Side by side
Openbook vs SimpleOrgChart
Both stand on employee directory software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan APISelf-hostedWeb
Choose Openbook if your team wants a room-based workspace with repository actions, agent connectors, and a read-only board API. The Free plan has limits on editing members and spaces, while Business adds SSO/SAML and API access for $15 a month, billed monthly.
Visit Openbook Free plan Self-hostedWeb
SimpleOrgChart combines an interactive chart, searchable directory, admin reports, and exports in a self-hosted web app. Plan for Docker deployment and the required Entra permissions; the default chart is public.
Visit SimpleOrgChartThe facts
| Openbook | SimpleOrgChart | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Self-hosted, Web | Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Pro: $15 per user a month | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 4 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | openbook.work | github.com |
| On employee directory software | #7 of 43 | #11 of 43 |
Openbook: what it does well
- Twenty-one room types cover planning, writing, discussion, and tracking.
- Build agent can implement repository changes and open pull requests.
- AI provider keys can be configured for six listed providers.
- Files can use server, S3-compatible, Dropbox, or SharePoint/Teams storage.
- Board API provides JSON data and change webhooks.
What to know first
- Free plan allows up to 10 members with edit access and 3 spaces.
- Default server file storage is limited to 30MB.
- SSO/SAML and API access are listed under the Business plan.
SimpleOrgChart: what it does well
- Chart supports pan, zoom, expand, and collapse.
- Exports chart snapshots as SVG, PNG, or PDF.
- Reports and chart data can be exported to XLSX.
- Optional OIDC can require Microsoft sign-in and group membership.
What to know first
- Local execution outside Docker is not supported.
- Email reporting is disabled by default.
- Some features require extra Graph permissions and synced data.
Alternatives to Openbook Alternatives to SimpleOrgChart The whole list