BambooHR vs Frappe HR
Side-by-side feature comparison and pricing breakdown.
Payroll Processing Frappe HR includes payroll free; BambooHR charges extra
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Employee Records
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Leave Management
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Recruitment & Onboarding Frappe HR covers full employee lifecycle
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Performance Management Included in Frappe HR at no extra cost
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Expense Claims Built into Frappe HR
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ERPNext Integration Connects to accounting, inventory, and CRM
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Self-Hosting
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Pricing
$6/mo
Free Open Source
Save 100% — Save ~$6/employee/mo with free self-hosted Frappe HR
Verdict
Frappe HR includes payroll processing for free -- a feature BambooHR charges extra for. If your team can handle self-hosting, Frappe HR delivers a complete HR and payroll suite at zero license cost, covering the full employee lifecycle.
Best for: Growing companies wanting full HR and payroll in one platform without per-employee licensing fees
Last updated: 2026-03-01