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Countly vs HiBob

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Countly

Software

Product analytics for mobile and web

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
HiBob logo

HiBob

Software

Modern HR for modern businesses

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Countly has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Countly the private cloud plan starts at $175 a month and is described as usage based without stating the unit; HiBob pricing not publicly displayed; requires contacting sales for custom quote
  • They diverge on capability: Countly covers Event tracking, HiBob covers Core HR.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Countly and HiBob actually diverge.

Attributes where Countly and HiBob differ
AttributeCountlyHiBob
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Mobile, ApiWeb, iOS, Android
Founded20122015

Identical on both: 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 Countly

  • Event tracking
  • Crash reporting
  • Analytics dashboard
  • User retention
  • Open-source
  • Cloud deployment
  • On-premise deployment
  • Mobile support

Only in HiBob

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

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Countly

  • Product analytics for mobile and web applicationsnot HiBob
  • Self hosting analytics where data cannot leave the organisationnot HiBob

HiBob

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

Where each one falls short

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

Countly

  • The private cloud plan starts at $175 a month and is described as usage based without stating the unit
  • No event cap, data point limit or user limit is published for either paid plan
  • The self hosted Enterprise edition is custom priced and billed annually
  • Adaptivity and intelligence features are separately priced add ons on the cheaper plan

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

Countly

Free
  • Open SourceFree
    • Open-source
    • Self-hosted
    • Full features

HiBob

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

Which should you pick?

Choose Countly if

  • You need event tracking.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Mobile, Api.
  • You also want crash reporting.
Countly review

Choose HiBob if

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

Questions people ask

Is Countly or HiBob better?
Neither clearly leads. Countly 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, Countly or HiBob?
Countly has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Countly and On request for HiBob.
Does Countly or HiBob run on more platforms?
Countly runs on Web, Mobile, Api. HiBob runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use Countly for free?
Yes. Countly has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. HiBob starts at On request.
What is Countly best used for?
Countly is most often used for product analytics for mobile and web applications, self hosting analytics where data cannot leave the organisation. Of those, product analytics for mobile and web applications and self hosting analytics where data cannot leave the organisation are not what HiBob is typically brought in for.
What can Countly do that HiBob cannot?
Countly covers Event tracking, Crash reporting, Analytics dashboard, User retention. HiBob covers Core HR, Onboarding, Time Off Management, Performance Management. Both handle Web 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.

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.

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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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