Greenly
Paris carbon accounting for SMBs, with three clearly named tiers and LCA included
Quick Overview
| Company | Greenly |
|---|---|
| Category | ESG & Sustainability Reporting |
| Headquarters | Paris, France |
| Founded | 2019 |
| EU Presence | EU (France) |
| Open Source | Not stated; closed-source SaaS |
| Compliance | Not stated by the vendor on its pricing page |
| Pricing | Quoted on request; three named tiers, no numeric prices published |
| Free Option | None stated |
| Replaces | Persefoni, Watershed |
Detailed Review
Greenly is a Paris-founded carbon accounting platform, established in 2019, built primarily for small and mid-sized businesses that want a lighter-weight alternative to enterprise carbon accounting suites. The product covers Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions accounting, life cycle analysis (LCA), and compliance support for frameworks including TCFD, SBTi, CBAM and EUDR.
Its pricing page names three tiers rather than hiding the structure entirely: GHG Report Compliance is the entry tier (Scope 1 and 2 physical accounting, Scope 3 financial accounting, grouped kick-off calls); Climate Action Ready, described as the most popular tier, adds a physical Scope 3 analysis and a dedicated kick-off call; and Net Zero Contributor adds scenario simulation, a trajectory builder and a dedicated project manager.
None of the three list a number — every tier still routes to a "get in touch" form — but the named, feature-differentiated structure is more transparent about what a buyer is actually choosing between than most competitors' single "book a demo" button.
Optional add-ons include a custom API integration, SSO, and extra entity or activity modules, priced separately. For an SMB comparing several EU carbon accounting vendors, Greenly's tier structure makes it easier to have a scoped first conversation than a vendor offering only one undifferentiated "contact sales" path.
What Greenly does well
- Three named, clearly feature-differentiated tiers rather than one undifferentiated "contact sales" button
- Life cycle analysis (LCA) included alongside Scope 1-3 accounting
- Built specifically for SMB/mid-market, so less enterprise platform overhead than Position Green or Sweep
- Covers TCFD, SBTi, CBAM and EUDR frameworks
Where Greenly falls short
- Still no numeric pricing anywhere — tiers are named but not priced
- No certifications (ISO, B Corp, SOC 2) stated on the pricing page
- Add-ons (API integration, SSO, extra entities) are priced separately, so the effective cost can grow beyond the base tier
- Less independent analyst recognition (no IDC/Verdantix Leader mention) than Sweep
Standout feature. Three named, feature-differentiated tiers — more transparent about what you're actually choosing between than a single undifferentiated "book a demo" button, even without numeric prices.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Three named, feature-differentiated tiers instead of one "contact sales" button
- Life cycle analysis included alongside Scope 1 to 3 accounting
- Built for SMB and mid-market with less enterprise overhead
- Covers TCFD, SBTi, CBAM and EUDR frameworks
Cons
- No numeric prices; tiers are named but not priced
- No certifications stated on the pricing page
- Add-ons priced separately can grow the effective cost
- Less independent analyst recognition than Sweep
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Greenly?
Greenly is a Paris-founded carbon accounting platform for small and mid-sized businesses, covering Scope 1-3 accounting, life cycle analysis and compliance support for TCFD, SBTi, CBAM and EUDR.
Where is Greenly based?
Greenly is headquartered in Paris, France, which places it under EU (France) law.
What does Greenly cost?
Greenly names three tiers — GHG Report Compliance, Climate Action Ready and Net Zero Contributor — but does not publish numeric prices for any of them; every tier is reached through a "get in touch" request.
Who is Greenly best for?
SMBs and mid-market companies wanting a clearly staged entry point, rather than enterprise platform overhead.
Is Greenly a good alternative to Persefoni or Watershed?
Greenly is built as a European alternative to US-based carbon accounting platforms like Persefoni and Watershed. It will not be a like-for-like feature match in every respect, so check the review above for where it genuinely differs before switching.
How does Greenly compare to other ESG & Sustainability Reporting tools?
Greenly is one of several European ESG and sustainability reporting tools covered on this site. See the full ESG & Sustainability Reporting category page for how it ranks against its closest European competitors.