Leapsome Review
Leapsome is a modular HR platform pairing an HRIS foundation with Talent Suite modules (reviews, goals, surveys, learning, compensation), recruiting and time tracking, priced per employee per month.
- Company size
- Small businesses, mid-market companies, enterprises1
- Pricing model
- Per employee2
- Free trial
- Yes2
- Integrations
- 100+3
Best for
- Teams wanting HRIS plus talent modules in one record
- Companies using DATEV or Personio
- Teams needing SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001
Not ideal for
- Buyers who want a talent tool without an HRIS platform level underneath
How we evaluated Leapsome
This review rests on the 23 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
Leapsome combines an HRIS foundation with performance, goals, engagement and learning modules, for companies of roughly 20 to 2,000 employees. Every module is priced per employee on top of an HRIS platform level, so performance reviews on the Foundation list at $14 per employee a month.
Strengths
Talent suite on an HRIS base
Reviews, goals, surveys, learning and compensation sit on one connected employee record alongside employee records, absences and payroll prep.
Evidence: HRIS and compensation integration: Yes2
Broad integration catalog
The vendor lists 100+ tools, including BambooHR, HiBob, Personio, Gusto, ADP, Greenhouse and DATEV, plus custom API and SFTP.
Evidence: Native integrations: 100+3
Documented security certifications
The vendor lists SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001:2022, and states GDPR and CCPA compliance.
Evidence: SOC 2 Type II: Yes4
No setup fee, fast rollout
The FAQ states no setup fee, and implementation typically takes 1 to 4 weeks.
Evidence: Implementation fee: None (no setup fee)2
Weaknesses
Modules sit on top of a platform fee
Each Talent Suite module is added to an HRIS platform level, so Performance Reviews ($7) plus the Foundation ($7) lists at $14 per employee a month.
Evidence
Extra costs: Talent Suite modules on top of the platform: Performance Reviews $7, Recruiting (ATS) $5, Goals & OKRs $4, Engagement Surveys $4, Learning $4, Compensation $3, Time Tracking $3 per employee a month, Compensation benchmarks add-on: $3 per employee a month, Learning content library add-on: from $1 per employee a month, Promotional prices end December 31: Foundation free with a module, Pro at $52
Launch discounts end December 31
The free Foundation with a module and the $5 Pro price are promotions that end December 31; list prices apply after that.
Evidence
Extra costs: Talent Suite modules on top of the platform: Performance Reviews $7, Recruiting (ATS) $5, Goals & OKRs $4, Engagement Surveys $4, Learning $4, Compensation $3, Time Tracking $3 per employee a month, Compensation benchmarks add-on: $3 per employee a month, Learning content library add-on: from $1 per employee a month, Promotional prices end December 31: Foundation free with a module, Pro at $52
Price at a glance
Leapsome cost at 10 to 100 employees
- Agentic HRIS Foundation$7/employee/mo
- Agentic HRIS Pro$10/employee/mo
- Foundation + Performance Reviews$14/employee/mo
- Foundation + Goals & OKRs$11/employee/mo
| Employees | Agentic HRIS Foundation | Agentic HRIS Pro | Foundation + Performance Reviews | Foundation + Goals & OKRs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $70/mo | $100/mo | $140/mo | $110/mo |
| 25 | $175/mo | $250/mo | $350/mo | $275/mo |
| 50 | $350/mo | $500/mo | $700/mo | $550/mo |
| 100 | $700/mo | $1,000/mo | $1,400/mo | $1,100/mo |
Monthly list price before discounts, add-ons and taxes, from the published price model of each plan.
Quick answers
- How much does Leapsome cost?
- The HRIS Foundation lists at $7 per employee a month and Pro at $10. Modules cost extra: Performance Reviews $7, Recruiting $5, Goals & OKRs, Engagement Surveys and Learning $4, Compensation and Time Tracking $3. Volume discounts are quoted by sales.Based on Extra costs: Talent Suite modules on top of the platform: Performance Reviews $7, Recruiting (ATS) $5, Goals & OKRs $4, Engagement Surveys $4, Learning $4, Compensation $3, Time Tracking $3 per employee a month, Compensation benchmarks add-on: $3 per employee a month, Learning content library add-on: from $1 per employee a month, Promotional prices end December 31: Foundation free with a module, Pro at $52
- Does Leapsome have a free trial?
- The pricing page lists a 14-day free trial, and the FAQ says sandbox access follows a consultation with sales.Based on Free trial: Yes2
- Is Leapsome SOC 2 compliant?
- Yes. The trust center lists SOC 2 Type II, and the vendor also lists ISO 27001:2022 and GDPR compliance.Based on SOC 2 Type II: Yes4
- Is Leapsome an HRIS?
- Yes, it includes an HRIS with employee records, absence management, documents and payroll prep exports, alongside its talent modules.Based on Employee records: Yes1
Coverage of core performance management software capabilities
Each core capability we evaluate in Performance Management Software, checked against Leapsome’s own documentation. “Not verified yet” means we have not confirmed it either way, not that it is missing.
6 verified of 10 core capabilities
Performance Management Software
Specifications
Fit
- Industry focus
- Agencies, e-commerce, technology, professional services, fintech, life sciences, retail and lifestyle1
Product
- Modules
- HRIS, Performance Reviews, Goals & OKRs, Engagement Surveys, Learning, Compensation, Time Tracking, Recruiting (ATS), Feedback & Praise, 1:1s & Team Meetings2
- AI features
- AI agents for sourcing, screening and scheduling in recruiting, AI screening, transcripts and job descriptions in ATS, Advanced AI agents across the platform (Pro), MCP connector for Claude, ChatGPT and other MCP clients5
Integrations
- API
- Yes3
Leapsome integrations
15 integrations we document, by how they connect. Leapsome says it has 100+ integrations.
Native integrations: J–S
Leapsome integration coverage
The 10 apps that performance management software products document most often, and whether Leapsome documents each.
8 of the 10 most-connected apps documented by Leapsome; 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
- #2 of 4 scoredPerformance Management Software
- #5 of 19 scoredHRIS Software
- #1 of 1 scoredTalent Management Software
- #2 of 4 scoredEmployee Engagement Software
- #1 of 3 scoredOKR Software
- #1 of 3 scoredEmployee Engagement Software for Enterprises
- #2 of 4 scoredEmployee Engagement Software for Mid-Sized Companies
- #1 of 1 scoredEmployee Engagement Software for Retail
- #1 of 3 scoredEmployee Engagement Software for Small Business
- #3 of 10 scoredHRIS Software for Enterprises
- #4 of 16 scoredHRIS Software for Mid-Sized Companies
- #3 of 11 scoredHRIS Software for Retail
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Security and compliance
Implementation and support
About Leapsome
Official profiles
Frequently asked questions
Is Leapsome legit?
Leapsome is sold by the company of the same name, which was founded in 2016, is headquartered in Berlin, Germany and New York, USA, and is privately held. Leapsome states SOC 2 Type II compliance.
What is Leapsome used for?
Leapsome, on the market since 2016, is a performance management software product built for small businesses, mid-market companies, and enterprises. Its modules include HRIS, Performance Reviews, Goals & OKRs, Engagement Surveys, and 6 more.
What are the best alternatives to Leapsome?
In our performance management software ranking, the highest-scored products other than Leapsome are 15Five, Lattice, and BambooHR. Compared side by side, by reason to switch: Leapsome alternatives.
Which is better, Leapsome or Lattice?
Our Leapsome vs Lattice comparison sets out when each one fits.
What are the pros and cons of Leapsome?
Strengths documented on the vendor’s own pages: talent suite on an HRIS base, broad integration catalog, and documented security certifications. It is less suited to buyers who want a talent tool without an HRIS platform level underneath.
Does Leapsome have an API?
Yes. Leapsome offers an API.
What does Leapsome integrate with?
Leapsome says it has 100+ integrations. Documented examples include BambooHR, HiBob, Personio, Gusto, and 11 more. Every documented connection: Leapsome integrations.
How long does it take to implement Leapsome?
Leapsome states a typical implementation of 1-4 weeks typically. Implementation fee: none (no setup fee).
How this page was made
What it is built from
23 verified facts, each checked against the vendor's own pages or another primary source, most recently on Oct 13, 2026.
Method
Scored and compared with the LeadChange methodology, version 1.5. Read the methodology
Independent review
Passed our independent review on Nov 10, 2026. How we review
Hands-on testing
We have not tested Leapsome hands-on: this page uses public information only.
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What changed
PricingWe updated Leapsome’s pricing: it publishes its prices (we showed some of its prices published).
PlansWe now list Leapsome’s Foundation + Performance Reviews, Foundation + Goals & OKRs and 1 more plans.
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
- Leapsome leapsome.com“Whether you have 20 or 2,000 employees, everyone gets the same agents and best practices, and a platform that keeps up when you grow” “Agencies E-Commerce”
- Leapsome leapsome.com/pricing“Start with the HR platform foundation, then add the modules that support your people priorities. One price per employee per month, no setup fees.” “Yes, after a consultation with our team we can provide you with free access to a sandbox.”
- Leapsome leapsome.com/product/integrations“Connects seamlessly with 100+ tools you already use” “And in the unlikely event you don't see yours? We support custom API and SFTP integrations — just talk to our team!”
- Leapsome trust.leapsome.com“SOC 2 Type II ISO 27001:2022 GDPR CCPA”
- Leapsome leapsome.com/product/mcp“Where your admin enables it, agents can act: request time off, update goals, add talking points, give praise, or start a workflow”
- Leapsome leapsome.com/company“Success CenterWe’re here for you” “2016founded in Berlin, Germany”
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