Can BambooHR handle employees in India?

BambooHR's payroll covers US employees only; staff in other countries go through an employer-of-record service. Birch runs India leave, statutory IDs and, on Pro, India payroll.

Is time tracking included in BambooHR?

BambooHR sells Time & Attendance as an add-on. Birch includes timesheets in the Growth plan.

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Birch vs BambooHR

BambooHR is an established HR system for US companies, with payroll and benefits for US employees and staff abroad covered through an employer-of-record partner.

BambooHR focus: US HRIS
BambooHR pricing: Core $10, Pro $17, Elite $25 per employee/month; 25 or fewer employees pay $250, $425 or $650 a month.

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Where they differBirchBambooHR

India payroll and statutoryBirchPro plan: PF, ESIC, PT, TDS, Form 16BambooHRNot offered; employer of record via a partner

Price for 25 employeesBirchGrowth $125/monthBambooHRCore $250/month

Time trackingBirchIncluded in GrowthBambooHRAdd-on

US payrollBirchNo; exports hoursBambooHRYes, US employees

Only rows where the two differ. BambooHR details are from its own website, checked 15 October 2026; check their site for current plans. Birch prices come from our pricing page.

Source: www.bamboohr.com/pricing/

Where BambooHR is strong

Mature US HR, reporting and compliance training
More than 150 integrations
US payroll and benefits

Where BambooHR falls short

No India payroll or statutory compliance
Time and attendance is an add-on

BambooHR is best for

US companies that want a mature HRIS with payroll and benefits in one place.

Why teams pick Birch

Birch covers Indian employees properly and costs less for small teams. BambooHR is deeper for US-only companies, with payroll and benefits.

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Birch and BambooHR.

Can BambooHR handle employees in India?: BambooHR's payroll covers US employees only; staff in other countries go through an employer-of-record service. Birch runs India leave, statutory IDs and, on Pro, India payroll.
Is time tracking included in BambooHR?: BambooHR sells Time & Attendance as an add-on. Birch includes timesheets in the Growth plan.

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