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HiBob vs Lever

HiBob and Lever are both HR & recruiting tools. HiBob is aimed at small businesses and enterprise, while Lever is aimed at enterprise.

HiBob

HR platform (Bob) for mid-sized, global and hybrid companies

Lever

ATS and CRM for talent teams

PricingPaidPaid
Starting priceNot publishedNot published
Free planNoNo
Free trial——
Built forSmall businesses, EnterpriseEnterprise
Platformsweb, ios, androidweb
CountryIL · 2015US · 2012
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Choose HiBob if

Mid-sized companies with international or hybrid teams that want an engaging, modern HRIS with performance and compensation in one place.

  • Modern, employee-friendly interface with strong adoption
  • Built for multi-country and hybrid workforces
  • Broad module set from hiring to compensation in one system

Look elsewhere if: Very small teams or companies that need native payroll in many countries (BambooHR, Factorial, Deel).

Choose Lever if

Mid-size recruiting teams that source heavily.

  • CRM and ATS in one
  • Good for sourcing-heavy teams
  • Gmail and Outlook integration

Look elsewhere if: Startups wanting modern analytics (Ashby).

HiBob vs Lever pricing

HiBob

  • Core HRCustomQuote per employee per month; annual contract
  • Add-on modulesCustomPayroll, compensation, hiring, learning, time, workforce planning

Lever

  • Core PlatformCustomATS + CRM, reporting, AI screening
  • Add-onsCustomCandidate Insights, AI Screening, Onboarding

HiBob · Key features

  • Core HR records, org charts and employee self-service
  • Onboarding and offboarding workflows with automated tasks
  • Performance reviews, goals and continuous feedback cycles
  • Compensation management with Mercer salary benchmarking
  • Native UK and US payroll plus Payroll Hub for other countries
  • Hiring, learning, skills and workforce planning modules

Cons

  • No public pricing and quotes usually require annual contracts
  • Implementation fees and add-ons raise total cost
  • Native payroll only in a few countries

Lever · Key features

  • ATS plus candidate CRM
  • Nurture campaigns for passive candidates
  • Sourcing browser extension
  • Interview feedback and scheduling
  • Analytics and reports
  • Integrations with HRIS

Cons

  • Quote-based pricing
  • Slower innovation
  • Analytics behind Ashby

HiBob vs Lever: FAQ

Do HiBob and Lever have a free plan?

HiBob has no free plan. Lever has no free plan.

Which is better for small businesses, HiBob or Lever?

HiBob lists small businesses as a core audience, while Lever is aimed more at enterprise.

Not sure yet?

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