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Head-to-head · Mentoring Software

MentorCity vs PushFar

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score MentorCity #1 in Mentoring Software 9.3/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 3 features Visit MentorCity
PushFar #4 in Mentoring Software 7.7/10 Free plan · pricing on request Free plan✓ 3 of 3 features Visit PushFar

MentorCity leads on 0 checks, PushFar on 1, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreMentorCity · 9.3/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresPushFar · 3 of 3

MentorCity scores higher on our rubric for mentoring software: 9.3 against 7.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #4.

PushFar offers program templates; MentorCity doesn't publish it. On matching method, PushFar gives you Ai_assisted where MentorCity offers Rules_based.

MentorCity is the better fit for organizations wanting a broad free starting point. PushFar is the better fit for organizations needing free, mobile-first mentoring.

  • MentorCity fits best

    Organizations wanting a broad free starting point

  • PushFar fits best

    Organizations needing free, mobile-first mentoring

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Side by side

Feature MentorCity 9.3/10 Visit ↗ PushFar 7.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.3 7.7
Ranking #1 in Mentoring Software #4 in Mentoring Software
Best for Organizations wanting a broad free starting point Organizations needing free, mobile-first mentoring
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Phone Email, Tickets, Docs
Compliance SSO/SAML, 2FA GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA
Integrations 9 integrations 7 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features MentorCity 2/3 · PushFar 3/3
Matching workflows ✓ ✓
Program templates Not published ✓ (best)
SSO support ✓ ✓
Specs
Participant limit Not published Not published
Matching method Rules_based Ai_assisted
Reporting level Advanced Advanced
Mobile access Both Both
Our review
Pros
  • Configurable matching supports self-directed and administrator-managed workflows
  • Includes goals, agreements, scheduling, courses, events, and group mentoring
  • Web, iOS, Android, API access, advanced reporting, and AI notetaking
  • Free access for individuals and a free organizational plan
  • AI, manual, administrator-led and self-selected matching
  • Mobile apps, reporting, scheduling, video and SSO in one platform
Cons
  • Paid Standard and Enterprise plans are quote-based
  • Advanced features may exceed the needs of simple mentoring programs
  • Custom integrations are limited to the Enterprise plan
  • Organizational plans are customized and priced on request
  • Feature breadth may exceed the needs of simple mentoring programs
  • Advanced administration requires configuration of rules and approval workflows
Our verdict

MentorCity is mentoring software for companies, professional associations, schools, nonprofits, government organizations, and other program operators. It brings matching, onboarding, agreements, goals, scheduling, communications, courses,…

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PushFar is a mentoring and career progression platform for individuals, employers, educational institutions and professional organizations. It supports web, iOS and Android access, allowing organizations to run mentoring programs for…

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  1. MentorCityMentoring Software 9.3Free plan
  2. PushFarMentoring Software 7.7Free plan · pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • MentorCity — where it wins

    • Configurable matching supports self-directed and administrator-managed workflows
    • Includes goals, agreements, scheduling, courses, events, and group mentoring
    • Web, iOS, Android, API access, advanced reporting, and AI notetaking

    Where it doesn't

    • Paid Standard and Enterprise plans are quote-based
    • Advanced features may exceed the needs of simple mentoring programs
    • Custom integrations are limited to the Enterprise plan

  • PushFar — where it wins

    • Free access for individuals and a free organizational plan
    • AI, manual, administrator-led and self-selected matching
    • Mobile apps, reporting, scheduling, video and SSO in one platform

    Where it doesn't

    • Organizational plans are customized and priced on request
    • Feature breadth may exceed the needs of simple mentoring programs
    • Advanced administration requires configuration of rules and approval workflows
  • MentorCity9.3/10 · Free plan

    A broad mentoring platform with a free starting point and configurable program controls.

    Visit MentorCityFull verdict →
  • PushFar7.7/10 · Free plan · pricing on request

    A broad mentoring platform with a free plan, mobile apps and customizable organization programs.

    Visit PushFarFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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