15Five Alternatives: 6 Better Options for Performance Management

15Five pioneered weekly check-ins, but alternatives now offer better features at lower prices. We compared 6 platforms based on real implementations and user feedback.

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Best 15Five Alternatives

Why Companies Switch from 15Five

Price Increases

15Five raised prices 30% in 2024-2025. Alternatives like Lattice offer more features for similar or lower cost.

Limited Analytics

Reporting is basic. Competitors like Culture Amp offer deeper insights and benchmarking.

Missing OKR Features

OKR tracking is add-on. Lattice and Leapsome include robust goal management in base price.

Engagement Gaps

Pulse surveys are basic. Dedicated engagement platforms like Culture Amp offer more depth.

Best 15Five Alternatives

1. Lattice

Best for: Comprehensive performance + engagement

Rating: 9.2/10 | Pricing: $11/user/month

✓ Strengths

Best-in-class performance reviews
Strong OKR/goal tracking
Excellent engagement surveys
Modern, intuitive UI
Better analytics than 15Five

✗ Considerations

Slightly more expensive
Steeper learning curve
No praise/recognition feed

Best For: Tech companies (50-1,000 employees) wanting robust performance management

2. Culture Amp

Best for: Employee engagement and pulse surveys

Rating: 9/10 | Pricing: $12-15/user/month

✓ Strengths

Industry-leading engagement surveys
Science-backed methodology
Exceptional benchmarking data
Strong DEI focus
Best-in-class analytics

✗ Considerations

Performance management is add-on
More expensive
Can feel overwhelming

Best For: Mid-to-large companies (200-5,000 employees) prioritizing engagement measurement

3. Small Improvements

Best for: European companies needing GDPR compliance

Rating: 8.6/10 | Pricing: $5-7/user/month

✓ Strengths

40% cheaper than 15Five
Strong 360 feedback
Excellent for European companies
GDPR-first design
Simple, focused features

✗ Considerations

Less polished UI
Fewer integrations
Smaller customer base

Best For: European SMBs (20-500 employees) wanting affordable performance management

4. Leapsome

Best for: All-in-one performance + learning

Rating: 8.9/10 | Pricing: $8-10/user/month

✓ Strengths

Combines performance + learning
Strong OKR capabilities
Good value for money
European data centers
Flexible review cycles

✗ Considerations

Fewer engagement features
Less brand recognition
Newer platform

Best For: Growing companies (50-500 employees) wanting performance + L&D in one platform

5. Officevibe (by GSoft)

Best for: Small teams needing simple engagement

Rating: 8.4/10 | Pricing: $3.50-5/user/month

✓ Strengths

Most affordable option
Dead simple to use
Great for remote teams
Quick surveys
Slack/Teams integration

✗ Considerations

Very basic performance reviews
Limited customization
No OKR features
Basic reporting

Best For: Small companies (10-100 employees) prioritizing pulse surveys over performance

6. Betterworks

Best for: Enterprise OKR + performance

Rating: 8.7/10 | Pricing: Custom (typically $10-15/user/month)

✓ Strengths

Enterprise-grade OKR platform
Strong cascading goals
Integrates with Workday/SAP
Advanced analytics
White-glove support

✗ Considerations

Expensive for SMBs
Overkill for simple check-ins
Longer implementation

Best For: Large enterprises (1,000+ employees) needing strategic planning + performance

Quick Comparison: 15Five vs Alternatives

Feature	15Five	Lattice	Culture Amp	Officevibe
Pricing	$10/user	$11/user	$12-15/user	$3.50/user
Performance Reviews	✓	✓✓	✓	Basic
OKRs Included	Add-on	✓	✗	✗
Engagement Surveys	Basic	✓	✓✓	✓
Analytics	Good	✓✓	✓✓✓	Basic
Best For	50-500 employees	50-1,000	200-5,000	10-100

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