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Head-to-head · Performance Management Software

15Five vs Leapsome

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score 15Five #1 in Performance Management Software 8.9/10 Paid ✓ 4 of 4 features Visit 15Five
Leapsome #2 in Performance Management Software 8.8/10 Pricing on request · 14-day trial Free trial✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Leapsome

15Five leads on 0 checks, Leapsome on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest score15Five · 8.9/10
  • Free trialonly Leapsome

15Five scores higher on our rubric for performance management software: 8.9 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #2.

On review cycles, 15Five gives you Both where Leapsome offers Periodic.

15Five is the better fit for mature, full-suite performance teams. Leapsome is the better fit for teams wanting deep review and goal workflows.

  • 15Five fits best

    Mature, full-suite performance teams

  • Leapsome fits best

    Teams wanting deep review and goal workflows

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Side by side

Feature 15Five 8.9/10 Visit ↗ Leapsome 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.9 8.8
Ranking #1 in Performance Management Software #2 in Performance Management Software
Best for Mature, full-suite performance teams Teams wanting deep review and goal workflows
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $4/user/mo Pricing on request · 14-day trial
Free plan — —
Free trial — 14 days
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web
Support Email, Live chat, Docs Email, Docs
Compliance SOC 2, GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA
Integrations 10 integrations 100+ integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features 15Five 4/4 · Leapsome 4/4
One-on-ones ✓ ✓
Review calibration ✓ ✓
Competency frameworks ✓ ✓
Goal alignment ✓ ✓
Specs
Goal framework Both Both
Review cycles Both Periodic
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
  • Custom reviews, 360-degree feedback, calibration, and competency frameworks
  • Connects company, team, and individual goals with OKRs and review workflows
  • Includes 12 integrations plus AI-assisted review drafting and goal creation
Cons
  • No free plan is available
  • Annual billing applies to all published plan prices
  • Full performance coverage requires Perform or Total Platform
  • No free plan; access starts with paid pricing
  • Modular pricing uses customized quotes beyond the listed starting price
  • Its broad people-process scope may exceed narrow review-tool needs
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,…

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Leapsome is a cloud-based people platform for HR teams, managers, and employees. Its performance management capabilities cover customizable review templates, recurring review cycles, 360-degree, self, peer, manager, and external reviews,…

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  1. 15FivePerformance Management Software 8.9Paid
  2. LeapsomePerformance Management Software 8.8Pricing on request · 14-day trial

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

  • Leapsome — where it wins

    • Custom reviews, 360-degree feedback, calibration, and competency frameworks
    • Connects company, team, and individual goals with OKRs and review workflows
    • Includes 12 integrations plus AI-assisted review drafting and goal creation

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan; access starts with paid pricing
    • Modular pricing uses customized quotes beyond the listed starting price
    • Its broad people-process scope may exceed narrow review-tool needs
  • 15Five8.9/10 · Paid

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

    Visit 15FiveFull verdict →
  • Leapsome8.8/10 · Pricing on request · 14-day trial

    Deep reviews, goals, calibration, and development workflows from $3 per user monthly.

    Visit LeapsomeFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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