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HiBob vs BambooHR

HiBob6.1/10

BambooHR9.3/10

Scored in HRIS Software

The short answer

HiBob sells Bob Core and its add-on modules by custom quote per employee, with native US and UK payroll and a finance planning module. BambooHR publishes its prices: Core costs $10.25 per employee a month, or a flat $250 for 25 or fewer employees, with payroll as an add-on.

By LeadChange Research TeamUpdated Based on 24 sources, most recently checked

HiBob

Best for
Companies that want one HR platform and add modules as they grow

Choose HiBob if

  • You employ people in several countries and run UK as well as US payroll.
  • You want people analytics with 150+ metrics and 35+ dashboards.
  • You need ISO 27001, GDPR and HIPAA as well as SOC 2 Type II.
  • You want headcount planning and financial scenario models in the HR system.

What HiBob costsHiBob competitors

BambooHR

Starting price
$250/mo flat up to 25 employees, then $10.25/employee/mo1
Best for
Companies of about 50 to 500 employees, the range BambooHR says it is built for

Choose BambooHR if

  • You want a published price: Core is $10.25 per employee a month above 25 employees, or a flat $250 a month for 25 or fewer.
  • You have 25 or fewer employees: Core is a flat $250 a month.
  • You want month-to-month billing and a free trial.
  • You want live support by phone, email and chat.

BambooHR pricingBambooHR alternatives

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Scorecard

HiBob wins 1BambooHR wins 2

HiBob vs BambooHR by dimension
DimensionHiBobBambooHR
PricingBambooHR publishes Core at $10.25, Pro at $17.50 and Elite at $25 per employee a month, with flat fees for 25 or fewer employees. HiBob quotes every plan and module, and its order forms set a minimum number of paid users.Quote only$250/mo flat up to 25 employees, then $10.25/employee/mo
Fit and supportBambooHR offers phone, email and chat support on weekdays from 6 AM to 6 PM MT. HiBob supports customers through in-app tickets and a help center and serves small to enterprise companies. Phone, email, chat2Small businesses, mid-market companies, enterprisesSmall businesses, mid-market companies
SecurityHiBob states SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, GDPR and HIPAA. BambooHR states SOC 2 Type II and GDPR. Yes3SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPRSOC 2, GDPR

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Key differences

Where HiBob and BambooHR differ (9)
AttributeHiBobBambooHR
Price transparencyQuote only4Published1
Contract termCustom5Monthly1
Best forSmall businesses, mid-market companies, enterprises6Small businesses, mid-market companies7
Single sign-onSAML 2.0, Okta8SAML, Google, Microsoft9
Native integrations100+615010
Support channelsIn-app support tickets, Help center11Phone, email, chat2
Typical implementationWeeks (vendor states mid-market organizations can go live in weeks)64–6 weeks2
Founded201512200813
HeadquartersLondon, United Kingdom6Draper, Utah, US14
Show 8 attributes where they are the same
Where they are the same (8)
AttributeHiBobBambooHR
Pricing modelPer employee4Per employee1
DeploymentCloud3Cloud13
Mobile appsiOS, Android4iOS, Android15
API1617
Webhooks1618
SOC 2 Type II319
GDPR program2021
OwnershipPrivate12Private22

Analysis by dimension

Pricing. BambooHR publishes Core at $10.25, Pro at $17.50 and Elite at $25 per employee a month, with flat fees for 25 or fewer employees. HiBob quotes every plan and module, and its order forms set a minimum number of paid users.

Capabilities. HiBob covers core HR, talent, US and UK payroll, benefits, compensation planning and finance planning. BambooHR covers hiring and onboarding, HR data, payroll and time, benefits, performance and compensation.

Integrations. BambooHR lists 150 integrations and HiBob 100; both document a REST API and webhooks.

Fit and support. BambooHR offers phone, email and chat support on weekdays from 6 AM to 6 PM MT. HiBob supports customers through in-app tickets and a help center and serves small to enterprise companies.

Security. HiBob states SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, GDPR and HIPAA. BambooHR states SOC 2 Type II and GDPR.

Neither one?

Zoho People

Zoho People has the highest LeadChange Score in HRIS Software after excluding these two (8.9/10).

From $3/user/mo (billed annually)23

Zoho People review

Frequently asked questions

How much is BambooHR per month compared with HiBob?

BambooHR Core costs $10.25 per employee a month, or a flat $250 for 25 or fewer employees. HiBob publishes no prices: Bob Core and every add-on are quoted per employee.

Is HiBob a legit company?

Yes. HiBob was founded in 2015, is headquartered in London and states SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001. BambooHR was founded in 2008 and is based in Draper, Utah.

Which is better for international teams, HiBob or BambooHR?

HiBob runs native US and UK payroll and connects to other payroll providers through its Payroll Hub. BambooHR adds global employment through an add-on powered by Remote.

Do HiBob and BambooHR offer a free trial?

BambooHR offers a free trial and bills monthly. HiBob sells on custom contract terms set in each order form, so ask its sales team whether a trial or pilot is possible.

Do HiBob and BambooHR use AI?

Yes. HiBob's Bob AI drafts reviews, job descriptions and communications and answers questions in natural language. BambooHR offers the Ask BambooHR assistant and groups eNPS comments into themes.

Which has more integrations, HiBob or BambooHR?

HiBob lists 100+ integrations; BambooHR lists 150 integrations. Both connect to Slack and Greenhouse.

Is HiBob or BambooHR more secure?

Both HiBob and BambooHR state SOC 2 Type II and GDPR. HiBob states ISO 27001 and HIPAA (unverified for BambooHR).

Who are HiBob’s biggest competitors?

HiBob ranks #6 of 19 in our HRIS software ranking. Besides BambooHR, the highest-scored are Zoho People, Namely, and Rippling. Every alternative, matched to the reason you might switch: HiBob alternatives.

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  1. BambooHR bamboohr.com/pricing“For companies with more than 25 employees, our HR software is priced on a per-employee, per-month basis. BambooHR pricing starts at $10.25 USD per employee per month for Core, $17.50 USD per employee per month for Pro, and $25 USD per employee per month for Elite.” “Choose flexible month-to-month terms or an extended term for added certainty.”
  2. BambooHR bamboohr.com/why-bamboohr/services“You can reach BambooHR Support Heroes live Monday to Friday from 6 AM to 6 PM MT by phone, email, or chat (within your BambooHR account). Outside business hours, our AI support chat is always available!” “Implementation usually takes between 4–6 weeks, but the timeline can adjust based on complexity, size, and which products are being implemented. Some customers (usually those with lesser headcounts) are able to complete self set up within just a few days.”
  3. HiBob hibob.com/privacy/security“SOC 2 Type II We undergo routine audits to receive updated SOC 2 Type II reports, available upon request and subject to a signed NDA.” “HiBob hosts Bob data primarily in AWS data centers ... HiBob uses AWS data centers in Ireland (main) and Germany (backup). ... Our DR location is AWS Frankfurt.”
  4. HiBob HiBob pricing (HiBob)“How much does HiBob cost? HiBob pricing is customized based on your company’s size, needs, and the modules you choose. To get an accurate quote, simply submit a pricing request and speak with our team.” “Is HiBob priced per employee? Yes, of course. HiBob pricing is generally calculated on a per-employee basis, making it easy to scale as your organization grows.”
  5. HiBob hibob.com/privacy/customer-subscription-terms“Customer will subscribe to the Services by executing an order form which shall specify and define: (i) the subscription term ... the initial term and subsequent additional term(s) shall be automatically renewed for a twelve (12) month term”
  6. HiBob HiBob FAQ (HiBob)“Growth (<200 employees): For smaller teams that need an easy-to-use platform ... Scale (200–1,000 employees): For rapidly expanding businesses ... Enterprise (1,000+ employees): For larger organizations that require robust data analytics, complex compensation planning” “Bob offers 100+ integrations designed to connect employee data and workflows across broader business systems.”
  7. BambooHR bamboohr.com/platform“BambooHR is purpose-built for growing organizations, generally in the range of 50 to 500 employees, though many customers scale well beyond that on the same platform.”
  8. HiBob hibob.com/marketplace/saml-sso“Enable Custom SAML 2.0 SSO integration with Bob to centralize user authentication through your existing Identity Provider (IdP). ... Custom SAML 2.0 gives organizations the freedom to integrate Bob with any SAML-compliant provider”
  9. BambooHR SAML single sign-on (BambooHR Marketplace)“Installing this app in your BambooHR account will enable you to configure Single Sign-On between your identity provider and BambooHR (as the service provider) using SAML 2.0.”
  10. BambooHR bamboohr.com/integrations“Select from over 150 integrations designed to streamline processes and save time, enhancing your HR solutions.”
  11. HiBob hibob.com/contact-us“Customer support For customer support, please log in to Bob and create a support ticket”
  12. HiBob hibob.com/about“2015 Hibob is founded by Ronni Zehavi and Israel David with the idea that the employee experience and role of HR needed to evolve.” “2026 Salesforce leads a $166 million investment in HiBob alongside Farallon Capital Management.”
  13. BambooHR bamboohr.com/about-bamboohr“We founded BambooHR in 2008 with a mission to set people free to do great work” “With the help of our cloud-based HR platform, HR pros and leaders can spend more time on people and less time on paperwork.”
  14. BambooHR bamboohr.com/about-bamboohr/contact“42 Future Way, Draper, UT 84020, USA”
  15. BambooHR bamboohr.com/platform/hr-data-and-reporting/mobile-app“Yes. The app is free to download, but you’ll need an active BambooHR account provided by your employer to sign in. The app is available for supported iOS and Android devices.”
  16. HiBob apidocs.hibob.com“Welcome to the Developer Docs. Here you'll find clear, practical documentation to help you get started with the Public API and build integrations with Bob.” “React to changes with webhooks Subscribe to events and keep external systems in sync when Bob data changes.”
  17. BambooHR documentation.bamboohr.com/docs/getting-started“The BambooHR API is a RESTful Internet protocol built around making semantically meaningful HTTPS requests”
  18. BambooHR documentation.bamboohr.com/docs/webhooks“Webhooks are tools that allow external services to be notified when certain actions occur within your BambooHR account. When a specified event happens, like an update to employee information, BambooHR sends an HTTP POST request containing relevant data to a URL you specify.”
  19. BambooHR trust.bamboohr.com“SOC 2 Type 2”
  20. HiBob hibob.com/privacy/data-processing-addendum“HiBob takes your privacy seriously and offers a Data Processing Addendum that is an integral part of the Subscription Terms or any master subscription agreement. This addendum reflects our obligations as a Data Processor. This Data Protection Addendum has been pre-signed by an authorized signatory on behalf of HiBob”
  21. BambooHR bamboohr.com/legal/data-processing-agreement“"Data Protection Law" means Regulation 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the protection of natural persons with regard to the Processing of Personal Data and on the free movement of such data ("General Data Protection Regulation" or "GDPR")”
  22. Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BambooHR“BambooHR's logo Type Private Industry”
  23. Zoho Corporation zoho.com/people/zohopeople-pricing.html“ESSENTIAL HR US$3 US$3 /user/month billed annually”
  24. HiBob hibob.com/marketplace?categoryId=discover

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