Side by side

HOW4 vs OneStream

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

HOW4

Paid Web

HOW4 combines organizational network mapping with indicators, structure comparisons, and optional strategy and feedback modules. The maker describes a multi-week process and per-person monthly pricing that varies by organization size and package.

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OneStream

Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+3

OneStream combines core finance processes, planning, analytics, and data integration in a single platform. Teams considering it will need to request pricing and can schedule a free demo before deciding.

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The facts

	HOW4	OneStream
Free plan	No	Not published
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Web	Android, API, iPhone, Self-hosted, Web, Windows
Lowest paid plan	HOW4 (more than 10k employees): €1.90 per person a month	Free or on request
Plans published	10	1
Maker	Not published	OneStream
Website	how-4.com	onestream.com
On hr analytics software	#13 of 25	#9 of 25

HOW4: what it does well

Four-question survey maps three organizational levels
Starter Pack includes 20+ real-time indicators
Interactive employee and team maps
HOW Targets adds objective-based network maps
Includes a 360° continuous-feedback solution

What to know first

No free plan
Pricing varies by employee-count band and package
Survey submission is described as taking 2–3 weeks

OneStream: what it does well

Supports close, consolidation, reconciliations, and transaction matching
Planning includes budgeting, forecasts, and scenario analysis
Connects to more than 250 data sources
Offers SaaS and self-hosted deployment options
Reports and dashboards adapt for use on any device

What to know first

Pricing is available only on request
No free trial is stated
Windows client applications are a separate access option

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