Speexx Coaching vs Sama

Speexx Coaching9.4Visit Sama8.8Visit

Higher score Speexx Coaching #1 in Employee Coaching Software 9.4/10 Pricing on request ✓ 6 of 6 features Visit Speexx

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Sama #5 in Employee Coaching Software 8.8/10 Pricing on request ✓ 6 of 6 features Visit Sama

• 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 9.4/10 Visit ↗	Sama 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.4	8.8
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	—	—
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… Read the review →	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… Read the review →

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 Coaching9.4/10 · Pricing on request

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

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• Sama8.8/10 · Pricing on request

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

  Visit SamaFull verdict →