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Head-to-head · Pay Transparency Software

Figures vs OpenComp

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score Figures #5 in Pay Transparency Software 8.6/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 5 features Visit Figures
OpenComp #8 in Pay Transparency Software 8.3/10 Pricing on request · 14-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 5 features Visit 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 ↗
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
Specs
Workflow scope Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • 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
  • Combines benchmarking, ranges, pay equity, budgets, and approvals
  • Supports merit, bonus, total rewards, and intelligent offer workflows
  • Connects with HRIS, equity, and payroll systems
Cons
  • No free plan is available
  • Pricing requires a personalized quote
  • Web access is the only listed platform
  • 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
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…

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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,…

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  1. FiguresPay Transparency Software 8.6Pricing on request
  2. OpenCompPay Transparency Software 8.3Pricing on request · 14-day trial

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.

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  • 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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