15Five vs Betterworks

15Five8.9Visit Betterworks8.6Visit

Higher score 15Five #1 in Performance Management Software 8.9/10 Paid ✓ 4 of 4 features Visit 15Five

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Betterworks #4 in Performance Management Software 8.6/10 Paid ✓ 3 of 4 features Visit Betterworks

• 15Five fits best

  Mature, full-suite performance teams

• Betterworks fits best

  Larger organizations needing talent intelligence

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Side by side

Feature	15Five 8.9/10 Visit ↗	Betterworks 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.9	8.6
Ranking	#1 in Performance Management Software	#4 in Performance Management Software
Best for	Mature, full-suite performance teams	Larger organizations needing talent intelligence
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	$4/user/mo (best)	$8/user/mo
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Live chat, Docs	Email, Tickets, Docs · 24/7
Compliance	SOC 2, GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA	SOC 2, GDPR, SSO/SAML
Integrations	10 integrations	14 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Mid-market, Enterprise
Features 15Five 4/4 · Betterworks 3/4
One-on-ones	✓	✓
Review calibration	✓	✓
Competency frameworks	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Goal alignment	✓	✓
Specs
Goal framework	Both	Both
Review cycles	Both	Both
Users on cheapest plan	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Configurable reviews, 360 feedback, calibration, and competency frameworks Connects company, team, and individual goals through OKRs Web, iOS, Android, API, and HRIS integrations support broad access	Connects organizational, team, and individual goals with OKRs Combines reviews, feedback, one-on-ones, calibration, and talent profiles Offers web, mobile, API access and 15 workplace and HR integrations
Cons	No free plan is available Annual billing applies to all published plan prices Full performance coverage requires Perform or Total Platform	Starts at $8 per user per month with no free plan Advanced talent intelligence requires the $9 Performance + Talent Intelligence plan Enterprise pricing is custom and includes a broader service package
Our verdict	15Five is a performance management platform for HR leaders, managers, and employees. It brings together configurable performance review cycles, 360-degree feedback, competencies, calibration, OKRs, guided one-on-ones, weekly check-ins,… Read the review →	Betterworks is a hosted performance management platform for HR leaders, managers, and employees in mid-market and enterprise organizations. It brings together organizational, team, and individual goal alignment, OKRs, feedback,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• 15Five — where it wins

  • Configurable reviews, 360 feedback, calibration, and competency frameworks
  • Connects company, team, and individual goals through OKRs
  • Web, iOS, Android, API, and HRIS integrations support broad access

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan is available
  • Annual billing applies to all published plan prices
  • Full performance coverage requires Perform or Total Platform

• Betterworks — where it wins

  • Connects organizational, team, and individual goals with OKRs
  • Combines reviews, feedback, one-on-ones, calibration, and talent profiles
  • Offers web, mobile, API access and 15 workplace and HR integrations

  Where it doesn't

  • Starts at $8 per user per month with no free plan
  • Advanced talent intelligence requires the $9 Performance + Talent Intelligence plan
  • Enterprise pricing is custom and includes a broader service package

• 15Five8.9/10 · Paid

  A broad performance suite for teams that need reviews, goals, feedback, and calibration.

  Visit 15FiveFull verdict →
• Betterworks8.6/10 · Paid

  A broad performance suite for organizations connecting goals, talent, feedback, and reviews.

  Visit BetterworksFull verdict →