Head-to-head · Pay Transparency Software
Figures vs OpenComp
Figures leads on 0 checks, OpenComp on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreFigures · 8.6/10
- Free trialonly OpenComp
Figures scores higher on our rubric for pay transparency software: 8.6 against 8.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #8.
Figures is the better fit for teams needing transparent compensation administration. OpenComp is the better fit for companies wanting broader compensation strategy.
- Figures fits best
Teams needing transparent compensation administration
- OpenComp fits best
Companies wanting broader compensation strategy
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Side by side
| Feature | Figures 8.6/10 Visit ↗ | OpenComp 8.3/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.6 | 8.3 |
| Ranking | #5 in Pay Transparency Software | #8 in Pay Transparency Software |
| Best for | Teams needing transparent compensation administration | Companies wanting broader compensation strategy |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | — | — |
| Free plan | — | Not checked yet |
| Free trial | — | 14 days |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Support | Live chat, Docs | Docs |
| Compliance | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, SSO/SAML | GDPR |
| Integrations | 30+ integrations | 30+ integrations |
| Built for | Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Figures 1/5 · OpenComp 1/5 | ||
| Jurisdiction rules | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Approval workflows | ✓ | ✓ |
| Job posting publishing | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Employee visibility | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Range governance | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Workflow scope | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Figures is a cloud compensation management platform for HR teams and managers. It brings together salary benchmarking using market compensation data, salary-band creation and sharing, compensation reviews, pay-equity analysis and… Read the review → |
OpenComp is a cloud-based compensation management platform for HR leaders, compensation analysts, and total rewards teams. It brings market benchmarking, global salary and equity data, pay strategy, salary ranges, pay equity analysis,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Figures — where it wins
- Combines benchmarking, salary bands, reviews and pay-equity analysis
- Supports approval workflows, budget tracking and audit history
- Integrates with HR and workplace systems including BambooHR and HiBob
Where it doesn't
- No free plan is available
- Pricing requires a personalized quote
- Web access is the only listed platform
OpenComp — where it wins
- Combines benchmarking, ranges, pay equity, budgets, and approvals
- Supports merit, bonus, total rewards, and intelligent offer workflows
- Connects with HRIS, equity, and payroll systems
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires contacting sales
- The 14-day offer is a trial rather than a free plan
- Its broad suite may exceed teams seeking only pay transparency
- Figures8.6/10 · Pricing on request
A broad compensation platform for teams managing structured pay decisions.
Visit FiguresFull verdict → - OpenComp8.3/10 · Pricing on request · 14-day trial
A broad compensation suite for structured planning, pay decisions, and approvals.
Visit OpenCompFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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