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Glint vs HiBob

Glint logo

Glint

Software

Employee engagement powered by AI

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: Glint glint.com is now a domain sale listing operated by Digimedia and carries no Glint product, documentation or pricing; HiBob pricing not publicly displayed; requires contacting sales for custom quote
  • They diverge on capability: Glint covers AI-powered insights, HiBob covers Core HR.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Glint and HiBob actually diverge.

Attributes where Glint and HiBob differ
AttributeGlintHiBob
PlatformsWebWeb, iOS, Android
Founded20142015

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 Glint

  • AI-powered insights
  • Engagement surveys
  • Pulse surveys
  • Real-time listening
  • Predictive analytics
  • Action planning
  • Engagement roadmap
  • Manager tools

Only in HiBob

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

Both cover

  • Workday
  • Slack
  • Microsoft Teams

What people use each for

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

Glint

  • Employee engagement pulse surveysnot HiBob
  • Manager-level engagement dashboards and action planningnot HiBob
  • Tracking employee sentiment trends over timenot HiBob

HiBob

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

Where each one falls short

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

Glint

  • glint.com is now a domain sale listing operated by Digimedia and carries no Glint product, documentation or pricing
  • There is no vendor-published rate, plan or minimum for Glint at its original domain

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

Glint

On request
  • Engage$undefined/month
    • Engagement surveys
    • Pulse surveys
    • AI insights

HiBob

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

Which should you pick?

Choose Glint if

  • You need ai-powered insights.
  • You also want engagement surveys.
Glint review

Choose HiBob if

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

Questions people ask

Is Glint or HiBob better?
Neither clearly leads. Glint 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, Glint or HiBob?
Glint starts at On request and HiBob at On request.
Does Glint or HiBob run on more platforms?
Glint runs on Web. HiBob runs on Web, iOS, Android.
What is Glint best used for?
Glint is most often used for employee engagement pulse surveys, manager-level engagement dashboards and action planning, tracking employee sentiment trends over time. Of those, employee engagement pulse surveys and manager-level engagement dashboards and action planning are not what HiBob is typically brought in for.
What can Glint do that HiBob cannot?
Glint covers AI-powered insights, Engagement surveys, Pulse surveys, Real-time listening. HiBob covers Core HR, Onboarding, Time Off Management, Performance Management. Both handle Workday, Slack, Microsoft Teams.

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.

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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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