PLD Mentoring
7.2#8 in mentoring softwareFrom £5,000 a yearAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitPLD Mentoring vs PushFar
What both publish
| Fact | PLD Mentoring | PushFar |
|---|---|---|
| Accessibility | PLD says independent audits verify WCAG 2.2 AA accessibility, including screen-reader, speech-recognition and keyboard use. | PushFar publishes an EN 301 549 accessibility conformance report for its end-user web application, dated 24 January 2023. |
| Communication | Mentors and mentees can interact, share content and collaborate inside the platform. | The product includes private messaging, forums, discussion threads, profile pages, events and networking tools. |
| Headquarters | Wilmslow, Cheshire, United Kingdom | London, UK |
| Integrations | PLD says it can integrate with a customer website or CRM for a seamless experience. | PushFar documents SSO, calendar syncing, Microsoft Teams and Zoom integrations, and says other systems such as Workday can be connected through an account manager. |
| Matching | PLD configures the matching process to an organisation’s requirements and says the platform matches mentees with suitable mentors. | The platform supports AI-powered matching as well as administrator matching and participant self-selection. |
| Purpose | The platform helps organisations run mentoring and coaching programmes, including matching participants, supporting relationships, and tracking progress. | PushFar provides mentoring and career progression software for organisations and an open mentoring network for individuals. |
| Rating on GetApp | 4.7 out of 5 from 86 reviews | 5.0 out of 5 from 60 reviews |
| Reporting | Administrators receive real-time standard and customised programme reports. | Program managers can inspect matches, engagement, progress and feedback through detailed reports and dashboards intended to demonstrate ROI. |
| Security | PLD states that it is GDPR compliant, uses Cyber Essentials Plus, encrypts data, keeps it in the UK and performs regular external penetration testing. | The maker describes SSO, GDPR controls, role-based access, and two-factor authentication for the administration panel. |
PLD Mentoring plans
- Basic£5,000 a year
- Site licence—
PushFar plans
- Open mentoring networkFree
- Open NetworkFree
- PushFar$200 a month
- Organisational mentoring platformPriced on request
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.
Pick PushFar if…
PushFar suits businesses, educational institutions, and professional organisations, including HR and learning and development teams. Individuals can also use its free mentoring network to find a mentor or become one.