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HiBob vs Remote

HiBob logo

HiBob

HR & Recruiting

Modern HR for modern businesses

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Remote logo

Remote

Payroll & Benefits

The new standard for global employment

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Remote 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; Remote employer of Record costs $699 per employee per month, charged per head with no volume tier published
  • They diverge on capability: HiBob covers Core HR, Remote covers Global Payroll.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which HiBob and Remote actually diverge.

Attributes where HiBob and Remote differ
AttributeHiBobRemote
Starting priceOn requestFree
Free tierNoYes
CategoryHR & RecruitingPayroll & Benefits
Founded20152019

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), platforms (Web, iOS, Android), 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
  • Microsoft Teams

Only in Remote

  • Global Payroll
  • EOR Services
  • Contractor Management
  • Compliance
  • Benefits
  • Equity Management
  • HRIS
  • BambooHR

Both cover

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

Remote

  • Employing staff in countries where you have no legal entity through an employer of recordnot HiBob
  • Paying and managing international contractors with compliant agreementsnot HiBob
  • Running payroll and HR records for a distributed workforcenot 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

Remote

  • Employer of Record costs $699 per employee per month, charged per head with no volume tier published
  • Global Payroll carries an implementation fee to set up entities plus a recurring payroll delivery fee on top of the $29 per employee per month rate
  • Contractor Management Plus is $99 per contractor per month against $29 for the standard tier
  • The Equity product is limited to Delaware C-Corps
  • The PEO product bills in USD only and requires a US bank account
  • Remote states it collects reserve payments in high risk circumstances, so an upfront deposit is possible

Pricing, plan by plan

HiBob

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

Remote

Free
  • Contractor Management$29/month
    • Contractor Payments
    • Compliance
    • Contracts
  • Employer of Record$599/month
    • Global Employment
    • Payroll
    • Benefits

Which should you pick?

Choose HiBob if

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

Choose Remote if

  • You need global payroll.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want eor services.
Remote review

Questions people ask

Is HiBob or Remote better?
Neither clearly leads. HiBob starts at On request and Remote at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, HiBob or Remote?
Remote has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for HiBob and Free for Remote.
Does HiBob or Remote run on more platforms?
HiBob runs on Web, iOS, Android. Remote runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use Remote for free?
Yes. Remote 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 Remote is typically brought in for.
What can HiBob do that Remote cannot?
HiBob covers Core HR, Onboarding, Time Off Management, Performance Management. Remote covers Global Payroll, EOR Services, Contractor Management, Compliance. Both handle Slack, Greenhouse, Lever, Web 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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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.

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