Automation & Integration · head to head
Automate.io vs HiBob

Automate.io
Automation & Integration
Connect and automate your cloud applications
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- Free
- Rated
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The short version
- Only Automate.io has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Automate.io no longer exists as a product. automate.io redirects to notion.com, which acquired the company and wound the integration service down; HiBob pricing not publicly displayed; requires contacting sales for custom quote
- They diverge on capability: Automate.io covers Multi-step automations, HiBob covers Core HR.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Automate.io and HiBob actually diverge.
| Attribute | Automate.io | HiBob |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | On request |
| Pricing model | usage-based | subscription |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Web, Mobile | Web, iOS, Android |
| Category | Automation & Integration | HR & Recruiting |
| Founded | 2014 | 2015 |
Identical on both: 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 Automate.io
- Multi-step automations
- Conditional logic
- Data mapping
- Error handling
- Scheduling
- Webhooks
- API integrations
- 500+ apps
Only in HiBob
- Core HR
- Onboarding
- Time Off Management
- Performance Management
- Compensation
- People Analytics
- Engagement
- Microsoft Teams
Both cover
- Slack
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Automate.io
- Workflow Automationnot HiBob
- Data Integrationnot HiBob
- Process Automationnot HiBob
- App Integrationnot HiBob
- API Connectivitynot HiBob
HiBob
- Core HR system of record with automated workflowsnot Automate.io
- Performance management, learning and skills trackingnot Automate.io
- US and UK payroll, benefits and time trackingnot Automate.io
- Workforce planning and compensation review cyclesnot Automate.io
- Employee self-service for a distributed workforcenot Automate.io
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Automate.io
- No longer exists as a product. automate.io redirects to notion.com, which acquired the company and wound the integration service down
- Existing automations were not portable to Notion, so users had to rebuild elsewhere
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
Automate.io
Free- FreeFree
- 250 tasks/month
- 2 automations
- Starter$15/month
- 5000 tasks/month
- Unlimited automations
- Email support
- Professional$50/month
- Unlimited tasks
- Priority support
- Advanced features
HiBob
On request- Bob$undefined/month
- Core HR
- Onboarding
- Time Off
Which should you pick?
Choose Automate.io if
- You need multi-step automations.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Mobile.
- You also want conditional logic.
Questions people ask
- Is Automate.io or HiBob better?
- Neither clearly leads. Automate.io 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, Automate.io or HiBob?
- Automate.io has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Automate.io and On request for HiBob.
- Does Automate.io or HiBob run on more platforms?
- Automate.io runs on Web, Mobile. HiBob runs on Web, iOS, Android.
- Can I use Automate.io for free?
- Yes. Automate.io has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. HiBob starts at On request.
- What is Automate.io best used for?
- Automate.io is most often used for workflow automation, data integration, process automation, app integration. Of those, workflow automation and data integration are not what HiBob is typically brought in for.
- What can Automate.io do that HiBob cannot?
- Automate.io covers Multi-step automations, Conditional logic, Data mapping, Error handling. HiBob covers Core HR, Onboarding, Time Off Management, Performance Management. Both handle Slack, Web support.
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.
SourceHiBob: 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.
SourceHiBob: 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.
SourceRelated pages
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