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HiBob vs People HR

HiBob logo

HiBob

HR & Recruiting

Modern HR for modern businesses

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
People HR logo

People HR

HR & Recruiting

HR software that does the HR hard work

From
$1/employee per month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: HiBob pricing not publicly displayed; requires contacting sales for custom quote; People HR limited integration capabilities with specialized third-party HR tools
  • They diverge on capability: HiBob covers Core HR, People HR covers Employee Database.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which HiBob and People HR actually diverge.

Attributes where HiBob and People HR differ
AttributeHiBobPeople HR
Starting priceOn request$1/employee per month
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
Founded20152012

Identical on both: free tier (No), platforms (Web, iOS, Android), 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
  • Microsoft Teams

Only in People HR

  • Employee Database
  • Absence Management
  • Document Management
  • Performance
  • Recruitment
  • Self-Service Portal
  • Microsoft 365
  • Xero

Both cover

  • Slack
  • Google Workspace
  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support

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

People HR

No use cases recorded yet. See the People HR 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

People HR

  • Limited integration capabilities with specialized third-party HR tools

Pricing, plan by plan

HiBob

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

People HR

$1/employee per month

No published plan breakdown. See the People HR 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 People HR if

  • You need employee database.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want absence management.
People HR review

Questions people ask

Is HiBob or People HR better?
Neither clearly leads. HiBob starts at On request and People HR at $1/employee per month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, HiBob or People HR?
HiBob starts at On request and People HR at $1/employee per month.
Does HiBob or People HR run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, iOS, Android, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
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 People HR is typically brought in for.
What can HiBob do that People HR cannot?
HiBob covers Core HR, Onboarding, Time Off Management, Performance Management. People HR covers Employee Database, Absence Management, Document Management, Performance. Both handle Slack, Google Workspace, Web support, Ios support.

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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People HR: How much does People HR cost?

People HR pricing starts at $1 per employee per month with different plans available. Pricing scales with team size and features added.

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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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People HR: What core HR features does People HR include?

People HR includes employee database, leave management, performance management, recruitment management, onboarding, time and attendance tracking, and self-service HR where employees can manage their information and requests.

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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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People HR: Does People HR have a mobile app?

Yes, People HR offers a mobile app allowing employees to access their information, request time off, check paystubs, timecards, and view PTO balances on the go.

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