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HiBob Review

HiBob's Bob is a cloud HR platform for small, mid-market and enterprise companies, built on a core HR system with add-on modules for talent, payroll and benefits, compensation, planning and finance.

Company size
Small businesses, mid-market companies, enterprises
Pricing model
Per employee
Integrations
100
Deployment
Cloud

Best for

  • Companies that want one HR platform and add modules as they grow
  • HR teams running compensation cycles with pay bands and Mercer benchmarking data
  • Employers with US or UK staff who want native payroll inside the HR system

Not ideal for

  • Buyers who need a published price before contacting sales
  • Teams that want a published free trial or free plan
  • Employers that want native payroll in countries other than the US and UK
By LeadChange Research TeamUpdated
How we evaluated HiBob

This review rests on 24 facts checked against HiBob’s official pricing pages and documentation, most recently on . We did not test the product hands-on: the score and the pros and cons use only those verified facts, as our methodology explains, and third-party ratings are quoted, never scored.

Our verdict

Bob fits companies that want HR records, workflows, performance, compensation and people analytics in one system, with native payroll in the US and UK. Core is in every subscription, and other modules are added to a per-employee quote. It is less suited to buyers who need a published price before talking to sales, or to teams whose headcount may fall below the minimum paid-user count set in the order form.

Strengths

  • Modular platform on one core

    Every subscription includes Core: the employee database, documents, time off, lifecycle workflows, integrations, analytics and a mobile app. Talent, hiring, payroll, planning, compensation and finance modules are added as needed.

    Evidence: Modules: 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)

  • Compensation and analytics tools

    Bob runs compensation cycles with custom pay bands and Mercer benchmarking data. People analytics cover 150+ metrics and 35+ dashboards.

    Evidence: Merit and bonus cycles: Yes

  • Documented security

    HiBob holds ISO 27001:2022 and ISO 27018:2019 certificates, and its SOC 2 Type II report is available on request under NDA. It supports SAML 2.0 single sign-on and offers a pre-signed data processing addendum.

    Evidence: ISO 27001: Yes

  • AI tools and open integrations

    Bob AI drafts reviews, job descriptions and messages, and an MCP connection links Bob to outside AI tools. HiBob states 100+ integrations, including Slack, Okta and ADP Workforce Now, plus a REST API with webhooks.

    Evidence: AI features: Bob AI (generates reviews, job descriptions, communications), Natural language questions and insights, Answers and guided actions for employees and managers, MCP connection to external AI tools, AI-powered pay insights, Bob AI Companion included in Core, Bob Studio for building custom AI agents

Weaknesses

  • Prices by quote only

    HiBob publishes no prices. Its pricing page is a custom-quote request form that asks for company size and modules and states that pricing is per employee.

    Evidence: Pricing model: Per employee

  • Minimum commitments

    The order form sets a minimum number of paid users, payable even if headcount falls below it. The Finance module bills the higher of a minimum monthly fee or that minimum.

    Evidence: Extra costs: Add-on modules beyond Core are priced into the quote, Implementation and support services are part of the quote; Professional Services fees are non-refundable, Minimum subscription: fees for a minimum number of Authorized Users set in the order form, payable even if headcount falls below it, Bob Finance module: the higher of a minimum monthly fee or the minimum subscription

  • Services and renewal terms

    Implementation is sold as Professional Services, with non-refundable fees and no published price. Terms auto-renew for 12 months unless notice is given 30 days before renewal.

    Evidence: Implementation fee: Quoted separately: implementation is sold as Professional Services; no price published

  • Native payroll in two countries

    Less suited to employers that want native payroll beyond the US and UK; elsewhere Bob relies on Payroll Hub and payroll integrations.

    Evidence: Modules: 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)

  • No published free trial

    HiBob publishes no free trial or free plan, so evaluation starts with a quote request.

    Evidence: Price transparency: Quote only

Price at a glance

  • Pricing model

    Per employee

  • Price transparency

    Quote only

  • Contract term

    Custom

HiBob plans and prices

Quick answers

How much does HiBob cost?
HiBob publishes no prices. It quotes per employee, based on headcount, the modules added to Core and any implementation or support services. The pricing page is a request form with size bands of 1-49, 50-199, 200-999 and 1,000+ employees.Based on Pricing model: Per employee
What is included in every HiBob plan?
Core is in every subscription. It covers the Bob AI Companion, employee database, document management, time off, lifecycle workflows, integrations, analytics and reporting, and the mobile app. Talent, hiring, payroll, planning and compensation modules are added to the quote.Based on Mobile apps: iOS, Android
What extra fees does HiBob charge?
No amounts are published. Quotes can include implementation and support services, sold as non-refundable Professional Services. The order form sets a minimum number of paid users, and the Finance module carries a minimum monthly fee.Based on Extra costs: Add-on modules beyond Core are priced into the quote, Implementation and support services are part of the quote; Professional Services fees are non-refundable, Minimum subscription: fees for a minimum number of Authorized Users set in the order form, payable even if headcount falls below it, Bob Finance module: the higher of a minimum monthly fee or the minimum subscription
Does HiBob offer payroll?
Yes. Bob offers native US and UK payroll, plus Payroll Hub and links to providers such as ADP Workforce Now (US). Time tracking and benefits management sit in the same Payroll and Benefits module.Based on Modules: 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)

Coverage of core HRIS software capabilities

Each core capability we evaluate in HRIS Software, checked against HiBob’s own documentation. “Not verified yet” means we have not confirmed it either way, not that it is missing.

10 verified of 11 core capabilities

HRIS Software

  • Employee records
  • Job and org structure · not verified yet
  • Payroll integration
  • Onboarding and documents
  • Time off and absence rules
  • Benefits administration
  • Reporting
  • API and integrations
  • Permissions and privacy
  • Self-service
  • Workflows

Specifications

Product

Modules
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)
Mobile apps
iOS, Android
AI features
Bob AI (generates reviews, job descriptions, communications), Natural language questions and insights, Answers and guided actions for employees and managers, MCP connection to external AI tools, AI-powered pay insights, Bob AI Companion included in Core, Bob Studio for building custom AI agents

Integrations

Open API
Yes
API type
REST
Webhooks
Yes

HiBob integrations

7 integrations we documented, by how they connect. HiBob reports 100 native integrations in total.

Native integrations

HiBob integrations

HiBob integration coverage

The 10 apps that HRIS software products document most often, and whether HiBob documents each.

4 of the 10 most-connected apps documented by HiBob; median of the 18 products compared: 4

  • QuickBooks · documented by 10 of 18
  • Slack · documented by 9 of 18
  • Xero · documented by 8 of 18
  • Checkr · documented by 7 of 18
  • Greenhouse · documented by 7 of 18
  • Deputy · documented by 5 of 18
  • Employee Navigator · documented by 5 of 18
  • Google Workspace · documented by 5 of 18
  • Indeed · documented by 5 of 18
  • Okta · documented by 5 of 18

Integrations each vendor documents (native, marketplace, Zapier or API), 18 live HRIS software products. Not documented does not mean not possible.

HRIS Software

Where it ranks

HiBob alternatives

Alternatives to HiBob

Security and compliance

  • SOC 2 Type IIYes
  • ISO 27001Yes
  • GDPR programYes
  • HIPAAYes
  • Single sign-onSAML 2.0, Okta

Implementation and support

Typical implementation
Weeks (vendor states mid-market organizations can go live in weeks)
Implementation fee
Quoted separately: implementation is sold as Professional Services; no price published
Support channels
In-app support tickets, Help center

About HiBob

Founded
2015
Headquarters
London, United Kingdom
Ownership
Private

Official profiles

All HiBob products

Frequently asked questions

Is HiBob legit?

Yes. HiBob was founded in 2015, is headquartered in London with a US headquarters in New York, and is backed by investors including Battery Ventures and General Atlantic. It holds ISO 27001 and ISO 27018 certificates.

Is HiBob HIPAA and GDPR compliant?

HiBob states that Bob complies with HIPAA; its site does not mention a business associate agreement. It offers a pre-signed GDPR data processing addendum, and data is hosted on AWS in Ireland with backup in Germany.

What does HiBob integrate with?

HiBob states 100+ integrations, including Slack, Okta, Google Workspace, OneLogin, ADP Workforce Now (US), Deputy and Quinyx. It also offers a REST API with webhooks and an MCP connection to outside AI tools.

How long does HiBob implementation take?

Weeks, per HiBob, which says mid-market companies can go live in weeks with minimal IT support. Implementation is sold as Professional Services or through certified partners, with no published price.

What are the best alternatives to HiBob?

In our HRIS software ranking, the highest-scored products other than HiBob are Rippling, BambooHR, and Zoho People. Compared side by side, by reason to switch: HiBob alternatives.

Which is better, HiBob or BambooHR?

It depends on the team. Choose HiBob if: you employ people in several countries and run UK as well as US payroll. Choose BambooHR if: you want a published price: Core is $10.25 per employee a month. The full comparison: HiBob vs BambooHR.

What are the pros and cons of HiBob?

Strengths documented on the vendor’s own pages: modular platform on one core, compensation and analytics tools, and documented security. It is less suited to buyers who need a published price before contacting sales and teams that want a published free trial or free plan.

Does HiBob have an API?

Yes. HiBob offers an open API (REST) to customers, with webhooks for event updates.

Does HiBob have a mobile app?

Yes. HiBob lists mobile apps: iOS, Android.

Is HiBob good for small businesses?

HiBob lists small businesses among the company sizes it is built for (small businesses, mid-market companies, and enterprises). It ranks #10 of 16 in our HRIS software for small businesses.

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What changed

  1. PricingHiBob’s pricing model: per employee (previously quote only).

  2. FeaturesHiBob added Bob Studio for building custom AI agents to its AI features.

  3. IntegrationsHiBob updated its single sign-on: added SAML 2.0 and Okta; no longer lists Enterprise SSO.

Earlier changes (1)

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