Head-to-head · Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Software
Mathison vs CommunityCliQ
Mathison leads on 2 checks, CommunityCliQ on 1, and 2 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 scoreMathison · 7.7/10
- Most featuresMathison · 3 of 6
Mathison scores higher on our rubric for diversity, equity and inclusion software: 7.7 against 6.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #12.
Mathison offers inclusive recruiting; CommunityCliQ doesn't. CommunityCliQ offers erg programs; Mathison doesn't publish it. Mathison offers dei action plans; CommunityCliQ doesn't publish it.
Mathison is the better fit for teams combining DEI analytics and enablement. CommunityCliQ is the better fit for organizations scaling communities and ERGs.
- Mathison fits best
Teams combining DEI analytics and enablement
- CommunityCliQ fits best
Organizations scaling communities and ERGs
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Side by side
| Feature | Mathison 7.7/10 Visit ↗ | CommunityCliQ 6.0/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.7 | 6.0 |
| Ranking | #3 in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Software | #12 in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Software |
| Best for | Teams combining DEI analytics and enablement | Organizations scaling communities and ERGs |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Not published | Not published |
| Free plan | Not published | Not published |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Support | Email, Phone | |
| Compliance | SOC 2, 2FA | SOC 2 |
| Integrations | 30+ integrations | 7 integrations |
| Built for | Mid-market, Enterprise | Enterprise |
| Features Mathison 3/6 · CommunityCliQ 2/6 | ||
| DEI metrics dashboard | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pay-equity analysis | Not published | — |
| Inclusive recruiting | ✓ (best) | — |
| ERG programs | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| DEI action plans | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| Anonymous feedback | Not published | Not published |
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| Our verdict | Mathison is a workforce analytics and DEI platform for People, HR, and Talent leaders. It brings together workforce demographics analysis, employee-lifecycle assessment, action planning, inclusive recruiting support, written-content bias… Read the review → |
CommunityCliQ is a web-based employee community platform for HR, DEI, and ERG leaders managing employee resource groups, identity networks, affinity groups, communities of practice, and regional chapters. Its scope suits organizations with… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Mathison — where it wins
- Intersectional workforce demographics analysis and lifecycle Equity Index
- Prioritized action plans with goals, owners, and collaborators
- Bias scanning, inclusive sourcing, training, and knowledge resources
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires contacting sales
- Broad functionality may exceed teams seeking one focused DEI tool
- Workforce analytics depend on HRIS connectivity
CommunityCliQ — where it wins
- Manages ERGs, chapters, regional groups, and offices at multiple levels
- Tracks membership, events, budgets, expenses, and community impact KPIs
- Connects with Microsoft 365, Teams, Slack, Outlook, Google Calendar, and Zoom
Where it doesn't
- Uses a contact-sales pricing model
- Available on the web rather than across multiple listed platforms
- Does not provide pay equity analysis or inclusive recruiting features
- Mathison7.7/10 · Pricing on request
A broad DEI platform combining workforce measurement, action planning, recruiting, and learning.
Visit MathisonFull verdict → - CommunityCliQ6.0/10 · Pricing on request
A centralized platform for managing complex ERG and employee community programs.
Visit CommunityCliQFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026
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