Levels.fyi vs Compa

Employer-integrated benchmarking plus a sharper, real-time market lens.

How they compare

See how the two platforms stack up across key capabilities for compensation benchmarking.

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Levels.fyi ENTERPRISE
Compa ENTERPRISE
Data source Where the data comes from
Individual submissions + verification
Employer integrations
Market representation Breadth of participation
Broad, open ecosystem (3M+ MAU)
Customer-based participation
Granularity Depth of benchmarking cuts
Company + level + location + data points
Aggregated cohorts
Real-time signal Update cadence and speed
Daily updates
Continuous via integrations
Workflow tooling Internal planning workflows
Benchmarking focus
Comp planning suite
Equity insights Depth of equity visibility
Vesting + refresh patterns
Equity benchmarks from integrations

Note: Capabilities vary by provider and plan. This summary reflects common patterns.

Compa is strong for employer-integrated benchmarking

Compa provides integrated benchmarking insight; Levels.fyi adds broader, verified, company-level signals for rapid decisions.

Levels.fyi adds a broader market view with individual-level granularity and verification layers.

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Balanced view: where each excels

Compa supports integrated workflows; Levels.fyi adds broader, verified market visibility.

Where Compa is strong

  • Employer-integrated benchmarking data
  • Consistent internal reporting and analytics
  • Structured, comparable datasets for planning cycles
  • Useful for internal comp policy workflows

Where Levels.fyi is uniquely strong

  • Broader market signal from 3M+ monthly users beyond customer-only samples
  • Granular peer cuts by company, level, and location
  • Layered verification via corporate email and proof docs
  • Visibility into emerging titles and fast-moving roles
  • Competitive intelligence on pay practices and offer trends

How customers use Levels.fyi

Use Levels.fyi to complement integrated benchmarking with external market signal.

Pressure-test integrated benchmarks with external market data

Respond faster to rapid market movement

Validate exceptions and hiring challenges with peer cuts

Add context to leadership decisions in hot markets

Twilio
"The days of lagging survey data are moving behind us and Levels.fyi offers a solution for companies who need in-the-moment data based on true and relevant talent peers."
Michelle Nelson VP, Global Total Rewards • Twilio