Omni HR vs BambooHR

Stop paying more for HR that does not work in Asia.

BambooHR costs more and still cannot run payroll in SG. Get everything your team needs starting at $3 per person, with no hidden fees or add-ons to buy.

All ATS, HRIS + Payroll Modules in on system.

CPF, IRAS, and regional payroll are all covered.

Your team will learn the UI during lunch.

Get live in under 3 weeks.

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Reduction in HR ops costs

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Why These Asian Businesses Are Switching to Omni HR?

Three ways Omni outperforms BambooHR for Asian teams.

01 Compliance — Critical for SEA teams

Native payroll for SG, MY, and PH. No third-party vendors.

BambooHR's payroll is US-only. Running in Asia means stitching together external vendors for CPF, EPF, and SSS, adding cost and risk every payroll cycle.

"Payroll calculations that used to take three to five working days can now be done in half the time with Omni."

Tengku Mohaizad, Group Head of HR Asia

02 Flexibility — Built for lean teams

Workflows that adapt to your team, not theirs.

BambooHR was designed for US HR departments with dedicated ops staff. Omni ships pre-built for how lean SEA teams actually work, no consultants, no lengthy config.

“One of the great things is Omni's ability to customize. Many other platforms are more rigid, Omni allows us a lot of flexibility to be innovative.”

Wenna Lee, HR Manager

03 Pricing — Designed for 50–500 employees

Modern HR pricing, without the US price tag.

BambooHR charges $6–9/user before payroll, which requires a separate vendor in Asia. Omni bundles compliance in from $3/user with no setup fees and no minimum headcount.

"What differentiates Omni is how tailored it is to Southeast Asian market needs. The platform's flexibility and the team's responsiveness have been crucial in supporting our growth journey. As we look toward expansion into US and UK markets, we're confident that Omni will continue to evolve with us."

Derek Tan, Head of HR

Before you decide

Questions worth asking your HRIS vendor.

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Does it come with Asian public holiday calendars and regional leave policies pre-loaded?

SG, MY, and PH have distinct statutory leave structures. Most platforms treat this as a configuration task — Omni ships with it done.

SG / MY / PH public holidays

✓ Pre-loaded

190+ country calendar feeds

✓ Auto-applied

Regional leave policy engine

✓ Pre-built

Statutory updates

✓ Auto-deployed

Can employees actually self-serve leave, payslips, and documents from their phone?

Yes. Employees can apply for leave, access payslips, and download documents directly from the Omni mobile app, no desktop required.

Mobile leave requests

✓ Full-featured

Payslip access on mobile

✓ SEA formats

Document signing

✓ In-app

Manager approvals (mobile)

✓ Yes

Are expenses, performance, and payroll genuinely connected, or just bundled together?

Genuinely connected. Omni runs expenses, performance, and local payroll on one unified system. No syncing, no gaps, no workarounds.

Expenses flow into payroll

✓ Native

Performance on same record

✓ Unified

Single employee record

✓ One source of truth

Cross-module reporting

✓ Built-in

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Migration

From any tool — or even spreadsheets.
Typically live in under 3 weeks.

Week 1

Data & Setup

✓ Export from your current tool

✓ Clean & map data to Omni

✓ Configure payroll rules

Week 2

Configure & Test

✓ Leave policies & workflows

✓ Compliance setup

✓ Parallel payroll run

Week 3

Go Live

✓ Zero downtime cutover

✓ Team trained and onboarded

✓ You're running on Omni

PRICING

Start at $3. Add what you need

INCLUDED IN EVERY PLAN

Core HR

Employee Database

Workflows

Analytics

Document & E-sign

Onboarding

Self-service

per employee / month

+ ADD MODULES

Time off

Attendance

Advanced Analytics

Expense

Forms/Surveys

Performance

Payroll

from $2

Recruitment

custom

Employer of Record

from $249

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What they said after switching.

“Omni's uniquely flexible features allow us to customize HR operations for each country we operate in, ensuring we meet regional requirements. They impressed us with their exceptional customer service and proactive approach to gathering client feedback."

Shux M., Chief People Officer

Financial services, Singapore

"As a seasoned user of various HR software, I've found Omni's level of attention and dedication in assisting their customers surpasses countless reputable HR providers in the market. Omni truly understands the challenges HR professionals face, and their platform is perfect for any fast-growing company looking to resolve modern HR problems."

Bilal Waris, Head of People

Research & insights, Singapore

"Since switching to Omni, our HR processes have become significantly more efficient. The user-friendly interface and automated features have saved us considerable time and reduced errors."

Kahtleen Kaye, Team Lead

IT Services, Philippines

Reasons to love Omni HR

All-in-one modern HRIS

Hire, onboard, manage, and pay — all in one platform. No vendor juggling, no reconciliation.

✓ Core HR, payroll, time off, and performance — unified

✓ Full-time employees and contractors in one system

✓ Multi-currency payroll across markets

Compliance leaders in Asia

Tax changes, statutory updates, filing deadlines — handled automatically before you know they happened.

✓ Native payroll compliance for SG, MY, and PH

✓ Audit-ready by default — no manual prep

✓ Regulatory updates deployed within 48 hours

Local, award-winning support

Questions answered by people who get Asia — no time zone delays, no support queues.

✓ Asia-based team, available SGT/MYT business hours

✓ Dedicated CSM on every plan

✓ Priority escalation on payroll-critical issues

Automation & integrations

Connect to 20+ platforms seamlessly. Everything talks to Omni — zero manual data entry.

✓ Native integrations with Slack, Xero, QuickBooks

✓ ATS sync — new hires flow directly into HR records

✓ Full API access on all plans

Self-service & mobile

Employees manage payslips, leave, and documents from their phone. HR stops fielding routine requests.

✓ Leave requests, payslips, and documents — all on mobile

✓ Manager approvals without logging into desktop

✓ Available on iOS and Android across SG, MY, and PH

FAQs on Bamboo HR vs Omni HR

Everything you need to know

If you have anything else you want to ask, reach out to us.

Which countries does Omni HR operate in?

We handle complete HR & Payroll for every major Asian country with payroll services for +25 countries. We understand local laws, holidays, and business practices in each country.

How often do you add new features?

Typically 3-4 weeks. We use a phased approach, starting with core features like employee records and leave management. And yes, it's completely free!

Is my company data safe with Omni HR?

Yes. We use bank-level security with ISO 27001 certification. Your data is encrypted and we follow strict privacy laws like PDPA and GDPR.

How hard is it to switch from BambooHR to Omni HR?

It's easy. We extract your data with one click and our team handles the entire setup. You won't lose any employee records or have downtime.

How do you stay up-to-date with Asian labor laws?

We work with local experts in each country to track law changes and update our system automatically. You'll always be compliant without extra work.

What kind of customer support do you offer?

Our team is based in Asia and responds the same day during business hours. Reach us on WhatsApp, Slack, or email - whatever works for you.

What happens if I grow to 500+ employees?

Omni HR scales with you. Our platform handles small startups to large companies without slowing down or breaking your workflows.

Can I customize Omni HR to match how my company works?

Absolutely. Build custom workflows, set up approval processes, and organize everything to fit your business. BambooHR is more rigid and harder to change.

Do I need other software besides Omni HR?

Nope. Omni HR includes everything - employee records, payroll, time tracking, performance reviews, and expense claims. But along with that we have integrations with your day to day tools like Slack and Xero.

Can I customize Omni HR to fit my company’s processes?

Absolutely. Build custom workflows, approval chains, and configurations tailored to your business. Unlike Bamboo, Omni HR is flexible and adaptable.