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Grasshopper vs HiBob

Grasshopper logo

Grasshopper

Software

The entrepreneur's phone system

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: Grasshopper available only in the USA and Canada; the site returns a not available in your region error outside those countries; HiBob pricing not publicly displayed; requires contacting sales for custom quote

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Grasshopper and HiBob actually diverge.

Attributes where Grasshopper and HiBob differ
AttributeGrasshopperHiBob
PlatformsWebWeb, iOS, Android
FoundedUnknown2015

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 Grasshopper

Nothing recorded that HiBob does not also cover.

Only in HiBob

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

What people use each for

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

Grasshopper

No use cases recorded yet. See the Grasshopper review.

HiBob

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

Where each one falls short

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

Grasshopper

  • Available only in the USA and Canada; the site returns a not available in your region error outside those countries
  • Plans start at $14/month only under a promotional discount of up to $75 off select plans, meaning the advertised entry price is not the standing rate

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

Grasshopper

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Grasshopper review.

HiBob

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

Which should you pick?

Choose Grasshopper if

Nothing in the data separates Grasshopper from HiBob on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

Grasshopper review

Choose HiBob if

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

Questions people ask

Is Grasshopper or HiBob better?
Neither clearly leads. Grasshopper 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, Grasshopper or HiBob?
Grasshopper starts at On request and HiBob at On request.
Does Grasshopper or HiBob run on more platforms?
Grasshopper runs on Web. HiBob runs on Web, iOS, Android.
What can Grasshopper do that HiBob cannot?
HiBob covers Core HR, Onboarding, Time Off Management, Performance Management.

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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