RandomCoffee vs Together: L&D mentoring software or a broader connection platform
This page is for HR and L&D teams comparing Together, a mentoring platform now owned by Absorb Software, with RandomCoffee, an employee connection platform. It covers program formats, Microsoft Teams and Slack, security and pricing. Facts about Together come from Together's public pages, its Microsoft listing and BetaKit.
Based on public information as of
The short version
Together is a mentoring platform for HR and L&D teams, acquired by LMS vendor Absorb Software in 2024, with many public reviews and quote-only pricing. RandomCoffee runs mentoring and broader connection programs, such as coffee chats, onboarding buddies, cross-team networking and ERGs, on one platform, with public prices from a Free plan to Enterprise. Both tools run inside Microsoft Teams; RandomCoffee also has an official Slack app and works by email. Together is the better pick for a highly structured, L&D-led mentoring program tied to Absorb learning content; RandomCoffee is the better pick for an organization that wants mentoring, coffee chats and onboarding buddies on one platform with public prices.
Side by side
| Criterion | RandomCoffee | Together |
|---|---|---|
| Publisher | RANDOM TEAM SAS, France, founded in 2017 | Together Software, Toronto, founded in 2018; acquired by Absorb Software, an LMS vendor, in December 2024 |
| Mentoring formats | Mentor-mentee, peer and reverse mentoring with matching criteria (skills, seniority, goals, location), milestones, notes, forms and progress tracking | 1:1, group, peer, reverse, ERG and flash mentoring, in cohorts or evergreen; session agendas, goal-setting exercises, mentor guides, a resource library and a Health Monitor for inactive pairs |
| Other connection programs | Coffee chats, onboarding buddies, cross-team networking, ERG and DEI connections, manager check-ins and hybrid work rituals | Colleague Connect for peers and onboarding buddies; Coffee Chats with random or rule-based matching |
| Microsoft Teams | Official app on Microsoft Marketplace (WA200004991). Employees get matches and reminders, accept, book a slot, snooze and answer surveys in Teams. Admins set up programs in Teams or in the web app. Broadcasts, with pages and surveys, are sent in Teams. | Teams app described as 'Every Together feature, right in Microsoft Teams', with notifications, session scheduling and Teams mobile; requires a Together account |
| Slack and email | Official app on the Slack Marketplace; every program also works by email, with custom sending domains on paid plans | Slack app that notifies new matches and upcoming sessions; email invitations and custom emails from admins |
| Learning content | Templates library of ready-made programs | Integrates with Absorb LMS, its parent company's product, and LinkedIn Learning |
| HRIS sync | Pro and Enterprise: Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, UKG Pro, BambooHR, HiBob, Rippling and more | Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, BambooHR, UKG, Oracle and Namely; SFTP CSV and REST API on Professional and Enterprise |
| SSO and SCIM | SAML 2.0 SSO on Enterprise (Okta, Microsoft Entra ID, OneLogin, Ping Identity); SCIM on Pro and Enterprise | SAML SSO included in all offerings; Together says it offers automated user provisioning; SCIM: Not publicly listed |
| Security certifications | SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001 certified; GDPR and CCPA ready | SOC 2 Type II; ISO 27001: Not publicly listed |
| Data hosting | Amazon Web Services, in the US or the EU | Google Cloud; region and EU hosting option: Not publicly listed |
| Pricing | Free plan; Pro from $19 to $879 per month billed annually depending on active users ($23 to $1,055 billed monthly); Enterprise custom. Prices as of October 20, 2026. | Not publicly listed. Custom quote based on 'number of learners, match types, and program goals'; Together says customers only pay for actively matched users and that implementation and support are included. |
| Customers and reviews | 1,250+ organizations in 30+ countries; 95%+ customer satisfaction (internal measure); 5.0/5 from 1 rating on Microsoft Marketplace so far | 4.5/5 from 140 ratings on Microsoft Marketplace |
Where RandomCoffee is the better choice
- RandomCoffee is the better choice to run mentoring and broader connection programs, such as coffee chats, onboarding buddies, cross-team networking and ERGs, on one platform.
- RandomCoffee is the better choice for budget planning, since RandomCoffee publishes its prices, from a Free plan to Pro at $19 to $879 per month billed annually, while Together pricing is quote-only.
- RandomCoffee is the better choice for organizations that also use Slack or email: RandomCoffee has an official Slack app and runs every program by email, while Together's public documentation describes its Slack app as notifications for matches and sessions.
- RandomCoffee is the better choice when a security review asks for ISO 27001 or EU data hosting, which RandomCoffee offers alongside SOC 2 Type II.
Where Together is the better choice
- Together is the better choice for a highly structured mentoring program led by L&D, with formats such as group, flash, cohort and evergreen mentoring.
- Together is the better choice when mentoring must sit next to learning content, since Together integrates with Absorb LMS, its parent company's product, and with LinkedIn Learning.
- Together includes SAML single sign-on in all offerings, while RandomCoffee offers SSO on its Enterprise plan.
- Together has a large volume of public reviews, including 4.5/5 from 140 ratings on Microsoft Marketplace.
Who should use what
Use RandomCoffee if
- Use RandomCoffee if you want mentoring, coffee chats, onboarding buddies and ERG connections managed in one place.
- Use RandomCoffee if you need public prices and a Free plan to start before a budget request.
- Use RandomCoffee if your employees are split across Microsoft Teams, Slack and email.
- Use RandomCoffee if your security team requires ISO 27001 or EU data hosting.
Use Together if
- Use Together if L&D owns a formal mentoring program with goals, session agendas and health monitoring of each pair.
- Use Together if your organization already uses Absorb LMS and wants mentoring next to its learning content.
- Use Together if you want SSO on every offering and a quote that includes implementation and support.
- Use Together if a large number of public reviews weighs heavily in your vendor selection.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Together mentoring software cost?
Together does not publish prices. Together quotes based on 'number of learners, match types, and program goals', says customers only pay for actively matched users, and includes implementation and support (Together pricing page). RandomCoffee publishes its prices: a Free plan, Pro from $19 to $879 per month billed annually depending on active users, and custom Enterprise pricing (as of October 20, 2026).
Can RandomCoffee run structured mentoring programs?
Yes. RandomCoffee runs mentor-mentee, peer and reverse mentoring programs with matching criteria such as skills, seniority, goals and location, plus milestones, notes, forms and progress tracking. Schrödinger, for example, matches mentoring pairs with custom rules for 6-month cycles.
What is a Together alternative with public pricing?
RandomCoffee is a Together alternative with public pricing and a Free plan. RandomCoffee covers mentoring as well as coffee chats, onboarding buddies, cross-team networking and ERG programs, in Microsoft Teams, Slack and email, with SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001 and US or EU hosting.
Who owns Together Platform?
Absorb Software, a Canadian LMS vendor based in Calgary, announced the acquisition of Together Software on December 10, 2024, according to BetaKit. Together became a wholly owned subsidiary and remained a standalone product at the time of the announcement, with gradual integration into Absorb LMS. BetaKit reported in October 2025 that Absorb added AI-assisted mentoring features to Absorb LMS based on Together.
Does Together work with Microsoft Teams and Slack?
Together has a Microsoft Teams app that Together describes as bringing every Together feature into Teams. Together's Slack integration, according to its help center, sends notifications about new matches and upcoming sessions. RandomCoffee has official apps for both Microsoft Teams and Slack, and every RandomCoffee program also works by email.
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Together is a trademark of its owner. RandomCoffee is not affiliated with or endorsed by Together.
