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Assembly vs HiBob

Assembly logo

Assembly

Employee Engagement

Employee recognition platform for distributed teams

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
HiBob logo

HiBob

HR & Recruiting

Modern HR for modern businesses

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Assembly has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Assembly client counts are capped by tier, at 50 on Starter and 500 on Professional; HiBob pricing not publicly displayed; requires contacting sales for custom quote
  • They diverge on capability: Assembly covers Social recognition, HiBob covers Core HR.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Assembly and HiBob actually diverge.

Attributes where Assembly and HiBob differ
AttributeAssemblyHiBob
Starting priceFreeOn request
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWebWeb, iOS, Android
CategoryEmployee EngagementHR & Recruiting
Founded20212015

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Assembly

  • Social recognition
  • Rewards catalog
  • Points system
  • Mobile app
  • Analytics
  • Manager tools
  • Customizable workflow
  • Reporting

Only in HiBob

  • Core HR
  • Onboarding
  • Time Off Management
  • Performance Management
  • Compensation
  • People Analytics
  • Engagement
  • Greenhouse

Both cover

  • Slack
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Google Workspace

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Assembly

No use cases recorded yet. See the Assembly review.

HiBob

  • Core HR system of record with automated workflowsnot Assembly
  • Performance management, learning and skills trackingnot Assembly
  • US and UK payroll, benefits and time trackingnot Assembly
  • Workforce planning and compensation review cyclesnot Assembly
  • Employee self-service for a distributed workforcenot Assembly

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Assembly

  • Client counts are capped by tier, at 50 on Starter and 500 on Professional
  • Automation tasks are metered, at 100 a month on Starter and 1,000 on Professional
  • Extra internal users cost $29 each on Professional and $59 on Advanced, on top of the plan
  • Full white-labelling requires Advanced at $499 a month and SSO is Enterprise only at $2,000
  • The workspace locks when a trial lapses and the account may be deleted after 30 days

HiBob

  • Pricing not publicly displayed; requires contacting sales for custom quote
  • Limited payroll functionality compared to dedicated payroll platforms
  • Smaller integration ecosystem compared to larger HR platforms

Pricing, plan by plan

Assembly

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Basic recognition
    • Points system
    • Mobile app
  • Pro$undefined/month
    • Advanced recognition
    • Rewards
    • Analytics

HiBob

On request
  • Bob$undefined/month
    • Core HR
    • Onboarding
    • Time Off

Which should you pick?

Choose Assembly if

  • You need social recognition.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want rewards catalog.
Assembly review

Choose HiBob if

  • You need core hr.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want onboarding.
HiBob review

Questions people ask

Is Assembly or HiBob better?
Neither clearly leads. Assembly starts at Free and HiBob at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Assembly or HiBob?
Assembly has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Assembly and On request for HiBob.
Does Assembly or HiBob run on more platforms?
Assembly runs on Web. HiBob runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use Assembly for free?
Yes. Assembly has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. HiBob starts at On request.
What can Assembly do that HiBob cannot?
Assembly covers Social recognition, Rewards catalog, Points system, Mobile app. HiBob covers Core HR, Onboarding, Time Off Management, Performance Management. Both handle Slack, Microsoft Teams, Google Workspace.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

HiBob: What modules does HiBob include?

HiBob includes Core HR, Time & Attendance, Performance & Goals, Compensation Management, Global Operations, and Analytics modules that can be selected based on organizational needs.

Source
HiBob: How is HiBob pricing calculated?

HiBob pricing is customized based on company size (1-49, 50-199, 200-999, or 1,000+ employees) and the specific modules selected. Pricing is on a per-employee basis.

Source
HiBob: Does HiBob offer a mobile app?

Yes, HiBob includes mobile app access as part of all plans, allowing employees to manage their HR tasks on the go.

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