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Greenhouse vs HiBob

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Greenhouse

Software

Hiring software for growing companies

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: Greenhouse core plan lacks talent discovery and contact lookups; HiBob pricing not publicly displayed; requires contacting sales for custom quote
  • They diverge on capability: Greenhouse covers Applicant tracking, HiBob covers Core HR.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Greenhouse and HiBob actually diverge.

Attributes where Greenhouse and HiBob differ
AttributeGreenhouseHiBob
Pricing modelquotesubscription
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, ApiWeb, iOS, Android
Founded20122015

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

  • Applicant tracking
  • Interview scheduling
  • Scorecard system
  • Job board posting
  • Candidate CRM
  • Reporting & analytics
  • Offer management
  • EEO compliance

Only in HiBob

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

Both cover

  • Slack

What people use each for

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

Greenhouse

  • Applicant tracking system for structured hiringnot HiBob
  • AI-powered interview notetaking and sourcingnot HiBob

HiBob

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

Where each one falls short

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

Greenhouse

  • Core plan lacks talent discovery and contact lookups
  • Core plan lacks email automation and applicant texting
  • Plus plan lacks resume anonymisation and application limits
  • Plus plan lacks audit logging and developer tools
  • Pricing customised by hiring volume and company size, not published
  • Only Pro tier offers audit logs and developer sandbox

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

Greenhouse

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Greenhouse review.

HiBob

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

Which should you pick?

Choose Greenhouse if

  • You need applicant tracking.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
  • You also want interview scheduling.
Greenhouse review

Choose HiBob if

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

Questions people ask

Is Greenhouse or HiBob better?
Neither clearly leads. Greenhouse 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, Greenhouse or HiBob?
Greenhouse starts at On request and HiBob at On request.
Does Greenhouse or HiBob run on more platforms?
Greenhouse runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api. HiBob runs on Web, iOS, Android.
What is Greenhouse best used for?
Greenhouse is most often used for applicant tracking system for structured hiring, ai-powered interview notetaking and sourcing. Of those, applicant tracking system for structured hiring and ai-powered interview notetaking and sourcing are not what HiBob is typically brought in for.
What can Greenhouse do that HiBob cannot?
Greenhouse covers Applicant tracking, Interview scheduling, Scorecard system, Job board posting. HiBob covers Core HR, Onboarding, Time Off Management, Performance Management. Both handle Slack.

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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