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Compare Crystal and The Predictive Index 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (68.0% of reviews)
Mid-Market (57.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free 5 Profiles
Free Trial Per Year
Crystal
Star Rating
(456)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (68.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free 5 Profiles
Browse all 4 pricing plansThe Predictive Index
Star Rating
(720)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (57.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial Per Year
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that The Predictive Index excels in overall user satisfaction, boasting a significantly higher G2 Score compared to Crystal. Users appreciate its ability to help manage employees effectively, with one reviewer noting, "It helps to learn how to best manage your employees."
- Users say that The Predictive Index offers a more intuitive experience when it comes to sending assessments and receiving results. One user highlighted, "I like how easy The Predictive Index is to use. It's quick to send assessments and I find it straightforward to get a score back," making it particularly beneficial for comparing candidates in analytical roles.
- Reviewers mention that Crystal provides valuable insights into personality types, which can simplify interactions in sales and negotiations. A user noted, "Crystal simplifies the process of preparing for conversations... providing insights into the personality types, preferences, and aversions of the people you’ll be interacting with."
- According to verified reviews, The Predictive Index stands out for its quality of support, receiving high praise for its responsiveness and helpfulness. Users have rated it highly, with one stating, "The support has been a great partner in doing business," which contrasts with Crystal's lower support ratings.
- Users highlight that while both products are easy to use, The Predictive Index has a slight edge in setup and administration. Reviewers appreciate its straightforward onboarding process, with one mentioning, "The implementation was quick and intuitive," whereas Crystal's setup has been described as slightly more challenging.
- G2 reviewers note that The Predictive Index is particularly strong in candidate screening and assessment features, with users praising its detailed personality profiles. One user remarked on the effectiveness of these profiles, stating, "Personality Profiles and the way to communicate and respond to a particular profile person was a great understanding," which enhances the hiring process.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Crystal
FREE
Free
5 Profiles
Best for personal development.
- DISC assessment
- 5 other personality assessments
- Basic profile content
The Predictive Index
Validated Hiring
Free Trial
Per Year
Stop costly hiring mistakes, hire top performers
- Unlimited assessments for candidates
- Ranked shortlist of candidates based on predicted job success
- Objective interview questions personalized to each candidate
Free Trial
Crystal
Free Trial is available
The Predictive Index
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
372
9.3
549
Ease of Use
9.1
398
9.1
556
Ease of Setup
8.9
219
9.2
320
Ease of Admin
8.8
87
9.2
320
Quality of Support
8.4
184
9.4
493
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
72
9.6
318
Product Direction (% positive)
8.9
396
9.1
518
Features by Category
Communication
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Content Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Productivity Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Lead Facilitation
6.6
221
Not enough data
7.6
226
Not enough data
7.2
221
Not enough data
6.6
217
Not enough data
Organization
7.1
218
Not enough data
6.7
210
Not enough data
6.6
212
Not enough data
Performance Analysis
7.4
223
Not enough data
6.8
215
Not enough data
Sales Analysis
6.3
213
Not enough data
6.7
216
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.2
158
Not enough data
7.4
158
Not enough data
Agentic AI - AI Sales Assistant
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Visual Tools
Not enough data
7.5
14
Not enough data
7.8
17
Not enough data
8.8
12
Not enough data
8.1
23
Office Customization
Not enough data
6.9
8
Not enough data
6.7
7
Not enough data
6.7
7
Guest Tools
Not enough data
4.4
6
Not enough data
6.0
8
Not enough data
5.2
9
Collaboration Tools
Not enough data
7.8
12
Not enough data
8.8
20
Not enough data
7.4
12
Not enough data
6.5
9
Agentic AI - Virtual Workspaces
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Communication
Not enough data
8.8
39
Not enough data
8.7
31
Not enough data
8.3
28
Not enough data
9.0
28
Goal Creation
Not enough data
8.8
30
Not enough data
8.9
36
Not enough data
6.7
12
Not enough data
8.6
41
Agentic AI - Objectives and Key Results (OKR)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Performance reviews
Not enough data
7.8
37
Not enough data
7.2
37
Not enough data
7.2
36
Goals
Not enough data
8.3
73
Not enough data
7.9
36
Feedback
Not enough data
8.3
72
Not enough data
8.3
65
Not enough data
8.2
74
Not enough data
8.2
59
Data
Not enough data
8.4
40
Not enough data
8.2
58
Agentic AI - Performance Management
Not enough data
7.8
6
Not enough data
8.1
6
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Pre-Meeting Tools
Not enough data
8.2
54
Not enough data
7.6
50
Not enough data
8.5
61
Meeting Tools
Not enough data
7.0
14
Not enough data
8.3
63
Not enough data
8.7
52
Not enough data
8.6
49
Post-Meeting Tools
Not enough data
9.0
59
Not enough data
8.9
49
Not enough data
8.0
16
Agentic AI - Meeting Management
Not enough data
4.7
5
Not enough data
4.7
5
Not enough data
5.0
5
Platform Content - Talent Assessment
8.3
115
9.3
281
Feature Not Available
8.6
260
8.2
115
9.4
301
7.9
111
9.0
281
8.0
112
8.9
143
7.9
109
8.9
143
8.2
110
8.7
132
7.9
110
8.5
137
Platform Performance - Talent Assessment
8.4
111
9.1
251
8.4
109
9.0
270
8.0
105
8.9
244
Platform Additional Functionality - Talent Assessment
7.8
108
8.4
226
7.4
106
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
8.0
188
6.8
103
6.7
112
7.2
104
7.2
120
Platform Basics - Talent Assessment
8.2
114
8.9
251
Feature Not Available
8.3
197
7.8
110
8.5
207
AI Capabilities - Talent Assessment
Not enough data
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Platform
Not enough data
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Crystal and The Predictive Index are categorized as Talent Assessment
Unique Categories
Crystal is categorized as AI Sales Assistant
The Predictive Index is categorized as Objectives and Key Results (OKR), Virtual Workspaces, Meeting Management, and Performance Management
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Crystal
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
The Predictive Index
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Consulting
12.3%
Marketing and Advertising
12.1%
Information Technology and Services
11.9%
Computer Software
7.8%
Staffing and Recruiting
5.0%
Other
50.9%
Information Technology and Services
6.5%
Computer Software
5.4%
Non-Profit Organization Management
5.2%
Hospital & Health Care
5.1%
Construction
5.0%
Other
72.8%
Discussions
Does anyone still use Crystal Reports?
1 Comment
OK
Managers who would like to best know about the personalities of people they lead and be able to give "targeted" guidance and management that plays to the...Read more
Crystal has no more discussions with answers
What are the predictive index types?
7 Comments
RB
Analytical Profiles, Persistent Profiles, Social Profiles, stabilizing Profiles. I went through this training over 3 years ago it is overratedRead more
Does The Predictive Index integrate with other applications? Are APIs available?
1 Comment
Official Response from The Predictive Index
Yes, we have integration options, including APIs, that allow you to seamlessly
integrate The Predictive Index into your existing HR toolset of system...Read more
What is The Predictive Index and what can you offer my organization?
1 Comment
Official Response from The Predictive Index
The Predictive Index is an industry-agnostic workforce solution that provides valuable people insights to help your organization achieve its strategic...Read more
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