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HiBob vs Limeade

HiBob logo

HiBob

HR

Modern HR for modern businesses

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Limeade logo

Limeade

Employee Engagement

Employee well-being and engagement platform

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; Limeade the limeade.com domain now redirects to webmdhealthservices.com, so Limeade is no longer sold as a standalone product
  • They diverge on capability: HiBob covers Core HR, Limeade covers Well-being activities.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which HiBob and Limeade actually diverge.

Attributes where HiBob and Limeade differ
AttributeHiBobLimeade
Starting priceOn request$3/month
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb
CategoryHREmployee Engagement
Founded20152006

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

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 Limeade

  • Well-being activities
  • Health challenges
  • Engagement surveys
  • Recognition
  • Listening tools
  • Analytics
  • Mobile app
  • Rewards

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

Limeade

  • Employee wellbeing and wellness program administrationnot HiBob
  • Wellbeing challenges and incentive tracking for a workforcenot HiBob
  • Measuring employee wellbeing alongside engagementnot 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

Limeade

  • The limeade.com domain now redirects to webmdhealthservices.com, so Limeade is no longer sold as a standalone product
  • No Limeade-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

Limeade

$3/month
  • Well-Being$3/month
    • Wellness activities
    • Challenges
    • Mobile app
  • Total$undefined/month
    • Engagement surveys
    • Recognition
    • Advanced analytics

Which should you pick?

Choose HiBob if

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

Choose Limeade if

  • You need well-being activities.
  • You also want health challenges.
Limeade review

Questions people ask

Is HiBob or Limeade better?
Neither clearly leads. HiBob starts at On request and Limeade at $3/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, HiBob or Limeade?
HiBob starts at On request and Limeade at $3/month.
Does HiBob or Limeade run on more platforms?
HiBob runs on Web, iOS, Android. Limeade 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 Limeade is typically brought in for.
What can HiBob do that Limeade cannot?
HiBob covers Core HR, Onboarding, Time Off Management, Performance Management. Limeade covers Well-being activities, Health challenges, Engagement surveys, Recognition. 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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Limeade: How much does Limeade cost?

Limeade does not publish pricing on its website. The site redirects to WebMD Health Services, which requires customers to contact the sales team for pricing details.

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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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