Creately vs OrgPlus
Compare Creately vs. OrgPlus RealTime
OrgPlus RealTime is a legacy org charting tool built for a desktop era. Creately is a modern, AI-powered organizational intelligence platform with 201 data fields, real-time collaboration, scenario modeling, and enterprise-grade security, from $2/employee per year.
- 201 data fields across 15 field packs covering compensation, talent, succession, and more.
- AI assistant with natural language queries, scenario modeling, and proactive insights.
- 6-tier data sensitivity keeps compensation and demographics visible to HR leadership only.
OrgPlus vs. Creately
Features
Pricing
$$$/month flat fee, legacy enterprise licensing From $2 per employee/year, no minimum contractOrg Chart Creation
Desktop-origin builder with manual data entry or file import AI-powered generation from CSV, HRIS, or natural languageData Model
50+ customizable fields with fixed templates 201 fields across 15 field packs, activate only what you needAI Assistant
No AI capabilities 7 specialized AI tools: search, filter, color, heatmap, query, scenarios, and insightsScenario Planning
No canvas-based scenario modeling Built-in delta-based scenarios with before/after comparison, included in base planSuccession Planning
Basic successor field tracking Succession risk coloring, bench strength tracking, successor relationships on the canvasCompensation Analysis
Limited salary field display on charts Compa-ratio heatmaps, pay equity analysis, merit cycle modeling (locked to HR leadership)Real-Time Collaboration
No real-time collaboration, single-user editing model Live multi-cursor editing, in-line comments, video chat, real-time syncData Sensitivity
Basic access controls with no modern sensitivity model 6-tier sensitivity model where restricted fields are invisible, not lockedIntegrations
Limited integrations, primarily file-based imports CSV with AI mapping, Google Sheets sync, database links, HRIS connectors coming soonHistorical Org Data
Manual snapshots and version saves Time travel: set an as-of date and see the org as it existed at any point in the pastImplementation
Desktop installation or legacy web deployment with IT involvement CSV import with AI column mapping. Live in minutes, not weeksOver 10 Million people and 1000s of teams already use Creately
A Modern Platform, Not a Desktop Legacy Tool
OrgPlus: $$$/month flat fee with legacy licensing. Creately: from $2/employee/year. No minimum.
- 201 data fields across 15 toggleable field packs
- Real-time collaboration instead of single-user desktop editing
- No minimum contract or legacy licensing fees
- AI-powered CSV import gets you live in minutes, no IT required
AI-Powered Intelligence OrgPlus Can't Match
OrgPlus has no AI capabilities. Creately’s AI has 7 specialized tools on your org graph.
- “Show managers with 8+ reports” highlights results instantly
- “Move James to Patricia’s team” creates a scenario with auto-rollback
- “Heatmap by compa-ratio” runs in one command
- Proactive alerts flag span issues, succession gaps, and engagement drops
Scenario Planning That OrgPlus Simply Doesn't Offer
OrgPlus has no canvas-based scenario modeling. Creately includes it in the base plan.
- What-if scenarios on the live org. Nothing changes until you commit
- Succession risk coloring shows no successor, weak, or strong at a glance
- Readiness timelines for now, 1yr, 2yr, 3yr+
- Compare multiple scenarios side-by-side
Enterprise-Grade Security Beyond Legacy Access Controls
OrgPlus offers basic access controls. Creately makes restricted fields invisible, not locked.
- SOC 2 Type II compliant
- ISO 27001 certified
- HIPAA ready
- 6-tier data sensitivity so each user sees only what their role allows
201 Fields. You Choose Which Ones to See.
OrgPlus offers 50+ fields with fixed templates. Creately has 15 field packs you toggle on as needed.
- HR Generalist gets ~40 fields covering the basics
- HRBP adds 9-box, flight risk, engagement
- CHRO sees all 201 fields including compensation, succession, DEI
- Toggle on/off without losing data
How to Switch from OrgPlus to Creately
Export Your Org Data from OrgPlus:
Go to your OrgPlus RealTime workspace and export the employee data as CSV or Excel. Include name, title, department, manager, email, and any custom fields you want to carry over.
Import into Creately with AI Column Mapping:
Upload the CSV and the AI maps your columns to org chart fields with confidence-scored suggestions. Review the mappings, adjust if needed, and import. The entire import can be undone with a single Ctrl+Z.
Activate the Field Packs You Need:
Start with the basics (name, title, department), then turn on Talent, Compensation, Succession, or any of the 15 field packs when your team needs them. New fields appear in the properties panel, filters, and coloring options right away.
Set Up Data Sensitivity Tiers:
Configure who sees what. Lock compensation data to HR leadership, talent assessments to managers and HR, demographics to CHRO and Legal only. Unauthorized users never see restricted fields, a major upgrade over OrgPlus’s basic access controls.
Invite Your Team:
Share the org chart by link or email. Control who can view, comment, or edit. Collaborators work in real time with live cursors, something OrgPlus’s single-user model doesn’t support.
Start Planning with Scenarios:
Model reorgs, headcount changes, and succession plans as scenarios that overlay the live chart. Compare options side-by-side and share proposals with leadership before committing any changes.
FAQs on Creately vs OrgPlus
Is Creately a full alternative to OrgPlus RealTime?
Yes. Creately Org Charts is a modern organizational intelligence platform with 201 data fields, 15 field packs, AI-powered analytics, scenario planning, succession management, compensation analysis, and 6-tier data sensitivity. It replaces OrgPlus’s legacy charting with a cloud-native platform, starting from $2 per employee per year.
How much does OrgPlus cost compared to Creately?
OrgPlus RealTime uses legacy enterprise pricing ($$$/month flat fee). Creately Org Charts starts from $2 per employee per year with no minimum contract. Creately also includes AI, real-time collaboration, and scenario planning at a fraction of the cost.
Can I import my OrgPlus data into Creately?
Yes. Export your data from OrgPlus as CSV or Excel, then upload it to Creately. The AI import wizard maps your columns (even non-standard headers) to org chart fields with confidence-scored suggestions. The wizard validates data, catches errors like reporting cycles and missing IDs, and builds the hierarchy with auto-layout.
Does Creately offer real-time collaboration unlike OrgPlus?
Yes. Unlike OrgPlus’s single-user desktop editing model, Creately supports live multi-cursor editing, in-line comments, video chat, and real-time sync. Multiple team members can view and edit the same org chart at the same time with no file locking or version conflicts.
Does Creately have AI features that OrgPlus lacks?
Yes. OrgPlus has no AI capabilities. Creately’s AI assistant uses 7 specialized tools: search the org by any field, build multi-condition filters from natural language, apply categorical coloring and heatmaps, run queries and aggregations across the org graph, create and modify scenarios through conversation, and proactively surface insights like “3 managers have more than 12 direct reports.”
Does Creately support scenario planning and succession?
Yes. Creately includes scenario planning and succession management in the base plan. Model reorgs and headcount changes as what-if scenarios on the live chart, color positions by succession risk, track readiness timelines for named successors, and compare multiple scenarios side-by-side. OrgPlus does not offer these capabilities.
How does Creately handle data security compared to OrgPlus?
Creately uses a 6-tier data sensitivity model: Public, Internal, Manager, HR Restricted, HR Confidential, and Sensitive PII. Restricted fields are invisible to unauthorized users, completely hidden rather than just locked. Creately is SOC 2 Type II compliant, ISO 27001 certified, and HIPAA ready, a significant upgrade over OrgPlus’s basic access controls.
Can Creately handle large organizations with 1,000+ employees?
Yes. Creately’s infinite canvas handles orgs of any size with collapsible branches, focus view for isolating departments, and progressive disclosure that shows only relevant fields for each user’s role. At $2 per employee per year, scaling to 10,000+ employees stays cost-effective, unlike OrgPlus’s flat-fee licensing that doesn’t scale with modern needs.
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