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Head-to-head · Competency Management Software

Kahuna Skills Manager vs TeamGuru

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Kahuna Skills Manager #5 in Competency Management Software 8.8/10 Pricing on request ✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Kahuna
TeamGuru #10 in Competency Management Software 8.2/10 Pricing on request ✓ 4 of 4 features Visit TeamGuru

Kahuna Skills Manager leads on 0 checks, TeamGuru 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 scoreKahuna Skills Manager · 8.8/10

Kahuna Skills Manager scores higher on our rubric for competency management software: 8.8 against 8.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #10.

On mobile support, Kahuna Skills Manager gives you Both where TeamGuru offers Web.

Kahuna Skills Manager is the better fit for mobile-first workforce skills programs. TeamGuru is the better fit for manufacturing teams linking skills to quality.

  • Kahuna Skills Manager fits best

    Mobile-first workforce skills programs

  • TeamGuru fits best

    Manufacturing teams linking skills to quality

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Side by side

Feature Kahuna Skills Manager 8.8/10 Visit ↗ TeamGuru 8.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.8 8.2
Ranking #5 in Competency Management Software #10 in Competency Management Software
Best for Mobile-first workforce skills programs Manufacturing teams linking skills to quality
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request —
Free plan Not checked yet —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web
Support Email Email, Tickets, Docs
Compliance SOC 2, GDPR SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR
Integrations 7 integrations 3 integrations
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Kahuna Skills Manager 4/4 · TeamGuru 4/4
Development plans ✓ ✓
Competency gap analysis ✓ ✓
Role competency mapping ✓ ✓
API access ✓ ✓
Specs
Assessment methods checklists, quizzes, on-the-job training, experiential learning, certifications team leader assessment, self-assessment, peer assessment
Proficiency levels Not checked yet Not checked yet
Mobile support Both Web
Our review
Pros
  • Offline iOS and Android access for skills and assessments
  • Role-based skills, gap analysis, readiness, and development plans
  • Integrates with HRIS, LMS, EHR, Workday, and field systems
  • Visual matrices connect proficiency, roles, gaps, and training needs.
  • Quality workflows include root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and 8D.
  • Unlimited adds API integrations, SSO support, and ongoing implementation help.
Cons
  • Pricing requires contacting sales
  • Focused on frontline and technical workforce programs
  • Implementation may require multiple system integrations
  • Pricing is custom-quoted across all plans.
  • Platform coverage is limited to the web.
  • Advanced quality, operations, and API capabilities require higher tiers.
Our verdict

Kahuna Skills Manager is a cloud-based competency management platform for frontline and technical workforces. It is designed for organizations in healthcare, energy, manufacturing, and field services that need to define role-based skills,…

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TeamGuru is a hosted web platform for organizations managing workforce skills alongside strategy, performance, quality, and operations. Its Skill Matrix module maps employee proficiency to role requirements, identifies competency gaps and…

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  1. Kahuna Skills ManagerCompetency Management Software 8.8Pricing on request
  2. TeamGuruCompetency Management Software 8.2Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Kahuna Skills Manager — where it wins

    • Offline iOS and Android access for skills and assessments
    • Role-based skills, gap analysis, readiness, and development plans
    • Integrates with HRIS, LMS, EHR, Workday, and field systems

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contacting sales
    • Focused on frontline and technical workforce programs
    • Implementation may require multiple system integrations

  • TeamGuru — where it wins

    • Visual matrices connect proficiency, roles, gaps, and training needs.
    • Quality workflows include root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and 8D.
    • Unlimited adds API integrations, SSO support, and ongoing implementation help.

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing is custom-quoted across all plans.
    • Platform coverage is limited to the web.
    • Advanced quality, operations, and API capabilities require higher tiers.
  • Kahuna Skills Manager8.8/10 · Pricing on request

    A mobile-first system for role skills, readiness, assessments, and compliance.

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  • TeamGuru8.2/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad competency and quality platform for operations-focused organizations.

    Visit TeamGuruFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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