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Freshteam vs HiBob

Freshteam logo

Freshteam

Software

Smart HR software for growing businesses

From
Free
Rated
-
HiBob logo

HiBob

Software

Modern HR for modern businesses

From
On request
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only Freshteam has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Freshteam freshworks HRMS (formerly Freshteam) paid tiers as captured 19 February 2023 combined a per-employee monthly charge ($1.20 to $2.40+/employee/month) with a separate flat platform fee ($71 to $119+/month), on top of a $0 free tier; HiBob pricing not publicly displayed; requires contacting sales for custom quote
  • They diverge on capability: Freshteam covers Applicant Tracking, HiBob covers Core HR.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Freshteam and HiBob actually diverge.

Attributes where Freshteam and HiBob differ
AttributeFreshteamHiBob
Starting priceFreeOn request
Free tierYesNo
Founded20102015

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 Freshteam

  • Applicant Tracking
  • Time Off
  • Employee Directory
  • Time Tracking
  • Documents
  • Org Chart
  • Freshdesk
  • Freshsales

Only in HiBob

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

Both cover

  • Onboarding
  • Slack
  • Google Workspace
  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

Freshteam

No use cases recorded yet. See the Freshteam review.

HiBob

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

Where each one falls short

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

Freshteam

  • Freshworks HRMS (formerly Freshteam) paid tiers as captured 19 February 2023 combined a per-employee monthly charge ($1.20 to $2.40+/employee/month) with a separate flat platform fee ($71 to $119+/month), on top of a $0 free tier

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

Freshteam

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 50 Employees
    • Basic ATS
    • Time Off
  • Growth$1.2/month
    • All Free features
    • Onboarding
    • Time Tracking
  • Pro$2.4/month
    • All Growth features
    • Custom Reports
    • Advanced Workflows

HiBob

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

Which should you pick?

Choose Freshteam if

  • You need applicant tracking.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want time off.

Choose HiBob if

  • You need core hr.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want time off management.

Questions people ask

Is Freshteam or HiBob better?
Neither clearly leads. Freshteam 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, Freshteam or HiBob?
Freshteam has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Freshteam and On request for HiBob.
Does Freshteam or HiBob run on more platforms?
Freshteam runs on Web, Ios, Android. HiBob runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use Freshteam for free?
Yes. Freshteam has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. HiBob starts at On request.
What can Freshteam do that HiBob cannot?
Freshteam covers Applicant Tracking, Time Off, Employee Directory, Time Tracking. HiBob covers Core HR, Time Off Management, Performance Management, Compensation. Both handle Onboarding, Slack, Google Workspace, Web 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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