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10KC vs PLD Mentoring

Both stand on mentoring software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

10KC

Paid Web

10KC combines several mentoring formats with matching and program reporting. Its quote-based plans are sized by employee count and differ in support response and admin training.

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Choose PLD Mentoring if your organisation needs a configurable platform for mentoring or coaching, with participant matching, relationship tools and programme support. Look elsewhere if you need published pricing or a platform beyond web access.

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The facts

	10KC	PLD Mentoring
Free plan	No	No
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Web	Android, API, iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Free or on request	Basic: £5,000 a year
Plans published	2	2
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	tenthousandcoffees.com	pldmentoring.com
On mentoring software	#12 of 25	#16 of 25

10KC: what it does well

Supports four workplace program formats.
Matching can use role, location, title and skills.
Reporting connects participation with talent metrics.
Both plans include a customer success manager.
Includes single sign-on and calendar integration options.

What to know first

Pricing is available by quote only.
Standard is limited to 5,000 employees.
The listed platform is web.

PLD Mentoring: what it does well

Configurable matching to organisational requirements
Supports a broad range of mentoring programme types
Meeting scheduling, reminders and progress tracking
Branding and configurable profiles, reports and user journeys
Annual licence includes support and a dedicated account manager

What to know first

Pricing is available only on request
An implementation fee applies to the site licence
Web platform only

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