Vitra ID Soft vs Humanscale Freedom

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

Vitra

Vitra ID Soft

From $995

Humanscale

Humanscale Freedom

$1,494 – $2,567

$499

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

Differences at a glance

Vitra ID SoftHumanscale Freedom

Price: From $995$1,494 – $2,567
Seat height: 400–520 mm (15¾″–20½″), measured with 64 kg load; 450 mm (17¾″) fixed seat height16.125–20.25 in (41–51.4 cm)
Seat depth: 400–450 mm; 380 mm17.4–19.85 in (44.2–50.4 cm)
Recline: 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.Weight-sensitive (self-adjusting) recline; 22° recline plus 7° backrest tilt; seat-to-back reference angle 100°–129°
Arms: 2D 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″)6 in range of vertical motion; armrest height 3.75–9.6 in from compressed seat
Warranty: 5 years (Vitra Inc. Limited Warranty, sales via the Vitra online shop)15 years; fabric/cushions/arm pads/casters 5 years

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

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

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

What do owners mention most?

Price and value for the Vitra ID Soft, and adjustability for the Humanscale Freedom, based on review summaries.