Head-to-head · Performance Management Software
Engagedly vs PerformYard
Engagedly leads on 1 check, PerformYard on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreEngagedly · 7.9/10
- Lowest starting priceEngagedly · $2/user/mo
Engagedly scores higher on our rubric for performance management software: 7.9 against 6.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #10 and #21.
Engagedly is cheaper to start at $2/user/mo against $5/user/mo.
Engagedly is the better fit for organizations needing broad talent-management features. PerformYard is the better fit for teams needing flexible review cycles.
- Engagedly fits best
Organizations needing broad talent-management features
- PerformYard fits best
Teams needing flexible review cycles
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Side by side
| Feature | Engagedly 7.9/10 Visit ↗ | PerformYard 6.9/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.9 | 6.9 |
| Ranking | #10 in Performance Management Software | #21 in Performance Management Software |
| Best for | Organizations needing broad talent-management features | Teams needing flexible review cycles |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $2/user/mo (best) | $5/user/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web |
| Support | Docs | Email, Phone |
| Compliance | SOC 2, GDPR | SOC 2 |
| Integrations | 20 integrations | 14 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Engagedly 4/4 · PerformYard 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 | Engagedly combines performance management with a wider set of talent tools for organizations coordinating reviews, goals, feedback, development, and employee engagement. Its Performance Suite includes customizable review templates and… Read the review → |
PerformYard is a web-based performance management platform for HR teams, managers, and employees. It brings employee performance appraisals, 360-degree feedback, goals, continuous feedback, recognition, one-on-one meetings, competencies,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Engagedly — where it wins
- Configurable reviews, cascading OKRs, 360 feedback, and calibration
- Adds learning, recognition, surveys, mentoring, and talent mobility suites
- Web, iOS, and Android apps plus HR, identity, and collaboration integrations
Where it doesn't
- No free plan; listed suite prices are billed annually
- Broader capabilities require choosing and paying for separate suites
- Support channels listed are documentation
PerformYard — where it wins
- Supports quarterly, annual, project-based, and custom reviews
- Combines goals, feedback, one-on-ones, competencies, and calibration
- Connects with 14 HR, identity, productivity, and communication platforms
Where it doesn't
- Available on the web platform only
- Published pricing is billed annually
- The broad feature set may exceed the needs of review-only teams
- Engagedly7.9/10 · Paid
Broad performance and talent tools, with suites priced separately on annual billing.
Visit EngagedlyFull verdict → - PerformYard6.9/10 · Paid
Flexible review cycles, goals, feedback, and calibration in a web-based platform.
Visit PerformYardFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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