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HiBob (Bob) – Modern HRIS Review & Pricing 2026

Our comprehensive HiBob review examines pricing, features, and user experience of this modern HRIS platform designed for mid-market companies. Discover how Bob's people analytics, performance management, and culture tools compare to BambooHR, Lattice, and Rippling.

8.7
out of 10
Sophie Watkins
Sophie Watkins
HR Technology Expert

HiBob has carved out an impressive niche as the modern HRIS built for mid-market companies that value culture and employee experience. The platform's interface is genuinely enjoyable to use - colourful, intuitive, and designed for the way people actually work. Its people analytics are surprisingly powerful for an HRIS, offering workforce insights that rival standalone analytics tools. The performance management module is solid though not as deep as Lattice or Culture Amp. Where Bob truly shines is in its ability to serve distributed, multi-location teams with features like club-based org structures and cultural engagement tools. The main drawback is pricing opacity - you'll need to talk to sales, and costs can climb for larger teams. For companies between 50 and 1,000 employees wanting an HRIS that employees will actually enjoy using, HiBob is an excellent choice.

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HiBob Review: Modern HRIS Platform

Pros & Cons

A balanced analysis of HiBob's strengths and limitations based on extensive testing and real user feedback.

Pros
  • Beautiful, modern interface that drives high employee adoption rates
  • Strong people analytics with customisable dashboards and reports
  • Excellent onboarding workflows with task automation
  • Good performance management with reviews, goals, and 360 feedback
  • Purpose-built for distributed and multi-location companies
  • Robust compensation management and planning tools
  • Active product development with regular feature releases
Cons
  • Pricing not transparent - requires sales conversation for quotes
  • Payroll is connector-based rather than native processing
  • Performance management less deep than dedicated platforms like Lattice
  • Learning curve for HR admins setting up complex workflows
  • Limited marketplace of third-party integrations compared to competitors
  • Reporting customisation can be complex for advanced use cases

What Customers Say

Authentic testimonials from verified HiBob customers across different industries and company sizes.

5/5

"Bob transformed our HR operations. The onboarding workflows alone saved us 10 hours per week, and employees actually love using it."

Sarah K.
Head of People, Series C Startup
5/5

"The analytics dashboards give us insights we never had before. We can now track DEI metrics, attrition trends, and engagement in real-time."

James W.
VP of HR, Tech Company
4/5

"Great platform for culture and engagement, but we needed to add Lattice on top for deeper performance management capabilities."

Emma R.
People Operations Manager, Mid-Size Enterprise

Pricing & Plans

Detailed breakdown of HiBob's modular pricing structure. Choose the modules that fit your needs.

Bob

Complete HRIS with modular features

Custom
per employee/month (typically $8-16)
  • Core HR and employee records
  • Onboarding workflows
  • Time and attendance
  • PTO management
  • People analytics
  • Compensation management
  • Org chart and planning
  • Document management

Bob + Performance

Full HR suite with performance management

Custom
per employee/month (typically $12-20)
  • Everything in Bob
  • Performance reviews
  • Goal management
  • 360 feedback
  • Employee surveys
  • Career development paths
  • Talent reviews
  • Manager insights

Add-ons & Additional Modules

  • Payroll hub: Connect with local payroll providers
  • Time tracking: Enhanced time management features
  • Workforce planning: Advanced headcount planning

How HiBob Compares

Side-by-side comparison of HiBob against leading competitors in the HR software space.

Rating Comparison

Metrics
HiBob
BambooHR
Lattice
Rippling
Ease of Use
9.0
9.0
8.5
8.5
Value for Money
8.0
8.5
8.0
8.0
Customer Support
8.5
9.0
8.5
8.0
Functionality
8.5
7.5
8.0
9.5
Analytics
9.0
7.0
8.5
8.5

Feature Comparison

Feature
HiBob
BambooHR
Lattice
Rippling
Core HRIS
Employee records and HR management
Basic
Performance Reviews
Review cycles and evaluations
Basic
Add-on
People Analytics
Workforce insights and dashboards
Basic
Onboarding
New hire onboarding workflows
Time & Attendance
Time tracking and PTO
Compensation Mgmt
Salary planning and reviews
Add-on
Payroll
Payroll processing
Connector
Add-on
IT Management
Device and app management
Benefits Admin
Benefits enrolment and management
Basic
Mobile App
iOS and Android apps

Ready to Transform Your HR Operations?

HiBob offers a modern HRIS platform perfect for mid-market companies that value culture, employee experience, and powerful people analytics.

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