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BetterUp vs Freshteam

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BetterUp

Software

Unlock human transformation

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Freshteam logo

Freshteam

Software

Smart HR software for growing businesses

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Freshteam has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: BetterUp sold to employers rather than to individuals, so access depends on your organisation buying it; Freshteam freshworks HRMS (formerly Freshteam) paid tiers as captured 19 February 2023 combined a per-employee monthly charge ($1.20 to $2.40+/employee/month) with a separate flat platform fee ($71 to $119+/month), on top of a $0 free tier
  • They diverge on capability: BetterUp covers 1-on-1 coaching, Freshteam covers Applicant Tracking.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which BetterUp and Freshteam actually diverge.

Attributes where BetterUp and Freshteam differ
AttributeBetterUpFreshteam
Starting priceOn requestFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, ApiWeb, Ios, Android
Founded20132010

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

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 BetterUp

  • 1-on-1 coaching
  • Mental health support
  • Leadership development
  • AI-powered matching
  • Progress tracking
  • Team analytics
  • Mobile coaching
  • Skill assessments

Only in Freshteam

  • Applicant Tracking
  • Onboarding
  • Time Off
  • Employee Directory
  • Time Tracking
  • Documents
  • Org Chart
  • Freshdesk

Both cover

  • Slack

What people use each for

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

BetterUp

  • One-to-one professional coaching provided as an employee benefitnot Freshteam
  • Manager development programmesnot Freshteam
  • Leadership development at enterprise scalenot Freshteam
  • Measuring coaching impact across a workforcenot Freshteam

Freshteam

No use cases recorded yet. See the Freshteam review.

Where each one falls short

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

BetterUp

  • Sold to employers rather than to individuals, so access depends on your organisation buying it
  • Pricing is not published
  • Split into four products, Lead, Manage, Grow and Ready, so coverage is a purchasing decision

Freshteam

  • Freshworks HRMS (formerly Freshteam) paid tiers as captured 19 February 2023 combined a per-employee monthly charge ($1.20 to $2.40+/employee/month) with a separate flat platform fee ($71 to $119+/month), on top of a $0 free tier

Pricing, plan by plan

BetterUp

On request
  • Care$undefined/month
    • Mental health coaching
    • Stress management
    • Work-life balance
  • Coaching$undefined/month
    • 1-on-1 coaching
    • Leadership development
    • Career growth
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • All coaching tiers
    • Executive coaching
    • Team coaching

Freshteam

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 50 Employees
    • Basic ATS
    • Time Off
  • Growth$1.2/month
    • All Free features
    • Onboarding
    • Time Tracking
  • Pro$2.4/month
    • All Growth features
    • Custom Reports
    • Advanced Workflows

Which should you pick?

Choose BetterUp if

  • You need 1-on-1 coaching.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
  • You also want mental health support.
BetterUp review

Choose Freshteam if

  • You need applicant tracking.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want onboarding.
Freshteam review

Questions people ask

Is BetterUp or Freshteam better?
Neither clearly leads. BetterUp starts at On request and Freshteam at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, BetterUp or Freshteam?
Freshteam has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for BetterUp and Free for Freshteam.
Does BetterUp or Freshteam run on more platforms?
BetterUp runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api. Freshteam runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use Freshteam for free?
Yes. Freshteam has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. BetterUp starts at On request.
What is BetterUp best used for?
BetterUp is most often used for one-to-one professional coaching provided as an employee benefit, manager development programmes, leadership development at enterprise scale, measuring coaching impact across a workforce. Of those, one-to-one professional coaching provided as an employee benefit and manager development programmes are not what Freshteam is typically brought in for.
What can BetterUp do that Freshteam cannot?
BetterUp covers 1-on-1 coaching, Mental health support, Leadership development, AI-powered matching. Freshteam covers Applicant Tracking, Onboarding, Time Off, Employee Directory. Both handle Slack.
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