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CrowdStrike Falcon vs HiBob

CrowdStrike Falcon logo

CrowdStrike Falcon

Software

Stop breaches with AI-native cybersecurity

From
$7.99/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: CrowdStrike Falcon falcon Go tier limited to maximum of 100 devices; HiBob pricing not publicly displayed; requires contacting sales for custom quote
  • They diverge on capability: CrowdStrike Falcon covers Next-gen antivirus, HiBob covers Core HR.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which CrowdStrike Falcon and HiBob actually diverge.

Attributes where CrowdStrike Falcon and HiBob differ
AttributeCrowdStrike FalconHiBob
Starting price$7.99/monthOn request
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWeb, iOS, Android
Founded20112015

Identical on both: 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 CrowdStrike Falcon

  • Next-gen antivirus
  • Endpoint detection and response
  • Threat intelligence
  • IT hygiene
  • USB device control
  • Firewall management
  • Threat graph
  • Real-time response

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.

CrowdStrike Falcon

  • Small endpoint deployments via Falcon Go with per-device pricingnot HiBob
  • Mid-market organisations via Falcon Pro or Enterprise with advanced threat detectionnot HiBob
  • Organisations requiring custom managed detection and response via Falcon Completenot HiBob

HiBob

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

Where each one falls short

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

CrowdStrike Falcon

  • Falcon Go tier limited to maximum of 100 devices
  • Falcon Complete Next-Gen MDR requires custom quote; pricing not published
  • Higher tiers (Enterprise and above) feature gatekeeping for threat hunting and identity protection

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

CrowdStrike Falcon

$7.99/month

No published plan breakdown. See the CrowdStrike Falcon review.

HiBob

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

Which should you pick?

Choose CrowdStrike Falcon if

  • You need next-gen antivirus.
  • You work on Windows, macOS, Linux.
  • You also want endpoint detection and response.
CrowdStrike Falcon review

Choose HiBob if

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

Questions people ask

Is CrowdStrike Falcon or HiBob better?
Neither clearly leads. CrowdStrike Falcon starts at $7.99/month and HiBob at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, CrowdStrike Falcon or HiBob?
CrowdStrike Falcon starts at $7.99/month and HiBob at On request.
Does CrowdStrike Falcon or HiBob run on more platforms?
CrowdStrike Falcon runs on Windows, macOS, Linux. HiBob runs on Web, iOS, Android.
What is CrowdStrike Falcon best used for?
CrowdStrike Falcon is most often used for small endpoint deployments via falcon go with per-device pricing, mid-market organisations via falcon pro or enterprise with advanced threat detection, organisations requiring custom managed detection and response via falcon complete. Of those, small endpoint deployments via falcon go with per-device pricing and mid-market organisations via falcon pro or enterprise with advanced threat detection are not what HiBob is typically brought in for.
What can CrowdStrike Falcon do that HiBob cannot?
CrowdStrike Falcon covers Next-gen antivirus, Endpoint detection and response, Threat intelligence, IT hygiene. 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.

Source
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