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HiBob vs Bonusly

HiBob logo

HiBob

Software

Modern HR for modern businesses

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Bonusly logo

Bonusly

Software

Employee recognition that builds culture

From
$3/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: HiBob pricing not publicly displayed; requires contacting sales for custom quote; Bonusly the free plan is capped at 8 users
  • They diverge on capability: HiBob covers Core HR, Bonusly covers Peer-to-peer recognition.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which HiBob and Bonusly actually diverge.

Attributes where HiBob and Bonusly differ
AttributeHiBobBonusly
Starting priceOn request$3/month
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb, Ios, Android, Api
Founded20152012

Identical on both: 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
  • Greenhouse

Only in Bonusly

  • Peer-to-peer recognition
  • Points-based rewards
  • Manager awards
  • Reward catalog
  • Automated milestones
  • Public recognition feed
  • Analytics & insights
  • Custom company values

Both cover

  • Slack
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Google Workspace
  • 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 Bonusly
  • Performance management, learning and skills trackingnot Bonusly
  • US and UK payroll, benefits and time trackingnot Bonusly
  • Workforce planning and compensation review cyclesnot Bonusly
  • Employee self-service for a distributed workforcenot Bonusly

Bonusly

  • Peer-to-peer recognition with points employees give each othernot HiBob
  • Redeeming points for gift cards and rewardsnot HiBob
  • Recognition inside Slack or Microsoft Teamsnot HiBob
  • Tracking recognition patterns across teamsnot HiBob
  • Company-wide awards programmes on the top tiernot 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

Bonusly

  • The free plan is capped at 8 users
  • Reward funding is separate from the subscription: a $10 gift card costs $10 on top of the per-user fee
  • The Bizy AI assistant costs $2 per user per month more, at $5 against $3
  • SAML single sign-on, awards programmes and a dedicated success manager are on the quote-only Organization tier
  • Advanced analytics and automations start at the Team tier

Pricing, plan by plan

HiBob

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

Bonusly

$3/month
  • Core$3/month
    • Peer-to-peer recognition
    • Points-based rewards
    • Reward catalog
  • Pro$5/month
    • Everything in Core
    • Manager awards
    • Automated milestones
  • Custom$undefined/month
    • Everything in Pro
    • Custom rewards
    • API access

Which should you pick?

Choose HiBob if

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

Choose Bonusly if

  • You need peer-to-peer recognition.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
  • You also want points-based rewards.
Bonusly review

Questions people ask

Is HiBob or Bonusly better?
Neither clearly leads. HiBob starts at On request and Bonusly at $3/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, HiBob or Bonusly?
HiBob starts at On request and Bonusly at $3/month.
Does HiBob or Bonusly run on more platforms?
HiBob runs on Web, iOS, Android. Bonusly 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 Bonusly is typically brought in for.
What can HiBob do that Bonusly cannot?
HiBob covers Core HR, Onboarding, Time Off Management, Performance Management. Bonusly covers Peer-to-peer recognition, Points-based rewards, Manager awards, Reward catalog. Both handle Slack, Microsoft Teams, Google Workspace, 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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