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Chatwork vs HiBob

Chatwork logo

Chatwork

Communication & Collaboration

Group chat for global teams, built to replace email with real-time communication

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
HiBob logo

HiBob

HR & Recruiting

Modern HR for modern businesses

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Chatwork no pricing figures or plan names are shown on the vendor's own homepage; only Sign up for free and Get Started buttons are offered, with pricing details requiring further navigation not present on the fetched page; HiBob pricing not publicly displayed; requires contacting sales for custom quote

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Chatwork and HiBob actually diverge.

Attributes where Chatwork and HiBob differ
AttributeChatworkHiBob
Pricing modelquotesubscription
PlatformsWebWeb, iOS, Android
CategoryCommunication & CollaborationHR & Recruiting
FoundedUnknown2015

Identical on both: starting price (On request), free tier (No), 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 Chatwork

Nothing recorded that HiBob does not also cover.

Only in HiBob

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

What people use each for

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

Chatwork

No use cases recorded yet. See the Chatwork review.

HiBob

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

Where each one falls short

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

Chatwork

  • No pricing figures or plan names are shown on the vendor's own homepage; only Sign up for free and Get Started buttons are offered, with pricing details requiring further navigation not present on the fetched page
  • The homepage highlights 256-bit encryption and ISO27001 certification as its main security claims without stating which plan tier includes them

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

Chatwork

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Chatwork review.

HiBob

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

Which should you pick?

Choose Chatwork if

Nothing in the data separates Chatwork from HiBob on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

Chatwork review

Choose HiBob if

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

Questions people ask

Is Chatwork or HiBob better?
Neither clearly leads. Chatwork 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, Chatwork or HiBob?
Chatwork starts at On request and HiBob at On request.
Does Chatwork or HiBob run on more platforms?
Chatwork runs on Web. HiBob runs on Web, iOS, Android.
What can Chatwork do that HiBob cannot?
HiBob covers Core HR, Onboarding, Time Off Management, Performance Management.

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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