Best Competency Management Software in 2026

In short: AG5 is ranked #1 of 21 as of 3 October 2026, ahead of MyPass Global Competency Management and TeamGuru. The best-ranked option with a free plan is MyPass Global Competency Management. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Skiloope at $4/mo.

21 competency management software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.

21ranked
3free plans on this page
$4/molowest paid tier
3 Oct 2026last checked
#PlatformScoreWhyFromFree planPaid fromAssessment methods
1AG58.1
RecognisedAPIDocumented
———manager observation, practical test, third-party certificationView
2MyPass Global Competency Management8.1
RecognisedAPIDocumented
FreeYes—licenses; training; assessments; medicals; background checksView
3TeamGuru7.6
RecognisedAPIDocumented
—No—team leader assessment, self-assessment, peer assessmentView
4TalentClick7.5
RecognisedAPIDocumented
$100/moYes—normative assessments; self-rating; multi-rater feedbackView
5Noova Skill Framework7.1
RecognisedAPIDocumented
———tests integrated with LMS; manager assessments; certification validation; project-based assessments; peer reviews; self-assessmentsView
6MuchSkills7.0
RecognisedAPIDocumented
—Yes5.5 /user/moEmployee self-assessment; manager validation; certification and skill validationView
7Centranum6.4
RecognisedAPIDocumented
———observation-based; peer/expert validation; knowledge testing; self-assessment and reflection; 360 feedback; evidence uploadsView
8Kahuna Skills Manager6.4
RecognisedAPIDocumented
———checklists, quizzes, on-the-job training, experiential learning, certificationsView
9Skiloope6.4
RecognisedAPIDocumented
$4/moYes4 /user/moProficiency-level tracking; exercises; evidence attachment; mentor validationView
10SKRIXX Core6.1
RecognisedAPIDocumented
—No—assessments, evidence uploads, manager sign-offsView
11Klayo Workforce Intelligence6.1
RecognisedAPIDocumented
—Yes—theoretical assessments, practical assessments, digital checklists, instructor sign-off, participant sign-offView
12TalentGuard6.0
RecognisedAPIDocumented
—No—Employee self-assessment; manager verification; behavioral-indicator assessment; role-based assessmentView
13Avilar WebMentor Skills6.0
RecognisedAPIDocumented
—No1 /user/moself-assessment, manager assessment, peer assessment, mentor assessment, subordinate assessment, customer assessment, and other relationship-based assessmentsView
14Dossier5.7
RecognisedAPIDocumented
———education, observation, practice, assessment, validationView
15Exprobico5.5
RecognisedAPIDocumented
———personality tests; cognitive tests; simulations; structured interviewsView
16iCAN Competency Management System5.3
RecognisedAPIDocumented
—No—Knowledge evaluations; practical or task-based assessments; behavioral observationsView
17Sphere Competency Management5.0
RecognisedAPIDocumented
———competency assessmentView
18Rostrivo4.9
RecognisedAPIDocumented
—No——View
19CaSS4.9
RecognisedAPIDocumented
———assessments, xAPI scored events, self-declarations, activity completion, supervisor observation, testsView
20Skima4.9
RecognisedAPIDocumented
———manager evaluationView
21Ashvad Competency Management System4.8
RecognisedAPIDocumented
———Digital performance assessments; onboard crew evaluations; self and supervisor assessments; master and shore management reviewsView

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Questions about this list

Which competency management software is ranked first on Inferse?

AG5 is ranked #1 of 21 with a score of 8.1. MyPass Global Competency Management is second and TeamGuru third.

How many of these have a free plan?

3 of the 21 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.

Which is the cheapest paid option?

On this page, Skiloope has the lowest first paid tier we found: $4/mo.

How is this list ranked?

Ranked on what each maker publishes, open and connectable first: a public API, open-source code, the depth of its documentation and a free tier to try it on. Model lists are sorted by the figure in their title, exactly as each provider publishes it. Paid placements never change a rank.

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