Geekbot runs standups inside Slack or Microsoft Teams, and it costs less per person. Beam is for leaders who want every update tied to company goals, with feedback and one view of every team, without depending on a chat channel.
Geekbot is cheaper. Here’s what each one covers.
Prices from each company’s own pricing page, checked September 30, 2026. Prices change, so check them before you buy. “Not listed” means Geekbot’s pricing and home pages don’t mention it.
Questions sent on your schedule, in each person’s time zone, with reminders and one feed for every answer.
See Check-ins →One page of signals for every person: goals behind, check-ins outstanding, and who hasn’t had feedback.
See the Manager Overview →OKRs and KPIs aligned to company goals, plus feedback requests and a praise wall.
See Goals →Something else? Book a demo and we’ll walk you through it.
No. People get an email when a check-in is due and answer in Beam, so updates stay in one place rather than in a busy channel.
Yes. Geekbot is $2.50 per person a month billed yearly. Beam is $6, and includes goals, feedback and the Manager Overview as well as check-ins.
Yes. Start a 14-day free trial, no credit card needed.