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HiBob vs Rive

HiBob logo

HiBob

Software

Modern HR for modern businesses

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Rive logo

Rive

Software

Create interactive animations for any platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Rive 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; Rive limited ecosystem of plugins and third-party templates compared to established tools like After Effects
  • They diverge on capability: HiBob covers Core HR, Rive covers Vector animation.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which HiBob and Rive actually diverge.

Attributes where HiBob and Rive differ
AttributeHiBobRive
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows, Game engines
Founded20152019

Identical on both: 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 Rive

  • Vector animation
  • State machines
  • Skeletal animation
  • Code export
  • Real-time preview
  • Flutter
  • React
  • iOS SDK

Both cover

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

Rive

  • UI animationsnot HiBob
  • Interactive graphicsnot HiBob
  • Game animationsnot HiBob
  • Micro-interactionsnot 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

Rive

  • Limited ecosystem of plugins and third-party templates compared to established tools like After Effects
  • Not ideal for simple looping animations or static graphics that do not require interactivity
  • Production use can expose bugs and rough edges in the editor and runtime
  • No support for 3D animations; limited to 2D vector-based graphics

Pricing, plan by plan

HiBob

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

Rive

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Design and animate
    • Team collaboration
    • Cannot export or ship
  • Cadet$9/month
    • Export and ship animations
    • Up to 1 team member seat
  • Voyager$32/month
    • Multiple team member seats
    • Advanced features
    • Priority support
  • Enterprise$120/month
    • Custom solutions
    • Dedicated support

Which should you pick?

Choose HiBob if

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

Choose Rive if

  • You need vector animation.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows, Game engines.
  • You also want state machines.
Rive review

Questions people ask

Is HiBob or Rive better?
Neither clearly leads. HiBob starts at On request and Rive at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, HiBob or Rive?
Rive has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for HiBob and Free for Rive.
Does HiBob or Rive run on more platforms?
HiBob runs on Web, iOS, Android. Rive runs on Web, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows, Game engines.
Can I use Rive for free?
Yes. Rive 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 Rive is typically brought in for.
What can HiBob do that Rive cannot?
HiBob covers Core HR, Onboarding, Time Off Management, Performance Management. Rive covers Vector animation, State machines, Skeletal animation, Code export. Both handle 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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Rive: Does Rive replace Adobe After Effects?

No. After Effects creates video files ideal for broadcast, explainers, and YouTube content. Rive creates interactive runtime files that respond to user input in real-time. Use After Effects for video production and Rive for app UI, micro-interactions, and responsive animations in web and mobile products.

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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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Rive: What platforms can I export Rive animations to?

Rive exports to Web, iOS, Android, macOS, and game engines (Unity, Unreal, Defold). It also integrates with frameworks like React, React Native, Flutter, and no-code builders like Framer, Webflow, and Wix Studio.

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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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Rive: Is Rive free to use?

Yes, Rive offers a free plan that allows you to design, animate, and collaborate for free. Paid plans (Cadet $9/mo, Voyager $32/mo, Enterprise $120/mo) are required to export animations and ship them to production environments.

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Rive: Does Rive work with React, Vue, and other web frameworks?

Yes. Rive provides official runtimes and libraries for React, React Native, and Flutter. The Rive Renderer is GPU-accelerated and runs at 120fps with MIT-licensed runtimes you can contribute to and modify.

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Rive: Can I create 3D animations with Rive?

Rive is a 2D vector animation tool focused on interactive vector graphics. For 3D design and animation, consider Spline or Blender. Rive excels at UI animations, micro-interactions, and responsive 2D graphics.

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