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Freedcamp vs HiBob

Freedcamp logo

Freedcamp

Software

Free project management for everyone

From
On request
Rated
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HiBob logo

HiBob

Software

Modern HR for modern businesses

From
On request
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Freedcamp plans are differentiated mainly by file upload size, at 10 MB on free, 25 MB on Pro, 100 MB on Business and 250 MB on Enterprise; HiBob pricing not publicly displayed; requires contacting sales for custom quote
  • They diverge on capability: Freedcamp covers Tasks, HiBob covers Core HR.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Freedcamp and HiBob actually diverge.

Attributes where Freedcamp and HiBob differ
AttributeFreedcampHiBob
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Founded20102015

Identical on both: starting price (On request), free tier (No), 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 Freedcamp

  • Tasks
  • Kanban
  • Gantt
  • Calendar
  • Time tracking
  • Google Drive
  • Dropbox
  • OneDrive

Only in HiBob

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

Both cover

  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

Freedcamp

  • Task and project management with unlimited projects on a free tiernot HiBob
  • Adding issue tracking, wiki and invoicing to project workspacesnot HiBob

HiBob

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

Where each one falls short

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

Freedcamp

  • Plans are differentiated mainly by file upload size, at 10 MB on free, 25 MB on Pro, 100 MB on Business and 250 MB on Enterprise
  • The issue tracker, wiki, CRM, invoices and reports all require the Business plan at $7.49 per user per month
  • Backups start at Business and are weekly, becoming daily only on Enterprise
  • SAML SSO and white labelling are Enterprise only at $16.99 per user per month
  • AI usage is banded by plan rather than metered in stated units, described as limited, high and almost unlimited

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

Freedcamp

On request
  • FreeFree
    • Unlimited users
    • Unlimited projects
    • Core features
  • Pro$1.49/month
    • Advanced features
    • Subtasks
    • Private tasks

HiBob

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

Which should you pick?

Choose Freedcamp if

  • You need tasks.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want kanban.

Choose HiBob if

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

Questions people ask

Is Freedcamp or HiBob better?
Neither clearly leads. Freedcamp 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, Freedcamp or HiBob?
Freedcamp starts at On request and HiBob at On request.
Does Freedcamp or HiBob run on more platforms?
Freedcamp runs on Web, Ios, Android. HiBob runs on Web, iOS, Android.
What is Freedcamp best used for?
Freedcamp is most often used for task and project management with unlimited projects on a free tier, adding issue tracking, wiki and invoicing to project workspaces. Of those, task and project management with unlimited projects on a free tier and adding issue tracking, wiki and invoicing to project workspaces are not what HiBob is typically brought in for.
What can Freedcamp do that HiBob cannot?
Freedcamp covers Tasks, Kanban, Gantt, Calendar. HiBob covers Core HR, Onboarding, Time Off Management, Performance Management. Both handle Web support, Ios support, Android 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.

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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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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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