The 15Five Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about 15Five in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
15Five
The Insider’s Guide
Performance reviews, 1-on-1s, OKRs and engagement surveys
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among HR software, read from 15Five’s own pages.
Made by 15Five · checked Nov 12, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from 15Five’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on 15Five’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 12, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
1.8
GPA, above 13 of the 63 other HR software we grade
15Five is a performance-management platform with an Engage product for surveys, a Perform product for reviews, 1-on-1s, OKRs and career paths, and a bundle of both. It also sells manager training, an AI notetaker and AI coach, and compensation tools as add-ons. Prices are per user per month on annual billing.
To get you started, here are 8 things to know about 15Five, taken from its own pages and our grades.
Review cycles, OKRs and survey settings all have to be set up before anyone gets value.
- 1
Best for reviews, OKRs and 1-on-1s in one place
15Five bundles performance reviews, OKRs, 1-on-1s and engagement surveys, sold as Engage at $4, Perform at $11 or both at $16 per person a month.
- 2
Paid plans start at $4 a month for each person
As its pricing page puts it: $4 per user / month, billed annually.
- 3
It runs on 3 platforms
Web, iOS and Android.
- 4
Engagement surveys
Surveys and eNPS with industry benchmarking, lifecycle surveys for onboarding and exit, heat maps and action planning.
- 5
Performance reviews
Review cycles with AI-assisted writing, 360 reviews, calibrations and a 9-box talent matrix.
- 6
OKRs, 1-on-1s and check-ins
Weighted OKRs and goals, 1-on-1 agendas and notes, and weekly check-ins with wins and challenges.
- 7
A 1.8 GPA, above 13 of 63
That is against the other HR software we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 8
Keep it
To replace 15Five you would be making a bot that joins your calls and turns the talk into notes. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
15Five at a glance
- Pricing
- Paid, from $4 per user / month, billed annually
- Free plan
- No
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- Web, iOS, Android
- Made by
- 15Five
- Category
- HR Software
- Our grade
- 1.8 GPA, weak
The report card
Best for reviews, OKRs and 1-on-1s in one place
15Five bundles performance reviews, OKRs, 1-on-1s and engagement surveys, sold as Engage at $4, Perform at $11 or both at $16 per person a month. There's no free plan or published trial, the AI notetaker, AI coach and manager training are separate charges, and it isn't an HR records or payroll system, so you still need one of those next to it.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | C | $4 to $16 per user a month on annual billing, with the Perform plan at $11 against a category middle of about $7. The AI notetaker ($2), AI coach ($19 per manager) and manager content ($49 per manager) cost extra. |
| Free plan and trial | F | No free plan and no published trial; the pricing page points to a demo. |
| Features | C | Reviews, 360 feedback, OKRs, 1-on-1s and surveys, with a talent matrix. It does no payroll or employee records, so it sits next to an HR system rather than being one. |
| Ease of use | C | No store rating on record. Review cycles, OKRs and survey settings all have to be set up before anyone gets value. |
| Platforms and integrations | B | Web plus iOS and Android apps, and integrations with ADP, BambooHR, Gusto, Rippling, Okta, Jira, Salesforce and Slack. No desktop app. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who 15Five is for
- Fits if you want reviews, OKRs and 1-on-1s in one tool and already have an HR system
- Works for managers who want meeting notes and coaching tied to review data
Who it is not for
- Skip it if you want a free plan or a trial: neither is listed and you start with a demo
- Not for you if you need payroll or employee records, as it does neither
- Pricey if you add the extras: AI coach is $19 per manager a month and manager content $49
- Watch out: live coaching is sold in credits at $399 each, and a group session uses 5
Good to know
Good for
- Mid-sized companies that want reviews, OKRs and 1-on-1s in one place
- Teams that want manager coaching and AI notes next to performance data
- HR teams already using an HRIS such as BambooHR, ADP or Gusto
Worth knowing
- No free plan or published trial; the pricing page points to a demo.
- Kona Notetaker costs $2 per employee a month, Kona Coach $19 per manager a month, and manager content $49 per manager a month, all billed annually.
- Live coaching is sold by credit at $399 each; a 1-on-1 session is 1 credit and a group session is 5.
- It is not an HR records or payroll system; it runs alongside an HRIS.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
$4
A month to start, for each person
15Five is a paid product, starting at $4 per user / month, billed annually.
No free plan and no published trial; the pricing page points to a demo.
Engage
$4
per user / month, billed annually
Engagement surveys, targeted assessments, action planning, heat maps and benchmarking.
Perform
$11
per user / month, billed annually
AI-assisted reviews, OKRs and goals, 360 feedback, talent matrix, career paths and plans, 1-on-1s and check-ins.
Total Platform
$16
per user / month, billed annually
Everything in Engage and Perform, plus the HR dashboard and manager-training microlearnings. Marked most popular.
Read from 15five.com on Nov 12, 2026.
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
3
Places it runs: Web, iOS and Android
Performance reviews, 1-on-1s, OKRs and engagement surveys. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: AI features, meeting notes, goals, AI agents, surveys, reports.
It does no payroll or employee records, so it sits next to an HR system rather than being one.
- Engagement surveys
- Surveys and eNPS with industry benchmarking, lifecycle surveys for onboarding and exit, heat maps and action planning.
- Performance reviews
- Review cycles with AI-assisted writing, 360 reviews, calibrations and a 9-box talent matrix.
- OKRs, 1-on-1s and check-ins
- Weighted OKRs and goals, 1-on-1 agendas and notes, and weekly check-ins with wins and challenges.
- Kona AI notetaker and coach
- Add-ons for 1-on-1 meeting notes and auto-filled performance snapshots, and for AI coaching aimed at managers.
- Manager training and coaching
- An on-demand learning library and live 1:1 or group coaching sessions with the vendor's experts, bought separately.
- Mobile app
- A mobile app for check-ins, 1-on-1s and surveys, with iOS and Android store links on the 15Five site.
Where it runs
- Web
- iOS
- Android
What it works with
- ADP
- BambooHR
- Gusto
- Rippling
- Okta
- Jira
- Salesforce
- Slack
15Five is made by 15Five.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
13/63
Other HR software it is graded above
15Five's GPA of 1.8 is higher than 13 of the 63 other HR software we grade, and level with 16.
It stands best on platforms and integrations (B, above 22 of 63) and worst on free plan and trial (F, above 0).
Its paid plans start at $4 a month for each person, against a middle price of $5.36 for the category: 14 of the 36 others that charge start lower.
On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 2.3 out of 4. 2 tools score higher and cost less.
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 64 HR software we grade, cut by the letter each got. 15Five’s own letter is outlined.
- CValue for moneyAbove 5 of 63
- FFree plan and trialAbove 0 of 63
- CFeaturesAbove 1 of 63
- CEase of useAbove 1 of 63
- BPlatforms and integrationsAbove 22 of 63
Price against what you get
Each dot is one of 38 HR software. Further left costs less; higher up scores better on features, ease of use and platforms. 15Five is the marked dot.
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Keep it
To replace 15Five you would be making a bot that joins your calls and turns the talk into notes. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
That makes this kind of software worth paying for, not this one in particular: 34 of the 63 other HR software grade higher. It costs $48 a year.
What you could make
- Surveys, goals and reports: an app builder makes these well.
What you could not
- A bot that joins your calls and turns the talk into notes.
- An AI agent, with the models and the safeguards behind it.
- A real app for iOS and Android. Something home-made would be a web page.
- It is priced for each person, which means accounts and billing for a team.
- It plugs into other products, ADP, BambooHR and Gusto among them.
- People on the other end: coaches. No app builder makes those.
What this rests on. 15Five’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
Lattice, Culture Amp, Leapsome, Small Improvements and Betterworks
The 5 tools 15Five is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 1.6GPA
Lattice
From $4/mo
Performance reviews, goals and engagement surveys for HR teams.
- Only 15Five lists iOS and Android apps.
- 1.8GPA
Culture Amp
Paid
Engagement surveys, performance reviews and development together.
- Only 15Five lists iOS and Android apps.
- 15Five also covers meeting notes and AI agents.
- 2.2GPA
Leapsome
Free trial · from $7/mo
HR platform with reviews, OKRs, surveys, learning and pay modules.
- Only 15Five lists iOS and Android apps.
- 15Five also covers meeting notes, AI agents and reports.
- Leapsome also covers time tracking, applicant tracking, employee records and time off.
- 2.2GPA
Small Improvements
Free trial · from $3/mo
Performance reviews, 360 feedback, 1:1s and pulse surveys.
- Only 15Five lists iOS and Android apps.
- 15Five also covers meeting notes and AI agents.
- 1.8GPA
Betterworks
From $8/mo
Performance management, goals and OKRs, and talent intelligence.
- Only 15Five lists iOS and Android apps.
- 15Five also covers meeting notes and AI agents.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
12
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is 15Five free?
No. 15Five is a paid product, starting at $4 per user / month, billed annually.
How much does 15Five cost?
15Five lists 3 plans. Engage: $4 per user / month, billed annually.
What platforms does 15Five work on?
15Five is available on Web, iOS and Android.
Does 15Five have a Windows app?
No Windows app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 12, 2026. 15Five is listed for Web, iOS and Android.
Does 15Five have a macOS app?
No macOS app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 12, 2026. 15Five is listed for Web, iOS and Android.
Is 15Five open source?
15Five is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 12, 2026.
What does 15Five integrate with?
15Five's listing names ADP, BambooHR, Gusto, Rippling, Okta, Jira, Salesforce and Slack.
Who makes 15Five?
15Five is made by a company of the same name.
What are the alternatives to 15Five?
The closest alternatives to 15Five in our directory are Lattice, Culture Amp, Leapsome, Small Improvements and Betterworks.
How does 15Five compare with other HR software?
15Five's GPA of 1.8 is higher than 13 of the 63 other HR software we grade, and level with 16.
Is 15Five good value for money?
ToolGPA grades 15Five C for value for money. Its paid plans start at $4 a month for each person, against a middle price of $5.36 for the category: 14 of the 36 others that charge start lower.
Could I make my own version of 15Five?
To replace 15Five you would be making a bot that joins your calls and turns the talk into notes.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from 15Five’s own pages on Nov 12, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 12, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from 15Five's own pages on 12 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by 15Five. Prices change, so check 15five.com before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
5,038
Tools graded, in 95 categories
ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
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tools graded
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categories
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price changes on record
579
apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- 15Five, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/15five
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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