Best Growthspace
alternatives.
For HR and People leaders comparing employee coaching providers on program length, coaches, pricing, and AI.
The main Growthspace alternatives for employee coaching are BetterUp, CoachHub, EZRA, Torch, Bravely, Exec.com, Coachello, and Boon. They differ from Growthspace, and from each other, on four points: how long programs run and how many sessions they include, who the coaches are (certified coaches or domain experts), how they price (per seat, per completed session, or by custom contract), and how much of the coaching AI delivers.
Boon runs five coaching programs: Scale (1:1 coaching), Grow (cohort-based manager development), Exec (executive coaching), Together (team workshops), and Adapt (AI change management), with 300+ ICF-accredited coaches and 110+ customers. Scale is billed per completed session with no per-seat fees, and Grow averages +23% competency growth across six-month Grow programs. Boon's Exec program is unrelated to Exec.com, a separate company reviewed below.
A disclosure: this page lives on Boon's website, and Boon is one of the providers compared, judged by the same criteria as everyone else. Weigh our view accordingly. Details for other providers come from public sources, including their own websites, G2, and Vendr buyer data, and where a provider does not publish something, we say so. If you find something inaccurate, let us know.
What are the best Growthspace alternatives?
The right alternative depends on what you want to change from Growthspace's model. Start with the situation closest to yours.
Best for a well-known enterprise brand with a wellbeing focus: BetterUp
The largest coach network (4,000+), FedRAMP certification, and BetterUp Grow AI coaching that escalates to a human coach.
Best for multinational coaching in many languages: CoachHub
3,500+ coaches across 90+ countries and 80+ languages, with ISO 27001, GDPR, and SOC 2 compliance coverage.
Best for unlimited 1:1 coaching sessions at large scale: EZRA
Unlimited sessions on EZRA Edge and EZRAx, backed by LHH and the Adecco Group, with 2,000+ ICF-credentialed coaches across 131 countries.
Best for coaching plus internal mentoring: Torch
External coaches and internal coach and mentor networks on one platform.
Best for on-demand coaching as an employee benefit: Bravely
On-demand 1:1 sessions available 24/7 across 68 countries and 33 languages, with group training and microlearning.
Best for human coaching with AI practice, paid per completed session: Exec.com
Credit-based pricing for completed sessions, AI voice roleplay, and under 2% of applicant coaches accepted.
Best for coaching inside Slack or Microsoft Teams: Coachello
ICF-credentialed coaches and AI practice delivered in Teams, Slack, and Web, with a modular license.
Best for leadership programs measured on your own competencies: Boon
Boon Grow measures competencies before and after on the customer’s own framework, and averages +23% competency growth across six-month Grow programs.
Comparing pricing models?
See how Boon prices each program, including Scale billed per completed session.
See PricingWhy teams look for a Growthspace alternative.
Growthspace and its alternatives publish different approaches on five points. These are the usual places a buyer's requirements and Growthspace's model can diverge.
Sprint length and session limits
Growthspace programs run as short sprints, typically 5 sessions over 6 to 8 weeks, with sessions capped at 5 per sprint. EZRA includes unlimited sessions on Edge and EZRAx, Bravely offers on-demand sessions 24/7, and Boon runs ongoing 1:1 coaching and six-month Grow cohorts.
Who the coaches are
Growthspace matches employees with domain experts, practitioners with deep functional expertise who are not necessarily ICF-credentialed coaches. EZRA has 2,000+ ICF-credentialed coaches. Exec.com accepts under 2% of applicant coaches into an ICF-credentialed network, Coachello accepts the top 7% across a three-stage evaluation, and Boon’s coaches are ICF-accredited.
Pricing model
Growthspace does not publish pricing and quotes annual contracts. BetterUp and CoachHub use per-seat licensing, Exec.com charges per completed session through credits, Boon bills Scale per completed session, EZRA sells unlimited sessions under custom enterprise contracts, Bravely sells an annual subscription, and Coachello sells modular licenses.
AI and human coaching
Growthspace uses AI-powered matching by industry, role, and skills. Several alternatives also use AI within the coaching itself: BetterUp Grow is AI coaching that escalates to a human coach, CoachHub adds its AIMY assistant, EZRA sends AI nudges in Microsoft Teams, Exec.com adds AI voice roleplay, and Coachello adds AI practice inside Slack and Teams.
Measurement
Growthspace ties development to business KPIs. EZRA uses its own EZRA Measure assessment, CoachHub uses a behavioral science-backed framework, BetterUp uses its Whole Person Model across 25 behavioral dimensions, and Boon measures competencies before and after on the customer’s own framework.
When Growthspace is the right choice.
Growthspace has the highest G2 review volume in this guide, with 4.8/5 across 249 reviews, and for some buyers its published strengths are exactly the requirements. It is likely the better fit when:
- You want short, focused skill sprints, typically 5 sessions over 6 to 8 weeks, tied to specific skill gaps.
- You want domain experts with hands-on functional experience in the skill being developed.
- You want formats from 1:1 to groups of 3 to 6 and workshops of up to 15.
- You want measurement that ties development to business KPIs.
- You want a broad catalog: 2,500+ domain experts across 65+ countries covering 1,100+ skills.
What to compare across alternatives.
These six questions apply to every provider in this guide, Growthspace included.
Pricing model
Per-seat licensing charges for access whether or not it is used. Usage-based and credit-based pricing charge for sessions delivered. Unlimited-session contracts and annual subscriptions sit in between. If not every employee will use coaching, per-seat pricing means paying for unused seats. If everyone will use it, per-seat can be simpler to budget.
Coach model and matching
Some providers let employees browse and choose coaches from a marketplace. Others match each person to a coach by role, industry, goals, and context. Some use domain experts in place of certified coaches, and AI-only platforms use an AI coach. Ask how matching works and what happens when a match does not fit.
Program formats
Ask whether the provider runs only 1:1 coaching or also cohorts, group sessions, executive coaching, and team workshops. Each extra format a provider covers is one fewer contract for HR to manage.
Measurement
Session counts show usage. Look for growth on specific competencies, behavior change over time, and a way to connect results to retention and engagement data. Ask which framework the provider measures against and whether it can use your own competencies.
Language and country coverage
For a multinational rollout, check which languages and countries the coach network covers. A translated interface does not put a coach in front of someone in their own language.
Human, AI, or hybrid
Three models exist: human-only, AI-only, and hybrid. AI-only coaching scales at low cost but struggles with complex situations. Human coaching provides depth but costs more. Hybrid models pair human coaches with AI for practice, nudges, or support between sessions.
Growthspace and its alternatives compared.
"Custom" means the provider quotes prices and does not publish them. Growthspace is included as the reference point.
| Provider | Pricing model | Coach model | Network and languages | Formats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Growthspace | Custom (annual contracts) | Domain experts, AI-powered matching | 2,500+ experts, 65+ countries | 1:1, groups of 3 to 6, workshops of up to 15 |
| BetterUp | Per-seat licensing | Human coaches chosen from a marketplace, plus BetterUp Grow, AI coaching that escalates to a human coach | 4,000+ coaches, broad global coverage | 1:1, AI coaching, wellbeing programs |
| CoachHub | Per-seat licensing | Human coaches plus the AIMY AI assistant | 3,500+ coaches, 90+ countries, 80+ languages | 1:1, AI assistant, leadership programs |
| EZRA | Custom enterprise | ICF-credentialed coaches, AI nudges in Microsoft Teams | 2,000+ coaches, 131 countries | 1:1 (unlimited), executive, development sprints |
| Torch | Custom | External coaches plus internal coaches and mentors | Undisclosed | 1:1, mentoring, group learning |
| Bravely | Annual subscription (about $43K average per Vendr) | Vetted professional coaches, on demand | 68 countries, 33 languages | On-demand 1:1, group training, microlearning |
| Exec.com | Credit-based (pay per completed session) | ICF-credentialed coaches plus AI voice roleplay | 300+ coaches (under 2% acceptance) | 1:1, AI roleplay, structured programs, group sessions |
| Coachello | Modular licenses (custom) | ICF-credentialed coaches plus AI, inside Slack and Teams | Top 7% acceptance, 30+ languages | 1:1 human coaching, AI coaching, Slack and Teams nudges |
| Boon | By program; Scale per completed session, no per-seat fees | ICF-accredited coaches matched by role, industry, and context, plus AI practice | 300+ coaches, primarily English | 1:1, cohort, executive, team, AI change management |
Details come from public sources and are not independently audited. Boon pricing is described on the pricing page.
Provider-by-provider breakdown.
BetterUp
BetterUp is the largest coaching platform, with 4,000+ coaches and broad global coverage. It offers 1:1 coaching, BetterUp Grow, AI coaching for the wider workforce that escalates to a human coach, and wellbeing programs. Its Whole Person Model spans 25 behavioral dimensions across professional and personal development, and it holds FedRAMP certification for government and regulated industries.
Strengths
- +The largest coach network (4,000+) with broad global coverage
- +FedRAMP certification for government and regulated industries
- +BetterUp Grow, AI coaching for the wider workforce that escalates to a human coach
- +A Whole Person Model with 25 behavioral dimensions, and a strong research arm
Limitations
- -Per-seat pricing, commonly $300 to $1,000+ per employee per year
- -Employees choose coaches from a marketplace
- -Primary focus on 1:1 coaching, with less depth in cohort, group, and team formats
Best for: Large enterprises that want a well-known brand with broad wellbeing and coaching capabilities
CoachHub
CoachHub is a European-founded digital coaching platform with 3,500+ coaches across 90+ countries and 80+ languages. It offers 1:1 coaching, leadership programs, and an AI coaching assistant called AIMY, positioned as a 24/7 AI coach available between human coaching sessions. Its compliance coverage includes ISO 27001, GDPR, and SOC 2, and its strongest presence is in EMEA markets.
Strengths
- +3,500+ coaches across 90+ countries and 80+ languages
- +Compliance coverage: ISO 27001, GDPR, and SOC 2
- +AIMY, a 24/7 AI assistant layered on top of human coaching sessions
- +A behavioral science-backed framework for measuring coaching impact
Limitations
- -Per-seat pricing model
- -Stronger brand presence in Europe than North America
- -Less depth in group coaching and team development formats
Best for: Multinational enterprises, especially those headquartered in EMEA, that need global language coverage and compliance certifications
EZRA
EZRA is a digital coaching platform backed by LHH and the Adecco Group, with 2,000+ ICF-credentialed coaches across 131 countries. Its product line includes EZRA Edge for broad workforce coaching, EZRAx for executive coaching, and Focus by EZRA for development sprints. Edge and EZRAx include unlimited coaching sessions. EZRA Measure, its own assessment, tracks behavioral outcomes, and a Microsoft Teams integration sends AI nudges between sessions. Enterprise clients include Microsoft, Nestle, and AstraZeneca.
Strengths
- +Unlimited coaching sessions on Edge and EZRAx
- +2,000+ ICF-credentialed coaches across 131 countries
- +EZRA Measure, its own assessment for tracking behavioral outcomes
- +Microsoft Teams integration with AI nudges between sessions
Limitations
- -Primarily 1:1 coaching, with less depth in group and team formats
- -Sessions must align with organizational objectives, which limits personal and career coaching
- -Custom enterprise pricing; prices are not published
Best for: Large enterprises (1,000+ employees) that want unlimited 1:1 coaching sessions at scale
Torch
Torch, formerly Everwise, combines 1:1 coaching, mentoring, and group learning in one platform. It supports both external professional coaches and internal coach and mentor networks, and gives HR teams an analytics dashboard. Its research-backed approach includes partnerships such as the Stanford d.school.
Strengths
- +Coaching and mentoring on one platform
- +Supports external coaches as well as internal coach and mentor networks
- +An analytics dashboard for HR teams
Limitations
- -Limited public information on coach network size
- -Less specialized than platforms focused only on coaching or only on mentoring
- -Custom pricing
Best for: Companies that want coaching and mentoring on a single platform, with the option to use internal coaches and mentors
Bravely
Bravely combines on-demand 1:1 coaching, group training, and digital microlearning in one platform. It is positioned as coaching for every employee, with a strong wellbeing emphasis. Coaches are available 24/7 across 68 countries and 33 languages, and customers include Zillow, Pinterest, and Autodesk.
Strengths
- +On-demand sessions available 24/7
- +Coverage across 68 countries and 33 languages
- +Coaching, group training, and microlearning in one subscription
Limitations
- -Annual subscription averaging about $43K per deal, up to $89K, per Vendr buyer data
- -G2 reviewers describe its measurement as thinner than on platforms focused on competency tracking
- -The on-demand model can make deep, ongoing coaching relationships harder to build
- -Less depth in executive coaching or cohort-based manager programs
Best for: Companies that want on-demand coaching as a broad employee benefit with a wellbeing emphasis
Exec.com
Exec.com combines live 1:1 coaching with ICF-credentialed coaches, AI voice-based roleplay, and structured programs. It is rated #1 in G2’s Coaching Software category (4.9/5 across 40 reviews). Less than 2% of applicant coaches are accepted into its network of 300+ coaches. Pricing is credit-based, so companies pay only for completed sessions.
Strengths
- +Credit-based pricing: companies pay only for completed sessions
- +Coach vetting with under 2% acceptance; coaches bring coaching and operational experience
- +Live coaching, AI voice roleplay, and structured programs in one platform
Limitations
- -A coach network of 300+, smaller than BetterUp, CoachHub, or EZRA
- -A heavier emphasis on AI practice may not suit buyers who want only human coaching
- -Limited depth in team workshops or cohort-based manager development
Best for: Companies that want 1:1 human coaching blended with AI practice, with strict coach quality controls and session-based pricing
Coachello
Coachello is an AI and human hybrid coaching platform that runs inside Microsoft Teams, Slack, and Web. It combines ICF-credentialed coaches with AI practice for leadership conversations such as feedback, conflict, and performance reviews. Its modular license lets buyers start with one layer, AI or human, and add the other without a new contract. It has strong European roots and supports 30+ languages.
Strengths
- +Delivery inside Slack, Microsoft Teams, and Web, with no separate app to learn
- +Coach vetting with top 7% acceptance across a three-stage evaluation
- +Support for 30+ languages
- +Modular license: start with AI or human coaching and add layers without re-contracting
Limitations
- -Smaller G2 review base (32 reviews) than market leaders
- -Less North American presence than CoachHub or BetterUp
- -No public pricing
- -Shorter enterprise track record than legacy providers
Best for: Organizations that want coaching delivered inside Slack or Teams with flexible AI and human layers, especially in EMEA
Boon
Boon is a coaching platform with five programs: Scale (1:1 coaching), Grow (cohort-based manager development), Exec (executive coaching), Together (team workshops), and Adapt (AI change management). Together they cover every level of an organization, from individual contributor to C-suite. 300+ ICF-accredited coaches are matched to each person by role, industry, and context, and 110+ customers use Boon.
Strengths
- +Priced by program: Scale is billed per completed session with no per-seat fees, Grow is a flat fee per participant or per session set by contract, and Exec, Together, and Adapt are quoted per engagement
- ++23% average competency growth across six-month Grow programs, measured before and after on the customer’s own competency framework
- +89% session attendance and an NPS of +87
- +An AI practice space for scenario roleplay and conversation rehearsal between sessions, tied to coaching goals
- +Managers see team development themes, and session content stays confidential
- +Scale, Grow, Exec, Together, and Adapt launch within a week
Limitations
- -Smaller coach network (300+) than BetterUp or CoachHub
- -Less brand recognition than BetterUp in the Fortune 500 segment
- -Primarily English-language coaching; not as multilingual as CoachHub
Best for: Mid-market and enterprise companies that want coaching at every level, with measured competency outcomes and Scale billed per completed session
See Scale for 1:1 coaching billed per completed session, and Grow for cohort manager development measured on your own competencies.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Growthspace alternatives?
The main Growthspace alternatives for employee coaching are BetterUp (the largest coach network, 4,000+ coaches), CoachHub (3,500+ coaches in 80+ languages), EZRA (unlimited 1:1 sessions, backed by LHH), Torch (coaching plus mentoring), Bravely (on-demand coaching as a benefit), Exec.com (human coaching plus AI practice, paid per completed session), Coachello (coaching inside Slack and Teams), and Boon (five programs from 1:1 to team coaching, with Scale billed per completed session). The right one depends on whether you want short sprints or ongoing coaching, certified coaches or domain experts, and your pricing model.
Are Growthspace experts certified coaches?
Not necessarily. Growthspace matches employees with domain experts, practitioners with deep functional expertise, who are not necessarily ICF-credentialed coaches. Alternatives with credentialed coaches include EZRA (2,000+ ICF-credentialed coaches), Exec.com (ICF-credentialed, under 2% of applicants accepted), and Coachello (ICF-credentialed, top 7% acceptance). Boon’s coaches are ICF-accredited.
How many sessions does a Growthspace sprint include?
A Growthspace sprint typically includes 5 sessions over 6 to 8 weeks, and sessions are capped at 5 per sprint. Among the alternatives, EZRA includes unlimited sessions on Edge and EZRAx, Bravely offers on-demand sessions 24/7, and Exec.com and Boon Scale charge per completed session.
Which Growthspace alternatives charge per session?
Exec.com uses credit-based pricing, so companies pay only for completed sessions. Boon bills Scale per completed session with no per-seat fees; Grow is a flat fee per participant or per session, and Exec, Together, and Adapt are quoted per engagement. EZRA sells unlimited sessions on Edge and EZRAx under custom enterprise contracts. BetterUp and CoachHub use per-seat licensing.
Which Growthspace alternatives offer group or team coaching?
Growthspace itself runs groups of 3 to 6 and workshops of up to 15. Among the alternatives, Torch combines 1:1 coaching with mentoring and group learning, Bravely includes group training and microlearning, and Boon runs Grow cohorts for managers and Together for team workshops.
Which Growthspace alternatives include AI coaching?
BetterUp offers BetterUp Grow, AI coaching that escalates to a human coach. CoachHub layers AIMY, a 24/7 AI assistant, on top of human coaching. EZRA sends AI nudges between sessions through Microsoft Teams. Exec.com adds AI voice roleplay, and Coachello adds AI practice inside Slack and Teams. Boon offers an AI practice space for rehearsing conversations between sessions, tied to coaching goals.
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