The Full, No-BS Comparison
We went head-to-head with the biggest names.
BambooHR
Rippling
ADP Workforce Now
Built this decade
2025–2026
2008 (refreshed)
2016
1980s DNA
Actually fun to use
Hell yes
Cute but shallow
Powerful but stressful
Corporate dread
Price per employee/month
$5
$6–$12
$35+
$20–$45+
Payroll lock-in
None
None
Rippling only
ADP push
Setup time
< 1 week
1–2 weeks
1–3 weeks
Months
Mobile experience
Built for 2026
Good
Great
Desktop-first
Best for
Growing teams that want fun + power without bloat
Simple SMBs
High-growth
Large enterprises