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Compare Crystal and The Predictive Index 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (67.8% of reviews)
Mid-Market (56.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free 5 Profiles
Free Trial Per Year
Crystal
Star Rating
(449)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (67.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free 5 Profiles
Browse all 3 pricing plansThe Predictive Index
Star Rating
(700)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (56.8% of reviews)
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.
- Users report that "The Predictive Index" excels in "Quality of Support" with a score of 9.4, while "Crystal" falls short with a score of 8.4. Reviewers mention that the responsiveness and helpfulness of the support team in "The Predictive Index" significantly enhance the user experience.
- Reviewers mention that "The Predictive Index" offers superior "Candidate Screening" capabilities, scoring 9.4 compared to "Crystal's" 8.3. Users on G2 highlight the effectiveness of its psychometric assessments in identifying the right candidates for roles.
- Users say that "The Predictive Index" shines in "Performance and Reliability" with a score of 9.5, while "Crystal" has a lower score of 8.7. Reviewers report that the platform's uptime and consistent performance are critical for their daily operations.
- G2 users note that "The Predictive Index" provides better "Goal Creation" features, scoring 9.0 for "Team OKR" compared to "Crystal's" 8.1. Users report that the ability to set and track objectives effectively is a key advantage of "The Predictive Index."
- Users report that "The Predictive Index" has a more robust "Analytics" feature, scoring 9.1, while "Crystal" scores 8.2. Reviewers mention that the detailed dashboards and reports help them make informed decisions based on data insights.
- Reviewers mention that "The Predictive Index" offers a more comprehensive "Onboarding" experience with a score of 9.3, compared to "Crystal's" 8.9. Users on G2 appreciate the structured onboarding process that helps new users get up to speed quickly.
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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
369
9.3
529
Ease of Use
9.1
395
9.2
536
Ease of Setup
8.9
216
9.2
304
Ease of Admin
8.8
86
9.2
309
Quality of Support
8.4
181
9.4
473
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
71
9.6
307
Product Direction (% positive)
8.9
393
9.1
499
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
219
Not enough data
7.6
224
Not enough data
7.2
219
Not enough data
6.7
215
Not enough data
Organization
7.1
216
Not enough data
6.7
208
Not enough data
6.6
210
Not enough data
Performance Analysis
7.5
221
Not enough data
6.9
213
Not enough data
Sales Analysis
6.4
211
Not enough data
6.7
215
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.2
156
Not enough data
7.4
156
Not enough data
Agentic AI - AI Sales Assistant
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Visual Tools
Not enough data
7.5
14
Not enough data
7.9
16
Not enough data
8.9
11
Not enough data
8.2
22
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
7.9
11
Not enough data
8.8
19
Not enough data
7.3
11
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
8.9
36
Not enough data
8.8
28
Not enough data
8.3
25
Not enough data
9.0
25
Goal Creation
Not enough data
8.8
27
Not enough data
8.9
33
Not enough data
6.3
9
Not enough data
8.6
38
Agentic AI - Objectives and Key Results (OKR)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Performance reviews
Not enough data
7.9
31
Not enough data
7.1
30
Not enough data
7.2
30
Goals
Not enough data
8.4
67
Not enough data
7.8
30
Feedback
Not enough data
8.3
66
Not enough data
8.2
59
Not enough data
8.2
67
Not enough data
8.2
54
Data
Not enough data
8.2
33
Not enough data
8.2
53
Agentic AI - Performance Management
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
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Pre-Meeting Tools
Not enough data
8.3
49
Not enough data
7.9
45
Not enough data
8.7
56
Meeting Tools
Not enough data
7.0
9
Not enough data
8.5
58
Not enough data
8.9
47
Not enough data
8.8
44
Post-Meeting Tools
Not enough data
9.2
54
Not enough data
9.1
44
Not enough data
8.5
11
Agentic AI - Meeting Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Content
8.3
114
9.4
263
Feature Not Available
8.7
242
8.2
114
9.4
283
7.8
110
9.0
263
8.0
111
9.0
125
7.9
107
8.9
125
8.2
108
8.7
114
7.9
108
8.6
119
Platform Performance
8.4
109
9.1
233
8.4
107
9.0
252
8.0
104
8.9
226
Platform Additional Functionality
7.9
106
8.5
208
7.5
104
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
8.2
170
6.9
101
6.7
95
7.3
102
7.4
103
Platform Basics
8.2
113
9.0
232
Feature Not Available
8.4
179
7.8
109
8.6
190
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
12.4%
Marketing and Advertising
12.2%
Information Technology and Services
12.0%
Computer Software
7.8%
Staffing and Recruiting
5.1%
Other
50.6%
Information Technology and Services
6.6%
Computer Software
5.5%
Non-Profit Organization Management
5.2%
Hospital & Health Care
5.1%
Construction
4.8%
Other
72.8%
Most Helpful Reviews
Crystal
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Jenica H.
Verified User in Airlines/Aviation
I initially looked at Crystal for recruitment; I thought it was an exciting idea to have an ideal candidate based on their personality, qualifications, and history. I think this is interesting, but the writing assistant has also proved helpful.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Internet
This tool isn't really a part of my typical sales process. I don't find myself using it that often unless I have a brand new client that is tough to understand. I would probably use it more if we had better training on how to incorporate it into our sales...
The Predictive Index
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Nathaniel R.
Verified User in Restaurants
We have successfully funneled through 100's of applicants in a streamlined manner. If you let a face to face interview be the initial part of your hiring process, think about the time spent interviewing every candidate that comes across. PI has shortened a...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Financial Services
While the detail is one of the things I like about it, it's also one of the things that is very confusing to a new user. It definitely takes some time and effort to learn the ins and outs of the PI tool.
Jenica H.
Verified User in Airlines/Aviation
I initially looked at Crystal for recruitment; I thought it was an exciting idea to have an ideal candidate based on their personality, qualifications, and history. I think this is interesting, but the writing assistant has also proved helpful.
Nathaniel R.
Verified User in Restaurants
We have successfully funneled through 100's of applicants in a streamlined manner. If you let a face to face interview be the initial part of your hiring process, think about the time spent interviewing every candidate that comes across. PI has shortened a...
Verified User in Internet
This tool isn't really a part of my typical sales process. I don't find myself using it that often unless I have a brand new client that is tough to understand. I would probably use it more if we had better training on how to incorporate it into our sales...
Verified User in Financial Services
While the detail is one of the things I like about it, it's also one of the things that is very confusing to a new user. It definitely takes some time and effort to learn the ins and outs of the PI tool.
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Discussions
Does anyone still use Crystal Reports?
1 comment
OK
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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
Yes, The Predictive Index integrates with other applications. APIs are available for integration.
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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