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HiBob vs Workday

Last updated October 2026

Looking for a European alternative to Workday? 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
Workday
What it is
London-based HRIS with EU-hosted data, AI-driven insights and Mercer compensation benchmarks for scaling teams.
Cloud-based enterprise software for finance, HR, and analytics.
Headquarters
🇬🇧 GB
🇺🇸 US · 2005
EU data residency
Yes, for all customers
Available on some plansEU data residency is available on request for certain modules and regions.
DSGVO / GDPR
Yes
Yes
Certifications
ISO 27001:2022, ISO 27018:2019, ISO 42001
ISO 27001, 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
SAP, Oracle, Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics, ServiceNow

Where each one wins

HiBob

Review sentiment not yet compiled.

Workday

Strengths

  • +Strong analytics and reporting capabilities
  • +Scalable for large enterprises
  • +Unified platform for HR and finance
  • +Robust compliance and security features

Limitations

  • −High implementation and maintenance costs
  • −Steep learning curve for administrators
  • −Complex customization requirements
  • −Long implementation timelines

Data residency & compliance

HiBob
Workday
EU data residency
Yes, for all customers
Available on some plansEU data residency is available on request for certain modules and regions.
Transfer mechanism
Not required — data stays in the EU
not established
DPA
Published →
not established
Sub-processors
Listed →
not established
Certifications
ISO 27001:2022, ISO 27018:2019, ISO 42001
ISO 27001, 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

Workday

Human Capital Management
Employee lifecycle management, Talent acquisition and onboarding, Compensation and benefits administration, Time and attendance tracking
Financial Management
General ledger and accounting, Expense management, Revenue management, Procurement and sourcing
Analytics and Reporting
Customizable dashboards, Predictive analytics, Ad-hoc reporting, Data visualization
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