HiBob review (2026): features, pros and cons, and what to check before you buy
HRIS built for international, distributed mid-size companies, with payroll, performance and compensation modules.
Our take for buyers
HiBob is an HRIS for international, distributed mid-size companies, with modules for performance, compensation, hiring, time and attendance, and payroll. It acquired Pento (UK payroll) in 2024 and Mosaic (headcount planning) in 2025. Best for multi-country teams that want to add modules over time. There is no free trial, so evaluation runs through demos with the sales team. Plan for more than one demo session.
G2 shows 4.5 from 2,526 reviews, with praise for employee data management, a clean interface (ease of use 9.0 out of 10) and integrations. Complaints note room for integration improvement and that modules raise the price. Shortlist it for international mid-size companies. Because payroll is still maturing outside the UK, small US teams needing bundled payroll and benefits should look at other options.
Pros
- Employee data management and clean interface (ease of use 9.0/10)
- Integrations with other apps.
Cons
- Room for integration improvement.
- Module add-ons raise the final price.
- Best for
- Mid-size, multi-country companies that want a modern HRIS.
- Starting price
- Contact sales
- G2 rating
- 4.5 (2,526 reviews)
What is HiBob?
HRIS built for international, distributed mid-size companies, with payroll, performance and compensation modules. HiBob is an HRIS for international, distributed mid-size companies, with payroll, performance, compensation and time modules. Reviewers like the clean interface and integrations, but modules are priced separately and there are no public list prices. HiBob was founded in 2015 and is based in Tel Aviv, Israel (London and New York offices).
Category: HR Software (HRIS)
HiBob key features
| Criterion | What we found |
|---|---|
| Core HR and employee records | Core module is the base; people data, org chart. |
| Payroll integration or built-in payroll | Payroll Hub (and UK payroll after Pento deal) |
| Time off and attendance | Time and Attendance module. |
| Performance and engagement | Performance and compensation modules. |
| Integrations | G2 reviewers like integrations; SCIM reported included. |
| Pricing model and transparency | Quote only; modules priced separately. |
| Target company size | Mid-size, international. |
HiBob plans and pricing
HiBob does not publish a price list; pricing is quoted on request.
No public pricing; the pricing URL is a demo request form listing Core, Compensation, Hiring, Payroll Hub, Time and Attendance, UK Payroll. Buyer data: Vendr-attributed median contract about $46,532/yr (94 purchases, range $14,983 to $118,022; secondary blog noon.ai, checked 2026-10-24). Per-employee estimates range $5 to $25 PEPM by source. Implementation fee reported at 10 to 20% of annual fees (SoftwareFinder, third party).
Who should shortlist HiBob
A strong fit for
- Mid-size, multi-country companies that want a modern HRIS.
- Teams that want modules (compensation, hiring, payroll hub) added over time.
A weak fit for
- Small US teams that need bundled US payroll and benefits.
- Buyers who need list prices without a demo.
HiBob alternatives
BambooHRSmall and mid-size US companies that want HRIS first and light recruiting in the same system.
RipplingCompanies already running payroll and HR on Rippling that want app access tied to employee records.
PaylocityMid-size US employers that want payroll, HR, time and benefits in one platform.
NamelyMid sized companies (about 100 to 1,000 employees) wanting HR, payroll and benefits in one platform.
GustoSmall US businesses of 1 to a few dozen people wanting simple setup.
ADP Workforce NowMid-market employers (roughly 50 to 1,000 staff) that want one vendor for payroll, HR and compliance.
Security, admin and compliance
HiBob lists SOC 1 Type 2, SOC 2 Type 2, ISO 27001:2022 and ISO 27018:2019. Enterprise SSO (SAML 2.0) is available but the plan is not published, and SCIM is reportedly included on all plans per a third-party source. Data is hosted on AWS Ireland with Germany as backup. No US hosting option was found, so confirm US data residency. A DPA, audit logs and contract terms are not published.
- SAML SSO
- Enterprise SSO (SAML 2.0) available; plan not published.
- SCIM provisioning
- Reported included on all plans (idenhq.com, third party)
- Data residency
- AWS Ireland primary, Germany backup (HiBob Trust Center)
- Certifications
- SOC 1 Type 2, SOC 2 Type 2, ISO 27001:2022, ISO 27018:2019.
Contract and buying terms
- Contract
- Not published.
- Starting price
- Contact sales.
- Pricing model
- Custom.
- Free plan or trial
- No.
What to test in a HiBob demo or trial
Ask for a demo scoped to the modules you actually need, since the demo form is organized by module. Test employee data management and the org chart with real records, then check the integrations you depend on, since reviewers value them but flag room to improve. If you need payroll, probe how Payroll Hub and UK Payroll work for your countries, because payroll is still maturing outside the UK. Request a written module-by-module price, including the implementation fee.
Questions to ask HiBob before you sign
These are the points HiBob's public pages leave open. Get the answers in writing before procurement signs off.
- Which plan includes audit logs, and how long are they kept?
- Can we sign your standard DPA without changes?
- What will the price be at renewal, and is the increase capped?
Things to know before a demo
- Hosted on AWS Ireland with Germany as backup; no US hosting option found, so US data residency needs confirming.
- Trust Center recommends Enterprise SSO plus 2FA; one third party says SCIM is included on all plans.
- Acquired Pento (UK payroll, 2024) and Mosaic (planning, 2025), so payroll is still maturing outside the UK.
- Vendr-attributed median contract about $46.5K/yr is a secondary-source figure.
- The pricing page is a demo form with module-based demo topics, which hints at modular quoting.
HiBob FAQ
What is HiBob used for?
HiBob is an HRIS for international, distributed mid-size companies, with payroll, performance, compensation and time modules. Reviewers like the clean interface and integrations, but modules are priced separately and there are no public list prices. It suits mid-size, multi-country companies that want a modern HRIS.
Does HiBob support SAML SSO and SCIM?
Enterprise SSO (SAML 2.0) is available, though the plan is not published. A third-party source says SCIM is included on all plans, so confirm both in writing.
Where does HiBob host data?
HiBob's Trust Center lists AWS Ireland as primary with Germany as backup. No US hosting option was found, so buyers needing US residency should ask.
What security certifications does HiBob hold?
SOC 1 Type 2, SOC 2 Type 2, ISO 27001:2022 and ISO 27018:2019 are listed.
Vendor profile
- Founded
- 2015.
- Headquarters
- Tel Aviv, Israel (London and New York offices)
- Employees
- About 1,350 (Built In, single source)
- Funding or owner
- Salesforce-led round of about $166M (valuation $3.2B per Dealroom); total about $574M.
Sources
Every fact on this page comes from HiBob's own pricing, product or documentation pages, G2 and company records, checked on October 24, 2026. Unknown values are left out instead of estimated.