Performance Management Software
How Much Does Performance Management Software Cost?
Real list prices from 4 performance management products that publish them, cost by headcount, the pricing models you will meet and the fees that are easy to miss.
How much performance management software costs
Published prices for performance management software range from $3–$11 per employee per month. At 25 employees, the median list cost across 4 products is $225 per month.
List prices before discounts, taxes and add-ons; quote-only vendors are not included.
Cost by company size
15Five Perform$11/user/mo
Betterworks Performance$8/user/mo
Lattice Performance$10/user/mo
Small Improvements Launch$3/user/mo
| Employees | 15Five Perform | Betterworks Performance | Lattice Performance | Small Improvements Launch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $11/mo | $8/mo | $10/mo | $3/mo (lowest) |
| 10 | $110/mo | $80/mo | $100/mo | $30/mo (lowest) |
| 25 | $275/mo | $200/mo | $250/mo | $75/mo (lowest) |
| 50 | $550/mo | $400/mo | $500/mo | $150/mo (lowest) |
| 100 | $1,100/mo | $800/mo | $1,000/mo | $300/mo (lowest) |
| 250 | $2,750/mo | $2,000/mo | $2,500/mo | $750/mo (lowest) |
Pricing models explained
- Per employee per month. A rate per employee, often tiered by module. Simple to forecast.
- Per module. Separate prices for reviews, goals, 360 and succession features.
- Base fee + per employee. A platform fee plus per-person pricing. Common for smaller teams.
- Bundled with HRIS. Performance features included in an HRIS tier, usually with fewer options.
Price comparison
| Product | Starting price | Pricing model | Pricing details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small Improvements | $3/user/mo | Per user | What Small Improvements costs |
| Betterworks | $8/user/mo | Per user | What Betterworks costs |
| Lattice | $10/user/mo (Performance plan) | Per user | Lattice plans and prices |
| 15Five | $11/user/mo (Perform plan) | Per user | What 15Five costs |
 Leapsome | Quote only | Per employee | Leapsome plans and prices |
 BambooHR | Quote only | Per employee | What BambooHR costs |
 Culture Amp | Quote only | Quote only | Culture Amp pricing |
| Quantum Workplace | Quote only | Quote only | What Quantum Workplace costs |
 Workleap Officevibe | Quote only | Tiered plans | Workleap Officevibe plans and prices |
 HiBob | Quote only | Quote only | HiBob pricing |
 Cornerstone OnDemand | Quote only | Quote only | Cornerstone OnDemand pricing |
| Engagedly | Quote only | Quote only | What Engagedly costs |
Lowest published list price per month, cheapest first at 25 employees; quote-only products show no price.
Extra and hidden costs
15Five
Content (manager learning library): $49/manager/month, billed annually, Coaching: $399/credit (1-on-1 session = 1 credit, group session = 5 credits), Kona Meeting Assistant: $2/employee/month, billed annually, Kona Coach: $19/manager/month, billed annually, Compensation base package: $9/user/month, billed annually, Compensation plus salary benchmarking (Mercer): $11/user/month, billed annually
Lattice
Compensation add-on +$6/seat/month, Grow add-on +$4/seat/month
What drives the price
- Number of modules such as goals, 360 and calibration
- Headcount and minimum contract size
- Number of review cycles and forms
- Integrations and API access
- Support and implementation tier
Fees to ask about before you sign:
- Setup fees for review templates
- Paid 360 or survey add-ons
- Charges for retaining data on former employees
- Compensation or succession modules sold separately
- Training and change-management services
Frequently asked questions
How much does performance management software cost?
Pricing usually runs per employee per month, sometimes by module. Ask for a quote at your headcount and confirm which features are in the base price. Get minimum contract terms and renewal conditions in writing.
Is 360 feedback worth it?
It can be, when used for development rather than pay decisions and when anonymity is protected. It adds administrative load and can produce noisy data with small rater groups. Pilot it with leaders before a company-wide rollout.
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