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HiBob vs Pipefy

HiBob logo

HiBob

Software

Modern HR for modern businesses

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Pipefy logo

Pipefy

Software

Workflow and process management, simplified

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; Pipefy free Starter tier caps at 5 processes even with up to 10 users

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which HiBob and Pipefy actually diverge.

Attributes where HiBob and Pipefy differ
AttributeHiBobPipefy
Pricing modelsubscriptionquote
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 Pipefy

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

Pipefy

No use cases recorded yet. See the Pipefy 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

Pipefy

  • Free Starter tier caps at 5 processes even with up to 10 users
  • Business and Enterprise tiers publish no per-user price on the pricing page; both require contacting sales for a custom quote
  • Cancellations do not receive refunds even though the plan can be changed or stopped at any time

Pricing, plan by plan

HiBob

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

Pipefy

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Pipefy 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 Pipefy if

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

Pipefy review

Questions people ask

Is HiBob or Pipefy better?
Neither clearly leads. HiBob starts at On request and Pipefy at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, HiBob or Pipefy?
HiBob starts at On request and Pipefy at On request.
Does HiBob or Pipefy run on more platforms?
HiBob runs on Web, iOS, Android. Pipefy 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 Pipefy is typically brought in for.
What can HiBob do that Pipefy 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.

Source
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.

Source
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