HarbourPoint vs HiBob: pricing and features

HarbourPoint vs HiBob: pricing and features is a HarbourPoint page for UK small businesses on HR and Health & Safety, with practical guidance and links to official sources. HiBob's Bob platform offers modular HR, talent and payroll capabilities, with a customised quotation rather than a public numeric list price. HarbourPoint offers HR £49/month; H&S £49/month; both £79/month, excluding VAT, up to 20 staff. Compare the exact staff band, selected modules, tax and contract before deciding: the lowest HR price is not necessarily the price of HR plus safety.

By HarbourPoint Connections · Updated 2026-11-01

HiBob pricing: Custom quote, generally per employee; modules affect the price
HarbourPoint plans: HR £49/month; H&S £49/month; both £79/month, excluding VAT, up to 20 staff
Growing teams: Above 20 staff, add £2 per employee per month. The self-service limit is £199/month; quotes that exceed it require bespoke pricing, rather than unlimited staff at the cap.
Source check: 1 November 2026. Published supplier information, not a binding quote.

HiBob pricing: what is actually published?

HiBob's pricing page says company size, requirements and selected modules determine the quote. Every plan includes Core HR, with optional modules and integrations. No public numeric amount was shown on the pricing page checked.

Do not rely on third-party price estimates as HiBob's current UK price. Request a written quote covering modules, implementation, contract and tax.

HarbourPoint vs HiBob: feature comparison

Supplier features are described on the official sources below. Availability and package inclusion need confirmation. HarbourPoint HR functions require the HR plan; safety functions require the H&S plan or the combined plan.
Requirement	HarbourPoint	HiBob
Staff records and time off	Included in HR	Core HR and time-off capabilities described
Time and attendance	Clock-in/out and shift records in HR	Time and attendance capability described; confirm package
Talent and engagement	Appraisals, 360 reviews and training records in HR	Performance, learning, surveys and compensation modules described
Payroll	Use your existing payroll provider	Payroll capabilities described; confirm UK product and module
Safety documents	Risk assessments, COSHH, RAMS and staff sign-off in H&S	Dedicated risk assessments, COSHH, RAMS and safety sign-off were not verified on the cited pages. Ask the supplier about modules and integrations; this is not a claim that the features are unavailable.
Price model	HR £49/month; H&S £49/month; both £79/month, excluding VAT, up to 20 staff	Customised, generally employee-based quote

When HiBob may be the better fit

You need the talent, engagement or compensation modules described by Bob.
You need a modular HR platform and want to evaluate its integrations and payroll capabilities.
You are a growing small or mid-sized organisation: HiBob explicitly markets to these businesses, not just enterprises.

When to consider HarbourPoint

You want staff records, holiday, absence, clocking and team reporting alongside risk assessments, COSHH, RAMS and safety records.
You want a published per-business price for up to 20 staff, with a 7-day free trial and monthly rolling plans.
You need staff to review and sign issued safety documents in their portal, and want branded PDF evidence for your own checks or tenders.
You already use a payroll provider. HarbourPoint does not replace a payroll engine or professional legal and safety advice.

How to compare the total cost fairly

Ask for the same employee count, HR features, safety workflows, support level and payment period from each supplier. Include implementation, integrations, optional modules, tax, minimum charges and renewal terms. Do not extrapolate a supplier's starting rate into a guaranteed quotation.

HarbourPoint HR and H&S costs £79 per month for 20 staff, excluding VAT. Above 20 staff, add £2 per employee per month. The self-service limit is £199/month; quotes that exceed it require bespoke pricing, rather than unlimited staff at the cap.

This comparison is written by HarbourPoint, not an independent reviewer. It uses official product descriptions, not hands-on competitor testing. Features and prices can change; confirm the current offer directly before purchasing. Software organises evidence but does not certify your business as compliant.

Moving staff records without losing evidence

Before switching, export your staff records, holiday balances, documents and any signature or review history. Check which data the new system can import, agree a cutover date and retain original evidence where needed. Contact HarbourPoint to agree the migration scope; no one-day transfer, free migration or identical feature coverage is promised here.

Sources

HiBob official pricing and inclusion FAQ

HiBob platform and modules

HiBob time and attendance

MHR pricing and comparison

BrightHR pricing and comparison

Breathe HR pricing and comparison

HR software

HR and Health & Safety

HarbourPoint pricing

FAQs

How much does HiBob cost?

Custom quote, generally per employee; modules affect the price HiBob's pricing page says company size, requirements and selected modules determine the quote. Every plan includes Core HR, with optional modules and integrations. No public numeric amount was shown on the pricing page checked. Do not rely on third-party price estimates as HiBob's current UK price. Request a written quote covering modules, implementation, contract and tax.

Is HarbourPoint cheaper than HiBob?

Not in every case. HarbourPoint offers HR £49/month; H&S £49/month; both £79/month, excluding VAT, up to 20 staff. Compare your actual supplier quote, selected add-ons and tax treatment rather than assuming a saving.

Does HarbourPoint include payroll or an expert advice retainer?

No payroll engine or equivalent expert advice retainer is included in this comparison. Keep your payroll provider and obtain qualified advice where needed.