Sharpist

Overview

Sharpist brings certified 1:1 business coaching into a digital program for employee and leadership development. It is strongest for organizations seeking personal coaching alongside structured learning and development tracking; the custom program model makes it a less direct fit for individuals or buyers who need a fixed, self-serve package.

Its central trade-off is breadth versus buying clarity: coaching, learning activities and an AI Coach work within one organizational program, while session quantities, formats and learning journeys are tailored to each customer. Teams should choose Sharpist when that flexibility matters more than comparing standard packages at a glance.

Key features

• Certified 1:1 coaching: Participants receive personalized digital business coaching, with coach matching and session management. This supports individual development within an employer program, rather than simply giving employees a library to browse.
• Learning between sessions: Coach-curated microtasks and goal tracking extend the work beyond conversations, while personalized learning journeys can be made available on request. These tools suit programs that expect participants to act on coaching goals over time.
• AI Coach: The AI Coach is designed to support learners between human sessions and during the flow of work. It adds an in-program support option, but Sharpist positions it alongside, not in place of, human coaching.
• Organizational oversight: Development tracking, manager tools and an L&D reporting dashboard give employers ways to follow program activity. That is useful for coordinated development initiatives, though the privacy boundary around conversations is important: Sharpist says human and AI coaching conversations are not shared with HR, managers or Sharpist.
• Privacy and integrations: Sharpist says coaching conversations are end-to-end encrypted and not used to train AI models. It states that it is GDPR compliant, ISO 27001 certified and a registered TISAX participant. Workday, SAP SuccessFactors and Cornerstone are listed as HRIS integrations.
• Customer support: Customer organizations receive a dedicated Customer Success Manager from day one, a practical advantage when a program needs organizational coordination.

Pricing

Sharpist uses paid, custom organizational pricing. Its Custom organizational coaching program uses a flexible credit model, with coaching formats and session quantities tailored to organizational needs; custom learning journeys are available on request. That flexibility can accommodate different program designs, but organizations must request pricing and settle the credits, formats and session volume that suit their needs before comparing costs.

There is no fixed lower-cost tier described for smaller teams or individuals. Sharpist is therefore best evaluated as an organizational purchase, not as a predictable per-user subscription. Buyers should clarify the scope and terms of the proposed program alongside its price.

Platforms

Sharpist is available on the web, Android and iOS, with mobile and desktop access. This gives participants a choice of device for a workplace coaching program. Single sign-on is supported, which can help organizations fit access into their existing employee setup.

Who it's for

Sharpist is aimed at organizations developing employees and leaders, particularly those that want human coaching linked to learning activities and development tracking. Its mixed coaching formats and tailored session quantities make it a plausible fit for employers with varied program needs. It is not the obvious choice for an individual seeking a stand-alone coaching app or a buyer who needs a standard price and package for quick comparison.

Pros and cons

• Pro: Certified 1:1 coaching is paired with microtasks and goal tracking, giving employees a structured way to continue development between sessions.
• Pro: The AI Coach supports learners between human sessions and during work, adding another point of support within the program.
• Pro: End-to-end encryption, stated limits on sharing and AI training, and named compliance credentials address concerns around sensitive coaching conversations.
• Con: Custom pricing and tailored session quantities make budgeting and direct package comparison harder until an organization requests a proposal.
• Con: Its organizational focus and custom program design are a poor match for individuals who want to buy coaching on their own.

Alternatives

Browse Employee Coaching Software to compare the wider category. Consider RedSeed if a free plan and learning content for a small team are priorities: its free offer covers you plus two team members, all learning content, one month of rolling data and limited Archie AI. Clarity-ID may suit a small coaching practice better, with a free Starter plan for up to three coachees and AI session summaries, plus a free trial.

CoachHub is another paid digital coaching platform with a demo-request purchase path. Coaching Loft is worth considering for an individual coach or a very small practice: its Basic plan is $1 a month, billed annually, for two clients or coachees, 50 MB of storage, base functionality, a public coach profile and Google Calendar sync. For another enterprise coaching program, compare AceUp, which asks buyers to book a discovery call. Hoolr has a web-based Organisations option with pricing by demo request. Korn Ferry Assess offers an assessment-focused alternative with pricing on request. Nadia is another enterprise option with pricing customized for the organization.

Verdict

Choose Sharpist if your organization wants certified human coaching, guided work between sessions and development tracking in a tailored employee or leadership program. Its combination of coaching, learning tools and an AI Coach is the main reason to shortlist it; custom pricing and the organizational buying model are the main reasons to look elsewhere if you need a fixed package, a clear upfront price or a personal coaching purchase.