Humanscale Freedom vs Vitra ID Soft

Side by side from official specifications, sourced prices and User Insights. No written comparison exists for this pair yet.

Humanscale

Humanscale Freedom

$1,494 – $2,567

Vitra

Vitra ID Soft

From $995

$499

lower starting price for Vitra ID Soft than Humanscale Freedom at the brand stores

Differences at a glance

Humanscale FreedomVitra ID Soft

Price: $1,494 – $2,567From $995
Seat height: 16.125–20.25 in (41–51.4 cm)400–520 mm (15¾″–20½″), measured with 64 kg load; 450 mm (17¾″) fixed seat height
Seat depth: 17.4–19.85 in (44.2–50.4 cm)400–450 mm; 380 mm
Recline: Weight-sensitive (self-adjusting) recline; 22° recline plus 7° backrest tilt; seat-to-back reference angle 100°–129°FlowMotion mechanism, lockable in upright sitting position, optional synchronised forward tilt; or optional AutoMotion mechanism with automatic weight adjustment and two backrest tension settings (hard or soft). No recline angle published.
Arms: 6 in range of vertical motion; armrest height 3.75–9.6 in from compressed seat2D armrests (height, width) or 3D armrests (height, width, depth, 360° swivel); ring armrests for conference use; also without armrests. Armrest height above seat 195–295 mm (7¾″–11½″)
Warranty: 15 years; fabric/cushions/arm pads/casters 5 years5 years (Vitra Inc. Limited Warranty, sales via the Vitra online shop)

From 27 Humanscale Freedom and 4 Vitra ID Soft user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.

Which is cheaper, the Humanscale Freedom or the Vitra ID Soft?

The Vitra ID Soft is cheaper to start: $995 versus $1,494 for the Humanscale Freedom at the brand stores (Sep 2026).

What do owners mention most?

Adjustability for the Humanscale Freedom, and price and value for the Vitra ID Soft, based on review summaries.