HiBob vs BambooHR

BambooHR publishes per-employee pricing: Core is $10.25, Pro $17.50, and Elite $25 per employee per month, with a monthly base for 25 or fewer employees. HiBob's pricing is quote-only, but it lists US and UK payroll, finance, and workforce-planning modules.

By LeadChange Research TeamUpdated 32 verified data points14 sources
Best for
Mid-market and enterprise teams wanting one people platform

Choose HiBob if

  • You want payroll (US and UK), time tracking, and benefits modules inside the same platform.
  • You need headcount and scenario planning with three-statement models, a finance module BambooHR does not list.
  • You want company surveys, learning, and talent analytics with 150+ metrics and 35+ dashboards.
  • You need Enterprise SSO plus documented SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001; we could not confirm ISO 27001 for BambooHR.
Best for
Companies needing a system of record plus hiring and onboarding

Choose BambooHR if

  • You want published per-employee pricing: Core $10.25, Pro $17.50, and Elite $25 monthly.
  • You want monthly billing and a free trial, both of which BambooHR lists.
  • You want applicant tracking with interview scheduling, and five job openings on Core.
  • You want 150 native integrations, including Greenhouse, Checkr, Culture Amp, and Indeed.
  • You want a REST API with webhooks and SAML SSO, which BambooHR documents.

Key differences

Where HiBob and BambooHR differ (6)
AttributeHiBobBambooHR
Pricing modelQuote onlyPer employee
Price transparencyQuote onlyPublished
Best forSmall businesses, mid-market companies, enterprisesMid-market companies
Single sign-onEnterprise SSOSAML, Google, Microsoft
Founded20152008
HeadquartersNew York, NY, USADraper, Utah, US
Show 5 attributes where they are the same
Where they are the same (5)
AttributeHiBobBambooHR
DeploymentCloudCloud
Open API
Webhooks
SOC 2 Type II
OwnershipPrivatePrivate

Analysis by dimension

Pricing. BambooHR publishes Core at $10.25, Pro at $17.50, and Elite at $25 per employee per month, with a monthly base of $250, $425, or $650 for 25 or fewer employees. HiBob's pricing is quote-only, so no cost comparison is possible.

Capabilities. Both document employee records, onboarding documents, absence rules, benefits, reporting, and self-service. HiBob adds payroll in two countries and finance planning modules; BambooHR adds applicant tracking and lists payroll as an add-on.

Integrations. BambooHR documents about 150 native integrations. HiBob lists seven notable integrations and no total count. Both list Slack.

Security. Both document SOC 2 Type II. HiBob also documents ISO 27001 and Enterprise SSO. BambooHR documents SAML, Google, and Microsoft SSO; we could not confirm its ISO 27001 status, which does not mean it lacks the certification.

Frequently asked questions

Is HiBob cheaper than BambooHR?

That cannot be determined from published data. BambooHR lists Core at $10.25, Pro at $17.50, and Elite at $25 per employee per month, with a monthly base of $250 to $650 for companies with 25 or fewer employees. HiBob's pricing is quote-only. Request a HiBob quote for your headcount and compare it with the BambooHR tier that matches your needs.

Which is better for a small business, HiBob or BambooHR?

BambooHR publishes its prices and monthly term, so a small business can budget in advance, though the Core tier has a $250 monthly base for 25 or fewer employees. HiBob lists small business among its segments but is quote-only. HiBob may suit a small company that wants payroll and planning in the same platform.

Can you switch between HiBob and BambooHR?

BambooHR lists a monthly contract term. HiBob's contract term, implementation time, and fees are not published, so confirm them in a quote. Both document employee records and onboarding documents, so export records and documents before moving. BambooHR also lists a Reports API, which can help when exporting data.

What is the key difference between HiBob and BambooHR?

The main difference is pricing and scope. BambooHR publishes three per-employee tiers and sells payroll, benefits administration, and time as add-ons. HiBob is quote-only and lists payroll and benefits, planning and compensation, and finance as modules. BambooHR documents applicant tracking and 150 integrations; HiBob documents ISO 27001 and Bob AI.

Do HiBob and BambooHR integrate with Slack?

Yes, both list Slack. BambooHR documents about 150 native integrations, including Greenhouse, Checkr, Culture Amp, and Indeed. HiBob lists Google Workspace, Okta, OneLogin, Deputy, Quinyx, and ADP Workforce Now for the US. HiBob does not publish a total integration count, so check its marketplace for the tools you use.

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Data sources

Every value on this page links to its source below. Primary sources are the vendor's or authority's own pages.

  1. BambooHR pricing page · primary source, checked Oct 5, 2026
  2. HiBob pricing page: Pricing flow test · secondary source, checked Oct 5, 2026
  3. HiBob website · primary source, checked Oct 5, 2026
  4. BambooHR website: Platform · primary source, checked Oct 6, 2026
  5. HiBob website: Security · primary source, checked Oct 5, 2026
  6. BambooHR app directory: Integrations · primary source, checked Oct 5, 2026
  7. HiBob website: About · primary source, checked Oct 5, 2026
  8. BambooHR website: About BambooHR · primary source, checked Oct 5, 2026
  9. BambooHR website: Contact · primary source, checked Oct 6, 2026
  10. BambooHR documentation: Getting started · primary source, checked Oct 5, 2026
  11. HiBob website · primary source, checked Oct 6, 2026
  12. BambooHR website: Security · primary source, checked Oct 5, 2026
  13. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BambooHR · secondary source, checked Oct 5, 2026