Head-to-head · Competency Management Software
AG5 vs TeamGuru
AG5 leads on 0 checks, TeamGuru on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreAG5 · 9.1/10
AG5 scores higher on our rubric for competency management software: 9.1 against 8.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #10.
On mobile support, AG5 gives you Both where TeamGuru offers Web.
AG5 is the better fit for organizations needing full competency operations. TeamGuru is the better fit for manufacturing teams linking skills to quality.
- AG5 fits best
Organizations needing full competency operations
- TeamGuru fits best
Manufacturing teams linking skills to quality
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Side by side
| Feature | AG5 9.1/10 Visit ↗ | TeamGuru 8.2/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.1 | 8.2 |
| Ranking | #3 in Competency Management Software | #10 in Competency Management Software |
| Best for | Organizations needing full competency operations | Manufacturing teams linking skills to quality |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | — | — |
| Free plan | Not checked yet | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web |
| Support | Email, Phone, Docs · 24/7 | Email, Tickets, Docs |
| Compliance | ISO 27001, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR |
| Integrations | 100+ integrations | 3 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features AG5 4/4 · TeamGuru 4/4 | ||
| Development plans | ✓ | ✓ |
| Competency gap analysis | ✓ | ✓ |
| Role competency mapping | ✓ | ✓ |
| API access | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Assessment methods | manager observation, practical test, third-party certification | team leader assessment, self-assessment, peer assessment |
| Proficiency levels | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Mobile support | Both | Web |
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| Our verdict | AG5 is a competency management platform for frontline-heavy organizations in manufacturing, aerospace, pharma, logistics, food and beverage, and related regulated industries. It connects employee competencies and qualifications with roles,… Read the review → |
TeamGuru is a hosted web platform for organizations managing workforce skills alongside strategy, performance, quality, and operations. Its Skill Matrix module maps employee proficiency to role requirements, identifies competency gaps and… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
AG5 — where it wins
- Connects skills, roles, assessments, certifications, gaps, and development plans
- Supports audit trails, ISO-ready reports, expiry alerts, and electronic signatures
- Offers mobile apps, 100+ HRIS integrations, and a public API on Accelerate
Where it doesn't
- Plan pricing requires a demo and sales contact
- Public API, SSO, and advanced permissions start with Accelerate
- Compliance and FDA features are limited to the Enterprise plan
TeamGuru — where it wins
- Visual matrices connect proficiency, roles, gaps, and training needs.
- Quality workflows include root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and 8D.
- Unlimited adds API integrations, SSO support, and ongoing implementation help.
Where it doesn't
- Pricing is custom-quoted across all plans.
- Platform coverage is limited to the web.
- Advanced quality, operations, and API capabilities require higher tiers.
- AG59.1/10 · Pricing on request
A full competency operations platform for frontline and regulated organizations.
Visit AG5Full verdict → - TeamGuru8.2/10 · Pricing on request
A broad competency and quality platform for operations-focused organizations.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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