The short answer
HiBob prices Bob Core and its add-on modules by quote, per employee. Rippling publishes an entry price of $40 a month plus $8 per employee and quotes the rest. HiBob builds on Core HR with talent, compensation cycles and pay bands, native US and UK payroll and headcount planning.
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HiBob wins 0Rippling wins 22 ties
| Dimension | HiBob | Rippling |
|---|---|---|
| PricingRippling publishes an entry price of $40 a month plus $8 per employee; each added product is priced on top. HiBob quotes Bob Core and add-ons per employee and sets a minimum subscription in the order form. $40/mo | Quote only | Partly published |
| CapabilitiesBoth cover core HR, performance and payroll. HiBob adds compensation cycles, pay bands and headcount planning; Rippling adds IT identity and devices, cards and expenses, and global payroll. Core HR, Talent (hiring and onboarding, performance review and calibration, company surveys, learning, talent analytics), Payroll and Benefits (US payroll, UK payroll, time tracking, benefits management, payroll integrations), Planning and Compensation, Finance (headcount planning, 3-statement models, scenario planning) | 10 of 11 core capabilities | 11 of 11 core capabilities |
| IntegrationsRippling lists 650+ integrations in its App Shop, with a REST API and webhooks. HiBob lists 100+ in its marketplace, with a REST API and webhooks. 650 | 100 native | 650 native |
| SecurityBoth state SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001 and GDPR, and support single sign-on. Rippling adds SCIM provisioning. Yes | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR |
| Attribute | HiBob | Rippling |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Per employee | Base fee + per employee |
| Price transparency | Quote only | Partly published |
| Native integrations | 100 | 650 |
| Support channels | In-app support tickets, Help center | Chat, email, phone |
| Typical implementation | Weeks (vendor states mid-market organizations can go live in weeks) | 1–3 weeks for most small businesses |
| Founded | 2015 | 2016 |
| Headquarters | London, United Kingdom | San Francisco, California, US |
| Attribute | HiBob | Rippling |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Small businesses, mid-market companies, enterprises | Small businesses, mid-market companies, enterprises |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud |
| Mobile apps | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
| Open API | ||
| Webhooks | ||
| Single sign-on | SAML 2.0, Okta | |
| SOC 2 Type II | ||
| ISO 27001 | ||
| GDPR program | ||
| Ownership | Private | Private |
Pricing. Rippling publishes an entry price of $40 a month plus $8 per employee; each added product is priced on top. HiBob quotes Bob Core and add-ons per employee and sets a minimum subscription in the order form.
Capabilities. Both cover core HR, performance and payroll. HiBob adds compensation cycles, pay bands and headcount planning; Rippling adds IT identity and devices, cards and expenses, and global payroll.
Integrations. Rippling lists 650+ integrations in its App Shop, with a REST API and webhooks. HiBob lists 100+ in its marketplace, with a REST API and webhooks.
Fit and support. Rippling offers chat, email and phone support, and free guided implementation through the first payroll for small businesses. HiBob supports customers through in-app tickets and a help center and sells implementation as quoted services.
Security. Both state SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001 and GDPR, and support single sign-on. Rippling adds SCIM provisioning.
BambooHR has the highest LeadChange Score in HRIS Software after excluding these two (9.2/10).
From $250/mo flat up to 25 employees, then $10.25/employee/mo
Rippling publishes an entry price of $40 a month plus $8 per employee; HiBob quotes every customer per employee. Compare written quotes for the same modules and headcount.
Both do. HiBob has native payroll in the US and the UK; Rippling runs payroll in all 50 states and pays employees and contractors worldwide.
For an HRIS, buyers often compare HiBob with Rippling: both cover core HR, performance and payroll. HiBob sells by quote; Rippling publishes an entry price.
Yes. Bob AI writes reviews and job descriptions, and Bob Studio builds custom AI agents. Rippling AI answers questions across connected business data and builds dashboards and reports.
HiBob was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in London. Rippling is headquartered in San Francisco.
HiBob lists 100 integrations and Rippling lists 650. Both connect to Slack and Google Workspace.
Both HiBob and Rippling state SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, and GDPR. Only HiBob states HIPAA (BAA).
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