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Best Payscale Alternatives

10 products that do the same job as Payscale, matched to the reason you might switch, with similarity scores and published prices.

By LeadChange Research TeamUpdated Based on 26 sources, most recently checked

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Payscale alternatives, closest first

  1. beqomSimilarity 70
  2. CompAnalystSimilarity 70
  3. CompportSimilarity 70

Alternatives by reason for switching

  • Published pricing

    15Five

    Highest-scoring alternative that publishes its prices (5.9/10).

    Published1

  • More native integrations

    HiBob

    100 native integrations listed by the vendor vs 14 for Payscale.

    100+2

  • Built for larger companies

    Aeqium

    Serves enterprise companies; Payscale does not list enterprise among the sizes it serves.

    Mid-market companies, enterprises3

  • Built for small businesses

    Pave

    Serves small businesses; Payscale does not list them among the sizes it serves.

    Small businesses, mid-market companies, enterprises4

  • Built for mid-sized companies

    Ravio

    Serves mid-sized companies; Payscale does not list them among the sizes it serves.

    Small businesses, mid-market companies, enterprises5

Payscale alternatives, closest first

Products built for the same job come first, then products that also cover it, each group by similarity: the share of categories (50%), company sizes served (30%) and pricing model (20%) a product shares with Payscale.

Built for the same job

  1. beqom

    vs Payscale: beqom: quote-only; Payscale: quote-only. Compensation Management score 4.9; Payscale is not scored yet.

    Similarity70 of 100
  2. CompAnalyst

    vs Payscale: CompAnalyst: quote-only; Payscale: quote-only.

    Similarity70 of 100
  3. Compport

    vs Payscale: Compport: quote-only; Payscale: quote-only.

    Similarity70 of 100
  4. Figures

    vs Payscale: Figures: quote-only; Payscale: quote-only. Compensation Management score 5.5; Payscale is not scored yet.

    Similarity70 of 100
  5. HRSoft

    vs Payscale: HRSoft: quote-only; Payscale: quote-only.

    Similarity70 of 100
  6. Pave

    vs Payscale: Pave: quote-only; Payscale: quote-only. Compensation Management score 7.5; Payscale is not scored yet.

    Similarity70 of 100
  7. Pequity

    vs Payscale: Pequity: quote-only; Payscale: quote-only. Compensation Management score 5.7; Payscale is not scored yet.

    Similarity70 of 100
  8. Aeqium

    vs Payscale: Aeqium: from $15,000/yr; Payscale: quote-only. Compensation Management score 7.6; Payscale is not scored yet.

    Similarity50 of 100

    From $15,000/yr (up to 300 employees)3

  9. Ravio

    vs Payscale: Ravio: prices published for other plans; Payscale: quote-only. Compensation Management score 7.3; Payscale is not scored yet.

    Similarity50 of 100

Also cover what Payscale does

  1. 15Five

    vs Payscale: 15Five: prices published for other plans; Payscale: quote-only. Compensation Management score 5.9; Payscale is not scored yet.

    Similarity10 of 100

Why buyers look beyond Payscale

  1. No published prices

    Core, Premier and Elite are compared by features only; prices are quoted.

  2. Some features on upper plans

    Bulk job pricing starts on Premier, and structure modeling and two-way HRIS sync are on Elite.

Payscale vs its closest alternatives

Compensation Management comparison: LeadChange Score, pricing and verified features
ProductScorePricing modelAPISOC 2 Type II
Payscale6,7Not scoredQuote onlyYesNot verified
beqom8–104.9Quote onlyYesYes
CompAnalyst11,12Not scoredQuote onlyYesNot verified
Compport13Not scoredQuote onlyNot verifiedNot verified
Figures14,155.5Quote onlyNot verifiedYes
HRSoft16Not scoredQuote onlyNot verifiedNot verified
Pave17–197.5Quote onlyYesYes
Pequity20,215.7Quote onlyNot verifiedYes

Not verified = we have no sourced value for it yet.

Alternatives to similar products

Frequently asked questions

What are the best alternatives to Payscale?

Among products built for the same job in Compensation Management, the closest to Payscale are beqom (70% similar), CompAnalyst (70% similar), and Compport (70% similar), by the categories, company sizes and pricing model they share. beqom vs Payscale: beqom: quote-only; Payscale: quote-only. Compensation Management score 4.9; Payscale is not scored yet.

Which Payscale alternatives publish their prices?

Of the alternatives to Payscale, Aeqium, Ravio, and 15Five publish list prices for at least one plan. Payscale prices by quote.

Which Payscale alternative scores highest?

Aeqium scores highest at 7.6/10; Payscale is not scored yet. Closest to Payscale: beqom (70% similar, 4.9). For small businesses: Pave (7.5).

Is there a free alternative to Payscale?

Among the alternatives to Payscale, Pave lists a free plan, with limits on users or features.

Why do teams look for Payscale alternatives?

The fit limits documented for Payscale: no published prices and some features on upper plans. The “Why buyers look beyond Payscale” section explains each one from its source.

Which Payscale alternatives integrate with SAP SuccessFactors?

Figures and HRSoft list SAP SuccessFactors among their notable integrations, like Payscale.

Which Payscale alternatives offer a free trial?

Of the alternatives to Payscale, CompAnalyst, Pave, and Aeqium list a free trial.

How this page was made

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    Scored and compared with the LeadChange methodology, version 1.5. Read the methodology

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  • Hands-on testing

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Sources

The 26 pages this page's facts come from, with the day we last checked each one. The numbers beside the figures above link here.

Quotes from the sources
  1. 15Five 15five.com/pricing“Total Platform $16 per user per month (billed annually)” “Engage $4 per user per month (billed annually)”
  2. HiBob HiBob FAQ (HiBob)“Bob offers 100+ integrations designed to connect employee data and workflows across broader business systems.”
  3. Aeqium aeqium.com/docs/how-much-does-aeqium-cost“Aeqium starts at $15,000 per year for organizations up to 300 employees. Above 300, pricing depends on a number of factors including contract length and the number of employees included in your comp cycles. Implementation and support are included at no additional cost. Enterprise pricing is available on request.” “Above 300 employees, pricing depends on a number of factors, including the length of the contract and the number of employees included in your comp cycles. Enterprise pricing is available on request.”
  4. Pave pave.com/products/compensation-planning“Whether you're a startup in a garage or a global enterprise with more than 50,000 people, Pave has the solutions you need to drive business results.”
  5. Ravio ravio.com/privacy-and-security“Our customers range from small startups all the way to publicly-listed multinationals.”
  6. Payscale payscale.com/products/pricing“Explore our plans by included features — all built on Payscale's trusted data and technology.” “Clear, confident pay decisions await”
  7. Payscale payscale.com/marketplace“Payscale empowers you to make informed, real-time pay decisions without system hopping thanks to our 14 seamless API integrations with leading HRIS providers.”
  8. beqom beqom.com/about“Request a demo”
  9. beqom helpcenter-v10.beqom.com/hc/en-us/sections/29904802716562-API“Consuming the TCM v10 Gateway Rest APIs”
  10. beqom beqom.com/trust-center“beqom is certified ISO 27001, ISO 27017, and ISO 27018, and meets compliance standards, such as ISAE 3402 and SOC2 Type II.”
  11. Salary.com salary.com/platform/companalyst“Book a demo and see how CompAnalyst Max fits your workflow.” “Unlock 14 Days of Compensation Intelligence Get the benchmarks you trust and the signals you need - for free. No credit card required”
  12. Salary.com salary.com/platform/hris-integration“Leverage secure APIs to automatically sync employee and job data between CompAnalyst® and your HRIS or HCM”
  13. Compport compport.com/platform/compensation-planning“Customized pricing to fit your needs.”
  14. Figures figures.hr/pricing“Our pricing is based on the number of employees in your company and varies according to the module(s) you select. To receive a personalized quote, book a demo with us!”
  15. Figures figures.hr/security“Figures is certified SOC 2 Type 2 and ISO 27001, ensuring our controls are independently audited for adequacy and efficiency.”
  16. HRSoft hrsoft.com/pricing“GET A CUSTOM QUOTE”
  17. Pave pave.com/pricing“Market Data Pro Global compensation benchmarks to power your compensation program Everything in Market Data Lite”
  18. Pave developers.pave.com/guides/overview“The Pave API enables you to programmatically access compensation data and integrate Pave with your existing tech stack.”
  19. Pave pave.com/company/security-and-privacy“Pave is SOC 2 Type 2 compliant.”
  20. Pequity pequity.com/pricing“Request your custom quote or speak with a member of our team to see why organizations like yours choose Pequity!”
  21. Pequity pequity.com“Your data is safe with Pequity. With enterprise-grade security features like SOC 2 Type 2, GDPR compliance, MFA, SSO, and regular penetration testing - you no longer need to share sensitive compensation and employee data in spreadsheets.”
  22. Ravio ravio.com/pricing“Pricing for a 250-person company starts at £5,400 per year.”
  23. Figures figures.hr/partners-integrations?1d656508_page=2“Must-have tools integrate with Figures”
  24. HRSoft hrsoft.com/partners“HRSoft is built to tackle complex pay challenges, making it a trusted solution for Workday’s financial services and global enterprise clients.”
  25. Pave pave.com/products/market-data-pro“Free access to Pave allows you to trial real-time data.”
  26. Aeqium aeqium.com/legal/security“We'll configure your complete compensation process in Aeqium at no charge when you request a demo. Yes, really. Free.”

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