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Awardco vs HiBob

Awardco logo

Awardco

Software

Employee recognition powered by Amazon Business

From
$2.5/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
HiBob logo

HiBob

Software

Modern HR for modern businesses

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Awardco tiers are defined by how many recognition programme types you may run, two on Standard and four on Scale, rather than by features or headcount; HiBob pricing not publicly displayed; requires contacting sales for custom quote
  • They diverge on capability: Awardco covers Peer recognition, HiBob covers Core HR.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Awardco and HiBob actually diverge.

Attributes where Awardco and HiBob differ
AttributeAwardcoHiBob
Starting price$2.5/monthOn request
PlatformsWebWeb, iOS, Android

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown), founded (2015).

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 Awardco

  • Peer recognition
  • Amazon reward catalog
  • Service milestones
  • Incentive programs
  • Analytics
  • Mobile app
  • Social recognition wall
  • Manager tools

Only in HiBob

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

Both cover

  • Workday
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Slack

What people use each for

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

Awardco

  • Service award and milestone recognitionnot HiBob
  • Spot recognition and peer awardsnot HiBob
  • Rewards redeemable against a large cataloguenot HiBob
  • Running several recognition programmes under one systemnot HiBob

HiBob

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

Where each one falls short

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

Awardco

  • Tiers are defined by how many recognition programme types you may run, two on Standard and four on Scale, rather than by features or headcount
  • Small organisations under 100 employees start at $3,000, so there is a floor regardless of size
  • The A-Pay card, Company Store and Awardco Engage are premium add-ons
  • No per-employee price is published; larger organisations must go through sales

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

Awardco

$2.5/month
  • Core$2.5/month
    • Recognition platform
    • Amazon rewards
    • Milestones
  • Pro$undefined/month
    • Advanced analytics
    • Custom integrations
    • Dedicated support

HiBob

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

Which should you pick?

Choose Awardco if

  • You need peer recognition.
  • You also want amazon reward catalog.
Awardco review

Choose HiBob if

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

Questions people ask

Is Awardco or HiBob better?
Neither clearly leads. Awardco starts at $2.5/month and HiBob at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Awardco or HiBob?
Awardco starts at $2.5/month and HiBob at On request.
Does Awardco or HiBob run on more platforms?
Awardco runs on Web. HiBob runs on Web, iOS, Android.
What is Awardco best used for?
Awardco is most often used for service award and milestone recognition, spot recognition and peer awards, rewards redeemable against a large catalogue, running several recognition programmes under one system. Of those, service award and milestone recognition and spot recognition and peer awards are not what HiBob is typically brought in for.
What can Awardco do that HiBob cannot?
Awardco covers Peer recognition, Amazon reward catalog, Service milestones, Incentive programs. HiBob covers Core HR, Onboarding, Time Off Management, Performance Management. Both handle Workday, Microsoft Teams, Slack.

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.

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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.

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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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