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Head-to-head · DEI (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion) Software

DEI+ Toolkit vs Paradigm

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score DEI+ Toolkit #4 in DEI (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion) Software 7.8/10 Pricing on request ✓ 3 of 6 features Contact Liderança
Paradigm #7 in DEI (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion) Software 7.5/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 6 features Visit Paradigm

DEI+ Toolkit leads on 0 checks, Paradigm on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreDEI+ Toolkit · 7.8/10
  • Most featuresDEI+ Toolkit · 3 of 6

DEI+ Toolkit scores higher on our rubric for dei (diversity, equity & inclusion) software: 7.8 against 7.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #7.

DEI+ Toolkit is the better fit for teams assessing culture and building DEI action plans. Paradigm is the better fit for teams combining DEI analytics, learning, and consulting.

  • DEI+ Toolkit fits best

    Teams assessing culture and building DEI action plans

  • Paradigm fits best

    Teams combining DEI analytics, learning, and consulting

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Side by side

Feature DEI+ Toolkit 7.8/10 Visit ↗ Paradigm 7.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.8 7.5
Ranking #4 in DEI (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion) Software #7 in DEI (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion) Software
Best for Teams assessing culture and building DEI action plans Teams combining DEI analytics, learning, and consulting
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request —
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Email Email
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features DEI+ Toolkit 3/6 · Paradigm 0/6
Employee surveys ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Demographic analytics Not checked yet Not checked yet
DEI learning ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Action planning ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Pay equity analysis Not checked yet Not checked yet
Reporting exports Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Assesses diversity, equity, inclusion, culture, well-being, leadership, and communication
  • Uses 45 weighted questions through a People, Process, and Power lens
  • Connects feedback reports to customizable programs and action-plan creation
  • Combines workforce data, HRIS integration, benchmarking, and action recommendations
  • Reach includes courses, microlearnings, tailored learning journeys, and analytics
  • Offers consulting and virtual or in-person workshops alongside software
Cons
  • Pricing requires contacting sales for a customized plan
  • No free plan is offered
  • Available on web only, with email support
  • Surface Basic limits teams to 1 administrator, 3 contributors, and 3 data sources
  • Surface Advanced caps data sources at 10; unlimited sources require Surface Expert
  • Pricing is contact-sales, with no amounts published
Our verdict

DEI+ Toolkit is a cloud-based DEI assessment and action-planning solution from Liderança Group, Inc. It is aimed at organizations seeking a 360-degree view of relationships with employees, partners, vendors, and customers, then using…

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Paradigm brings DEI and culture analytics together with learning and expert services. Surface works with workforce data, surveys, and HRIS information to provide benchmarking, AI-powered insights, recommendations, and progress tracking.…

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  1. DEI+ ToolkitDEI (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion) Software 7.8Pricing on request
  2. ParadigmDEI (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion) Software 7.5Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • DEI+ Toolkit — where it wins

    • Assesses diversity, equity, inclusion, culture, well-being, leadership, and communication
    • Uses 45 weighted questions through a People, Process, and Power lens
    • Connects feedback reports to customizable programs and action-plan creation

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contacting sales for a customized plan
    • No free plan is offered
    • Available on web only, with email support

  • Paradigm — where it wins

    • Combines workforce data, HRIS integration, benchmarking, and action recommendations
    • Reach includes courses, microlearnings, tailored learning journeys, and analytics
    • Offers consulting and virtual or in-person workshops alongside software

    Where it doesn't

    • Surface Basic limits teams to 1 administrator, 3 contributors, and 3 data sources
    • Surface Advanced caps data sources at 10; unlimited sources require Surface Expert
    • Pricing is contact-sales, with no amounts published

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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