Head-to-head · Performance Management Software
15Five vs Profit.co
15Five leads on 0 checks, Profit.co 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 Profit.co
15Five scores higher on our rubric for performance management software: 8.9 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #3.
15Five is the better fit for mature, full-suite performance teams. Profit.co is the better fit for enterprise teams needing broad deployment options.
- 15Five fits best
Mature, full-suite performance teams
- Profit.co fits best
Enterprise teams needing broad deployment options
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Side by side
| Feature | 15Five 8.9/10 Visit ↗ | Profit.co 8.7/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.9 | 8.7 |
| Ranking | #1 in Performance Management Software | #3 in Performance Management Software |
| Best for | Mature, full-suite performance teams | Enterprise teams needing broad deployment options |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $4/user/mo | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | 30 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile, Browser extension |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Chrome extension |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Docs | Live chat, Docs · 24/7 |
| Compliance | SOC 2, GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, SSO/SAML, 2FA |
| Integrations | 10 integrations | 100+ integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features 15Five 4/4 · Profit.co 4/4 | ||
| One-on-ones | ✓ | ✓ |
| Review calibration | ✓ | ✓ |
| Competency frameworks | ✓ | ✓ |
| Goal alignment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Goal framework | Both | Both |
| Review cycles | Both | Both |
| Users on cheapest plan | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| 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 → |
Profit.co combines performance management with strategy execution for organizations managing employee goals, OKRs, reviews, and development. Its toolkit covers 360-degree evaluations, customizable review templates, goal check-ins,… 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
Profit.co — where it wins
- Connects reviews with OKRs, goals, feedback, and development plans
- Includes calibration, competency frameworks, and talent assessment
- Supports web, desktop, mobile, API, and self-hosted deployment
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires contact with sales
- No perpetual free plan is available
- Broad scope may exceed the needs of smaller teams
- 15Five8.9/10 · Paid
A broad performance suite for teams that need reviews, goals, feedback, and calibration.
Visit 15FiveFull verdict → - Profit.co8.7/10 · Pricing on request · 30-day trial
A broad performance suite for enterprise teams that need flexible deployment.
Visit Profit.coFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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