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HiBob vs Improvado

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HiBob

HR & Recruiting

Modern HR for modern businesses

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Improvado

Marketing & Analytics

Data integration platform for marketing teams

From
$1000/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: HiBob pricing not publicly displayed; requires contacting sales for custom quote; Improvado no pricing is published, and no cost driver or minimum is stated
  • They diverge on capability: HiBob covers Core HR, Improvado covers 500+ data source connectors.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which HiBob and Improvado actually diverge.

Attributes where HiBob and Improvado differ
AttributeHiBobImprovado
Starting priceOn request$1000/month
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb, Api, Data-warehouse
CategoryHR & RecruitingMarketing & Analytics

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), founded (2015).

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
  • Slack

Only in Improvado

  • 500+ data source connectors
  • Data transformation
  • Real-time syncing
  • Data warehouse integration
  • ETL capabilities
  • Data quality monitoring
  • Historical data
  • Custom connectors

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 Improvado
  • Performance management, learning and skills trackingnot Improvado
  • US and UK payroll, benefits and time trackingnot Improvado
  • Workforce planning and compensation review cyclesnot Improvado
  • Employee self-service for a distributed workforcenot Improvado

Improvado

  • Aggregating marketing data from many platforms into one pipelinenot HiBob
  • Feeding blended campaign data into BI tools and dashboardsnot 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

Improvado

  • No pricing is published, and no cost driver or minimum is stated
  • The route to a figure is a working session with a solutions engineer rather than a rate card

Pricing, plan by plan

HiBob

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

Improvado

$1000/month
  • Starter$1000/month
    • Up to 20 data sources
    • Basic transformations
    • Standard support
  • Professional$2500/month
    • Up to 100 data sources
    • Advanced transformations
    • Priority support
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • Unlimited data sources
    • Custom integrations
    • Dedicated support

Which should you pick?

Choose HiBob if

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

Choose Improvado if

  • You need 500+ data source connectors.
  • You work on Web, Api, Data-warehouse.
  • You also want data transformation.
Improvado review

Questions people ask

Is HiBob or Improvado better?
Neither clearly leads. HiBob starts at On request and Improvado at $1000/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, HiBob or Improvado?
HiBob starts at On request and Improvado at $1000/month.
Does HiBob or Improvado run on more platforms?
HiBob runs on Web, iOS, Android. Improvado runs on Web, Api, Data-warehouse.
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 Improvado is typically brought in for.
What can HiBob do that Improvado cannot?
HiBob covers Core HR, Onboarding, Time Off Management, Performance Management. Improvado covers 500+ data source connectors, Data transformation, Real-time syncing, Data warehouse integration.

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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