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Head-to-head · Employee Directory Software

Sift vs OneDirectory

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score Sift #2 in Employee Directory Software 8.8/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 5 features Visit Sift
OneDirectory #3 in Employee Directory Software 8.6/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 5 features Visit OneDirectory

Sift leads on 0 checks, OneDirectory on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreSift · 8.8/10
  • Free trialboth

Sift scores higher on our rubric for employee directory software: 8.8 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #3.

Sift is the better fit for organizations needing deep search and org-chart access. OneDirectory is the better fit for microsoft-based mid-sized and large organizations.

  • Sift fits best

    Organizations needing deep search and org-chart access

  • OneDirectory fits best

    Microsoft-based mid-sized and large organizations

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Side by side

Feature Sift 8.8/10 Visit ↗ OneDirectory 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.8 8.6
Ranking #2 in Employee Directory Software #3 in Employee Directory Software
Best for Organizations needing deep search and org-chart access Microsoft-based mid-sized and large organizations
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $150/mo $3,790/yr
Free plan — —
Free trial 14 days 14 days
Free trial length 14 days 14 days
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android Web
Support Live chat, Docs Email, Live chat
Compliance SOC 2, GDPR, SSO/SAML GDPR
Integrations 15 integrations 3 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Sift 1/5 · OneDirectory 1/5
Org chart Not checked yet Not checked yet
Custom fields ✓ ✓
Location views Not checked yet Not checked yet
SSO Not checked yet Not checked yet
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
  • Searchable profiles support custom fields, attributes, and configurable filters.
  • Automatically updated org charts show reporting relationships.
  • Connects HR and IT systems with tools including Teams, Slack, and Workday.
  • Search filters cover people, teams, offices, skills, and departments.
  • Entra ID sync supports employee profiles and reporting lines.
  • Org charts include dotted-line and assistant relationships.
Cons
  • No free plan; paid plans are billed annually.
  • Plans start at 20 users, with additional users charged separately.
  • Advanced directory features require the Directory or Complete plan.
  • Starts at $349/month for up to 250 profiles.
  • Available on web only.
  • Import and export are not supported.
Our verdict

Sift brings employee profiles, organizational charts, team and project pages, and internal expertise discovery into one directory. It is intended for organizations that want employees to find colleagues, understand reporting relationships,…

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OneDirectory is a cloud-based employee directory and organizational chart platform for organizations using Microsoft 365. It is aimed at mid-sized and large organizations that need searchable profiles, reporting lines, offices,…

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  1. SiftEmployee Directory Software 8.814-day trial
  2. OneDirectoryEmployee Directory Software 8.614-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Sift — where it wins

    • Searchable profiles support custom fields, attributes, and configurable filters.
    • Automatically updated org charts show reporting relationships.
    • Connects HR and IT systems with tools including Teams, Slack, and Workday.

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan; paid plans are billed annually.
    • Plans start at 20 users, with additional users charged separately.
    • Advanced directory features require the Directory or Complete plan.

  • OneDirectory — where it wins

    • Search filters cover people, teams, offices, skills, and departments.
    • Entra ID sync supports employee profiles and reporting lines.
    • Org charts include dotted-line and assistant relationships.

    Where it doesn't

    • Starts at $349/month for up to 250 profiles.
    • Available on web only.
    • Import and export are not supported.
  • Sift8.8/10 · 14-day trial

    A searchable employee directory with configurable profiles and automatically updated org charts.

    Visit SiftFull verdict →
  • OneDirectory8.6/10 · 14-day trial

    A Microsoft-focused directory with detailed search, custom profiles, and org charts.

    Visit OneDirectoryFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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