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Head-to-head · Job Evaluation Software

PointFactors vs PeakGrade

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 7 checks side by side
Higher score PointFactors #2 in Job Evaluation Software 7.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 6 of 6 features Visit PointFactors
PeakGrade #3 in Job Evaluation Software 7.7/10 Pricing on request ✓ 5 of 6 features Visit PeakGrade

PointFactors leads on 0 checks, PeakGrade on 0, and 7 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scorePointFactors · 7.8/10
  • Free planonly PointFactors
  • Most featuresPointFactors · 6 of 6

PointFactors scores higher on our rubric for job evaluation software: 7.8 against 7.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #3.

PointFactors is the better fit for teams seeking structured point-factor evaluation. PeakGrade is the better fit for teams needing configurable evaluation and grade mapping.

  • PointFactors fits best

    Teams seeking structured point-factor evaluation

  • PeakGrade fits best

    Teams needing configurable evaluation and grade mapping

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Side by side

Feature PointFactors 7.8/10 Visit ↗ PeakGrade 7.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.8 7.7
Ranking #2 in Job Evaluation Software #3 in Job Evaluation Software
Best for Teams seeking structured point-factor evaluation Teams needing configurable evaluation and grade mapping
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price $3,999/yr Pricing on request
Free plan ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features PointFactors 6/6 · PeakGrade 5/6
Custom evaluation factors ✓ ✓
Job levels and grades ✓ ✓
Approval workflow ✓ ✓
Market pricing data ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Pay equity analysis ✓ ✓
Evaluation audit trail ✓ ✓
Specs
Evaluation method Point_factor Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Customize compensable factors, weights and rating scales
  • Connect evaluations to job levels, families and grades
  • Track collaborative decisions with pay-equity analysis and an audit trail
  • Configurable factors and methodologies support tailored job evaluations
  • Collaborative review, moderation and approval create a documented process
  • Maps outcomes to grades and salary structures with pay-equity insights
Cons
  • Starter is limited to 500 evaluations and 3 users
  • Professional is limited to 5,000 evaluations and 10 users
  • Paid plans are annual, starting at $3,999
  • Pricing requires contacting sales rather than selecting a published plan
  • Cloud deployment may not suit organisations requiring on-premises hosting
  • Moderation and approval workflows can add overhead for simple evaluations
Our verdict

PointFactors gives HR teams and compensation consultants a structured way to evaluate jobs using weighted point factors. Teams can define compensable factors, weights and rating scales, score job descriptions, and map results to levels,…

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PeakGrade is a cloud workforce architecture platform for organisations managing job evaluation, grading, career frameworks and remuneration design. HR teams, managers, executives and moderation panels can capture or import role…

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  1. PointFactorsJob Evaluation Software 7.8Free plan
  2. PeakGradeJob Evaluation Software 7.7Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • PointFactors — where it wins

    • Customize compensable factors, weights and rating scales
    • Connect evaluations to job levels, families and grades
    • Track collaborative decisions with pay-equity analysis and an audit trail

    Where it doesn't

    • Starter is limited to 500 evaluations and 3 users
    • Professional is limited to 5,000 evaluations and 10 users
    • Paid plans are annual, starting at $3,999

  • PeakGrade — where it wins

    • Configurable factors and methodologies support tailored job evaluations
    • Collaborative review, moderation and approval create a documented process
    • Maps outcomes to grades and salary structures with pay-equity insights

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contacting sales rather than selecting a published plan
    • Cloud deployment may not suit organisations requiring on-premises hosting
    • Moderation and approval workflows can add overhead for simple evaluations
  • PointFactors7.8/10 · Free plan

    A focused evaluation tool with configurable scoring, workflows and pay-equity analysis.

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  • PeakGrade7.7/10 · Pricing on request

    Configurable evaluations connect role reviews with grades, salary structures and pay-equity insights.

    Visit PeakGradeFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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