Creately vs Ingentis org.manager

Compare Creately vs. Ingentis org.manager

Creately Org Charts covers the same org visualization and workforce modeling capabilities as Ingentis org.manager (automated org charts, scenario planning, workforce analytics) without the heavy implementation process or enterprise price tag.

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201 data fields across 15 field packs covering compensation, talent, succession, and more.
AI assistant for natural language queries, scenario modeling, and proactive insights.
CSV import with AI column mapping. Live in minutes, not months of implementation.

Ingentis org.manager vs. Creately

Features

Pricing

$$$ per user/year with additional implementation fees

From $2 per employee/year, no minimum contract

Implementation

Enterprise pricing with implementation fees, weeks to months

CSV import with AI column mapping, live in minutes, zero implementation fees

Org Chart Creation

Automated from SAP, SuccessFactors, Workday, PeopleSoft

AI-powered generation from CSV, HRIS export, or natural language

Data Model

Fields mapped from connected HR system

201 fields across 15 field packs, activate only what you need

AI Assistant

No AI assistant for natural language queries

7 specialized AI tools: search, filter, color, heatmap, query, scenarios, and insights

Scenario Planning

Workforce modeling with what-if simulations

Built-in delta-based scenarios with before/after comparison, included in base plan

Succession Planning

Not a core feature

Succession risk coloring, bench strength tracking, readiness timelines on the canvas

Compensation Analysis

Dashboards and reporting from HR system data

Compa-ratio heatmaps, pay equity analysis, merit cycle modeling, locked to HR leadership only

Talent Reviews

Heat maps and KPI dashboards

9-box talent grid, flight risk identification, engagement heatmaps, manager effectiveness

Data Sensitivity

Role-based access via connected HR system permissions

6-tier sensitivity model. Restricted fields are invisible, not locked

Real-Time Collaboration

No real-time multi-user collaboration

Live multi-cursor editing, in-line comments, video chat, real-time sync

Deployment

Traditional enterprise deployment (on-premises or cloud, IT involvement required)

Cloud-native SaaS. Sign up and start in minutes, no IT setup needed

Over 10 Million people and 1000s of teams already use Creately

Enterprise Org Charts Without the Enterprise Price Tag

Ingentis charges $$$ per user/year plus implementation fees. Creately starts at $2/employee/year with zero implementation cost.

201 data fields across 15 field packs
Succession, compensation, and scenario planning all included
No implementation fees. Import CSV and go live in minutes
No minimum contract. Scale at your pace

AI-Powered Org Intelligence Beyond Visualization

Ingentis visualizes your org. Creately gives you 7 AI tools to actually understand it.

“Show managers with 8+ reports” highlighted instantly
“Move James to Patricia’s team” creates a scenario with auto-rollback
“Heatmap by compa-ratio” in one command
Proactive alerts for span issues, succession gaps, and engagement drops

Scenario Planning Without the Implementation Project

Creately Scenario Planning and Succession Management

Ingentis offers workforce modeling but requires heavy setup and HR system integration. Creately includes it out of the box.

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+
Reorg cost modeling by band and location
Side-by-side comparison of multiple scenarios

Enterprise-Grade Security Without Enterprise Deployment

Restricted fields are invisible, not locked. No padlock icons. No curiosity.

SOC 2 Type II compliant
ISO 27001 certified
HIPAA ready
6-tier data sensitivity so each user sees only what their role allows
Invisible enforcement. Restricted fields don’t exist for unauthorized users

201 Fields. You Choose Which Ones to See.

Creately Field Packs and Progressive Disclosure

Ingentis shows fields from your HR system. Creately has 15 field packs you toggle on as needed.

HR Generalist ~40 fields for the basics
HRBP adds 9-box, flight risk, engagement
CHRO all 201 fields including compensation, succession, DEI
Toggle on/off without losing data

How to Switch from Ingentis org.manager to Creately

Export Your Org Data from Ingentis:
Export your organizational data from Ingentis org.manager or your connected HR system (SAP, SuccessFactors, Workday) as CSV. Include name, title, department, manager, employee ID, and any custom fields you want to carry over.
Import into Creately with AI Column Mapping:
Upload the CSV and the AI automatically matches your columns to org chart fields with confidence-scored suggestions. Review the mappings, adjust if needed, and import. The entire import is undoable with a single Ctrl+Z.
Activate the Field Packs You Need:
Start with the basics (name, title, department), then toggle on Talent, Compensation, Succession, or any of the 15 field packs as your team needs them. Fields appear instantly in the properties panel, filters, and coloring options.
Set Up Data Sensitivity Tiers:
Configure who sees what. Compensation data locked to HR leadership, talent assessments to managers and HR, demographics to CHRO and Legal only. Unauthorized users never see restricted fields.
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.
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 Ingentis org.manager

Is Creately a full alternative to Ingentis org.manager?

Yes. Creately Org Charts covers org visualization, workforce modeling, scenario planning, succession management, compensation analysis, and more with 201 data fields, 15 field packs, AI-powered analytics, and 6-tier data sensitivity. It handles the same use cases as Ingentis from $2 per employee per year, without the implementation fees or HR system dependency.

How much does Ingentis org.manager cost compared to Creately?

Ingentis org.manager uses enterprise pricing that varies by organization size, plus implementation fees that can be significant depending on scope. Creately Org Charts starts from $2 per employee per year with no minimum contract and zero implementation fees.

Can I import my data from Ingentis into Creately?

Yes. Export your data from Ingentis org.manager or your connected HR system (SAP, SuccessFactors, Workday, PeopleSoft) as CSV, then upload it to Creately. The AI import wizard maps your columns to org chart fields with confidence-scored suggestions, validates data, catches errors, and builds the hierarchy with auto-layout.

Does Creately support the same visualizations as Ingentis?

Yes. Creately supports org chart visualizations, heatmaps, coloring by any field, and aggregated dashboards. It also adds AI-powered natural language queries, real-time multi-user collaboration, and 9-box talent grids, all without requiring a specific HR system integration.

Do I need SAP or Workday to use Creately?

No. Unlike Ingentis org.manager which is built around SAP, SuccessFactors, Workday, and PeopleSoft integrations, Creately works independently. Import from any CSV export, Google Sheets, or database link. No HR system dependency, no middleware, no IT project required.

How does Creately handle sensitive HR data?

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, not locked with a padlock icon, but completely hidden. Compensation data requires HR Confidential access. Demographics are accessible only to CHRO and Legal, in aggregate only.

What AI features does Creately offer that Ingentis doesn’t?

Ingentis org.manager has no AI assistant. Creately’s AI includes 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, create and modify scenarios through conversation, and surface insights like “3 managers have more than 12 direct reports.”

How long does it take to get started with Creately vs Ingentis?

Ingentis org.manager typically requires weeks to months of implementation involving IT, HR system configuration, and professional services. Creately requires no implementation. Upload a CSV, the AI maps your columns, and your org chart is live in minutes. No IT involvement, no professional services.

Integrate with the Tools You Already Use

Creately connects with the tools your team already uses.