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BetterUp vs HiBob

BetterUp logo

BetterUp

Software

Unlock human transformation

From
On request
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: BetterUp sold to employers rather than to individuals, so access depends on your organisation buying it; HiBob pricing not publicly displayed; requires contacting sales for custom quote
  • They diverge on capability: BetterUp covers 1-on-1 coaching, HiBob covers Core HR.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which BetterUp and HiBob actually diverge.

Attributes where BetterUp and HiBob differ
AttributeBetterUpHiBob
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, ApiWeb, iOS, Android
Founded20132015

Identical on both: starting price (On request), pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), 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 BetterUp

  • 1-on-1 coaching
  • Mental health support
  • Leadership development
  • AI-powered matching
  • Progress tracking
  • Team analytics
  • Mobile coaching
  • Skill assessments

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.

BetterUp

  • One-to-one professional coaching provided as an employee benefitnot HiBob
  • Manager development programmesnot HiBob
  • Leadership development at enterprise scalenot HiBob
  • Measuring coaching impact across a workforcenot HiBob

HiBob

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

Where each one falls short

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

BetterUp

  • Sold to employers rather than to individuals, so access depends on your organisation buying it
  • Pricing is not published
  • Split into four products, Lead, Manage, Grow and Ready, so coverage is a purchasing decision

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

BetterUp

On request
  • Care$undefined/month
    • Mental health coaching
    • Stress management
    • Work-life balance
  • Coaching$undefined/month
    • 1-on-1 coaching
    • Leadership development
    • Career growth
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • All coaching tiers
    • Executive coaching
    • Team coaching

HiBob

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

Which should you pick?

Choose BetterUp if

  • You need 1-on-1 coaching.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
  • You also want mental health support.
BetterUp review

Choose HiBob if

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

Questions people ask

Is BetterUp or HiBob better?
Neither clearly leads. BetterUp starts at On request and HiBob at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, BetterUp or HiBob?
BetterUp starts at On request and HiBob at On request.
Does BetterUp or HiBob run on more platforms?
BetterUp runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api. HiBob runs on Web, iOS, Android.
What is BetterUp best used for?
BetterUp is most often used for one-to-one professional coaching provided as an employee benefit, manager development programmes, leadership development at enterprise scale, measuring coaching impact across a workforce. Of those, one-to-one professional coaching provided as an employee benefit and manager development programmes are not what HiBob is typically brought in for.
What can BetterUp do that HiBob cannot?
BetterUp covers 1-on-1 coaching, Mental health support, Leadership development, AI-powered matching. 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.

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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