SEEDLING VS Greenly

Greenly Alternative

Looking for an alternative to Greenly? Seedling is an accurate, robust carbon accounting platform that's easy-to-use.

Here we explain what makes businesses a good fit for us over Greenly (and vice versa).

Seedling: Greenly, streamlined

Greenly is a sophisticated carbon accounting platform, used by sustainability teams at large orgs to get accurate, real-time carbon data, coverage of broad ESG reporting requirements, and on-demand bespoke consulting work.

However, Seedling is designed for even non-experts to use: intuitive software that builds accurate data and Net Zero plans, backed up by 1:1 support. So, if:

- You're a business up to 2000 FTEs
- You want carbon accounting to feel manageable (not like a full-time job)
- You're focused on your carbon footprint (not wider ESG)

Then Seedling might be a great fit for you. Read the table below to find out more.

Greenly

Scope 1, 2 and 3 accuracy

Both platforms follow the same process. You start by analysing financial data - what you've spent on goods and services - to identify the key hotspots for the business. After that, you drill down on those hotspots and aim to add more accuracy "activity" data (like kWhs of energy used, litres of fuel burned).

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Platform ease-of-use

Seedling is designed to be intuitive: it's used by sustainability teams, but also non-experts handling carbon footprinting as a side task. Greenly's more complex functionality (see below) makes it harder to pick up. It's mostly used by large sustainability teams with the time to manage data day-in, day-out.

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Time to results

Because of Seedling's simplicity, there is no lengthy onboarding period. With our accounting integrations (Xero, Sage, QuickBooks), built-in employee and supplier surveys, plus AI matching, clients can complete a footprint in days. Greenly's complexity means it takes more time to onboard and get results.

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1:1 data guidance

With both platforms, clients get access to a dedicated carbon expert to walk you through the process 1:1 and answer any tricky questions on data input as they come up.

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Reporting granularity

Because Greenly is built for large organisations, it facilitates things like entity-level and department-level reporting. Seedling works with 100s of businesses with multiple subsidiaries, but we keep the process simple and combine more datapoints than Greenly would.

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Integrations and real-time monitoring

Greenly has built 100+ integrations with different business systems - like ERPs, ad platforms, etc - and can build bespoke APIs on request. These work well for large orgs that want real-time reporting. Seedling has focused on integrating with software used by small and mid-market firms (e.g. accounting systems).

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Decarbonisation support

Both platforms go beyond emission measurement and support with decarbonisation. Each features decarbonisation modelling tools and a library of emission reduction actions to choose from, with quantified impacts. Both also include 1:1 decarbonisation support from an expert.

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Broad sustainability reporting

Both platforms focus on carbon footprinting: providing robust, reliable Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions data you can trust. However Greenly supports clients with a broad suite of non-carbon work: product LCAs, DPPs, ESG reporting etc. If you need broad sustainability support (not just carbon), Greenly is best.

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Bespoke consulting

Seedling provides in-depth 1:1 support to take clients through the platform, but doesn't conduct bespoke projects. Greenly leans more into consulting-style work and is available for things like custom reports, presentations, in-person workshops, etc. This reflects the fact that larger orgs (5000+ FTEs) are often complex in their requirements and need a bespoke approach.

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What our clients say

Hear from our satisfied Seedling clients

"As a recently certified B Corp, finding a way to measure and reduce our carbon emissions as a business was a massive priority but we weren't really sure where to start. Seedling have been fantastic from the start at guiding us through the process, taking the time to explain and helping us improve our own knowledge, and their software has made everything a breeze! With an incredibly quick turn-around time, we have now received our insights and are looking forward to implementing the actions and targets that the team help us set in order to reduce our emissions and sharing that with our community through the integrated engagement functionality. I highly recommend Seedling and their great team, it was a pleasure to work with them and we look forward to doing so again."
Financial services
Anna Stevens
Operations Associate
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Kene Partners
‘When we started with Seedling, we were just beginning our journey towards understanding our carbon footprint. Seedling have been the ultimate professionals and have created a system that is easy to use, so now I have the knowledge to make informed decisions in line with our B Corp status.’
Marketing agency
Sian Eddy
Head of Ops
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Modern
"We chose Seedling to help us negotiate our carbon counting efforts. They made a complicated process as simple and effective as possible. Their platform is thoughtfully designed and offers clear step by step guidance throughout the process. Their customer service is also second to none. They truly support you throughout the analysis and are always quick to respond to queries. Aimée, Blair and their team have created an exceptional product and service. I would not hesitate to recommend their platform."
Creative agency
Chris Hacking
Business Director
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forpeople
"Seedling has enabled us to play around with our strategy and understand the impact of any changes we make. For instance, if we want to switch 60% of cotton to recycled, we can quantify the impact that this will have. This is so helpful because once we've set targets, the key challenge is understanding how we get there."
Fashion
Mica Phillips
Sustainability Manager
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Margaret Howell
“Before working with Seedling, we were managing our Carbon Reduction Plan manually in-house. The process was time-consuming, and we knew there were gaps. Seedling transformed this, making it 10 times faster and far more robust. They helped us achieve full coverage of our emissions and provided expert one-to-one guidance on decarbonisation, leaving us confident in our plan for the future.”
Med Tech
Pete Best
Global Commercial & Sustainability Lead
,
Summit Medical
“Any feelings of being overwhelmed by measuring and reporting our emissions were quickly overcome as a result of the fantastic help and guidance from Seedling. The whole process was really smooth, clearly explained and efficiently delivered.”
Creative agency
Leo Sudea
Operations Director
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400 Communications
"With Seedling, we inputted data on what we do as a brand: the materials we use, where they're made, how they've travelled etc. The team at Seedling then calculate what that means in terms of carbon. To see all of our data in one place, and having a real person at the end of the phone to discuss what the data means and crucially how to make what we do better, was amazing."
Fashion
Patrick McDowell
Founder
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Patrick McDowell

How Seedling works

Measure, reduce, and report your carbon footprint with simple-to-use carbon accounting software and expert guidance.

Gain an accurate full scope carbon footprint

With our intuitive carbon footprint measurement software, plus support from an expert, measuring an accurate footprint is quick and straightforward for your business.

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Easily identify your emission hotspots

Your Seedling dashboard automatically segments footprint data the way you and your clients need it. Use our deep dive tool to understand your hotspots and plan to decarbonize.

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Build your business' pathway to Net Zero

Track your progress, with our easy-to-use and powerful Carbon Emission Reduction Software for SMEs, and support from an expert.

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Fund verified climate action projects

Invest with confidence in projects verified to reduce or remove carbon and support communities - all from the Seedling platform.

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Produce key emission reports in a click

Share your plans to decarbonize with Seedling's digital toolkit. Reports are automatically generated in the compliant format you need. Simply tweak, sign if needed, and export, or link to the report hosted by Seedling.

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Become a Seedling Certified Business

Seedling's certification recognises businesses that have established a robust plan to reduce carbon emissions, backed by data and climate science.

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One-to-one expert support to manage your business emissions

Unlike many carbon accounting tools, at Seedling we guide you through your climate action journey to ensure you have the best impact and experience possible.

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FAQs

Your questions answered

Is Seedling simpler to use than Greenly?

Seedling emphasises usability for teams where carbon accounting isn’t a full-time role. Greenly offers broader functionality, which can increase complexity.

How quickly can you complete a footprint with each platform?

Seedling’s integrations and guided workflows are designed for speed. Greenly’s additional features may require more setup.

Do both platforms measure all emission scopes?

Yes. Both provide Scope 1, 2 and 3 accounting aligned with recognised standards.

When might Greenly be the better option?

Large organisations seeking broader sustainability services beyond carbon accounting may benefit from Greenly’s wider offering.

How does Greenly pricing compare to Seedling?

Greenly pricing (for packages including expert support) typically start at over $10k and varies widely by company size. Seedling aims to provide comparable carbon insights with a simpler, more predictable cost structure.

Still have questions?

Book a demo or get in touch and we'll be happy to help. Or follow this step-by-step guide to measuring your business's carbon footprint.