Skills Base
Skills Base: A low-cost skills platform covering assessments, gap analysis, planning, and reporting. Ranked #10 of 28 in Skills Management Software by our editors (7.8/10); pricing: Free plan · paid from $2.25/user/mo; best for budget-conscious teams needing a free plan.
At a glance
- Editor score7.8 / 10
- PricingFree plan · paid from $2.25/user/mo
- Best forBudget-conscious teams needing a free plan
- Free planYes
- Paid from$2.25/user/mo
- Skill gap analysisYes
- Founded2019 · North Geelong, Victoria, Australia
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Free-forever plan covers foundational skills management and matrix reports
- Teams plan adds API access, custom fields, and bulk data import
- Supports gap analysis, training analysis, certifications, and workforce planning
Where it doesn't
- Skills inference is not included
- Ultimate plan pricing is not shown
- Advanced features are distributed across several paid tiers
Our verdict on Skills Base
Skills Base is cloud-based skills management software for organizations that need to assess, map, report on, and develop workforce capability. It supports configurable skills taxonomies, assessments, role and team mapping, skills matrices, gap analysis, training plans, people search, certification tracking, workforce planning, and career mobility insights. Its stated audience includes operational and enterprise teams in manufacturing, engineering, energy, technology, government, and learning and development.
Pricing is a central strength for budget-conscious teams. The Free plan is free forever and includes foundational skills management, skill matrix reports, and skill data templates. Teams costs $2.25 per person per month when billed monthly, adding proficiency targets, bulk data import, API access, and custom fields. Enterprise costs $4 per person per month and adds single sign-on, competency analysis reports, multiple roles, scheduled reporting, fixed assessment dates, and optional AI. Ultimate adds training allocation, training analysis, internal career mobility insights, capability targets, and optional AI and MCP Server. The tier structure lets teams begin with core visibility and add broader planning and reporting capabilities as their needs grow.
The platform’s breadth makes it suitable for organizations connecting skills data to workforce planning rather than managing assessments alone. Skills can be mapped to roles, teams, locations, and business needs, while heat-map reporting, people search, certification tracking, and training analysis support operational decisions. REST API, MCP Server, LMS, and HR system integrations extend its place in an existing technology environment. Skills Base supports both customer-configured taxonomies and a standard ESCO skills library. Teams looking for skills inference or direct automated assessment should choose an alternative, because the platform’s AI does not infer or directly assess employee skills.
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Skills Base fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $2.25/user/mo |
| Skill taxonomy | Both |
| Skill gap analysis | Yes |
| Learning recommendations | Not verified |
| Career pathways | Yes |
| Skills inference | No |
| Internal mobility | Yes |
| Workforce planning | Yes |
| Deployment | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web |
| Compliance & security | GDPR, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML, 2FA |
| Support | Email, Tickets, Phone, Docs |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 4 integrations: REST API, MCP Server, LMS systems, HR systems |
| Pricing | Free plan · paid from $2.25/user/mo (source) |
| Website | skills-base.com |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
Skills Base integrations
Skills Base lists 4 integrations on its own site.
- REST API
- MCP Server
- LMS systems
- HR systems
Alternatives to Skills Base
- Cornerstone Skills EngineA broad enterprise skills engine for workforce planning, mobility, and career development.9.3
- Oracle Dynamic SkillsA broad skills-management capability for organizations already invested in Oracle HCM.9.1
- 365TalentsA broad talent marketplace platform for skills visibility, mobility, learning, and workforce planning.8.8
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