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What is a good BambooHR alternative for a UK small business?
BambooHR is a US-built HR platform popular with small and mid-sized companies, with pricing by quote. Harbour Point is built for UK businesses with roughly 5 to 100 staff that need HR and Health & Safety in one place: contracts, holiday, absence, risk assessments, COSHH, RAMS and staff sign-off, for £79 a month per business including up to 20 staff, on a monthly rolling plan with a published price.
By HarbourPoint Connections · Updated
BambooHR pricing: Quote on request
Harbour Point pricing: £49 HR, £49 H&S, £79 both, per business
Above 20 staff: £2 per extra employee per month, capped at £199
Trial: 7 days free, no card required
Harbour Point vs BambooHR at a glance
Based on BambooHR's public website as checked in November 2026. Features change, so confirm details with BambooHR directly.
Harbour Point
BambooHR
Published price
Yes, £79/month for HR and H&S
Quote on request
Staff records, holiday and absence
Yes
Yes
Risk assessments, COSHH and RAMS
Yes, built in
Not a core feature
Staff signature inbox for safety documents
Yes
Not a core feature
Built around UK law and HSE guidance
Yes
Check with supplier
Contract
Monthly rolling
Check with supplier
Where BambooHR is the better fit
We would rather you buy the right system. BambooHR is a strong choice if you need the following.
You want a large integration marketplace.
Most of your staff are in the US.
You only need HR, not Health & Safety.
Where Harbour Point is the better fit
You employ under about 100 people and want a price you can see before booking a demo.
You need risk assessments, COSHH and a Health & Safety policy as well as HR.
You want staff to sign HR and safety documents in one place.
Harbour Point publishes its prices: £79 a month for HR and Health & Safety including up to 20 staff. BambooHR pricing is quote on request, so ask them for a quote to compare.
Can I move from BambooHR to Harbour Point?
Yes. Export your staff records and documents and we will help you import them.
Does Harbour Point handle payroll?
No. Harbour Point covers HR and Health & Safety. Keep your existing payroll provider.