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Assembly vs Leapsome

Assembly logo

Assembly

Employee Engagement

Employee recognition platform for distributed teams

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Leapsome logo

Leapsome

Employee Engagement

People enablement platform for performance and engagement

From
$8/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Assembly has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Assembly client counts are capped by tier, at 50 on Starter and 500 on Professional; Leapsome the minimum contract term is one year
  • They diverge on capability: Assembly covers Social recognition, Leapsome covers Performance reviews.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Assembly and Leapsome actually diverge.

Attributes where Assembly and Leapsome differ
AttributeAssemblyLeapsome
Starting priceFree$8/month
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWebWeb, Ios, Android, Api
Founded20212016

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Employee Engagement).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Assembly

  • Social recognition
  • Rewards catalog
  • Points system
  • Mobile app
  • Analytics
  • Manager tools
  • Customizable workflow
  • Reporting

Only in Leapsome

  • Performance reviews
  • OKRs & goal tracking
  • Engagement surveys
  • 1-on-1 meetings
  • Continuous feedback
  • Learning management
  • Compensation management
  • People analytics

Both cover

  • Slack
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Google Workspace

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Assembly

  • Building client onboarding workflows without codingnot Leapsome
  • Creating invoice and payment apps instantlynot Leapsome
  • Capturing client intake with budget detailsnot Leapsome
  • Logging billable hours from app workflowsnot Leapsome

Leapsome

  • HR managementnot Assembly
  • Employee engagementnot Assembly
  • Talent managementnot Assembly

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Assembly

  • Client counts are capped by tier, at 50 on Starter and 500 on Professional
  • Automation tasks are metered, at 100 a month on Starter and 1,000 on Professional
  • Extra internal users cost $29 each on Professional and $59 on Advanced, on top of the plan
  • Full white-labelling requires Advanced at $499 a month and SSO is Enterprise only at $2,000
  • The workspace locks when a trial lapses and the account may be deleted after 30 days

Leapsome

  • The minimum contract term is one year
  • Modules are bought individually, so a full platform means combining several purchases
  • Compensation benchmarks and learning content are paid add ons on top of the modules
  • Dedicated customer success support is tied to annual contracts of 6,000 EUR or more
  • Actual pricing is quoted rather than listed, and depends on headcount and contract length

Pricing, plan by plan

Assembly

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 5 active contacts
    • 1 internal user
    • 50 build credits/month
  • Starter$20/month
    • 50 active contacts
    • 1 internal user
    • 200 build credits/month
  • Professional$90/month
    • 500 active contacts
    • 3 internal users
    • 200 build credits/month
  • Advanced$401/month
    • Unlimited contacts
    • 5 internal users
    • 200 build credits/month

Leapsome

$8/month
  • Perform$8/month
    • Performance reviews
    • Goals & OKRs
    • Continuous feedback
  • Engage$6/month
    • Engagement surveys
    • Pulse surveys
    • eNPS
  • Develop$5/month
    • Learning paths
    • Onboarding
    • Skills development

Which should you pick?

Choose Assembly if

  • You need social recognition.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want rewards catalog.
Assembly review

Choose Leapsome if

  • You need performance reviews.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
  • You also want okrs & goal tracking.
Leapsome review

Questions people ask

Is Assembly or Leapsome better?
Neither clearly leads. Assembly starts at Free and Leapsome at $8/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Assembly or Leapsome?
Assembly has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Assembly and $8/month for Leapsome.
Does Assembly or Leapsome run on more platforms?
Assembly runs on Web. Leapsome runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
Can I use Assembly for free?
Yes. Assembly has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Leapsome starts at $8/month.
What is Assembly best used for?
Assembly is most often used for building client onboarding workflows without coding, creating invoice and payment apps instantly, capturing client intake with budget details, logging billable hours from app workflows. Of those, building client onboarding workflows without coding and creating invoice and payment apps instantly are not what Leapsome is typically brought in for.
What can Assembly do that Leapsome cannot?
Assembly covers Social recognition, Rewards catalog, Points system, Mobile app. Leapsome covers Performance reviews, OKRs & goal tracking, Engagement surveys, 1-on-1 meetings. Both handle Slack, Microsoft Teams, Google Workspace.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Assembly: Does Assembly have a free plan?

Yes, Assembly's Free plan is permanently free ($0/month) and includes 5 active contacts, 1 internal user, 50 build credits per month, and 3 apps. The plan never expires.

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Leapsome: How much does Leapsome cost?

Leapsome pricing starts at €199 per month per user with modular design allowing individual or combined module purchases. Volume discounts are available for larger organizations.

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Assembly: What do Assembly's paid plans cost and what are the seat limits?

Starter is $20/month (50 contacts, 1 user), Professional is $90/month (500 contacts, 3 users), and Advanced is $401+/month (unlimited contacts, 5 users). Custom enterprise pricing available upon request.

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Leapsome: What is the minimum contract term?

Leapsome requires a minimum 1-year contract term. No setup fees or hidden costs are charged.

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Assembly: Does Assembly charge for additional build credits or apps beyond the plan limit?

Yes. Extra build credits cost $0.60 per credit. Additional apps beyond the plan limit cost $5/month each. Payment processing fees apply when collecting client payments.

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Leapsome: Does Leapsome offer special pricing?

Yes, Leapsome offers special pricing options for startups and NGOs. Full Customer Success services are included for contracts of €6,000/year or more, while email support and resources are available to all customers.

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