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Best Employee Directory Software 2026
Facts read 20 Sep 2026 – 20 Oct 2026
Employee directory software gives teams a place to find people, roles and workplace details. This guide helps buyers compare pricing, directory structure, access and administration options.
The standings: top 10
| Name | In a line | Record score | Price from | Try it free | Runs on | Facts read |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Business in a Box | Business in a Box handles work, files, team administration, and AI in one workspace for web, Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, and Windows. | 6.3 | $199 a year | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 02 Connecteam | Connecteam is a people-management platform with Android, iOS, web, and API access, offering a free plan and trial. | 6.0 | $29 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, API | 14 Oct 2026 |
| 03 MangoApps | MangoApps gives frontline and office staff an intranet with messaging, knowledge, workflows, services, and AI. | 6.0 | $9 a month | Free trial | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 04 Jostle | Jostle is an employee platform for company news, discussions, profiles, org charts, recognition, and mobile access. | 5.9 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, API | 9 Oct 2026 |
| 05 Slack | Slack provides channels, guest access, limited message history, and many integrations across desktop, web, and mobile. | 5.9 | $8.75 a month | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 27 Sep 2026 |
| 06 GoProfiles | 5.8 | $2 a month | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Browser extension | 15 Oct 2026 | |
| 07 Sift | Sift helps find people, filter skills and roles, and view formal and informal reporting lines in updated org charts. | 5.6 | $150 a month, billed yearly | Free trial | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 08 Openbook | Openbook runs a team workspace of organizations, spaces and rooms on web, self-hosted and API platforms. | 5.5 | $15 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | Web, API, Self-hosted | 20 Oct 2026 |
| 09 Maptio | Maptio runs self-hosted or web maps of responsibilities, teams, projects and roles. | 5.3 | $10 a month | Free plan | Web, Self-hosted | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 10 OrgNice | OrgNice reads a Google Sheet to show searchable staff profiles and an organization chart. | 5.3 | $30 a month | Free plan | Web, Browser extension | 15 Oct 2026 |
Listings are rebuilt nightly, so their order can change. Use the published figures and listed capabilities to narrow the tools that fit your workplace.
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Connecteam
Connecteam is a people-management platform with Android, iOS, web, and API access, offering a free plan and trial.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 Record6.0 Visit
03
MangoApps
MangoApps gives frontline and office staff an intranet with messaging, knowledge, workflows, services, and AI.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+6 Record6.0 Visit
04
Jostle
Jostle is an employee platform for company news, discussions, profiles, org charts, recognition, and mobile access.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 Record5.9 Visit
05
Slack
Slack provides channels, guest access, limited message history, and many integrations across desktop, web, and mobile.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+3 Record5.9 Visit
7
Sift
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+3 $150 a month, billed yearly Record5.6 Visit Sift helps find people, filter skills and roles, and view formal and informal reporting lines in updated org charts.
8
Openbook
WebAPISelf-hosted $15 a month, billed yearly Record5.5 Visit Openbook runs a team workspace of organizations, spaces and rooms on web, self-hosted and API platforms.
9
Maptio
WebSelf-hosted $10 a month Record5.3 Visit Maptio runs self-hosted or web maps of responsibilities, teams, projects and roles.
10
OrgNice
WebBrowser extension $30 a month Record5.3 Visit OrgNice reads a Google Sheet to show searchable staff profiles and an organization chart.
11
HourSquare
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 Free plan Record5.2 Visit HourSquare is a people platform with Android, iOS, web, API access, and mobile apps; its plan is free.
12
Workleap Pingboard
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 $4,999 a year Record5.0 Visit Workleap Pingboard is a cloud directory that maps teams, departments, reporting lines, and cross-functional groups.
13
Axero
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+2 $500 a month Record4.9 Visit Axero suits organizations that want a central place for workplace information, communications, and team workspaces.
14
OneDirectory
Web $3,790 a year Record4.9 Visit OneDirectory builds employee profiles, people search and org charts from Microsoft Entra ID data on the web.
15
Names & Faces
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+2 $1.50 a month Record4.7 Visit Names & Faces suits organizations that want employee information and reporting structure in a directory.
16
ChartHop
Web $3 a month, billed yearly Record4.6 Visit ChartHop runs org charts, employee profiles, analytics and planning workflows on the web.
17
Workmates
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb — Record4.5 Visit Workmates combines employee recognition, rewards, communication, engagement listening, and Maya AI for frontline and distributed teams.
18
Happeo
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 — Record4.4 Visit Happeo is an intranet for company information, structured knowledge pages, news, communities, people search, and AI answers.
19
SharePoint Smart Org Chart & Directory
Web Free plan Record4.4 Visit SharePoint Smart Org Chart & Directory adds searchable profiles and an interactive chart to SharePoint pages.
20
SimpleOrgChart
WebSelf-hosted Free plan Record4.3 Visit SimpleOrgChart creates a web directory and interactive chart from Microsoft Entra data through Graph API.
21
LumApps
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 — Record4.2 Visit LumApps suits internal communications, HR, IT, and frontline operations teams.
22
Staffbase
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 — Record4.2 Visit Staffbase links employee messaging, knowledge, tasks, services, and AI across channels on Android, iOS, and web.
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Workvivo
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 — Record4.2 Visit Workvivo HQ is an AI employee hub for staff communication, knowledge sharing, engagement, and platform controls.
Before you choose
Compare plans and trial terms
Check whether a tool has a free plan, a free trial or paid access. Business in a Box, GoProfiles and Slack list free plans, while MangoApps lists a paid plan from $9 per user per month.
Published starting prices vary. Names & Faces lists paid access from $1.50 per month, and Business in a Box lists paid access from $199 per user per year.
Check directory views and fields
Org charts show reporting relationships. Custom fields let a directory hold details beyond a basic profile, while location views help organize people by workplace or region.
Use the comparison fields to confirm which directory views and profile fields match your needs.
Match platforms to your workflow
Web access appears across the category. Android and iOS apps, API access, macOS support and Windows support vary by tool.
LumApps and Staffbase list Android, iOS, web and API platforms. Check the platform list before choosing a tool for phones, computers or integrations.
Review limits and sign-on
Employee limits indicate how much of your workforce a plan can cover. SSO can connect sign-in to an organization's identity system.
Compare employee limits and SSO availability alongside pricing before you commit to a plan.
Questions
Which employee directory tools have free plans?
The list marks free-plan availability. Business in a Box, GoProfiles, Jostle, Slack and Names & Faces are listed with free plans.
Can I try a tool before paying?
Free-trial availability is shown in the listings. GoProfiles, MangoApps and Sift list 14-day trials, and Workmates lists a free trial.
Which platforms are represented?
The category covers web, Android, iOS, API, macOS and Windows access. Platform support varies by tool.
Is open-source employee directory software included?
The list includes an open-source option. Check the tool's licence and deployment details before adopting it.
What pricing details are shown?
Listings can show a free plan, a paid starting price or pricing on request. Slack lists paid access from $7.25 per user per month on annual billing.
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