Softwr

Software · head to head

Assistant.to vs HiBob

Assistant.to logo

Assistant.to

Software

The easiest way to schedule meetings

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
HiBob logo

HiBob

Software

Modern HR for modern businesses

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Assistant.to has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Assistant.to no longer an independent product. assistant.to redirects to Cirrus Insight, which absorbed it; HiBob pricing not publicly displayed; requires contacting sales for custom quote
  • They diverge on capability: Assistant.to covers In-email scheduling, HiBob covers Core HR.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Assistant.to and HiBob actually diverge.

Attributes where Assistant.to and HiBob differ
AttributeAssistant.toHiBob
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsChrome-extensionWeb, iOS, Android
Founded20142015

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

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 Assistant.to

  • In-email scheduling
  • One-click booking
  • Google Calendar sync
  • Time zone handling
  • Simple interface
  • Gmail
  • Google Calendar
  • Chrome-extension support

Only in HiBob

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

What people use each for

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

Assistant.to

  • Schedulingnot HiBob
  • Appointment bookingnot HiBob
  • Time trackingnot HiBob
  • Resource managementnot HiBob
  • Team coordinationnot HiBob

HiBob

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

Where each one falls short

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

Assistant.to

  • No longer an independent product. assistant.to redirects to Cirrus Insight, which absorbed it
  • Its scheduling now sits inside a wider Salesforce-focused sales tool rather than being a standalone add-in

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

Assistant.to

Free
  • FreeFree
    • In-email scheduling
    • Basic features
  • Pro$5/month
    • Team features
    • Custom branding
    • Priority support

HiBob

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

Which should you pick?

Choose Assistant.to if

  • You need in-email scheduling.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Chrome-extension.
  • You also want one-click booking.
Assistant.to review

Choose HiBob if

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

Questions people ask

Is Assistant.to or HiBob better?
Neither clearly leads. Assistant.to 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, Assistant.to or HiBob?
Assistant.to has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Assistant.to and On request for HiBob.
Does Assistant.to or HiBob run on more platforms?
Assistant.to runs on Chrome-extension. HiBob runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use Assistant.to for free?
Yes. Assistant.to has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. HiBob starts at On request.
What is Assistant.to best used for?
Assistant.to is most often used for scheduling, appointment booking, time tracking, resource management. Of those, scheduling and appointment booking are not what HiBob is typically brought in for.
What can Assistant.to do that HiBob cannot?
Assistant.to covers In-email scheduling, One-click booking, Google Calendar sync, Time zone handling. HiBob covers Core HR, Onboarding, Time Off Management, Performance Management.

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.

Source
ShareXLinkedInRedditWhatsAppEmail

Related pages

More on Assistant.to

More on HiBob

Keep looking

Other head to heads