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Canny vs HiBob

Canny logo

Canny

Technology

Capture, organize, and analyze product feedback

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
HiBob logo

HiBob

HR

Modern HR for modern businesses

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Canny has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Canny tracked user pricing model causes costs to balloon as product grows and engagement increases, creating perverse incentive where more successful feedback gathering means higher costs; HiBob pricing not publicly displayed; requires contacting sales for custom quote
  • They diverge on capability: Canny covers Feedback boards, HiBob covers Core HR.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Canny and HiBob actually diverge.

Attributes where Canny and HiBob differ
AttributeCannyHiBob
Starting priceFreeOn request
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Claude AI (MCP)Web, iOS, Android
CategoryTechnologyHR

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), user rating (Not yet rated), 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 Canny

  • Feedback boards
  • Voting system
  • Roadmap planning
  • Changelog
  • User segmentation
  • Status updates
  • Admin moderation
  • Analytics

Only in HiBob

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

Both cover

  • Slack

What people use each for

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

Canny

  • Feature request managementnot HiBob
  • Product roadmappingnot HiBob
  • Customer feedback collectionnot HiBob
  • Changelog communicationnot HiBob
  • User engagementnot HiBob

HiBob

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

Where each one falls short

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

Canny

  • Tracked user pricing model causes costs to balloon as product grows and engagement increases, creating perverse incentive where more successful feedback gathering means higher costs
  • Limited integrations on Core plan; must upgrade to Pro to connect with Jira and Linear
  • Lacks built-in analytics for identifying themes and patterns across hundreds of feedback requests without manual tagging
  • Customizations limited for public-facing interfaces regarding branding and information presentation
  • Autopilot AI cannot be linked to product knowledge bases to better understand products and improve function
  • Slow response times reported by users, affecting feedback management efficiency
  • Limited custom user fields and manual data updates require API access

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

Canny

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Up to 100 tracked users
    • Unlimited feedback
    • 1 board
  • Starter$400/month
    • 1,000 tracked users
    • Unlimited boards
    • Private boards
  • Growth$900/month
    • 5,000 tracked users
    • API access
    • SSO
  • Business$undefined/month
    • Unlimited tracked users
    • White label
    • SLA

HiBob

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

Which should you pick?

Choose Canny if

  • You need feedback boards.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Claude AI (MCP).
  • You also want voting system.
Canny review

Choose HiBob if

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

Questions people ask

Is Canny or HiBob better?
Neither clearly leads. Canny 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, Canny or HiBob?
Canny has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Canny and On request for HiBob.
Does Canny or HiBob run on more platforms?
Canny runs on Web, Claude AI (MCP). HiBob runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use Canny for free?
Yes. Canny has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. HiBob starts at On request.
What is Canny best used for?
Canny is most often used for feature request management, product roadmapping, customer feedback collection, changelog communication. Of those, feature request management and product roadmapping are not what HiBob is typically brought in for.
What can Canny do that HiBob cannot?
Canny covers Feedback boards, Voting system, Roadmap planning, Changelog. HiBob covers Core HR, Onboarding, Time Off Management, Performance Management. Both handle Slack.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Canny: Does Canny offer a free plan?

Yes. Canny offers a free plan that allows collecting up to 100 feedback ideas. Free users get basic features without roadmap, changelog, or integrations.

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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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Canny: How is Canny priced?

Canny pricing scales based on tracked users. Core starts at $19/month (100 users, annual), Pro starts at $79/month (100 users, annual). Prices increase as tracked users grow.

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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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Canny: What is a tracked user in Canny?

A tracked user is anyone who posts, votes, or comments on your Canny board or embedded widget. Each unique end user counts once and the count accumulates.

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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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Canny: What is Canny Autopilot?

Canny Autopilot is an AI feature that automatically captures feature requests from communication tools like Gong, Intercom, Slack, and Zendesk. It prioritizes requests by revenue impact.

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Canny: Does Canny have a public roadmap feature?

Yes. Canny provides a public roadmap where customers can see what is planned, building, and shipped. Customers can vote on features and watch their feedback progress.

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