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HiBob vs Workhuman

HiBob logo

HiBob

HR

Modern HR for modern businesses

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Workhuman logo

Workhuman

Employee Engagement

Bring more humanity to the workplace

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • They diverge on capability: HiBob covers Core HR, Workhuman covers Social recognition.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which HiBob and Workhuman actually diverge.

Attributes where HiBob and Workhuman differ
AttributeHiBobWorkhuman
Pricing modelsubscriptionquote
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb, Ios, Android, Api
CategoryHREmployee Engagement
Founded20151999

Identical on both: starting price (On request), free tier (No), 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
  • Google Workspace

Only in Workhuman

  • Social recognition
  • Service milestones
  • Peer-to-peer awards
  • Conversations (feedback)
  • Life events celebration
  • Community celebrations
  • Rewards marketplace
  • Workhuman IQ analytics

Both cover

  • Slack
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Workday

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

Workhuman

  • Employee recognitionnot HiBob
  • Service anniversariesnot HiBob
  • Continuous feedbacknot HiBob
  • Culture transformationnot HiBob
  • Retention improvementnot 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

Workhuman

Nothing recorded yet. See the Workhuman review.

Pricing, plan by plan

HiBob

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

Workhuman

On request
  • Social Recognition$undefined/month
    • Peer-to-peer recognition
    • Manager recognition
    • Points & rewards
  • Service Milestones$undefined/month
    • Anniversary celebrations
    • Career milestones
    • Custom awards
  • Full Suite$undefined/month
    • All recognition products
    • Conversations (feedback)
    • Life events

Which should you pick?

Choose HiBob if

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

Choose Workhuman if

  • You need social recognition.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
  • You also want service milestones.
Workhuman review

Questions people ask

Is HiBob or Workhuman better?
Neither clearly leads. HiBob starts at On request and Workhuman at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, HiBob or Workhuman?
HiBob starts at On request and Workhuman at On request.
Does HiBob or Workhuman run on more platforms?
HiBob runs on Web, iOS, Android. Workhuman 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 Workhuman is typically brought in for.
What can HiBob do that Workhuman cannot?
HiBob covers Core HR, Onboarding, Time Off Management, Performance Management. Workhuman covers Social recognition, Service milestones, Peer-to-peer awards, Conversations (feedback). Both handle Slack, Microsoft Teams, Workday.

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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Workhuman: Does Workhuman publish pricing on their website?

No, Workhuman does not publish specific pricing details on their main website. Organizations interested in Workhuman must contact their sales team directly to receive customized pricing quotes.

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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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