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HiBob vs Wise Business

HiBob logo

HiBob

Software

Modern HR for modern businesses

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Wise Business logo

Wise Business

Software

The smart way to send and receive business payments

From
$29/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: HiBob pricing not publicly displayed; requires contacting sales for custom quote; Wise Business opening a Wise Business account in the UK carries a one off setup fee of 50 GBP
  • They diverge on capability: HiBob covers Core HR, Wise Business covers Multi-currency accounts.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which HiBob and Wise Business actually diverge.

Attributes where HiBob and Wise Business differ
AttributeHiBobWise Business
Starting priceOn request$29/month
Pricing modelsubscriptionusage-based
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb, Ios, Android, Api
Founded20152011

Identical on both: 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 Wise Business

  • Multi-currency accounts
  • International transfers
  • Batch payments
  • API access
  • Team management
  • Xero
  • QuickBooks
  • Various

Both cover

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

Wise Business

  • Holding and converting multiple currencies as a businessnot HiBob
  • Paying international suppliers and contractors at the mid market ratenot HiBob
  • Receiving payments into local currency account details in several countriesnot 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

Wise Business

  • Opening a Wise Business account in the UK carries a one off setup fee of 50 GBP
  • Volume discounts on transfers start only above 20,000 GBP equivalent sent per month

Pricing, plan by plan

HiBob

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

Wise Business

$29/month
  • StandardFree
    • Multi-currency account
    • Real exchange rate
    • Batch payments

Which should you pick?

Choose HiBob if

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

Choose Wise Business if

  • You need multi-currency accounts.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
  • You also want international transfers.
Wise Business review

Questions people ask

Is HiBob or Wise Business better?
Neither clearly leads. HiBob starts at On request and Wise Business at $29/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, HiBob or Wise Business?
HiBob starts at On request and Wise Business at $29/month.
Does HiBob or Wise Business run on more platforms?
HiBob runs on Web, iOS, Android. Wise Business runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
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 Wise Business is typically brought in for.
What can HiBob do that Wise Business cannot?
HiBob covers Core HR, Onboarding, Time Off Management, Performance Management. Wise Business covers Multi-currency accounts, International transfers, Batch payments, API access. Both handle Web support, Ios support, Android 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.

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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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