Your org chart is only as current as your data. And in most companies, that data lives in an HR system — Personio, SAP SuccessFactors, Workday, or one of the many other tools that now dominate the market. The problem: there is often a gap between the HR system and the org chart. New employees show up weeks after onboarding, department transfers get forgotten, and when a team lead resigns, the org chart still shows them three months later.
OrgSphere closes this gap. Through direct integration with the most popular HR tools, your organizational visualization is automatically kept up to date — in real time, without any manual effort.
A static org chart in PowerPoint or Excel is like a city map from 2015: theoretically useful, practically outdated. In a dynamic company, structures change weekly. New hires, internal transfers, restructuring — without automatic synchronization with the single source of truth (the HR system), every org chart becomes fiction.
The numbers speak for themselves: According to a Deloitte study, HR teams spend an average of 14 hours per month manually updating org charts. At 50+ euros per hour, that is over 8,000 euros per year — for copy-paste work that an API integration handles in seconds.
What makes OrgSphere different: Instead of drawing flat boxes, OrgSphere visualizes your organizational structure as an interactive 3D sphere landscape. Each department is its own sphere, each position a point in space — with live status, workload data, and drill-down functionality. All fed from your existing HR system.
Market Position: Over 14,000 customers, market leader in the German-speaking region for SMEs and mid-market companies (10–2,000 employees).
Strengths: All-in-one HR platform with recruiting, onboarding, payroll, time tracking, and absence management. Particularly strong in German compliance requirements (GDPR, payroll tax, social security).
OrgSphere Integration: Employee data, department structures, and reporting lines are automatically synchronized via the Personio REST API. New employees appear in OrgSphere as soon as they are created in Personio. Absences and status are reflected in real time.
Typical Users: German mid-market companies, tech startups in the DACH region, agencies.
Market Position: Over 250 million users worldwide in 200+ countries. The gold standard for large enterprises and corporations.
Strengths: Deep integration with SAP ERP, comprehensive talent management suite, global compliance for 100+ countries. Particularly strong with complex organizational structures featuring matrix reporting.
OrgSphere Integration: Organizational units, positions, and employee assignments are imported via the SAP SuccessFactors OData API. Especially valuable for the multi-sphere view: each division is displayed as its own OrgSphere, navigable in a galaxy view.
Typical Users: DAX corporations, international companies, public sector.
Market Position: Over 10,000 enterprise customers worldwide, including 50% of the Fortune 500.
Strengths: Unified platform for HR, finance, and planning. Particularly strong in workforce analytics and strategic workforce planning.
OrgSphere Integration: Workday offers a powerful REST API and SOAP-based reporting interface. OrgSphere imports supervisory organizations, job profiles, and worker data. The 3D visualization makes complex matrix structures understandable.
Typical Users: US headquarters with European subsidiaries, technology companies, financial services.
Market Position: Over 33,000 customers worldwide, especially popular with companies of 25–1,000 employees.
Strengths: Intuitive user interface, fast onboarding, strong employee self-service portal.
OrgSphere Integration: The BambooHR API provides structured employee data including department affiliation, reporting hierarchy, and job details. Ideal for fast-growing companies.
Typical Users: Scale-ups, mid-market technology companies, remote-first companies.
Market Position: Over 4,000 customers, particularly strong with modern, distributed teams.
Strengths: Modern UX design, strong culture and engagement features, excellent multi-country capabilities.
OrgSphere Integration: HiBob offers a modern REST API with webhooks for real-time updates. When an employee in HiBob changes location or gets promoted, OrgSphere updates automatically.
Typical Users: Tech companies, international scale-ups.
Market Position: Over 10,000 customers in 65+ countries.
Strengths: Focus on European compliance (GDPR-native), competitive pricing, strong document management.
OrgSphere Integration: REST API for employee and team data. OrgSphere maps team hierarchies as nested spheres.
Typical Users: European SMEs, agencies.
Market Position: Over 35,000 customers in 150+ countries. Market leader for global teams.
Strengths: Employer of Record in 100+ countries, global payroll, contractor management.
OrgSphere Integration: OrgSphere visualizes where global teams are geographically distributed — each location becomes visible in the 3D view.
Typical Users: Remote-first companies, international startups.
Market Position: Part of the Sage Group with 3 million customers worldwide.
Strengths: Modular design, good integration with Sage accounting, simple shift planning.
OrgSphere Integration: Import of employee data and team structures via the Sage HR API.
Typical Users: Small businesses, trade companies using Sage accounting.
Market Position: Berlin-based HR startup focused on the European market.
Strengths: GDPR-compliant platform, strong time tracking and absence management.
OrgSphere Integration: API for employee and organizational data. Automatic 3D mapping of team structure.
Typical Users: German SMEs, GDPR-sensitive industries.
Market Position: One of the fastest-growing HR tech providers worldwide.
Strengths: Unique combination of HR, IT, and finance. Strong device management and automated on-/offboarding.
OrgSphere Integration: API with webhooks. OrgSphere imports organizational structure and can visualize IT equipment.
Typical Users: US companies with European teams, tech companies.
| Tool | Target Group | Employees | API | GDPR | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Personio | DACH SME | 10–2,000 | REST | Yes | EUR 3.75/EE |
| SAP SF | Enterprise | 500+ | OData | Yes | on request |
| Workday | Enterprise | 1,000+ | REST/SOAP | Yes | on request |
| BambooHR | Mid-Market | 25–1,000 | REST | Partial | USD 5.25/EE |
| HiBob | Modern/Remote | 50–5,000 | REST+WH | Yes | on request |
| Factorial | EU SME | 10–1,000 | REST | Yes | EUR 4.50/EE |
| Deel | Global | 1–10,000 | REST | Yes | USD 49/EE |
| Sage HR | SME | 10–250 | REST | Yes | EUR 5.50/EE |
| Kenjo | DACH SME | 20–500 | REST | Yes | EUR 4.50/EE |
| Rippling | Tech/Global | 25–5,000 | REST+WH | Partial | USD 8/EE |
OrgSphere offers three ways to import HR data:
1. API Integration (recommended): Direct connection to your HR system's API. Data is synchronized in real time or at intervals. Setup typically takes 1–2 hours.
2. CSV/Excel Import: For companies without API access. Upload a CSV file — OrgSphere automatically creates the 3D visualization. Our CSV import tool guides you through the process.
3. Webhook-based: Your HR system automatically sends a notification to OrgSphere when changes occur. Configuration in under 30 minutes.
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Want to connect OrgSphere with your HR system? Contact us for a free initial consultation. Or try our interactive demo.
