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Head-to-head · Savings Apps

Chime Workplace vs Plum

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score Chime Workplace #3 in Savings Apps 8.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Chime
Plum #5 in Savings Apps 7.9/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Plum

Chime Workplace leads on 0 checks, Plum on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreChime Workplace · 8.1/10
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialonly Plum

Chime Workplace scores higher on our rubric for savings apps: 8.1 against 7.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #5.

Chime Workplace is the better fit for employees saving through employer financial wellness. Plum is the better fit for UK users seeking automated saving and investing.

  • Chime Workplace fits best

    Employees saving through employer financial wellness

  • Plum fits best

    UK users seeking automated saving and investing

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Side by side

Feature Chime Workplace 8.1/10 Visit ↗ Plum 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.1 7.9
Ranking #3 in Savings Apps #5 in Savings Apps
Best for Employees saving through employer financial wellness UK users seeking automated saving and investing
Pricing model Free Free plan + paid
Starting price Free plan £3.99/mo
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — 30 days
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android iOS, Android
Support Phone, Docs Email, Live chat, Docs
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business
Features Chime Workplace 0/4 · Plum 0/4
Round-up saving Not checked yet Not checked yet
Scheduled transfers Not checked yet Not checked yet
Savings goals Not checked yet Not checked yet
Shared goals Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Savings account access Not checked yet Not checked yet
Withdrawal timing Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Automatic and round-up savings complement high-yield savings.
  • Includes one-to-one certified coaching and financial education.
  • Connects with Workday, UKG, ADP, Paychex, Gusto and SAP.
  • Automatic deposits, round-ups and scheduled saving rules
  • Savings Pockets, Cash ISA, money-market products and investments
  • Free Basic tier with iOS and Android apps
Cons
  • Savings is one part of a broader workplace-finance offering.
  • Some optional Chime services may carry fees.
  • Employer reporting and integrations center the product on workplace use.
  • Advanced rules and higher-rate options require paid plans
  • Pricing and feature availability vary by region
  • Withdrawal timing depends on the savings product
Our verdict

Chime Workplace brings savings, wage access, credit tools and financial support into an employee financial wellness offering. Employers provide access to a platform where employees can use high-yield savings with automatic and round-up…

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Plum is a personal finance app for people who want to automate saving, investing and budgeting from a connected bank account. It analyzes financial activity to trigger automatic deposits, while round-ups, weekly deposits and PayDay…

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  1. Chime WorkplaceSavings Apps 8.1Free plan
  2. PlumSavings Apps 7.9Free plan · 30-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Chime Workplace — where it wins

    • Automatic and round-up savings complement high-yield savings.
    • Includes one-to-one certified coaching and financial education.
    • Connects with Workday, UKG, ADP, Paychex, Gusto and SAP.

    Where it doesn't

    • Savings is one part of a broader workplace-finance offering.
    • Some optional Chime services may carry fees.
    • Employer reporting and integrations center the product on workplace use.

  • Plum — where it wins

    • Automatic deposits, round-ups and scheduled saving rules
    • Savings Pockets, Cash ISA, money-market products and investments
    • Free Basic tier with iOS and Android apps

    Where it doesn't

    • Advanced rules and higher-rate options require paid plans
    • Pricing and feature availability vary by region
    • Withdrawal timing depends on the savings product
  • Chime Workplace8.1/10 · Free plan

    A free workplace finance platform that pairs savings tools with wage access and employee support.

    Visit ChimeFull verdict →
  • Plum7.9/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

    A broad UK savings app combining automatic deposits, investing and goal-based Pockets.

    Visit PlumFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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