Logib

Logib is a free web application from the Federal Office for Gender Equality, provided on behalf of the Confederation, for employers assessing equal pay and reviewing pay practices. It offers two analysis modules: Module 1 targets larger companies and uses semi-logarithmic OLS regression to assess gender-related pay differences while accounting for personal and job-related characteristics. It is technically usable from 50 employees. Module 2 is designed for smaller companies and uses analytical job evaluation; it is suitable for 2–49 employees and can provide information with as few as two employees. Results include interpretation guidance, recommendations, a summary, a tender self-declaration document, and a gauge-style display, with downloads available as PDF and Excel documents. A separate Logib pay system helps employers assess job functions and their value, organise pay grades and bands, and plan pay development. Wage data is sent encrypted to the Confederation server for analysis and deleted afterward; results are not stored there, and data is not passed to third parties. The application requires JavaScript and supports the latest two versions of Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Safari.

Logib combines equal-pay analysis with a separate pay system for organising job value and pay structures. Employers should choose the module suited to their workforce and follow the template requirements.

Logib suits employers reviewing equal pay, with one module aimed at larger companies and another for smaller workforces. Employers should be able to use a supported browser and the supplied Excel template.

Overview

Logib is a web application for employers assessing equal pay and reviewing pay practices. It suits organisations that want a no-cost analysis and can follow its spreadsheet workflow. Its two modules serve different workforce sizes, while a separate pay system covers job structures and pay development.

Key features

Module 1 uses semi-logarithmic OLS regression to assess gender-related pay differences after accounting for personal and job-related characteristics. It is technically usable from 50 employees and is intended for larger companies. Module 2 applies analytical job evaluation and is suitable for 2–49 employees, with analysis designed to work with as few as two. These methods serve different employer sizes, so choosing the module that fits the workforce is central to getting a useful analysis.

Results pair interpretation guidance and recommendations with a summary, a gauge-style display and a tender self-declaration document. Employers can download analysis results as PDF and Excel documents, making them easier to retain or share beyond the application.

The separate Logib pay system helps assess job functions and their value, organise pay grades and bands, and plan pay development. That gives Logib a role in pay structure work as well as equal-pay analysis, though employers should treat these as distinct functions when deciding which part they need.

Wage data stays in the employer’s browser until analysis, then travels to a Confederation server encrypted and is deleted after analysis. Results are not stored on the server, and data is not passed to third parties. This is a clear privacy process for employers handling wage information.

Logib depends on a supplied Excel template whose structure should remain unchanged. The FAQ cautions that freeware spreadsheet applications may not reliably support uploads, which can create friction for employers without compatible spreadsheet software. The application requires JavaScript and supports the latest two versions of Chrome, Firefox, Edge and Safari.

Pricing

The “Logib equal pay analysis and pay system” plan costs nothing and is billed free of charge. Module 1 is technically usable from 50 employees; Module 2 is suitable for 2–49 employees. There is no paid tier or seat quota in the plan terms provided, so the meaningful limits are the module’s intended workforce range and the template-based workflow.

The free helpline primarily handles technical malfunctions. Its service hours are Wednesday and Thursday from 4–5 p.m. and Friday from 11 a.m.–noon, so employers needing help outside those windows will need to plan around limited support hours.

Platforms

Logib runs on the web and is provided by the Federal Office for Gender Equality on behalf of the Confederation. It requires JavaScript and works with the latest two versions of Chrome, Firefox, Edge and Safari. Results are downloadable as PDF and Excel documents.

Who it's for

Logib is a strong fit for Swiss employers who need equal-pay analysis at no charge, whether they have a small workforce suited to Module 2 or a larger one suited to Module 1. Employers also seeking a framework for evaluating job functions and organising pay grades may find the separate pay system useful. It is a weaker fit for teams that cannot preserve the Excel template structure or rely on freeware spreadsheet tools that do not handle uploads reliably.

Pros and cons

• Pro: Two distinct analysis methods serve small and large workforces, including Module 2 analysis from as few as two employees.
• Pro: Guidance, recommendations, a summary, a gauge display and a tender self-declaration document give results several practical uses.
• Pro: Encrypted transfer, deletion after analysis and no third-party data sharing provide a defined handling process for wage data.
• Pro: The separate pay system addresses job evaluation, grades, bands and pay development alongside equal-pay analysis.
• Con: The required Excel template must keep its structure, and freeware spreadsheet applications may not reliably support uploads.
• Con: The free helpline has narrow weekly hours and focuses primarily on technical malfunctions.

Alternatives

Pay Equity Software is a useful place to compare more options. Choose Cleira if a freemium web tool with in-browser analysis, mean and median gaps, quartiles, bonus participation, per-category 5% flags and guidance better matches your needs; its free plan costs nothing. AxiomIA Pay Equity is a paid web alternative.

beqom PaySuite is a paid web and API option with pricing by demo request. Parity Software may suit employers who want a cloud-based trial capped at three employees and three job descriptions, with pay equity analysis, demographic reporting and “What if” pay scenarios. PayStandards PayAudit is a paid web alternative.

Salary.com CompXL is a paid web option whose pricing requires a personalized demo. Trusaic PayParity has pricing by inquiry and is designed for global enterprises. Affirmity Employment Law Navigator is a paid web alternative with pricing by request.

Verdict

Choose Logib if you are an employer seeking free equal-pay analysis matched to a small or large workforce, with results that include guidance and downloadable reports. Its separate pay system adds value for organisations working on job structures and pay development. Look elsewhere if the fixed template workflow does not suit your spreadsheet setup, or if you need a different platform or support arrangement.