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Head-to-head · Employee Coaching Software

Speexx Coaching vs Sama

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 7 checks side by side
Speexx Coaching #1 in Employee Coaching Software 7.0/10 Pricing on request ✓ 6 of 6 features Visit Speexx
Sama #5 in Employee Coaching Software 7.0/10 Pricing on request ✓ 6 of 6 features Visit Sama

Speexx Coaching leads on 0 checks, Sama 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

Speexx Coaching and Sama score identically on our rubric (7.0 out of 10) for employee coaching software; Speexx Coaching sits at #1 and Sama at #5 in our editorial ranking, so the choice comes down to fit.

Speexx Coaching is the better fit for mature coaching with learning-platform integrations. Sama is the better fit for internal and external coach program management.

  • Speexx Coaching fits best

    Mature coaching with learning-platform integrations

  • Sama fits best

    Internal and external coach program management

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Side by side

Feature Speexx Coaching 7.0/10 Visit ↗ Sama 7.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.0 7.0
Ranking #1 in Employee Coaching Software #5 in Employee Coaching Software
Best for Mature coaching with learning-platform integrations Internal and external coach program management
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Live chat Email
Compliance SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA GDPR, SSO/SAML
Integrations 800+ integrations 2 integrations
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Speexx Coaching 6/6 · Sama 6/6
Coach matching ✓ ✓
Session management ✓ ✓
Development tracking ✓ ✓
Manager tools ✓ ✓
Mobile apps ✓ ✓
Single sign-on ✓ ✓
Specs
Coaching formats Mixed Mixed
Our review
Pros
  • Supports 1:1, group, team and on-demand AI coaching
  • Connects with LMS, LXP and HR platforms through SSO and APIs
  • Adds matching, development tracking, microlearning and analytics
  • AI-assisted matching uses goals and industry experience.
  • Supports 1:1, team, internal, and external coaching programs.
  • Analytics include progress, impact, performance, and anonymized insights.
Cons
  • Pricing requires a sales conversation and is tailored to each organization
  • The broad feature set may exceed the needs of teams seeking simple coaching
  • Enterprise integrations and manager tools may require implementation planning
  • Pricing uses a contact-sales model with no free plan.
  • Integrations are listed for HR systems and learning systems.
  • Published Enterprise highlights mirror the Professional plan highlights.
Our verdict

Speexx Coaching is a cloud-based employee coaching platform for organizations and enterprise professionals. It combines one-to-one coaching with group, team and on-demand AI coaching, while Speexx Matchmaker uses needs, profiles and goals…

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Sama is a coaching and talent development platform for organizations running structured employee coaching programs. It combines AI-assisted matching based on goals and industry experience with one-to-one coaching through video, calls, and…

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  1. Speexx CoachingEmployee Coaching Software 7.0Pricing on request
  2. SamaEmployee Coaching Software 7.0Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Speexx Coaching — where it wins

    • Supports 1:1, group, team and on-demand AI coaching
    • Connects with LMS, LXP and HR platforms through SSO and APIs
    • Adds matching, development tracking, microlearning and analytics

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires a sales conversation and is tailored to each organization
    • The broad feature set may exceed the needs of teams seeking simple coaching
    • Enterprise integrations and manager tools may require implementation planning
  • Sama — where it wins

    • AI-assisted matching uses goals and industry experience.
    • Supports 1:1, team, internal, and external coaching programs.
    • Analytics include progress, impact, performance, and anonymized insights.

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing uses a contact-sales model with no free plan.
    • Integrations are listed for HR systems and learning systems.
    • Published Enterprise highlights mirror the Professional plan highlights.
  • Speexx Coaching7.0/10 · Pricing on request

    A mature coaching suite for organizations that need human, group and AI support.

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  • Sama7.0/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad coaching platform for managing coaches, programs, progress, and organizational insights.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026