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HiBob vs SAP HCM comparison

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Categories and Ranking

HiBob
Ranking in Benefits Administration
25th
Ranking in Talent Management
27th
Ranking in Cloud HCM
20th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.3
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
SAP HCM
Ranking in Benefits Administration
2nd
Ranking in Talent Management
5th
Ranking in Cloud HCM
5th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.2
Number of Reviews
59
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2026, in the Cloud HCM category, the mindshare of HiBob is 1.2%, up from 1.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SAP HCM is 3.0%, down from 8.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Cloud HCM Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
SAP HCM3.0%
HiBob1.2%
Other95.8%
Cloud HCM
 

Featured Reviews

reviewer2380152 - PeerSpot reviewer
Manager, Human Resources at a computer software company with 51-200 employees
Integrates with various tools with flexible pricing model and easy setup
We conduct quarterly reviews throughout the year, using the system to manage the entire performance cycle. Employees and managers provide feedback, and one-on-one meetings can be scheduled directly through the platform. The system handles all records and notifications, syncing with Google Calendar and providing meeting preparation tools. Employees only need to complete their reviews, while the system takes care of the rest. After the reviews, we receive insights from all departments and regions, helping us analyze performance trends. HiBob can be configured to support hybrid and remote work, but its effectiveness will depend on how well it aligns with your company's needs and setup. While the system allows for customization, including features like tracking birthdays and anniversaries, its usefulness for remote work will vary. Compliance issues, such as GDPR, will also play a role in deciding which features to use. Ultimately, the value of these tools will depend on your company's specific requirements and location. HiBob requires one person for maintenance, though additional admins can be assigned as needed. The system offers various modules, such as the talent model, compensation hub, analytics hub, and hiring model, which may be utilized depending on your company's needs. For a company of around 200 employees, one person is typically sufficient for maintenance, but a second person might be needed if the company grows to around 250 employees. Overall, I rate the solution an eight-point five out of ten.
SS
Assistant Manager at Kashiv Biosciences
Centralized global HR data has improved expense control and supports secure employee management
The features of SAP HCM are valued by me as it had a clear idea about what was expected from the user point. The person or the application has a lot of features and it had actually all the information needed from our part. That aspect is nice. Apart from that, the T-codes are really helpful to understand which particular option we need when we put the T-code in the search box. The stability and reliability of SAP HCM product are really nice, very helpful, and secured. It has no point of leakage and is mostly reliable, as most companies and organizations prefer SAP over many tools. As for security, it's already secured from the beginning itself, and that is the only reason our organization relies on it. Since it's very useful at a global scale, it is a very useful tool and is very easy to access and handle.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"HiBob integrates with various tools, such as Slack, Jira, and Google Calendar."
"The compliance management functionality is quite good."
"I think it's extremely stable; generally speaking, I think it's exceptionally reliable."
"The most valuable feature, in my view, is the level of exceptions or error messages that come back when something goes wrong."
"We are satisfied with the reporting by SAP HCM."
"The technical support is quite good."
"The stability of the solution is pretty good overall."
"I feel SAP HCM is very competitive and worth the investment given its capability to integrate modules and provide comprehensive value."
"The tool's most valuable features for our HR operations include easy reporting capabilities, which allow us to generate reports for management meetings and auditing purposes. Additionally, it supports appointment preparation and processing benefits."
 

Cons

"HiBob isn't as user-friendly for managing contractors, part-time employees, or consultants."
"It was difficult to deploy. There were challenges regarding configurations and implementation. So, we had a lot of issues."
"Responses for enhancements can be slow."
"The implementation of the solution can be a bit difficult. They should make it easier. If it could be as simple as the SuccessFactors implementation that would be ideal."
"The organizational management (OM) side needs improvement due to frequent reorganization which makes it tedious to make all the movement changes and combinations."
"SAP HCM needs to be more customizable to fit unique organizational processes."
"Scalability can be challenging from a cost perspective. If a company has the budget, they opt for the enterprise level."
"Managing changes in applications can be challenging since it complicates testing and unit testing, resulting in longer testing phases. This time-consuming process often leaves little room for actual work."
"SAP HCM cannot integrate with other third-party applications. One of the drawbacks we encounter with SAP HCM, specifically in payroll management, is the limitation regarding changing payroll areas within the same month. For instance, if an employee transitions from staff to non-staff status during the month, we face difficulties because the system doesn't allow us to change the payroll."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"Be careful and guard against future changes in licensing."
"In my view, this product is a waste of money for SMB because there are much better products available and licensing is an issue."
"The pricing is not reasonable at all."
"SAP is expensive, but if you're using the product, then the expensive product becomes inexpensive. Considering its performance and features, I find it quite reasonable."
"You pay per license. There not any costs in addition to the standard licensing fees."
"The terms on which you buy licenses might change due to the way they license in a particular product."
"We purchase the product's yearly license."
"For implementation, SAP offers little support unless you buy SAP Safeguarding from SAP Consulting."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Construction Company
15%
Comms Service Provider
14%
Computer Software Company
11%
Media Company
6%
Manufacturing Company
15%
Construction Company
11%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Outsourcing Company
7%
 

Company Size

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Small Business
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Company SizeCount
Small Business19
Midsize Enterprise6
Large Enterprise41
 

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What do you like most about SAP HCM?
SAP HCM is the one of the best ERP for an organization with a small to large scale business. It has the most efficient payroll functionality. Regards : SAP HR classes in pune
What do you like most about SAP HCM?
HCM is a very important module that each organization should want to use. It will help any organization to calculate and control the cost of their human resources.
What is better, SAP HCM or SAP SuccessFactors?
When it comes to user experience, SuccessFactors is unquestionably superior, as it provides end users with a new experience and an advanced user interface. Additionally, the entire concept of SF is...
 

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Sample Customers

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City of Cape Town, ADAMA Agricultural Solutions Ltd., TransAlta Corporation, Keolis, PT XL Axiata Tbk, National Football League (NFL), Plan International, Yoh, A Day & Zimmermann Company, China Talent Group (CTG TMO), Umicore S.A., Butterfield Bank, Skrill Group Ltd.
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