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HiBob Review (2026): Pricing, Pros and Cons

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Short answer

HiBob ranks #5 of 6 in our HRIS tools ranking (78/100). Best for mid-size and international companies focused on culture and engagement. Pricing on request: Per employee, quoted by headcount and modules.

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HiBob

Best for mid-size and international companies focused on culture and engagement
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Starting pricePricing on requestPer employee, quoted by headcount and modules
Free trial / planNo trial listed; free demo
Vettlo score78/100
G2 user rating4.5/52,712 reviews

What is HiBob?

HiBob (Bob) sells a Core HR subscription with optional modules. Core includes the employee database, document management, time off, lifecycle workflows, integrations, analytics and a mobile app. Talent, Learning, Hiring, Planning, Compensation, US Payroll, UK Payroll and a Payroll Hub are add-on modules, and the price is quoted per employee by headcount and modules.

Who it's best for

Companies with about 50 to 1,000 employees, often across several countries, that want a social, engaging HR platform.

Why we rank it

Its Core HR plan is strong on employee data, time off and workflows, and its talent and compensation modules suit growing multi-country teams.

Pros and cons

Strengths

  • Time off, workflows and analytics included in Core
  • US and UK payroll modules plus a Payroll Hub for other providers
  • Rated 4.5/5 on G2 across more than 2,700 reviews

Watch-outs

  • No published prices or plan tiers
  • Performance, hiring and compensation are add-on modules
  • No free trial listed

Skip it if: You're under 50 employees and want to see a price before a sales call.

HiBob pricing

Pricing on request: Per employee, quoted by headcount and modules. Free plan or trial: No trial listed; free demo.

From HiBob's pricing page, checked on the date at the top of this review. See how it compares on price in our HRIS tools pricing overview.

How we scored HiBob

HRIS score: 78/100

Core HR & records (20%)5/5
Time off & onboarding (20%)4.5/5
Performance & engagement (15%)4.5/5
Payroll & integrations (15%)3.5/5
Ease of use (10%)4/5
Price & transparency (20%)2/5

Each criterion is rated 0 to 5 and weighted for the category. See our methodology.

How HiBob compares

#ToolBest forStarting priceScore
1BambooHRSmall and midsize companies that want a complete, easy HRIS$250/mo85/100
2FactorialSmall teams that want time off, time tracking and documents in one toolFrom $8/employee/mo82/100
3Zoho PeopleBest low-cost HRIS, with a free plan for up to 5 usersFrom $3/user/mo81/100
4RipplingGrowing companies that want HR, payroll and IT on one employee recordFrom $8/employee/mo80/100
5HiBobMid-size and international companies focused on culture and engagementPricing on request78/100
6ConnecteamDeskless and frontline teams that run HR from their phones$29/mo for 30 users77/100

Alternatives and comparisons

HiBob FAQ

How much does HiBob cost?

Pricing on request: Per employee, quoted by headcount and modules. Free plan or trial: No trial listed; free demo.

Is HiBob worth it?

HiBob scores 78/100 in our HRIS tools ranking, where it is best for mid-size and international companies focused on culture and engagement. It's a weaker fit if: you're under 50 employees and want to see a price before a sales call.

Does HiBob have a free plan or trial?

No trial listed; free demo.

What are the best HiBob alternatives?

In our HRIS tools ranking, the closest alternatives are BambooHR, Factorial and Zoho People.

Vettlo Editorial Team

Researched and written by the Vettlo editorial team using our methodology. Prices and plan details come from each vendor's public pricing page.