Comparing scenarios
The Compare page lets you select up to four teams (or scenario variants) and view them side-by-side. Cost differences relative to a baseline are highlighted so you can quickly find the most efficient configuration.
Opening the comparison view
Click Compare in the dashboard navigation bar, or navigate to /compare directly.
Selecting teams
Use the team selector dropdowns at the top of the page to choose which teams to include. You can compare:
- Two or more versions of the same team (modelled as separate teams with different role mixes)
- A current team against a growth scenario generated on the Scenarios page
- Any combination of teams from your workspace
What the comparison shows
Each team appears as a column. The comparison table includes:
| Row | Description | |-----|-------------| | Total loaded cost | Annual fully-loaded cost for the whole team | | Headcount | Total number of people | | Avg cost / head | Total loaded cost ÷ headcount | | Base salary | Sum of all role salaries | | Overhead % | Employer NI, pension, benefits, and other costs on top of salary |
Baseline and deltas
One team is designated the baseline. All other columns show their figures as a delta relative to it:
- Green delta — this team costs less than the baseline
- Red delta — this team costs more than the baseline
Click Set as baseline on any column to change the reference point.
Exporting the comparison
Click Export PDF to generate a side-by-side PDF suitable for board presentations or budget reviews.
PDF export with comparison requires a Pro plan. Free plans include a watermark.
Tips
- Build scenario variants first on the Scenarios page, then compare them here.
- Try different company stage assumptions (startup vs. scale-up) on each variant to see how costs diverge over time.
- The comparison reflects the last-saved state of each team — unsaved changes will not appear. Look for the "Saved" indicator in the Team Builder before switching to Compare.