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A Canadian alternative to BambooHR
BambooHR was built for the US first. Avanti was built for Canada from day one, with HR, payroll, recruiting and performance on one platform, and a Canadian team to help you switch.
Fully Canadian owned and operated
HR and payroll on one platform, one price
Over 40 years of experience
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Cost and value
Per-employee Core, Pro and Elite plans, with payroll, time tracking and benefits priced as extra add-ons.
One platform, bought your way. Start with the modules you need and add the rest as you grow, with flexible per-employee pricing for HR and payroll.
Canadian payroll
Payroll is for US employees only. Canadian payroll runs through a third-party partner on a separate contract.
Payroll runs on the same platform as your HR records. One vendor, one login.
Canadian compliance
Localized integrations cover the UK, Australia and New Zealand—not Canada. Canadian compliance lives with whatever you bolt on.
40+ years of Canadian payroll and HR expertise. Data hosted in Canada, SOC 2 certified and a National Payroll Institute signatory.
What's included
Performance reviews need a step up to the Pro tier. Time and attendance, benefits administration and payroll are each separate paid add-ons.
HR, recruiting, onboarding, performance and payroll in one platform, so there are no outside integrations to build or maintain.
AI capabilities
Answers questions from HR data and uploaded documents, with citations. Newer AI agents for reporting, scheduling and payroll analysis are in private beta.
Ask your policy documents a question and get the answer with its source attached. That's Ava—built into HR, recruiting and payroll, because all three sit in one system.
Performance management
Available on the Pro tier, with standard review templates and limited flexibility for more complex review processes.
Configurable review cycles, goals, feedback and calibration, built to match how your organization actually runs reviews.
Built for
US-first HR. Canada is one more country on the list.
Canadian HR and payroll—exclusively, since 1980.
What switching from BambooHR looks like
1. Export from BambooHR
Our Implementation team tells you what to export from BambooHR and your current payroll provider, usually as Excel or CSV files.
2. We import your data
You fill in Avanti's conversion templates, and our team imports your employee profiles and year-to-date payroll data.
3. Go live with our team
A Canadian implementation team guides you through every step, from setup to your team's first day live on Avanti.
Software and support with Avanti vs BambooHR
Clients count on Avanti for HR and payroll in one integrated system—and on our in-house, payroll certified Client Care team in Canada to help you navigate, troubleshoot, and advise on anything from configuration changes to report creation.
HR and payroll
I believe Avanti is the best HR and Payroll solution in the country and it fully supports the needs of the thousands of colleagues that we employ.
Agilus Work Solutions
Software and support
My experience with Avanti has been excellent - from software training, to using it and the after implementation client support.
Verified Avanti Review on Capterra
Ease of use
Compared to the other systems I've used, I would recommend Avanti in a heartbeat. It's so nice to be able to do everything on your own.
Acera Insurance
Frequently Asked Questions
Your time is precious, let’s save you a few clicks. Here are some of our most asked questions.
Where can I find Avanti pricing?
Check out our pricing page in the navigation menu. You can also fill out a form above and book a demo to request a quote.
How does your price compare to BambooHR?
You only pay for the modules you need, with flexible per-employee, per-month pricing that grows with you. HR, payroll, and recruiting and onboarding all live on the same platform, so there's no separate contract with a partner. And customizations like custom reports don't cost extra.
Does Avanti include performance management?
Yes. Set goals, run performance reviews your way (quarterly, annually or continuously), calibrate ratings across teams, and recognize great work, all in the same platform as your HR records.
Is Avanti as easy to use as BambooHR?
Yes. Everyday tasks like time off requests, org charts and onboarding are simple for employees and managers. Where Avanti goes further is in areas like performance management, where you can configure review cycles and calibrate ratings to fit how your organization actually works.
Who owns my data?
You do. Your data is yours to use however you want, and you can export it yourself at any time at no cost. If you'd rather have our team handle the export for you, we simply charge for our time.
Can Avanti handle recruiting and onboarding?
Yes. Post jobs, track candidates, send offers with e-signatures and move new hires straight into onboarding—without leaving Avanti.
Is my data safe in the cloud?
Yes. As a SaaS provider, Avanti Software takes your security seriously. This dedication is reflected in everything we do – from our people and processes to our data centres and product security. As an Avanti client, you can rely on us to protect your data and operational security at every step. For more information, learn more about our security practices here or review our privacy policy.
Can I migrate my data from BambooHR to Avanti?
Yes, data can be migrated from any HR or payroll vendor. Our Implementation team will work with you to identify what data you need to export from BambooHR and your current payroll provider. You'll typically receive it as Excel or CSV files, then populate Avanti's conversion templates so our team can import your employee profiles and YTD payroll data.
Is Avanti a better alternative?
We like to think so. There are many HR solutions out there, but if you're a Canadian organization that wants HR and payroll in one place, Avanti is your best bet.
We specialize in Canadian payroll and HR for mid-size businesses. We have 40+ years of experience and our in-house Canadian payroll experts are here to help you with any issues you may encounter.
We understand the unique needs of mid-size organizations. You don’t have the same resources as a large enterprise, which is why we invest so much time and energy into delivering exceptional products and service. Our Implementation Team sets you up for success from day one and our Client Care team is known for quick response times and friendly service.
Does BambooHR offer payroll in Canada?
BambooHR's payroll add-on is built for US employees, so Canadian organizations typically pair BambooHR with a separate payroll provider. With Avanti, Canadian payroll runs on the same platform as your HR records—one vendor, one login.
Does Avanti offer a free trial?
Instead of a free trial, book a free demo with a product expert who will walk you through Avanti using your own scenarios. Prefer to explore on your own time? Watch the on-demand product walkthrough.
Can I get a demo of Avanti?
Absolutely! Fill out the form on this page to book a demo with a product expert and a member of our team will be in touch shortly. Don’t have time for a live demo? Check out our on-demand demo here.