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Fond vs HiBob

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Fond

Software

Employee experience platform for modern teams

From
On request
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: Fond acquired by Reward Gateway and now sold as part of their employee engagement suite rather than independently; HiBob pricing not publicly displayed; requires contacting sales for custom quote
  • They diverge on capability: Fond covers Social recognition, HiBob covers Core HR.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Fond and HiBob actually diverge.

Attributes where Fond and HiBob differ
AttributeFondHiBob
PlatformsWebWeb, iOS, Android
Founded20132015

Identical on both: starting price (On request), 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 Fond

  • Social recognition
  • Engagement tools
  • Culture programs
  • Mobile app
  • Analytics dashboard
  • Manager resources
  • Customizable workflows
  • Reporting

Only in HiBob

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

Both cover

  • Slack
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Workday

What people use each for

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

Fond

  • Peer-to-peer recognition with points employees send each othernot HiBob
  • Redeeming points against a rewards cataloguenot HiBob
  • Corporate perks and discounts for staffnot HiBob
  • Running a recognition programme across international officesnot HiBob

HiBob

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

Where each one falls short

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

Fond

  • Acquired by Reward Gateway and now sold as part of their employee engagement suite rather than independently

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

Fond

On request
  • Fond Platform$undefined/month
    • Recognition
    • Engagement tools
    • Culture building

HiBob

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

Which should you pick?

Choose Fond if

  • You need social recognition.
  • You also want engagement tools.
Fond review

Choose HiBob if

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

Questions people ask

Is Fond or HiBob better?
Neither clearly leads. Fond 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, Fond or HiBob?
Fond starts at On request and HiBob at On request.
Does Fond or HiBob run on more platforms?
Fond runs on Web. HiBob runs on Web, iOS, Android.
What is Fond best used for?
Fond is most often used for peer-to-peer recognition with points employees send each other, redeeming points against a rewards catalogue, corporate perks and discounts for staff, running a recognition programme across international offices. Of those, peer-to-peer recognition with points employees send each other and redeeming points against a rewards catalogue are not what HiBob is typically brought in for.
What can Fond do that HiBob cannot?
Fond covers Social recognition, Engagement tools, Culture programs, Mobile app. HiBob covers Core HR, Onboarding, Time Off Management, Performance Management. Both handle Slack, Microsoft Teams, Workday.

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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