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HiBob vs Kazoo

HiBob logo

HiBob

Software

Modern HR for modern businesses

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Kazoo logo

Kazoo

Software

Employee engagement and recognition platform

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; Kazoo the kazoohr.com domain now redirects to worktango.com, so Kazoo is no longer sold under that name
  • They diverge on capability: HiBob covers Core HR, Kazoo covers Social recognition.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which HiBob and Kazoo actually diverge.

Attributes where HiBob and Kazoo differ
AttributeHiBobKazoo
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb
Founded20152014

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 Kazoo

  • Social recognition
  • Performance management
  • Goal setting
  • Learning management
  • Engagement surveys
  • Analytics dashboard
  • Mobile app
  • Customizable workflows

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

Kazoo

  • Employee recognition and reward point programsnot HiBob
  • Performance conversations and goal trackingnot HiBob
  • Employee engagement surveys tied to recognition datanot 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

Kazoo

  • The kazoohr.com domain now redirects to worktango.com, so Kazoo is no longer sold under that name
  • No Kazoo-branded pricing, plan or per-employee rate remains published at the original domain

Pricing, plan by plan

HiBob

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

Kazoo

On request
  • Kazoo Platform$undefined/month
    • Recognition programs
    • Performance management
    • Learning paths

Which should you pick?

Choose HiBob if

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

Choose Kazoo if

  • You need social recognition.
  • You also want performance management.
Kazoo review

Questions people ask

Is HiBob or Kazoo better?
Neither clearly leads. HiBob starts at On request and Kazoo at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, HiBob or Kazoo?
HiBob starts at On request and Kazoo at On request.
Does HiBob or Kazoo run on more platforms?
HiBob runs on Web, iOS, Android. Kazoo runs on Web.
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 Kazoo is typically brought in for.
What can HiBob do that Kazoo cannot?
HiBob covers Core HR, Onboarding, Time Off Management, Performance Management. Kazoo covers Social recognition, Performance management, Goal setting, Learning management. 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.

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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