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HiBob vs Achievers

HiBob logo

HiBob

Software

Modern HR for modern businesses

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Achievers logo

Achievers

Software

Recognize and reward employee success

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: HiBob pricing not publicly displayed; requires contacting sales for custom quote; Achievers pricing is not published and requires a demo
  • They diverge on capability: HiBob covers Core HR, Achievers covers Peer-to-peer recognition.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which HiBob and Achievers actually diverge.

Attributes where HiBob and Achievers differ
AttributeHiBobAchievers
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb, Ios, Android, Api
Founded20152002

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 HiBob

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

Only in Achievers

  • Peer-to-peer recognition
  • Manager recognition
  • Points-based rewards
  • Marketplace rewards
  • Pulse surveys
  • Employee connections
  • Analytics dashboard
  • Values alignment

Both cover

  • Slack
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Workday

What people use each for

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

HiBob

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

Achievers

  • Employee recognitionnot HiBob
  • Rewards programnot HiBob
  • Engagement measurementnot HiBob
  • Culture buildingnot HiBob
  • Retention improvementnot HiBob

Where each one falls short

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

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

Achievers

  • Pricing is not published and requires a demo
  • Aimed at mid-market and enterprise organisations rather than small teams
  • Sold as separate named modules, Recognize, Reward and Celebrate, so a full programme means more than one line on the quote

Pricing, plan by plan

HiBob

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

Achievers

On request
  • Recognize$undefined/month
    • Peer-to-peer recognition
    • Manager recognition
    • Points & rewards
  • Listen$undefined/month
    • Engagement surveys
    • Pulse surveys
    • Analytics
  • Connect$undefined/month
    • Employee connections
    • Interest groups
    • Events

Which should you pick?

Choose HiBob if

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

Choose Achievers if

  • You need peer-to-peer recognition.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
  • You also want manager recognition.
Achievers review

Questions people ask

Is HiBob or Achievers better?
Neither clearly leads. HiBob starts at On request and Achievers at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, HiBob or Achievers?
HiBob starts at On request and Achievers at On request.
Does HiBob or Achievers run on more platforms?
HiBob runs on Web, iOS, Android. Achievers runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
What is HiBob best used for?
HiBob is most often used for core hr system of record with automated workflows, performance management, learning and skills tracking, us and uk payroll, benefits and time tracking, workforce planning and compensation review cycles. Of those, core hr system of record with automated workflows and performance management, learning and skills tracking are not what Achievers is typically brought in for.
What can HiBob do that Achievers cannot?
HiBob covers Core HR, Onboarding, Time Off Management, Performance Management. Achievers covers Peer-to-peer recognition, Manager recognition, Points-based rewards, Marketplace rewards. Both handle Slack, Microsoft Teams, Workday.

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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