MentorCity
7.5#4 in mentoring softwareFrom $350 a monthAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitMentorCity vs PLD Mentoring
PLD Mentoring
7.2#8 in mentoring softwareFrom £5,000 a yearAndroidiOSWebAPI
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| Fact | MentorCity | PLD Mentoring |
|---|---|---|
| Audience | The platform is used by companies, professional associations, schools, non-profits, and government organizations. | The maker lists professional bodies, NHS and government organisations, charities, companies, schools, colleges, and universities among its clients. |
| Communication | The platform provides instant messaging, chat history, discussion forums and file sharing. | Mentors and mentees can interact, share content and collaborate inside the platform. |
| Headquarters | Thornhill, Ontario, Canada | Wilmslow, Cheshire, United Kingdom |
| Integrations | Officially highlighted integrations include Azure, Stripe, SAML, OAuth, two-factor authentication, Google Workspace, Zoom and Microsoft services. | PLD says it can integrate with a customer website or CRM for a seamless experience. |
| Matching | Its matching system supports self-matching, administrator matching or a hybrid approach, with configurable criteria and match previews. | PLD configures the matching process to an organisation’s requirements and says the platform matches mentees with suitable mentors. |
| Praise: support | Reviewers frequently praise responsive, knowledgeable and courteous customer support. | Independent reviewers repeatedly describe PLD support as responsive, friendly, professional and quick to resolve issues. |
| Praise: usability | G2 and Capterra reviewers repeatedly describe the interface as easy to use and the platform as straightforward to administer. | Reviewers commonly describe the platform as easy to use, intuitive and straightforward for administrators and participants. |
| Privacy | Its privacy policy says data is stored in a secure Canadian data centre, encrypted in transit with 256-bit SSL and at rest, and backed up daily. | PLD describes the platform as privacy-minded and fully GDPR compliant. |
| Rating on GetApp | 4.7 out of 5 from 34 reviews, with a 9.2 out of 10 likelihood-to-recommend score. | 4.7 out of 5 from 86 reviews |
| Reporting | Administrators can filter, analyze and export reports covering meetings, mentoring hours, goals and engagement. | Administrators receive real-time standard and customised programme reports. |
| Scheduling | Built-in scheduling lets mentors and mentees book meetings using integrated calendars. | A built-in meeting planner lets mentors and mentees schedule mentoring sessions. |
| Security | MentorCity says data is encrypted in transit and at rest, third-party security testing is conducted regularly, and participant data is backed up daily. | PLD states that it is GDPR compliant, uses Cyber Essentials Plus, encrypts data, keeps it in the UK and performs regular external penetration testing. |
MentorCity plans
- Association trialFree
- Starting price$350 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
- StandardPriced on request
PLD Mentoring plans
- Basic£5,000 a year
- Site licence—
Pick MentorCity if…
It suits companies, schools, associations, non-profits and government organizations running structured mentoring programs. Its group mentoring, course and reporting tools may also fit programs that include shared learning and participation tracking.
Pick PLD Mentoring if…
PLD Mentoring suits organisations running structured mentoring or coaching programmes, including professional bodies, public organisations, charities, companies, schools, colleges, and universities. It may be useful for programmes that need configurable matching and progress tracking.