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Deel vs HiBob

Deel logo

Deel

Software

Global payroll and compliance made easy

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
HiBob logo

HiBob

Software

Modern HR for modern businesses

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Deel has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Deel contractor management starts at $49 per contractor per month, so cost scales linearly with every person engaged; HiBob pricing not publicly displayed; requires contacting sales for custom quote
  • They diverge on capability: Deel covers Global Payroll, HiBob covers Core HR.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Deel and HiBob actually diverge.

Attributes where Deel and HiBob differ
AttributeDeelHiBob
Starting priceFreeOn request
Free tierYesNo
Founded20192015

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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 Deel

  • Global Payroll
  • EOR Services
  • Contractor Management
  • Compliance
  • Benefits Administration
  • Immigration Support
  • BambooHR
  • NetSuite

Only in HiBob

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

Both cover

  • Greenhouse
  • Slack
  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

Deel

  • Hiring and paying contractors across multiple countriesnot HiBob
  • Employing staff abroad without opening a local entitynot HiBob

HiBob

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

Where each one falls short

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

Deel

  • Contractor management starts at $49 per contractor per month, so cost scales linearly with every person engaged
  • Employer of Record starts at $599 per employee per month
  • Contractor of Record is $325 per contractor per month, far above plain contractor management
  • US PEO starts at $125 per employee per month
  • Payroll and HR support are not sold standalone and are bundled inside the EOR and PEO per person prices

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

Deel

Free
  • Contractors$49/month
    • Contractor Management
    • Payments
    • Compliance
  • EOR$599/month
    • Employee Hiring
    • Global Payroll
    • Benefits

HiBob

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

Which should you pick?

Choose Deel if

  • You need global payroll.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want eor services.
Deel review

Choose HiBob if

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

Questions people ask

Is Deel or HiBob better?
Neither clearly leads. Deel 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, Deel or HiBob?
Deel has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Deel and On request for HiBob.
Does Deel or HiBob run on more platforms?
Deel runs on Web, Ios, Android. HiBob runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use Deel for free?
Yes. Deel has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. HiBob starts at On request.
What is Deel best used for?
Deel is most often used for hiring and paying contractors across multiple countries, employing staff abroad without opening a local entity. Of those, hiring and paying contractors across multiple countries and employing staff abroad without opening a local entity are not what HiBob is typically brought in for.
What can Deel do that HiBob cannot?
Deel covers Global Payroll, EOR Services, Contractor Management, Compliance. HiBob covers Core HR, Onboarding, Time Off Management, Performance Management. Both handle Greenhouse, Slack, Web support, Ios 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.

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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