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Betterworks alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded Betterworks alternative is Synergita (2.4 GPA). It's also the best free one.
Betterworks compared with 8 alternatives: Lattice, 15Five, Culture Amp, Leapsome, Small Improvements and 3 more.
Betterworks is a paid product, starting at $8 per user / month. 1 of the 8 alternatives is free or has a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.
Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| BetterworksThis tool | From $8/mo | No | Web |
| Lattice | From $4/mo | No | Web |
| 15Five | From $4/mo | No | Web, iOS, Android |
| Culture Amp | Paid | No | Web |
| Leapsome | Free trial · from $7/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Small Improvements | Free trial · from $3/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Cornerstone OnDemand | Paid | No | Web |
| Peoplebox | From $2/mo | No | Web |
| Synergita | Free plan · from $2/mo | Yes | Web |
Price against what you get
Betterworks starts at $8 a month for each person and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 6 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Lattice, 15Five, Leapsome, Small Improvements, Peoplebox and Synergita start lower without scoring higher.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Betterworks
Lattice
Performance reviews, goals and engagement surveys for HR teams
- Lattice starts at $4 per seat / month for Engagement; Foundations is $13, billed annually.
- Lattice also covers meeting notes and AI agents.
Suits: HR teams running review cycles and goal-setting across a company
15Five
Performance reviews, 1-on-1s, OKRs and engagement surveys
- 15Five starts at $4 per user / month, billed annually.
- 15Five also lists iOS and Android apps.
- 15Five also covers meeting notes and AI agents.
Suits: Mid-sized companies that want reviews, OKRs and 1-on-1s in one place
Culture Amp
Engagement surveys, performance reviews and development together
Suits: HR teams that lead with engagement surveys and want benchmarks
Leapsome
HR platform with reviews, OKRs, surveys, learning and pay modules
- Leapsome starts at $7 per employee / month for the HRIS Foundation; Talent Suite modules from $3.
- Leapsome also covers time tracking, applicant tracking, employee records and time off.
- Leapsome does not cover reports, which Betterworks does.
Suits: Mid-sized companies that want reviews and engagement in a single product
Small Improvements
Performance reviews, 360 feedback, 1:1s and pulse surveys
- Small Improvements starts at $3 per user / month, billed annually.
Suits: Mid-sized companies that want reviews, objectives and engagement surveys in one tool
Cornerstone OnDemand
Enterprise learning and talent platform sold by package
- Cornerstone OnDemand does not cover goals and surveys, which Betterworks does.
Suits: Large organizations running compliance and frontline training programs
Peoplebox
OKRs, performance reviews and compensation, with per-module pricing
- Peoplebox starts at $2 per employee / month, billed annually.
- Peoplebox also covers applicant tracking.
Suits: Companies that want to buy OKRs, reviews and surveys one module at a time
Synergita
OKR, performance review and engagement software priced per user
- Synergita starts at $2 per user / month, billed annually.
- Synergita has a free plan, which Betterworks lacks.
- Synergita also covers dashboards.
- Synergita does not cover surveys, which Betterworks does.
Suits: Teams that want OKRs on their own, with a free plan to start
Limits worth knowing in Betterworks
- The pricing page shows $8 and $9 per user / month but does not say whether that is billed annually or monthly, or any minimum seat count.
- Calibration, succession planning and skills intelligence need the $9 Performance + Talent Intelligence plan.
- The Engage culture measure, in-app guides and dedicated implementation team are Enterprise only, with custom pricing.
- No free plan or free trial is listed on the pricing page.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Betterworks?
The alternatives to Betterworks in this directory are Lattice, 15Five, Culture Amp, Leapsome, Small Improvements, Cornerstone OnDemand, Peoplebox and Synergita. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Betterworks.
Is there a free alternative to Betterworks?
Yes. Synergita has a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Betterworks alternatives work on Android?
The Betterworks listing does not include an Android app. 15Five lists one.
Which Betterworks alternatives work on iOS?
The Betterworks listing does not include an iOS app. 15Five lists one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Nov 12, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.