Comparison, checked 7 October 2026

SkillProof vs Skills Base

SkillProof includes courses on every plan, and keeps policies, CPD, registrations and appraisals on the same staff record from Growth. Skills Base specialises in skills assessment and skills matrices.

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Why teams choose SkillProof.

What SkillProof's plans include, for teams comparing it with Skills Base.

Training, compliance and development together

Policies, documents, CPD, professional registrations and appraisals sit on the same staff record as training, from Growth.

Courses on every plan

Build short internal courses with questions, declarations and completion records, and keep external training beside them.

Policies and signatures

Version-linked policy acknowledgements, and simple electronic signatures on documents, from Growth.

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SkillProof and Skills Base compared

SkillProof's plans beside what the supplier's public pages say, including where it is strong.

Available in the stated scopeModule or integration: a separate product or connectionNot listed publicly: we couldn't find this on Skills Base's public website or help pages when we checked on 7 October 2026. It may still be available, so ask them.SkillProof answers give the plan. Plan and configuration limits apply.

TrainingSkillProofSkills Base
  • Training or skills matrix

    SkillProof:
    AvailableTraining Matrix on all plans. Skills matrix on Professional and Enterprise.
    Skills Base:
    AvailableSkills matrix on all plans
  • Staff training records

    SkillProof:
    AvailableAll plans
    Skills Base:
    AvailableQualifications, from Teams
  • Create and deliver courses

    SkillProof:
    AvailableNative courses, all plans
    Skills Base:
    Module or integrationLinks skills to courses in another LMS
  • Ready-made course library

    SkillProof:
    Not included
    Skills Base:
    Not listed publicly
  • Certificates and evidence

    SkillProof:
    AvailableAll plans
    Skills Base:
    AvailableEvidence uploads on the employee record
  • Expiry and renewal reminders

    SkillProof:
    AvailableStandard on Starter. Configurable across modules from Growth.
    Skills Base:
    AvailableExpiry alerts. Expiring certification notifications on Ultimate.
  • Training sessions and booking

    SkillProof:
    AvailableGrowth and above
    Skills Base:
    Not listed publicly
ComplianceSkillProofSkills Base
  • Policy acknowledgements

    SkillProof:
    AvailableGrowth and above
    Skills Base:
    Not listed publicly
  • Documents and e-signatures

    SkillProof:
    AvailableGrowth and above, with simple electronic signatures
    Skills Base:
    Not listed publicly
  • Professional registration records

    SkillProof:
    AvailableBasic checks on Starter. Full records from Growth.
    Skills Base:
    AvailableQualifications, licences and certifications with expiry
  • Forms and workflows

    SkillProof:
    AvailableForms from Growth. Workflows on Professional and Enterprise.
    Skills Base:
    Not listed publicly
DevelopmentSkillProofSkills Base
  • CPD records

    SkillProof:
    AvailableGrowth and above
    Skills Base:
    Not listed publicly
  • Reviews, appraisals and development actions

    SkillProof:
    AvailableGrowth and above
    Skills Base:
    Not listed publicly
  • Competency assessment and sign-off

    SkillProof:
    AvailableProfessional and Enterprise
    Skills Base:
    AvailableSkills assessments and proficiency targets
  • Shareable training passport

    SkillProof:
    AvailableAll plans
    Skills Base:
    Not listed publicly
Reporting and setupSkillProofSkills Base
  • Reports, exports and Audit Pack

    SkillProof:
    AvailableExports on all plans. Audit Pack from Growth.
    Skills Base:
    AvailableCompliance exports. Scheduled reports on Enterprise.
  • Import from a spreadsheet

    SkillProof:
    AvailableAtlas import, Growth and above
    Skills Base:
    AvailableBulk data import, from Teams
  • API and integrations

    SkillProof:
    AvailableRead-only API and signed webhooks, Growth and above
    Skills Base:
    AvailableAPI, from Teams
  • Mobile app

    SkillProof:
    Mobile-friendly web access, no app to install
    Skills Base:
    Not listed publicly
PlansSkillProofSkills Base
  • Prices on the website

    SkillProof:
    AvailableStarter £49, Growth £129, Professional £299 a month. No VAT to add.
    Skills Base:
    AvailablePer person per month, in dollars
  • Free trial or free plan

    SkillProof:
    Available14-day free trial with Growth features, no card required
    Skills Base:
    AvailableFree plan for up to 25 users
Where Skills Base is strongSkillProofSkills Base
  • Skills assessment at scale

    SkillProof:
    Skill levels, targets and sign-off on Professional and Enterprise
    Skills Base:
    AvailableUnlimited assessments
  • Pricing per person

    SkillProof:
    Flat monthly plans
    Skills Base:
    AvailableFrom $2.25 per person per month

Skills Base pages we checked on : Skills tracking, Pricing, Training module, Qualifications

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Which fits your team?

Both products do some things well. Choose the one that matches the job you're buying for.

SkillProof

Choose SkillProof if you need courses, policies, CPD, registrations and appraisals alongside training and skills records.

Stated focus
Training, compliance and development on one staff record.
Pricing
Starter £49, Growth £129 and Professional £299 a month, with Enterprise scoped to your organisation. No VAT to add. Free 14-day trial, no card required.
Source
SkillProof's own Pricing and Features pages.

Skills Base

Choose Skills Base if your focus is skills assessment across a large workforce, priced per person, with a free plan for small teams.

Stated focus
Skills Base specialises in skills management: real-time skills matrices, skills assessments with proficiency targets, qualifications with expiry alerts and evidence uploads, and reporting.
Pricing
Prices on its website per person per month, shown in dollars: Teams from $2.25 and Enterprise $4, with Ultimate on request. A free plan for up to 25 users.
Source
The supplier's public pages, checked on . See the pages
Illustration: the SkillProof training matrix showing complete, due-soon, overdue and missing-evidence status by role. Fictional data.

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Why consider SkillProof as an alternative to Skills Base?

Choose SkillProof if you need courses, policies, CPD, registrations and appraisals alongside training and skills records. Choose Skills Base if your focus is skills assessment across a large workforce, priced per person, with a free plan for small teams.

Can I create and deliver learning in SkillProof?

SkillProof includes a governed LMS for creating, assigning, completing and reviewing internal learning alongside workforce compliance records. Organisations can also retain completions, evidence and renewal dates from external training providers and learning systems. It is not an accredited training provider, an included course marketplace or a universal content-led LMS.

Which SkillProof plan includes the wider compliance workflows?

Starter includes native courses, training records, the Training Matrix and evidence storage. Growth adds policies, Document Management, CPD, professional registrations, reviews, development actions and Audit Packs. Professional adds the skills matrix, competency sign-off and workflows. Check Pricing for current limits and included features.

Can I try SkillProof before moving my records?

Yes. Explore the sample workspace or start a free 14-day trial with example records. No card required.

Try SkillProof with sample records.Then decide with your shortlist.

Try reminders, reports and the training matrix with test data first.

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