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, enterprises
- Pricing model
- Per employee
- Free trial
- Yes
- Integrations
- 100
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 22 facts checked against Leapsome’s official pricing pages and documentation, most recently on . We did not test the product hands-on: the score and the pros and cons use only those verified facts, as our methodology explains, and third-party ratings are quoted, never scored.
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: Yes
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
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: Yes
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)
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 $5
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 $5
Price at a glance
Pricing model
Per employee
Price transparency
Published
Free trial
Yes
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 $5
- 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: Yes
- 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: Yes
- 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: Yes
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
- Review cycle configuration
- Goal tracking
- Continuous feedback and check-ins
- 360 feedback · not verified yet
- Calibration
- Audit trail and retention · not verified yet
- HRIS and compensation integration
- Manager tools · not verified yet
- Reporting and rating analysis
- Improvement plans · not verified yet
Specifications
Fit
- Industry focus
- Agencies, e-commerce, technology, professional services, fintech, life sciences, retail and lifestyle
Product
- Modules
- HRIS, Performance Reviews, Goals & OKRs, Engagement Surveys, Learning, Compensation, Time Tracking, Recruiting (ATS), Feedback & Praise, 1:1s & Team Meetings
- 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 clients
Integrations
- Open API
- Yes
Leapsome integrations
15 integrations we documented, by how they connect. Leapsome reports 100 native integrations in total.
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: 6
- 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
- Jira · documented by 6 of 13
- Gusto · documented by 5 of 13
- HiBob · documented by 5 of 13
- Personio · documented by 5 of 13
- Salesforce · documented by 5 of 13
Integrations each vendor documents (native, marketplace, Zapier or API), 13 live performance management software products. Not documented does not mean not possible.
Where it ranks
- #1 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
- #5 of 16 scoredHRIS Software for Mid-Sized Companies
- #3 of 11 scoredHRIS Software for Retail
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Security and compliance
- SOC 2 Type IIYes
- ISO 27001Yes
- GDPR programYes
- Single sign-onAzure Active Directory, Okta, OneLogin, Google Workspace (G-Suite), Active Directory
Implementation and support
- Typical implementation
- 1-4 weeks typically
- Implementation fee
- None (no setup fee)
- Support channels
- Success Center, Leapsome Academy
About Leapsome
- Founded
- 2016
- Headquarters
- Berlin, Germany and New York, USA
- Ownership
- Private
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 that it holds a current SOC 2 Type II report.
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?
It depends on the team. Choose Leapsome if: you also want an HRIS with employee records, absences and payroll prep. Choose Lattice if: you keep your current HRIS: Lattice connects to Workday, ADP, BambooHR, Rippling and HiBob. The full comparison: Leapsome vs Lattice.
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 open API to customers.
What does Leapsome integrate with?
Leapsome lists 100 integrations, including BambooHR, HiBob, Personio, Gusto, and 5 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).
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