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HiBob vs Krea

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HiBob

Software

Modern HR for modern businesses

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On request
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
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Krea

Software

Generate, enhance, and edit images, videos, or 3D meshes with AI

From
On request
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: HiBob pricing not publicly displayed; requires contacting sales for custom quote; Krea usage is metered in compute units that vary by operation; the free tier grants only 100 units per day, and the $9 per month Basic tier steps up to 5,000 units, as of August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which HiBob and Krea actually diverge.

Attributes where HiBob and Krea differ
AttributeHiBobKrea
Pricing modelsubscriptionusage-based
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb
Founded2015Unknown

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 HiBob

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

Only in Krea

Nothing recorded that HiBob does not also cover.

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

Krea

No use cases recorded yet. See the Krea review.

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

Krea

  • Usage is metered in compute units that vary by operation; the free tier grants only 100 units per day, and the $9 per month Basic tier steps up to 5,000 units, as of August 2026.

Pricing, plan by plan

HiBob

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

Krea

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Krea review.

Which should you pick?

Choose HiBob if

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

Choose Krea if

Nothing in the data separates Krea from HiBob on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

Krea review

Questions people ask

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

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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