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Empuls vs HiBob

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Empuls

Software

Employee engagement platform for connection and recognition

From
$1/month per employee
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: Empuls limited customization options for organizations with unique workflows; HiBob pricing not publicly displayed; requires contacting sales for custom quote
  • They diverge on capability: Empuls covers Social intranet, HiBob covers Core HR.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Empuls and HiBob actually diverge.

Attributes where Empuls and HiBob differ
AttributeEmpulsHiBob
Starting price$1/month per employeeOn request
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
PlatformsWeb, Mobile, SlackWeb, iOS, Android
Founded20182015

Identical on both: 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 Empuls

  • Social intranet
  • Peer recognition
  • Rewards marketplace
  • Surveys
  • Celebrations
  • Analytics
  • Mobile app
  • Gamification

Only in HiBob

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

Both cover

  • Slack
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Google Workspace
  • Workday

What people use each for

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

Empuls

  • Employee recognitionnot HiBob
  • Team engagementnot HiBob
  • Pulse surveysnot HiBob
  • Rewards programsnot HiBob

HiBob

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

Where each one falls short

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

Empuls

  • Limited customization options for organizations with unique workflows
  • Integration with third-party HR and payroll systems is restricted, often requiring manual workarounds
  • Mobile app is less stable and slower than desktop version with reported bugs
  • Limited options to customize user interface for brand alignment
  • Platform can feel overwhelming due to large number of features

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

Empuls

$1/month per employee
  • Reward & Recognize$3/month per employee
    • Recognition badges
    • Reward catalog
    • Points management
  • Surveys & Feedback$3/month per employee
    • Engagement surveys
    • Pulse surveys
    • Analytics
  • Perks & Benefits$2/month per employee
    • Perks catalog
    • Benefits management
  • Social Intranet$1/month per employee
    • Internal communications
    • Announcements
    • Employee directory

HiBob

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

Which should you pick?

Choose Empuls if

  • You need social intranet.
  • You work on Web, Mobile, Slack.
  • You also want peer recognition.
Empuls review

Choose HiBob if

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

Questions people ask

Is Empuls or HiBob better?
Neither clearly leads. Empuls starts at $1/month per employee and HiBob at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Empuls or HiBob?
Empuls starts at $1/month per employee and HiBob at On request.
Does Empuls or HiBob run on more platforms?
Empuls runs on Web, Mobile, Slack. HiBob runs on Web, iOS, Android.
What is Empuls best used for?
Empuls is most often used for employee recognition, team engagement, pulse surveys, rewards programs. Of those, employee recognition and team engagement are not what HiBob is typically brought in for.
What can Empuls do that HiBob cannot?
Empuls covers Social intranet, Peer recognition, Rewards marketplace, Surveys. HiBob covers Core HR, Onboarding, Time Off Management, Performance Management. Both handle Slack, Microsoft Teams, Google Workspace, Workday.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Empuls: What are the main features of Empuls?

Empuls is an AI-led employee engagement platform combining social intranet, recognition and rewards, surveys and feedback, employee gifting, and perks and benefits—all in one platform built on four pillars: communication, alignment, empowerment, and motivation.

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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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Empuls: How much does Empuls cost?

Empuls pricing is module-based: Reward & Recognize at $3 per employee/month, Surveys at $3 per employee/month, Perks & Benefits at $2 per employee/month, Social Intranet & Employee Communication at $1 per employee/month, plus Employee Gifting & Service Rewards with no platform fees.

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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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Empuls: Does Empuls integrate with Slack?

Yes, Empuls integrates with Slack to enable peer recognition, badge sending, polls, surveys, and achievement celebrations directly within Slack without app switching, with automatic social notifications to the channel.

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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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Empuls: Can I use Empuls APIs to customize integrations?

Yes, Empuls provides APIs for sending appreciations and gifts, redeeming reward points, accessing reports (awards and core values), and embedding employee engagement features into other work tools via API and SDK.

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