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Brex vs HiBob

Brex logo

Brex

Software

The financial stack for growing businesses

From
$29/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: Brex the free Essentials tier is limited to two legal entities; HiBob pricing not publicly displayed; requires contacting sales for custom quote
  • They diverge on capability: Brex covers Corporate cards, HiBob covers Core HR.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Brex and HiBob actually diverge.

Attributes where Brex and HiBob differ
AttributeBrexHiBob
Starting price$29/monthOn request
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Founded20172015

Identical on both: free tier (No), platforms (Web, Ios, Android), 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 Brex

  • Corporate cards
  • Business accounts
  • Expense management
  • Bill pay
  • Travel
  • QuickBooks
  • NetSuite
  • Xero

Only in HiBob

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

Both cover

  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

Brex

  • Corporate cards with spend controls for startupsnot HiBob
  • Expense management and reimbursementsnot HiBob
  • Travel booking inside the spend platformnot HiBob
  • Bill pay and accounting system syncnot HiBob
  • Multi-entity spend management on the paid tiersnot HiBob

HiBob

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

Where each one falls short

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

Brex

  • The free Essentials tier is limited to two legal entities
  • Premium is $12 per user per month, so cost scales with headcount using the card
  • Enterprise and Smart Card pricing is not published
  • Eligibility criteria are not stated anywhere on the pricing page, which matters for a product that extends credit

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

Brex

$29/month
  • EssentialsFree
    • Corporate cards
    • Expense management
    • Bill pay
  • Premium$12/month
    • Advanced controls
    • Custom approvals
    • Travel booking

HiBob

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

Which should you pick?

Choose Brex if

  • You need corporate cards.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want business accounts.
Brex review

Choose HiBob if

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

Questions people ask

Is Brex or HiBob better?
Neither clearly leads. Brex starts at $29/month and HiBob at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Brex or HiBob?
Brex starts at $29/month and HiBob at On request.
Does Brex or HiBob run on more platforms?
Brex runs on Web, Ios, Android. HiBob runs on Web, iOS, Android.
What is Brex best used for?
Brex is most often used for corporate cards with spend controls for startups, expense management and reimbursements, travel booking inside the spend platform, bill pay and accounting system sync. Of those, corporate cards with spend controls for startups and expense management and reimbursements are not what HiBob is typically brought in for.
What can Brex do that HiBob cannot?
Brex covers Corporate cards, Business accounts, Expense management, Bill pay. HiBob covers Core HR, Onboarding, Time Off Management, Performance Management. Both handle Web support, Ios support, Android 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.

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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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