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Head-to-head · Core HR Software

OrangeHRM vs HiBob

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score OrangeHRM #5 in Core HR Software 9.0/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 1 of 5 features Visit OrangeHRM
HiBob #8 in Core HR Software 8.8/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 5 features Visit HiBob

OrangeHRM leads on 1 check, HiBob on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreOrangeHRM · 9.0/10
  • Free planonly OrangeHRM
  • Free trialonly OrangeHRM

OrangeHRM scores higher on our rubric for core hr software: 9.0 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #8.

OrangeHRM offers free plan; HiBob doesn't.

OrangeHRM is the better fit for teams seeking open-source HR with broad core coverage. HiBob is the better fit for growing teams needing HR workflows and people analytics.

  • OrangeHRM fits best

    Teams seeking open-source HR with broad core coverage

  • HiBob fits best

    Growing teams needing HR workflows and people analytics

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Side by side

Feature OrangeHRM 9.0/10 Visit ↗ HiBob 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.0 8.8
Ranking #5 in Core HR Software #8 in Core HR Software
Best for Teams seeking open-source HR with broad core coverage Growing teams needing HR workflows and people analytics
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price — —
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial 30 days —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Phone, Docs Tickets
Compliance GDPR SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, 2FA
Integrations 4 integrations 100+ integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features OrangeHRM 1/5 · HiBob 1/5
Payroll module Not checked yet Not checked yet
Time tracking ✓ ✓
Benefits administration Not checked yet Not checked yet
Onboarding workflows Not checked yet Not checked yet
Employee self-service Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Employee limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Free, open-source Starter covers core HR administration and employee management
  • Combines leave, time tracking, onboarding, performance and recruitment features
  • Offers cloud, self-hosted and mobile workflows, plus an API
  • Combines employee records, time off, lifecycle workflows, and analytics
  • Supports onboarding, performance reviews, attendance, and timesheets
  • Offers mobile access, employee self-service, and 100 integrations
Cons
  • Advanced pricing requires a customized quote
  • Listed integrations are limited to authentication, payroll, LMS and Microsoft 365
  • No 24/7 support
  • Pricing is quote-based and may vary by region, company size, and modules
  • Time & Attendance is an add-on to Core HR
  • The listed support channel is ticket-based
Our verdict

OrangeHRM brings employee records, leave and PTO, time and attendance, onboarding, performance, recruitment, and reporting into a modular HR platform. Its free, open-source Starter edition makes it relevant to teams that want broad core HR…

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HiBob, also known as Bob, brings employee records, documents, HR workflows, time off, performance processes, and workforce analytics into a cloud HCM platform. It is aimed at modern and growing businesses, with fit spanning small teams,…

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  1. OrangeHRMCore HR Software 9.0Free plan · 30-day trial
  2. HiBobCore HR Software 8.8Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • OrangeHRM — where it wins

    • Free, open-source Starter covers core HR administration and employee management
    • Combines leave, time tracking, onboarding, performance and recruitment features
    • Offers cloud, self-hosted and mobile workflows, plus an API

    Where it doesn't

    • Advanced pricing requires a customized quote
    • Listed integrations are limited to authentication, payroll, LMS and Microsoft 365
    • No 24/7 support

  • HiBob — where it wins

    • Combines employee records, time off, lifecycle workflows, and analytics
    • Supports onboarding, performance reviews, attendance, and timesheets
    • Offers mobile access, employee self-service, and 100 integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing is quote-based and may vary by region, company size, and modules
    • Time & Attendance is an add-on to Core HR
    • The listed support channel is ticket-based
  • OrangeHRM9.0/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

    A broad HR platform with a free open-source Starter edition and cloud or self-hosted deployment.

    Visit OrangeHRMFull verdict →
  • HiBob8.8/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad HR system with analytics and workflows, but quote-based pricing and add-on attendance.

    Visit HiBobFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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