough — no slides, no pressure
We'll show you exactly how MyCo handles your team size, your industry, and your current pain points. If BambooHR is the better fit, we'll tell you that too.
Book Your Free Demo →Frequently Asked Questions
Why would I switch from BambooHR to MyCo?
BambooHR is excellent for office-based teams but wasn't built for hourly, field, or deskless workers. If most of your employees clock in from a phone, work outside an office, or need GPS-verified attendance, MyCo fits the use case better.
Does MyCo have ATS / hiring like BambooHR?
MyCo includes basic applicant tracking, but BambooHR's hiring module is more mature. If hiring is your #1 use case, BambooHR may be better. If payroll + attendance + CRM is your priority, MyCo wins.
Can MyCo handle BambooHR's custom fields?
Yes. MyCo supports unlimited custom fields per employee record. During migration, we map your BambooHR custom fields one-to-one.
Is MyCo cheaper than BambooHR?
For most 50–500 person SMBs with a field workforce, yes. BambooHR's base flat fee + per-employee + payroll add-on typically lands at $500–$2,000/mo. MyCo's all-in pricing is published.
How long does migration from BambooHR take?
Typically 5–7 business days. BambooHR's native export tools make data extraction straightforward.