What Happened to Pingboard?
Pingboard was a popular org chart and employee directory tool, especially among mid-size companies. In 2023, it was acquired by Workleap (formerly GSoft) and folded into their larger HR platform. The standalone Pingboard product has been integrated into Workleap's suite, which means:
- Pricing has changed — it's now part of a larger platform bundle
- The standalone org chart experience is different from what long-time users remember
- Some users have reported feature changes and a different product direction post-acquisition
If you're a former Pingboard user looking for something similar, or evaluating Pingboard/Workleap against alternatives, here's how OrgCanvas compares.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | OrgCanvas | Pingboard (Workleap) |
|---|---|---|
| Org chart builder | ✓ | ✓ |
| Employee directory | ✗ (org chart focused) | ✓ |
| Drag-and-drop editing | ✓ | ✓ |
| CSV / Excel import | ✓ Auto-detects columns | ✓ |
| Auto-layout engine | ✓ Advanced | ~ Basic |
| Dotted-line relationships | ✓ | ✓ |
| Export to PDF/PNG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Export to PowerPoint | ✓ | ✗ |
| Shareable live link | ✓ | ✓ |
| Slack/Teams integration | ✗ | ✓ |
| 1-on-1 meeting tools | ✗ | ✓ (via Workleap) |
| Standalone product | ✓ | ✗ Part of Workleap suite |
| Free tier | ✓ Up to 25 people | ✗ |
| Pricing | $49/year flat | Included in Workleap plans (check current pricing) |
Where Pingboard / Workleap Does Well
- Full employee directory. Pingboard isn't just an org chart — it's a people directory with profiles, skills, and contact info. If you need a company-wide employee lookup tool, this is a strength.
- Platform integrations. Slack, Microsoft Teams, and HRIS integrations are built in. If your company lives in Slack and wants org chart lookups there, Pingboard handles this well.
- Part of a larger suite. If you already use Workleap for engagement surveys, 1-on-1s, or performance management, having the org chart in the same platform avoids tool sprawl.
Where OrgCanvas Stands Out
- Standalone simplicity. OrgCanvas does one thing well: org charts. You don't need to buy into an entire HR platform just to visualize your team structure.
- Price. $49/year flat vs. ~$4/user/month. For teams that only need org charts, a dedicated flat-price tool can be significantly cheaper.
- Free tier. 25 people free, forever. Pingboard has no free plan.
- PowerPoint export. Export your org chart directly to editable PowerPoint slides — crucial for board decks and presentations.
- No vendor lock-in. OrgCanvas is a standalone product. You won't be affected by platform changes, acquisitions, or suite-bundling decisions.
- Advanced auto-layout. Handles complex hierarchies with hundreds of nodes without manual repositioning.
The Verdict
Choose Pingboard/Workleap if you need a full employee directory and people platform, already use other Workleap tools, or need deep Slack/Teams integration for org chart lookups.
Choose OrgCanvas if you want a dedicated org chart tool that's fast, affordable, and doesn't require buying into a larger platform. Especially if you're a former Pingboard user who just wants the org chart part without the platform tax.
Also see our detailed Pingboard Alternative page for more on switching from Pingboard.