Head-to-head · Performance Management Software
Leapsome vs Engagedly
Leapsome leads on 0 checks, Engagedly 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 scoreLeapsome · 8.8/10
- Free trialonly Leapsome
Leapsome scores higher on our rubric for performance management software: 8.8 against 7.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #10.
On review cycles, Engagedly gives you Both where Leapsome offers Periodic.
Leapsome is the better fit for teams wanting deep review and goal workflows. Engagedly is the better fit for organizations needing broad talent-management features.
- Leapsome fits best
Teams wanting deep review and goal workflows
- Engagedly fits best
Organizations needing broad talent-management features
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Side by side
| Feature | Leapsome 8.8/10 Visit ↗ | Engagedly 7.9/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.8 | 7.9 |
| Ranking | #2 in Performance Management Software | #10 in Performance Management Software |
| Best for | Teams wanting deep review and goal workflows | Organizations needing broad talent-management features |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Pricing on request · 14-day trial | $2/user/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | 14 days | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Docs | Docs |
| Compliance | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA | SOC 2, GDPR |
| Integrations | 100+ integrations | 20 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Leapsome 4/4 · Engagedly 4/4 | ||
| One-on-ones | ✓ | ✓ |
| Review calibration | ✓ | ✓ |
| Competency frameworks | ✓ | ✓ |
| Goal alignment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Goal framework | Both | Both |
| Review cycles | Periodic | Both |
| Users on cheapest plan | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | 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,… Read the review → |
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 → |
Strengths and trade-offs
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
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
- Leapsome8.8/10 · Pricing on request · 14-day trial
Deep reviews, goals, calibration, and development workflows from $3 per user monthly.
Visit LeapsomeFull verdict → - Engagedly7.9/10 · Paid
Broad performance and talent tools, with suites priced separately on annual billing.
Visit EngagedlyFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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