Fuel50vs

Eightfold

According to G2 ratings, as of March 2025, Fuel50 consistently outperforms Eightfold across key metrics:

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Why choose Fuel50?

Here are areas where Fuel50 outperforms Eightfold based on G2's ratings.


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Fuel50's Key Differentiators

Expert-Curated Skills Ontology (5K+ skills with proficiency descriptions and development actions)



"Surprise Journey" Career Paths with Custom Pathways



Comprehensive Gig Work and Mentorship Marketplace



Learn+ Automatic Course-to-Skill Mapping



30+ Pre-Built Analytics Reports with Customizable Dashboards



EDI Reviews of Skills Content by I/O Psychology Experts



Dedicated Account Management with Weekly Check-ins



Dynamic Skills Architecture with Market Trends



Core Capabilities

AI-Powered Talent Intelligence



Internal Mobility Support



Skills Assessment



Career Development Tools



Analytics & Reporting



Learning Recommendations



Succession Planning


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Fuel50 makes your workforce unstoppable.

Forget gut-feel guesswork — our insights show you exactly what skills your people have (and which ones they need). That means smarter moves, faster growth, and teams built for whatever the future throws at you.

With Fuel50, you’re not just filling roles — you’re fueling careers. Employees get clear paths forward, leaders get data that actually drives strategy, and organizations get agility, retention, and engagement all in one shot.

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Join the people-first
skills revolution

Josh Bersin

Global Industry Analyst

Bersin Academy

“What we liked about the Fuel50 approach was that they made the whole internal talent marketplace concept more than just bringing this demand and supply of talent… they actually created really beautiful pathways for people to build their skills.”

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Fuel50 is partnered with over 80 industry-leading brands.

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Got questions about what sets Fuel50 apart from Eightfold? Well, we got answers for you.
Fuel50's platform grows seamlessly with your organization, supporting companies from thousands to over 100,000 employees. Our enterprise-grade architecture and AI-powered capabilities effectively serve both mid-sized companies and global enterprises, while our dedicated customer success team adapts to your evolving needs. From career pathing to talent marketplace functionality, Fuel50 remains a sustainable solution through every stage of your company's growth.

Eightfold.ai is primarily focused on talent acquisition and recruitment, with strong capabilities in candidate matching and external hiring.

However, if your organization needs:

- Deeper focus on internal talent development and mobility
- Higher ease of use (Fuel50 scores 8.7 vs Eightfold's 8.3 on G2)
- Superior setup experience (Fuel50 scores 9.0 vs Eightfold's 8.1 for ease of setup)
- Better ongoing support (Fuel50 scores 9.3 vs Eightfold's 8.3 for quality of support)
- More comprehensive career development tools

Then Fuel50 offers distinct advantages. G2 data shows Fuel50 outperforming Eightfold.ai across key metrics:

- Meets Requirements (8.7 vs 8.2)
- Ease of Administration (9.3 vs 8.1)
- Product Direction (10.0 vs 8.4)

Based on G2 reviews and product documentation, Fuel50's key differentiators include:

Comprehensive Skills Framework
- Expertly curated 5K+ skills taxonomy with detailed proficiency descriptions
- EDI reviews of all skills content by I/O psychology experts
- Clear proficiency level definitions for accurate skill assessment

Advanced Career Development
- Highly personalized expert-driven career paths
- Ability to create custom pathways and "surprise" journeys
- Built-in mentorship matching with guidance tools

Superior Learning Integration
- Learn+ product for automatic course-to-skill mapping
- Intelligent course recommendations based on skill gaps
- 30+ pre-built reports plus customizable Insights dashboards

Client case studies demonstrate significant business impact:

UCI (University of California, Irvine):

- 50% reduction in attrition
- 4% turnover rate (compared to industry average of 13-15%)
- 74% returning users demonstrating strong engagement

Relayr Group:

- 60% reduction in employee churn
- Significant increase in internal mobility
- Enhanced diversity and inclusion in talent development

KeyBank:

- 60% reduction in employee churn after deployment
- Up to 65% increase in lateral movement
- 35% increase in internal recruitment