Psychometric platform measuring talents and job fit. Scored on six weighted criteria following the HRCritic methodology.
SWOT analysis
Strengths
- Dependable across daily workflows, with only minor friction at the edges
- Psychometric platform measuring talents and job fit
- Clear pipeline views that keep every candidate's stage visible
- Configurable hiring workflows and interview scorecards
Weaknesses
- One or two criteria — usually reporting depth or advanced automation — lag the category leader
- Advanced automation sits behind higher plan tiers
- Bulk actions on large candidate pools can feel slow
Opportunities
- Deeper links into HRIS and onboarding tools
- Better candidate experience on mobile
Threats
- Price pressure from all-in-one HR suites
- Crowded market with frequent feature catch-up from rivals
How the rating was calculated
| Criterion | Weight | Score | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core functionality | 30% | 83 | 24.9 |
| Ease of use | 20% | 87 | 17.4 |
| Reliability & performance | 15% | 85 | 12.8 |
| Support quality | 15% | 80 | 12 |
| Integrations | 10% | 77 | 7.7 |
| Value for money | 10% | 82 | 8.2 |
| Final score | 83 / 100 |
Plum scored 83/100, placing it in the Very Good band (75–89). Its strongest area was ease of use (87), while integrations (77) held the score back. Strengths and weaknesses above map to those weighted criteria; opportunities and threats cover the market factors around the product — regulation, data quality, vendor consolidation and buying behaviour — that we watch when scores are next reviewed.
See what each band means on the rating levels page.