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Freshteam vs ThriveSparrow

Freshteam logo

Freshteam

Software

Smart HR software for growing businesses

From
Free
Rated
-
ThriveSparrow logo

ThriveSparrow

Software

Science-backed employee engagement surveys

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: 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; ThriveSparrow limited details about specific integration partners beyond the announcement of 50+ platform integrations
  • They diverge on capability: Freshteam covers Applicant Tracking, ThriveSparrow covers Engagement surveys.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Freshteam and ThriveSparrow actually diverge.

Attributes where Freshteam and ThriveSparrow differ
AttributeFreshteamThriveSparrow
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb
Founded20102020

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), 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 Freshteam

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

Only in ThriveSparrow

  • Engagement surveys
  • Pulse surveys
  • 360 feedback
  • Analytics dashboard
  • Benchmarking
  • Action planning
  • Mobile access
  • Custom surveys

Both cover

  • Slack

What people use each for

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

Freshteam

No use cases recorded yet. See the Freshteam review.

ThriveSparrow

  • Engagement measurementnot Freshteam
  • Pulse surveysnot Freshteam
  • Action planningnot Freshteam
  • Benchmarkingnot Freshteam

Where each one falls short

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

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

ThriveSparrow

  • Limited details about specific integration partners beyond the announcement of 50+ platform integrations
  • AI features depend on survey response quality; poor or sparse responses limit effectiveness of AI insights

Pricing, plan by plan

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

ThriveSparrow

Free
  • Kudos$2/user/month
    • Recognition and rewards
    • 800+ global gift cards
  • Engage$3/user/month
    • Pulse surveys
    • Employee engagement surveys
    • Basic analytics
  • Performance$5/user/month
    • 360-degree feedback
    • Performance reviews
    • Advanced analytics

Which should you pick?

Choose Freshteam if

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

Choose ThriveSparrow if

  • You need engagement surveys.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want pulse surveys.

Questions people ask

Is Freshteam or ThriveSparrow better?
Neither clearly leads. Freshteam starts at Free and ThriveSparrow at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Freshteam or ThriveSparrow?
Freshteam starts at Free and ThriveSparrow at Free.
Does Freshteam or ThriveSparrow run on more platforms?
Freshteam runs on Web, Ios, Android. ThriveSparrow runs on Web.
Can I use Freshteam for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What can Freshteam do that ThriveSparrow cannot?
Freshteam covers Applicant Tracking, Onboarding, Time Off, Employee Directory. ThriveSparrow covers Engagement surveys, Pulse surveys, 360 feedback, Analytics dashboard. Both handle Slack.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

ThriveSparrow: What are pulse surveys?

Pulse surveys are brief, frequently-conducted assessments designed to quickly measure employee perceptions and engagement. Unlike annual surveys, ThriveSparrow's pulse surveys offer continuous insights, enabling organizations to identify and address workplace issues in real-time.

Source
ThriveSparrow: How many languages does ThriveSparrow support?

ThriveSparrow supports surveys and performance management in 100+ languages, enabling global organizations to gather feedback from employees worldwide.

ThriveSparrow: Does ThriveSparrow integrate with other HR platforms?

Yes. ThriveSparrow recently announced integration with 50+ platforms to revolutionize employee engagement. The platform connects with major HR systems for streamlined data flow.

ThriveSparrow: What AI features does ThriveSparrow offer?

ThriveSparrow includes AI-powered sentiment analysis that converts open-text responses into actionable insights, Infer AI to detect burnout signals, and AI-generated personal development plans from feedback. The platform claims to offer AI-native HR capabilities.

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