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HiBob vs Officevibe

HiBob logo

HiBob

HR & Recruiting

Modern HR for modern businesses

From
On request
Rated
-
Officevibe logo

Officevibe

HR & Recruiting

Build better teams with pulse surveys and feedback

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only Officevibe has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: HiBob pricing not publicly displayed; requires contacting sales for custom quote; Officevibe officevibe is now sold inside the Workleap platform and has no separate published price of its own
  • They diverge on capability: HiBob covers Core HR, Officevibe covers Pulse surveys.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which HiBob and Officevibe actually diverge.

Attributes where HiBob and Officevibe differ
AttributeHiBobOfficevibe
Starting priceOn requestFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb, Ios, Android, Api
Founded20152012

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), user rating (Not yet rated), category (HR & Recruiting).

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 Officevibe

  • Pulse surveys
  • eNPS tracking
  • Anonymous feedback
  • 1-on-1 meetings
  • Good vibes recognition
  • Custom surveys
  • Manager dashboards
  • Engagement reports

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

Officevibe

  • Running employee engagement pulse surveys and reading team sentimentnot HiBob
  • Collecting continuous feedback between managers and their teamsnot HiBob
  • Tracking performance conversations and one to onesnot 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

Officevibe

  • Officevibe is now sold inside the Workleap platform and has no separate published price of its own
  • There is no free plan; the entry Standard tier starts at $4,999 USD per year
  • SAML single sign on, API access and advanced security require the Pro tier starting at $11,999 USD per year
  • Plans are billed annually rather than monthly
  • Organisations of 250 or more employees are pushed to a custom Enterprise quote

Pricing, plan by plan

HiBob

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

Officevibe

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Pulse surveys
    • eNPS tracking
    • Anonymous feedback
  • Essential$5/month
    • Everything in Free
    • 1-on-1 meetings
    • Good vibes recognition
  • Pro$7/month
    • Everything in Essential
    • Advanced analytics
    • API access

Which should you pick?

Choose HiBob if

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

Choose Officevibe if

  • You need pulse surveys.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
  • You also want enps tracking.

Questions people ask

Is HiBob or Officevibe better?
Neither clearly leads. HiBob starts at On request and Officevibe at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, HiBob or Officevibe?
Officevibe has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for HiBob and Free for Officevibe.
Does HiBob or Officevibe run on more platforms?
HiBob runs on Web, iOS, Android. Officevibe runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
Can I use Officevibe for free?
Yes. Officevibe has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. HiBob starts at On request.
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 Officevibe is typically brought in for.
What can HiBob do that Officevibe cannot?
HiBob covers Core HR, Onboarding, Time Off Management, Performance Management. Officevibe covers Pulse surveys, eNPS tracking, Anonymous feedback, 1-on-1 meetings. 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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