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HiBob vs Snyk

HiBob logo

HiBob

HR & Recruiting

Modern HR for modern businesses

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Snyk logo

Snyk

Security & Cybersecurity

Developer-first security platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Snyk 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; Snyk free plan has strict test limits across all modules: Open Source (200), Code (100), Infrastructure as Code (300), Container (100) tests per month
  • They diverge on capability: HiBob covers Core HR, Snyk covers Open source security.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which HiBob and Snyk actually diverge.

Attributes where HiBob and Snyk differ
AttributeHiBobSnyk
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb, CLI, IDE integrations
CategoryHR & RecruitingSecurity & Cybersecurity

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), founded (2015).

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 Snyk

  • Open source security
  • Code security (SAST)
  • Container security
  • IaC security
  • License compliance
  • Fix PRs
  • Priority scoring
  • Developer IDE integration

Both cover

  • Slack

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

Snyk

  • Individual developers testing on free tier with limited monthly scansnot HiBob
  • Development teams using Team plan with increased test quotas and IDE integrationnot HiBob
  • Enterprises requiring unlimited testing via Enterprise plan with custom security rulesnot 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

Snyk

  • Free plan has strict test limits across all modules: Open Source (200), Code (100), Infrastructure as Code (300), Container (100) tests per month
  • Free and Team plans count only contributing developers making commits within 90 days; public contributions do not count
  • Enterprise plan requires custom pricing and sales contact

Pricing, plan by plan

HiBob

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

Snyk

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Snyk 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 Snyk if

  • You need open source security.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, CLI, IDE integrations.
  • You also want code security (sast).
Snyk review

Questions people ask

Is HiBob or Snyk better?
Neither clearly leads. HiBob starts at On request and Snyk at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, HiBob or Snyk?
Snyk has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for HiBob and Free for Snyk.
Does HiBob or Snyk run on more platforms?
HiBob runs on Web, iOS, Android. Snyk runs on Web, CLI, IDE integrations.
Can I use Snyk for free?
Yes. Snyk 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 Snyk is typically brought in for.
What can HiBob do that Snyk cannot?
HiBob covers Core HR, Onboarding, Time Off Management, Performance Management. Snyk covers Open source security, Code security (SAST), Container security, IaC security. Both handle Slack.

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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