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HiBob vs Greenhouse

Last updated October 2026

Looking for a European alternative to Greenhouse? Here's how HiBob compares, on EU hosting, GDPR and what it does.

Our pick for a European buyer: HiBob. We weight data residency, GDPR and EU jurisdiction above everything else — that is the constraint this directory exists to solve.

HiBob
Greenhouse
What it is
London-based HRIS with EU-hosted data, AI-driven insights and Mercer compensation benchmarks for scaling teams.
Applicant tracking and hiring software for companies.
Headquarters
🇬🇧 GB
🇺🇸 US · 2012
EU data residency
Yes, for all customers
Available on some plansEU data residency available on request for enterprise plans.
DSGVO / GDPR
Yes
Yes
Certifications
ISO 27001:2022, ISO 27018:2019, ISO 42001
ISO 27001, ISO 27701, ISO 42001, SOC 2 Type II
Price from
No
No
Free plan
No
No
Open Source
No
No
Ratings
OMR 4.6/5 (15) · G2 4.5/5 (2,222) · CAPTERRA 4.6/5 (175) · TRUSTPILOT 4.4/5 (150) · TRUSTRADIUS 8.5/10 (100)
No
Integrations
Slack, Microsoft Teams, Google Workspace, Microsoft Entra ID, Okta +16
HRIS, Calendar tools, Assessment platforms, Background check providers

Where each one wins

HiBob

Review sentiment not yet compiled.

Greenhouse

Strengths

  • +Strong compliance framework with multiple ISO certifications
  • +Customizable workflows for hiring teams
  • +Robust reporting and analytics tools

Limitations

  • −No public pricing transparency
  • −EU data residency not default
  • −Limited export format options documented

Data residency & compliance

HiBob
Greenhouse
EU data residency
Yes, for all customers
Available on some plansEU data residency available on request for enterprise plans.
Transfer mechanism
Not required — data stays in the EU
Standard Contractual Clauses
DPA
Published →
Published →
Sub-processors
Listed →
not established
Certifications
ISO 27001:2022, ISO 27018:2019, ISO 42001
ISO 27001, ISO 27701, ISO 42001, SOC 2 Type II

Features

HiBob

Core HR & People Management
Organizational structure management, Time and attendance tracking, Document and task management, Analytics and reporting for HR data
Talent & Compensation
Talent management (surveys, performance reviews, goals, 1-on-1 meetings), Compensation management (events, salary bands), Compensation benchmarking (powered by Mercer), Learning and course management
Payroll & Local Compliance
UK and US payroll management, Payroll hub with integration management
Finance & Planning
Financial planning and forecasting, Analysis and reporting for financial data
AI & Automation
Bob AI for automating routine HR tasks across the platform, Multi-Connect Platform (MCP) for cross-tool workflows, Automation workflows triggered by employee lifecycle events

Greenhouse

Recruiting workflows
Customizable job postings, Interview scheduling, Candidate scorecards, Offer management
Reporting & analytics
Hiring metrics dashboards, EEO compliance reporting, Custom reports
Integrations
HRIS sync, Calendar tools, Assessment platforms, Background check providers
Compliance & security
GDPR compliance, Role-based permissions, Audit logs, Data retention policies
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