Siffi vs OpenUp — honest comparison
OpenUp gives you preventive coaching.
Siffi gives you the full clinical picture.
Both platforms help employees access mental health support quickly. But when your team spans beyond the Benelux — and your board needs a financial ROI case — the gaps start to show. Here’s the full picture.
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The real question
OpenUp works well in the Benelux.
But what about everything beyond?
OpenUp is a solid preventive wellbeing platform with a strong Dutch heritage. But three structural gaps emerge when your company operates beyond Western Europe.
Coaching, not clinical therapy
OpenUp positions itself as preventive — short-term coaching for mild-to-moderate issues (typically 3–5 sessions). For employees who need deeper clinical therapy (trauma, complex anxiety, EMDR), they’re referred elsewhere. Siffi offers the full spectrum in one platform.
Gap: No deep clinical therapyNo financial ROI framework
OpenUp provides self-reported survey stats (74% feel more productive) but no proprietary methodology to calculate your actual return on investment. Your CFO gets satisfaction scores, not a business case.
Gap: No measurable ROINo HRIS integrations
OpenUp onboards employees via a sign-up link — no documented integrations with Personio, BambooHR, Workday, or other HR platforms. Siffi connects to 30+ HRIS systems out of the box.
Gap: Manual onboarding onlySide by side
OpenUp vs Siffi: the full picture
A data-backed comparison across the criteria that matter most to HR leaders managing global, distributed teams.
| Criteria | OpenUp | Siffi Platform |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical Depth | OpenUp Preventive Short-term coaching for mild-to-moderate concerns. Psychologists with CBT and ACT training. Most cases resolve in 3–5 sessions. Not a substitute for clinical psychiatric care. Source: openup.com | Siffi Platform Full clinical Licensed psychologists, psychotherapists, and coaches. Multiple modalities (CBT, ACT, EMDR, Schema therapy, and more). From prevention through to deep clinical therapy — all in one platform. |
| Language Coverage | OpenUp Strong 40+ languages including Dutch, German, French, Spanish, Arabic, Polish, Turkish, and more. Strong in Western and Central European languages. | Siffi Platform Global 150+ providers across 40+ languages. Full Baltic, Nordic, Southern European, and Asian coverage. 24/7 access, any time zone. |
| Service Spectrum | OpenUp Broad 1:1 psychology sessions, lifestyle coaching (sleep, nutrition), financial coaching, mindfulness, workshops, self-guided learning, and confidential advisor services. | Siffi Platform Full spectrum Prevention → coaching → therapy. Self-assessment, mindfulness, 1:1 coaching, leadership development, group coaching, and licensed therapy — all in one platform. |
| Measurable ROI | OpenUp Self-reported Survey-based outcomes: 74% feel more productive, 90% say concern resolved after 3 sessions. No proprietary financial ROI framework. Methodology not publicly detailed. | Siffi Platform Proven 6.2× ROI measured at Entain using SEIC methodology. Your data in 90 days — not industry averages, your actual numbers. |
| Employer Dashboard | OpenUp Moderate Anonymised HR dashboard with wellbeing trends, stress levels, activation rates, and Vitality Check results. Sector benchmarks available. | Siffi Platform Real-time Live activation dashboard. Monthly engagement reports. SEIC ROI methodology. Department-level heatmaps. Board-ready reporting. |
| HR Integrations | OpenUp None documented Employees onboard via a sign-up link (my.openup.com). No publicly documented HRIS integrations or SSO support. | Siffi Platform Extensive 30+ HRIS integrations: Personio, BambooHR, Workday, HiBob, and more. Connect your existing HR stack in minutes. |
| Pricing Model | OpenUp Undisclosed Pricing requires a sales conversation. Individual sessions cost €249 for a 3-session card. Employer-sponsored pricing is not publicly available. Source: openup.com, Vendr | Siffi Platform Usage-based Pay for what your team actually uses. No paying for empty seats. Pilot scales to your team size with no long-term lock-in. |
| Availability | OpenUp Business hours Booking within 48 hours. Operating hours Mon–Thu 08:30–21:00, Fri 08:30–17:00, Sat 13:00–17:00 (CET). 24/7 crisis line available. | Siffi Platform 24/7 One-click access. Same-day sessions. Available around the clock, any time zone. No referrals, no pre-approvals. |
| Geographic Focus | OpenUp Benelux-centric Founded in Amsterdam. Strongest in Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, and Austria. Expanding to France, Spain, and UK. 20+ countries. | Siffi Platform Global-first Built for distributed teams from day one. 30+ countries. Strongest in Europe, Baltics, Nordics, and APAC. |
Where Siffi goes further
What you get with Siffi that OpenUp doesn’t offer
Full Clinical Therapy
OpenUp focuses on preventive, short-term coaching (3–5 sessions). Siffi covers the full spectrum — from mindfulness and coaching through to deep clinical therapy with licensed psychotherapists using EMDR, Schema therapy, and other advanced modalities.
OpenUp refers out employees who need deeper clinical support.
SEIC ROI Measurement
Our proprietary methodology calculates your annualised return on investment using your actual activation, engagement, and outcome data — not self-reported surveys. Board-ready from day 90.
OpenUp provides satisfaction surveys — no financial ROI framework.
30+ HRIS Integrations
Connect Siffi to Personio, BambooHR, Workday, HiBob, or any of 30+ HR systems. Automate onboarding, sync employee data, and centralise reporting in tools your team already uses.
OpenUp onboards via sign-up links — no documented HRIS connectivity.
True 24/7 Global Access
Sessions available around the clock, every time zone. Baltic, Nordic, and Asian languages with native-speaking providers. No business-hours limitations, no weekend gaps.
OpenUp operates Mon–Sat with limited evening hours (CET timezone).
Why teams chose Siffi
- Hanna TiitsHR manager, Europe, Starship Technologies★★★★★
“Partnering with Siffi has been a game-changer. In today’s fast-paced world and work-life blend, prioritizing team members’ mental health is crucial to any company’s success. Siffi has seamlessly provided coaching and mental health support, making it easily accessible and user-friendly.”
- Moonika OrasPeople Experience Specialist, Testlio★★★★★
“The benefit of accessing top notch therapists worldwide in a matter of minutes is what makes Siffi so great. Testlio sees Siffi as a valuable partner to nurture the wellbeing and productivity of our people. Our global team loves it!”
- Oleg KarpušenkoHead of Human Resources, Enlabs★★★★★
“It was a suprise how fast and seamlessly Siffi could start providing the service for all of Entain’s employees.” says Oleg. “It really is as simple as a click and its done. We saw that employees started immediately using Siffi in all of our locations.”
- Sarah Halpenny ConroyDirector of People Operations, Interactive Gaming Group★★★★★
“When I saw the platform, I thought, this is brilliant, this is exactly what we need. It gives our employees that release, as they can just log on and find the right person to talk to in the language they feel most comfortable in, which is key when you have employees worldwide.”
- Maarja TsimmerHR Specialist, Coinmetro★★★★★
“We have key team-members that we’ve never met in person, and many of them live in far-away countries. This poses entirely new challenges for HR. Siffi is there to help us.”
Simple as 1-2-3-4
Switch from OpenUp without disruption
Already using OpenUp? You can run Siffi alongside it — or switch completely. No IT migration needed.
Sign up
Fill in the pilot form. No procurement process, no IT ticket.
Team goes live
We onboard your team with personalised access links. Zero IT integration required.
First data
See activation rates, engagement patterns, and early wellbeing signals in your dashboard.
Your ROI report
Full SEIC measurement: activation, engagement, impact, and annualised ROI. Board-ready.
Common questions
Switching from OpenUp?
OpenUp covers 40+ languages too. How is Siffi different?
Both platforms offer wide language coverage. The key difference is clinical depth and geographic strength. OpenUp’s provider network is strongest in Western Europe (Benelux, DACH). Siffi has particular strength in Baltic, Nordic, and APAC languages with native-speaking providers — plus full clinical therapy, not just short-term coaching.
OpenUp offers lifestyle and financial coaching. Does Siffi match that?
OpenUp has a broader lifestyle offering (nutrition, sleep, financial coaching). Siffi focuses on mental wellbeing and professional coaching — from self-assessment and mindfulness through leadership development and licensed clinical therapy. If your primary need is mental health support with measurable ROI, Siffi goes deeper. If you need financial coaching specifically, that’s a unique OpenUp feature.
What’s the difference between OpenUp’s coaching and Siffi’s clinical therapy?
OpenUp positions itself as a preventive platform — psychologists trained in CBT and ACT provide short-term coaching (typically 3–5 sessions) for mild-to-moderate concerns. If an employee needs deeper clinical support, they are referred externally. Siffi provides the full spectrum: prevention, coaching, and licensed clinical therapy with advanced modalities (EMDR, Schema therapy, psychodynamic therapy) — all within one platform. No referral-out needed.
Can I run Siffi alongside OpenUp during the pilot?
Yes. Many organisations run Siffi as a parallel pilot alongside their existing provider. There is no technical overlap — employees get access to both platforms, and you compare activation and engagement data after 90 days. Use the data to make an informed decision.
What happens after the 90-day pilot?
You receive a comprehensive ROI report with your actual data. If you choose to continue, we agree on annual terms. If not, there is no obligation — you keep the report and the insights. No hard sell, no pressure.
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