15Five Review
15Five is an AI-powered performance management and engagement platform for HR leaders and managers, offering reviews, surveys, OKRs, manager coaching and compensation add-ons.
Best for
- Mid-market HR teams running reviews and engagement together
- Companies that want AI-assisted performance reviews
- Teams syncing with an HRIS such as ADP or Workday
Not ideal for
- Buyers who want compensation or coaching included in the base price
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How we evaluated 15Five
This review rests on the 18 facts this page shows, each checked against the source listed under “Sources”, most recently on . We did not test the product hands-on: the score uses only those verified facts, as our methodology explains; third-party ratings, where we quote them, never count in the score.
Our verdict
15Five suits mid-market and enterprise HR teams (most commonly 100-1000+ employees) that want performance reviews, OKRs and engagement surveys in one per-user platform. Performance reviews start with the $11 Perform plan, and reviews plus engagement surveys together take the $16 Total Platform plan; coaching, manager content, AI assistants and compensation are add-ons on top.
Strengths
Public per-user pricing
Plans are published at $4 (Engage), $11 (Perform) and $16 (Total Platform) per user per month, billed annually.
Evidence: Price transparency: Published1
Reviews, OKRs and surveys together
15Five documents capabilities across performance management, engagement, OKR and survey categories, including 360 reviews, calibrations and benchmarking.
Evidence: 360 feedback: Yes1
Broad HRIS and tool integrations
Native integrations are listed for ADP, BambooHR, Gusto, Rippling, Workday, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Salesforce and Jira.
Evidence
Notable integrations: ADP, BambooHR, Gusto, Rippling, Workday, Paylocity, Justworks, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Salesforce, Okta, Jira3
SSO and SCIM provisioning
The security page lists SAML SSO and SCIM 2.0 through identity providers such as Okta and Azure.
Evidence: Single sign-on: Yes4
Weaknesses
Add-ons raise total cost
Manager content ($49 per manager per month), Coaching ($399 per credit), Kona Coach ($19 per manager per month) and compensation ($9 to $11 per user per month) are billed on top of the plans.
Evidence
Extra costs: Content (manager learning library): $49/manager/month, billed annually, Coaching: $399/credit (1-on-1 session = 1 credit, group session = 5 credits), Kona Notetaker: $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 annually1
Annual billing only
The pricing FAQ states the contract is billed annually, with no monthly option listed.
Evidence: Contract term: Annual1
SSO is not on every plan
SAML SSO is included with some plans and sold as an add-on for others.
Evidence: Single sign-on: Yes4
Price at a glance
15Five cost at 10 to 100 employees
- Engage$4/user/mo
- Perform$11/user/mo
- Total Platform$16/user/mo
| Employees | Engage | Perform | Total Platform |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $40/mo | $110/mo | $160/mo |
| 25 | $100/mo | $275/mo | $400/mo |
| 50 | $200/mo | $550/mo | $800/mo |
| 100 | $400/mo | $1,100/mo | $1,600/mo |
Monthly list price before discounts, add-ons and taxes, from the published price model of each plan.
Quick answers
- How much does 15Five cost?
- Prices are public: Engage is $4, Perform is $11 and Total Platform is $16 per user per month, billed annually. Add-ons such as compensation ($9 to $11 per user per month) cost extra.Based on Extra costs: Content (manager learning library): $49/manager/month, billed annually, Coaching: $399/credit (1-on-1 session = 1 credit, group session = 5 credits), Kona Notetaker: $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 annually1
- Does 15Five integrate with ADP, BambooHR or Workday?
- Yes. ADP, BambooHR, Workday, Gusto, Rippling, Paylocity and Justworks are listed as native integrations, along with Slack, Microsoft Teams, Salesforce, Jira and Okta.Based on Notable integrations: ADP, BambooHR, Gusto, Rippling, Workday, Paylocity, Justworks, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Salesforce, Okta, Jira3
- Does 15Five have compensation management?
- Yes, as an add-on: a base package at $9 per user per month and a version with Mercer salary benchmarking at $11 per user per month, both billed annually.Based on Extra costs: Content (manager learning library): $49/manager/month, billed annually, Coaching: $399/credit (1-on-1 session = 1 credit, group session = 5 credits), Kona Notetaker: $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 annually1
- Does 15Five use AI?
- Yes. The vendor lists AI-assisted performance reviews, AI synthesized survey feedback, the AMAYA thought partner, Kona Notetaker and Kona Coach. Kona Notetaker ($2 per employee per month) and Kona Coach ($19 per manager per month) are paid add-ons.Based on AI features: AI-assisted performance reviews, AMAYA AI thought partner, Kona Notetaker, Kona Coach, AI synthesized feedback, AI Predictive Impact Score1
Coverage of core performance management software capabilities
Each core capability we evaluate in Performance Management Software, checked against 15Five’s own documentation. “Not verified yet” means we have not confirmed it either way, not that it is missing.
7 verified of 10 core capabilities
Performance Management Software
Specifications
15Five integrations
15Five integration coverage
The 10 apps that performance management software products document most often, and whether 15Five documents each.
8 of the 10 most-connected apps documented by 15Five; median of the 13 products compared: 7
- Slack · documented by 13 of 13
- Microsoft Teams · documented by 10 of 13
- BambooHR · documented by 9 of 13
- Okta · documented by 8 of 13
- Workday · documented by 8 of 13
- ADP · documented by 6 of 13
- Jira · documented by 6 of 13
- Gusto · documented by 5 of 13
- HiBob · documented by 5 of 13
- Namely · documented by 5 of 13
Integrations each vendor documents (native, marketplace, Zapier, API or named by the vendor), 13 live performance management software products. Not documented does not mean not possible.
Where it ranks
- #1 of 4 scoredPerformance Management Software
- #1 of 4 scoredEmployee Engagement Software
- #2 of 3 scoredOKR Software
- #1 of 3 scoredEmployee Survey Software
- #3 of 9 scoredCompensation Management
- #7 of 9 scoredCompensation Management for Enterprises
- #2 of 9 scoredCompensation Management for Mid-Sized Companies
- #2 of 3 scoredEmployee Engagement Software for Enterprises
- #1 of 2 scoredEmployee Engagement Software for Healthcare
- #1 of 4 scoredEmployee Engagement Software for Mid-Sized Companies
- #1 of 2 scoredEmployee Survey Software for Enterprises
- #1 of 3 scoredEmployee Survey Software for Mid-Sized Companies
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15Five: frequently asked questions
Does 15Five support SSO?
Yes. It offers SAML SSO and SCIM 2.0, though SSO is included with some plans and an add-on for others.
Is 15Five good for small businesses?
15Five is built for mid-market companies and enterprises. For 10 users, Engage (surveys only) comes to $40 a month, Perform, which includes performance reviews, to $110 and Total Platform to $160, billed annually.
What is 15Five used for?
15Five is a performance management software product built for mid-market companies and enterprises. Its modules include Engage, Perform, Manager Products, Kona AI, Compensation, and Growth Studio.
What are the best alternatives to 15Five?
In our performance management software ranking, the highest-scored products other than 15Five are Leapsome, Lattice, and BambooHR. Compared side by side, by reason to switch: 15Five alternatives.
What are the pros and cons of 15Five?
Strengths documented on the vendor’s own pages: public per-user pricing, Reviews, OKRs and surveys together, and broad HRIS and tool integrations. It is less suited to buyers who want compensation or coaching included in the base price.
Does 15Five have an API?
Yes. 15Five offers an API.
What does 15Five integrate with?
Documented examples include ADP, BambooHR, Gusto, Rippling, and 8 more. Every documented connection: 15Five integrations.
Does 15Five have a mobile app?
Yes. 15Five confirms a mobile app.
How this page was made
What it is built from
18 verified facts, each checked against the vendor's own pages or another primary source, most recently on Nov 4, 2026.
Method
Scored and compared with the LeadChange methodology, version 1.5. Read the methodology
Independent review
Our independent review of Nov 4, 2026 asked for changes. How we review
Hands-on testing
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Who made it
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What changed
IntegrationsWe now list Paylocity and Justworks in 15Five’s notable integrations.
FeaturesWe updated 15Five’s AI features: we now list Kona Notetaker and no longer list Kona Meeting Assistant.
PublishedFirst published.
Sources
The 6 pages this page's facts come from. The date beside each is our last check of the facts taken from it (the oldest, when they differ). The numbers beside the figures above link here.
Quotes from the sources
- 15Five 15five.com/pricing“Engage $4 per user per month (billed annually)” “Total Platform $16 per user per month (billed annually)”
- 15Five 15five.com/products“15Five is built for mid-market and enterprise organizations, most commonly teams of 100–1000+ employees.” “15Five includes modules for performance reviews, engagement surveys, manager enablement, feedback, goals and alignment, competencies, compensation signals, and AI-powered insights”
- 15Five 15five.com/partners/technology-partners/integration-partners“ADP offers industry-leading online payroll and HR solutions, plus tax, compliance, benefit administration and more.”
- 15Five 15Five security (15Five)“SSO is included with some plans or can be purchased as an add-on for others.” “Our public API can be used for more complex or obscure systems.”
- 15Five go.15five.com/healthcare“Helping Healthcare Teams Perform, Grow, and Stay 15Five gives healthcare organizations the tools to develop managers, align performance, and support engaged teams across clinics, facilities, and service lines.”
- 15Five Trust Center trust.15five.com“announce the successful completion of our 2026 SOC 2 Type II audit.” “ComplianceCCPAGDPRPIPEDASOC 2SOC 3TX-RAMP Level 2VPAT”
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