Paradigm

Paid#4 of 22 in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion SoftwareDEI (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion) Software

Paradigm: A broad DEI platform combining workforce analytics, learning, consulting, and workshops. Ranked #4 of 22 in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Software by our editors (8.7/10); pricing: Pricing on request; best for organizations wanting DEI software plus learning.

8.7/10★★★★☆Editor score

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At a glance

• Editor score
  8.7 / 10
• Pricing
  Pricing on request
• Best for
  Organizations wanting DEI software plus learning
• Free plan
  No
• Facts checked
  20 Sep 2026

• Where it wins

  • Combines DEI benchmarking, dashboards, AI insights, and action recommendations
  • Adds 100+ expert-designed courses, microlearnings, nudges, and resources
  • Supports HRIS data, SCORM uploads, consulting, assessments, and workshops

• Where it doesn't

  • Plan selection requires a contact-sales process
  • The platform is available on the web only
  • Its broad service scope may exceed software-only needs

Our verdict on Paradigm

Paradigm combines DEI software, learning content, and expert services for organizations managing talent, culture, diversity, equity, and inclusion programs. Its Surface offering brings together workforce data, HRIS integration, surveys, benchmarking, AI-powered culture analytics, dashboards, progress tracking, and recommendations. Reach adds structured learning, while consulting and workshops support assessment, planning, and implementation. This makes Paradigm a fit for teams seeking both measurement and employee learning rather than a narrowly focused analytics tool.

Pricing is handled through contact sales across the published Surface, Reach, Strategy Consulting, and Workshops & Training offerings. Surface Basic includes one administrator, three contributors, up to three data sources, benchmarking, insights, and HRIS integration. Surface Advanced expands access to unlimited administrators and contributors, supports up to 10 data sources, and adds segments, SSO, and an advanced security and compliance suite. Surface Expert adds unlimited data sources, custom insights and benchmarking, an expert security and compliance suite, and expert services credit. Reach includes 100+ courses, microlearnings, nudges, resources, tailored learning journeys, multilingual support, learning analytics, and either its own LMS or SCORM upload.

The product’s breadth is its defining strength. Teams can connect workforce information with DEI metrics, culture analysis, ERG guidance, action planning, learning journeys, assessments, policy reviews, and live training. Strategy Consulting covers fractional leadership, focus groups, listening tours, culture assessments, policy and process reviews, benchmarking, and reporting. Workshops & Training adds virtual or in-person sessions, custom content, role-specific workshops, leadership training, and ERG event speaking engagements. Organizations wanting an integrated DEI program should consider Paradigm; teams needing only a lightweight dashboard or a standalone course library may prefer a narrower product.

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Paradigm integrations

Paradigm lists 2 integrations on its own site.

• HRIS
• SCORM-compatible LMS

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