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15Five

Best 15Five Alternatives

10 products that do the same job as 15Five, matched to the reason you might switch, with similarity scores and published prices.

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Alternatives by reason for switching

  • Lower published price

    Small Improvements

    $75 a month at 25 employees vs $275 for 15Five.

    $3/user/mo

  • Built for small businesses

    Leapsome

    Serves small businesses; 15Five does not list them among the sizes it serves.

    Small businesses, mid-market companies, enterprises

  • Month-to-month terms

    BambooHR

    No long-term contract; 15Five bills its plans annually.

    Monthly

15Five alternatives, closest first

Products built for the same job come first, then products that also cover it, each group by similarity: the share of categories (50%), company sizes served (30%) and pricing model (20%) a product shares with 15Five.

Built for the same job

  1. Betterworks

    vs 15Five: $200 vs $275 a month at 25 employees.

    Similarity75 of 100

    From $8/user/mo

  2. Lattice

    vs 15Five: $250 vs $275 a month at 25 employees. Same Performance Management Software score (8.8).

    15Five vs Lattice

    Similarity73 of 100

    From $10/user/mo (Performance plan)

  3. Small Improvements

    vs 15Five: $75 vs $275 a month at 25 employees.

    Similarity50 of 100

    From $3/user/mo

  4. Engagedly

    vs 15Five: $125 vs $275 a month at 25 employees.

    Similarity48 of 100

    From $5/user/mo

  5. Leapsome

    vs 15Five: $350 vs $275 a month at 25 employees. Performance Management Software score 8.9 vs 8.8.

    Similarity41 of 100

    From $14/employee/mo

Also cover what 15Five does

  1. Culture Amp

    vs 15Five: Quote-only pricing; 15Five publishes its prices.

    15Five vs Culture Amp

    Similarity45 of 100
  2. Quantum Workplace

    vs 15Five: Quote-only pricing; 15Five publishes its prices.

    Similarity45 of 100
  3. Zoho People

    vs 15Five: No list price or score published for both Zoho People and 15Five yet.

    Similarity36 of 100
  4. Workleap Officevibe

    vs 15Five: No list price or score published for both Workleap Officevibe and 15Five yet.

    Similarity35 of 100

    From $4,999/yr (Standard plan)

  5. HiBob

    vs 15Five: Quote-only pricing; 15Five publishes its prices.

    Similarity31 of 100

Why buyers look beyond 15Five

  1. 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.

  2. Annual billing only

    The pricing FAQ states the contract is billed annually, with no monthly option listed.

  3. SSO is not on every plan

    SAML SSO is included with some plans and sold as an add-on for others.

15Five vs its closest alternatives

Performance Management Software comparison: LeadChange Score, pricing and verified features
ProductScoreStarting price per employeePricing modelOpen APISOC 2 Type IIMobile apps
15Five8.8$11/user/moPer useriOS, Android
BetterworksNot scored$8/user/moPer userNot verified
Lattice8.8$10/user/moPer userNot verifiediOS, Android
Small ImprovementsNot scored$3/user/moPer userNot verifiedNot verifiedNot verified
EngagedlyNot scored$5/user/moPer userNot verifiedNot verifiedEngagedly employee app
Leapsome8.9$14/employee/moPer employeeNot verified
Culture AmpNot scoredNot verifiedQuote onlyNot verifiedNot verified
Quantum WorkplaceNot scoredNot verifiedQuote onlyQuantum Workplace mobile app (iOS and Android)

Alternatives to similar products

Frequently asked questions

What are the best alternatives to 15Five?

The closest alternatives to 15Five in Performance Management Software are Betterworks (75% similar), Lattice (73% similar), and Small Improvements (50% similar), by the categories, company sizes and pricing model they share. Betterworks vs 15Five: $200 vs $275 a month at 25 employees.

What is a cheaper alternative to 15Five?

Small Improvements: $75 a month at 25 employees vs $275 for 15Five.

Which 15Five alternatives publish their prices?

Of the alternatives to 15Five, Betterworks, Lattice, Small Improvements, Engagedly, Leapsome, and Zoho People publish list prices for at least one plan. 15Five publishes its prices too.

Which 15Five alternative scores highest?

Lattice (73% similar to 15Five), with a LeadChange Score of 8.8/10 in Performance Management Software against 8.8 for 15Five, among the 3 closest alternatives.

Is there a free alternative to 15Five?

Among the alternatives to 15Five, Zoho People lists a free plan, with limits on users or features.

Why do teams look for 15Five alternatives?

The fit limits documented for 15Five: add-ons raise total cost, annual billing only, and SSO is not on every plan. The “Why buyers look beyond 15Five” section explains each one from its source.

Which 15Five alternatives integrate with ADP?

Betterworks, Lattice, and Leapsome list ADP among their notable integrations, like 15Five.

Which 15Five alternatives offer a free trial?

Of the alternatives to 15Five, Small Improvements, Leapsome, and Zoho People list a free trial.

Is Lattice better than 15Five?

Lattice scores 8.8/10 in Performance Management Software against 8.8 for 15Five; which fits better depends on your headcount, budget and the modules you need. Feature by feature: 15Five vs Lattice.

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