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Head-to-head · Employee Directory Software

GoProfiles vs SimpleOrgChart

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score GoProfiles #1 in Employee Directory Software 8.9/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 1 of 5 features Visit GoProfiles
SimpleOrgChart #8 in Employee Directory Software 7.4/10 Open source ✓ 3 of 5 features View SimpleOrgChart

GoProfiles leads on 0 checks, SimpleOrgChart 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 scoreGoProfiles · 8.9/10
  • Free planonly GoProfiles
  • Free trialonly GoProfiles
  • Most featuresSimpleOrgChart · 3 of 5

GoProfiles scores higher on our rubric for employee directory software: 8.9 against 7.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #8.

GoProfiles is the better fit for teams wanting an affordable, connected people directory. SimpleOrgChart is the better fit for microsoft teams comfortable with self-hosting.

  • GoProfiles fits best

    Teams wanting an affordable, connected people directory

  • SimpleOrgChart fits best

    Microsoft teams comfortable with self-hosting

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Side by side

Feature GoProfiles 8.9/10 Visit ↗ SimpleOrgChart 7.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.9 7.4
Ranking #1 in Employee Directory Software #8 in Employee Directory Software
Best for Teams wanting an affordable, connected people directory Microsoft teams comfortable with self-hosting
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free
Starting price $2/user/mo Open source
Free plan ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Free trial 14 days —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Self-hosted
Platforms Web, iOS Web
Support Email, Live chat, Docs Docs
Integrations 50+ integrations 4 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features GoProfiles 1/5 · SimpleOrgChart 3/5
Org chart Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Custom fields ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Location views Not checked yet ✓ (best)
SSO Not checked yet ✓ (best)
API access Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Employee limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Mobile apps Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Free plan includes a directory, org chart, employee map, and recognition.
  • Basic connects to 50+ HRIS platforms with automatic data syncs.
  • Pro adds AI search, custom bio fields, groups, skills, and analytics.
  • Interactive org chart includes pan, zoom, and expand/collapse controls
  • Reports cover sign-ins, hires, managers, profile pictures, and data quality
  • Exports include SVG, PNG, PDF, and XLSX; reports can be scheduled by email
Cons
  • AI search results start with the $4/user monthly Pro plan.
  • Enterprise pricing is not shown in the published plan details.
  • The directory focus may not suit teams seeking a broader HR platform.
  • Requires self-hosted deployment using Docker Compose
  • Needs an Azure tenant with app-registration and Graph-permission setup
  • Microsoft Entra ID and Microsoft Graph are central to its directory data
Our verdict

GoProfiles brings employee profiles, a searchable directory, an org chart, and an employee map into one place. It is aimed at employees, HR teams, managers, and leaders who need to find coworkers and understand reporting relationships,…

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SimpleOrgChart is an open-source employee directory and organization chart for teams that manage employee data in Microsoft Entra ID. It reads that data through Microsoft Graph and presents it in a web interface with employee search,…

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  1. GoProfilesEmployee Directory Software 8.9Free plan · 14-day trial
  2. SimpleOrgChartEmployee Directory Software 7.4Open source

Strengths and trade-offs

  • GoProfiles — where it wins

    • Free plan includes a directory, org chart, employee map, and recognition.
    • Basic connects to 50+ HRIS platforms with automatic data syncs.
    • Pro adds AI search, custom bio fields, groups, skills, and analytics.

    Where it doesn't

    • AI search results start with the $4/user monthly Pro plan.
    • Enterprise pricing is not shown in the published plan details.
    • The directory focus may not suit teams seeking a broader HR platform.

  • SimpleOrgChart — where it wins

    • Interactive org chart includes pan, zoom, and expand/collapse controls
    • Reports cover sign-ins, hires, managers, profile pictures, and data quality
    • Exports include SVG, PNG, PDF, and XLSX; reports can be scheduled by email

    Where it doesn't

    • Requires self-hosted deployment using Docker Compose
    • Needs an Azure tenant with app-registration and Graph-permission setup
    • Microsoft Entra ID and Microsoft Graph are central to its directory data

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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