Know where your data
capability actually stands.

Yes — the core suite is completely free. This includes the Data Maturity Assessment, Team Skills Assessment, AI Readiness Assessment, Technology Stack Assessment, POPIA Compliance Check, and Intelligence Roadmap. The Pro plan (R1,950/month) adds 12-dimension depth, an AI Advisor grounded in your results, and an Intelligence Roadmap — all in a continuous monthly subscription.

CarbonIQ is built for data leaders, CDOs, heads of analytics, and data engineering leads who want an objective baseline of their organisation's data capability — without a lengthy consulting engagement. It's also used by CarbonTalent consultants to assess client organisations before or during an engagement.

The Data Maturity Assessment takes approximately 15 minutes. Each additional module — Team Skills, AI Readiness, Technology Stack, and POPIA Check — takes 5 to 10 minutes. You don't need to complete them all in one session; your progress is saved automatically.

You receive a scored radar chart across 6 core capability dimensions, a gap analysis between your current state and your target state, and a set of prioritised recommendations. The Intelligence Roadmap generates a structured 90-day improvement plan based on your specific results.

All assessment data is stored in your organisation profile and is only accessible to users you authorise. CarbonIQ is built with POPIA compliance in mind and hosted on secure, GDPR-aligned infrastructure appropriate for South African organisations.

The Pro plan expands your assessments to 12 capability dimensions, adds an AI Advisor grounded in your organisation's actual results, and generates an Intelligence Roadmap — a phased, prioritised improvement plan. It is a monthly subscription at R1,950/month and can be cancelled at any time.

Yes. carbon.iq Pro is a monthly subscription with no lock-in. You can cancel at any time and retain access until the end of your current billing period.

The CarbonIQ POPIA check is a structured self-assessment that surfaces data governance gaps and compliance risks across key POPIA requirements. It is not a legal opinion or formal audit — it is a practical starting point for organisations that want to understand their exposure before engaging legal counsel.

carbon.iq Pro (R1,950/month) adds an AI Advisor to your account — a continuous data strategist grounded in your organisation's actual assessment results. Ask strategic questions, generate roadmaps on demand, build business cases for data investments, and receive POPIA implementation guidance. Upgrade to Pro →