BrightHR vs HiBob
Choosing the right HR platform shouldn’t feel like guesswork. That’s why we’ve broken down the key differences between HiBob and BrightHR.
So, you can find the solution that fits your people, processes and plans for growth.
Join 100,000+ global businesses that choose BrightHR over other providers
Join 100,000+ global businesses that choose BrightHR over other providers
How do BrightHR & HiBob Compare?
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HR software | ||
24/7 HR & employment law advice | ||
Health and safety software | ||
24/7 Health and safety advice | ||
Free business advertising platform | ||
HR document Library | ||
E-learning platform for HR and health and safety courses | ||
Talent recruitment tool | ||
Employee recognition platform |
*Comparison based on BrightHR’s Prime package.
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Why customers choose BrightHR over HiBob
Unlimited 24/7 employment law advice
As a busy employer, it’s impossible to keep up with every UK employment law and know everything about employment and HR. So, getting quick confidential help on sensitive issues from a reliable source is invaluable.
HR and employment law advice from experts, anytime
When tricky situations pop up, it helps to have expert advice on hand—day or night. With unlimited access to qualified HR advisors, you’ll never second-guess a decision again.
Support whenever you need it: Call us 24/7 for expert advice on any HR or legal issue.
Stay compliant: Get guidance that keeps you on the right side of employment law.
Resolve issues quickly: Handle disputes, grievances, and disciplinaries with confidence.
Expertise on tap: Speak to real human advisors, not chatbots or call scripts.
Peace of mind: Make decisions knowing you’ve got legal backing behind you.
Always available, always on your side. See how our HR advice line gives you the confidence to manage any HR challenge.
Learning and performance, perfectly connected
Support your team’s development from every angle with a platform that links learning and performance. Set goals, track progress, hold effect performance reviews and provide on-demand e-learning—all in once place.
Build skills, boost confidence and stay compliant
From HR essentials to health & safety, our CDP-accredited and RoSPA-assured courses are designed to keep your people skilled, safe and confident. Plus, with our integrated performance management you get the tools to help your team, grow, perform, and thrive.
HR essential skills made easy: Assign HR and management e-learning courses to staff and managers to build key skills like time management, communication and leadership.
Health & safety covered: Access health & safety specific online courses to keep your staff informed and safe, and your business compliant.
Smart development plans: Align online training with individual goals and performance reviews.
Track progress: Monitor all staff progress and keep an accurate log of course completion certificates
One seamless system: No more switching between tools with online courses your team can complete at their own pace on any device.
Performance and learning go hand in hand. See how our integrated HR platform helps your team grow with purpose.
From policies to contracts, we’ve got you covered
HR paperwork doesn’t need to be to be a headache. Whether you’re hiring your first employee or managing a growing team, having the right HR documents in place keeps your business running smoothly and helps you stay protected. That’s where we come in.
Your HR docs, done and dusted
Need a policy, template, or guide without starting from scratch? Our HR document library gives you instant access to expertly written resources that are fully customisable—and if you need something bespoke, our HR experts can do that too.
Ready-made templates: Download policies, contracts and letters in minutes.
Expertly written: Every document is created by HR pros and kept up to date with the latest legislation.
Fully customisable: Tailor each template to suit your business needs.
Save time and stay compliant: Get the right documents in place without the legal guesswork.
Need something unique? Our HR experts can create bespoke documents just for you.
Get the right words every time. Explore how our document library makers HR paperwork quicker, easier and stress free.
Employee recognition to celebrate the wins
A little recognition goes a long way. Whether it’s a simple thank you or a company-wide shout out, showing appreciation can make a big difference to your team’s motivation and morale. Reducing your turnover and increasing your staff retention.
Celebrate your team, your way
Our employee recognition platform makes it easy to build a culture where great work is noticed shared and celebrated—every single day.
Spotlight great work: Quickly recognise achievements, milestones and everyday wins.
Peer-to-peer praise: Give your team the power to celebrate each other.
Boost morale: Increase engagement and motivation with meaningful recognition and a live leaderboard.
Custom rewards: Create a system that reflects your values and set your own rewards.
Gamified experience: Keep things fun and engaging with a live leaderboard that celebrates top contributors.
Instant insights: Easily spot high performers and rising stars across your business.
When your people feel appreciated, they show up at their best. See how our platform helps you turn recognition into a daily habit.
HR and employment law advice from experts, anytime
When tricky situations pop up, it helps to have expert advice on hand—day or night. With unlimited access to qualified HR advisors, you’ll never second-guess a decision again.
Support whenever you need it: Call us 24/7 for expert advice on any HR or legal issue.
Stay compliant: Get guidance that keeps you on the right side of employment law.
Resolve issues quickly: Handle disputes, grievances, and disciplinaries with confidence.
Expertise on tap: Speak to real human advisors, not chatbots or call scripts.
Peace of mind: Make decisions knowing you’ve got legal backing behind you.
Always available, always on your side. See how our HR advice line gives you the confidence to manage any HR challenge.
Build skills, boost confidence and stay compliant
From HR essentials to health & safety, our CDP-accredited and RoSPA-assured courses are designed to keep your people skilled, safe and confident. Plus, with our integrated performance management you get the tools to help your team, grow, perform, and thrive.
HR essential skills made easy: Assign HR and management e-learning courses to staff and managers to build key skills like time management, communication and leadership.
Health & safety covered: Access health & safety specific online courses to keep your staff informed and safe, and your business compliant.
Smart development plans: Align online training with individual goals and performance reviews.
Track progress: Monitor all staff progress and keep an accurate log of course completion certificates
One seamless system: No more switching between tools with online courses your team can complete at their own pace on any device.
Performance and learning go hand in hand. See how our integrated HR platform helps your team grow with purpose.
Your HR docs, done and dusted
Need a policy, template, or guide without starting from scratch? Our HR document library gives you instant access to expertly written resources that are fully customisable—and if you need something bespoke, our HR experts can do that too.
Ready-made templates: Download policies, contracts and letters in minutes.
Expertly written: Every document is created by HR pros and kept up to date with the latest legislation.
Fully customisable: Tailor each template to suit your business needs.
Save time and stay compliant: Get the right documents in place without the legal guesswork.
Need something unique? Our HR experts can create bespoke documents just for you.
Get the right words every time. Explore how our document library makers HR paperwork quicker, easier and stress free.
Celebrate your team, your way
Our employee recognition platform makes it easy to build a culture where great work is noticed shared and celebrated—every single day.
Spotlight great work: Quickly recognise achievements, milestones and everyday wins.
Peer-to-peer praise: Give your team the power to celebrate each other.
Boost morale: Increase engagement and motivation with meaningful recognition and a live leaderboard.
Custom rewards: Create a system that reflects your values and set your own rewards.
Gamified experience: Keep things fun and engaging with a live leaderboard that celebrates top contributors.
Instant insights: Easily spot high performers and rising stars across your business.
When your people feel appreciated, they show up at their best. See how our platform helps you turn recognition into a daily habit.
I absolutely LOVE BrightHR!
Before we had this, our holiday entitlement and absence recording was woefully managed on Excel.
Enjoy total support with BrightHR
BrightHR saves you time, money, and stress. With everything you need to not only manage your staff but grow your team, protect your culture, and boost your bottom line!
Entire employee lifecycle management from onboarding to offboarding
24/7 reliable legal support with employment law advice for EVERY industry
Time-saving tools that simplify your HR and health & safety and cut your admin time in half
Free value-add tools that help your business grow and become the employer of choice
Sources: The cost of HR documentation, recording staff lateness and absence to recording staff overtime is based on a UK day rate for a mid-level HR Manager validated by Hays Salary Guide. The cost of drafting a health & safety policy, conducting a risk assessment and injuries is validated by the HSE. The cost of advertising is based on an annual cost based on a monthly average spend validated by Expert Market. The cost for timekeeping, document storage, and expense tools is an average per employee per annum cost based on our market research as a leading HR SaaS provider. Annual cost of BrightHR is based off the BrightHR Protect Combined package for 12 months. Further information available on request. *Cost of single document rather than average yearly spend. Terms and conditions apply
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