The Peoplebox Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about Peoplebox 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.
Peoplebox
The Insider’s Guide
OKRs, performance reviews and compensation, with per-module pricing
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among HR software, read from Peoplebox’s own pages.
Made by Peoplebox.ai · checked Nov 13, 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 Peoplebox’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on Peoplebox’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 13, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
1.8
GPA, above 22 of the 101 other HR software we grade
Peoplebox.ai is a talent platform that started with OKRs and now also covers performance reviews, 1:1s, 360 feedback, engagement surveys, compensation planning and an AI hiring product. Each module is priced per employee per month, so a buyer pays only for the pieces used.
To get you started, here are 8 things to know about Peoplebox, taken from its own pages and our grades.
No store rating on record, and you'd set it up with your own people data first, so it's an ordinary C.
- 1
Best for OKRs, reviews and pay, bought module by module
Add the pieces you need and it adds up fast.
- 2
Paid plans start at $2 a month for each person
As its pricing page puts it: $2 per employee / month, billed annually.
- 3
It runs on Web
Web.
- 4
OKRs and goals
Cascaded company, team and individual goals, with AI-assisted goal creation and business reviews.
- 5
Performance reviews
Review cycles, probationary reviews, competencies, 9-box and calibration, with feedback pulled in from the year.
- 6
1:1s and continuous feedback
Meeting agendas and action tracking, plus feedback that can be given and requested from Slack or Teams.
- 7
A 1.8 GPA, above 22 of 101
That is against the other HR software we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 8
Keep it
The plain part of Peoplebox you could make: goals, surveys, reports and applicant tracking. What surrounds it you could not. The 2 things listed below take a company, not a weekend.
Peoplebox at a glance
- Pricing
- Paid, from $2 per employee / month, billed annually
- Free plan
- No
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- Web
- Made by
- Peoplebox.ai
- Category
- HR Software
- Our grade
- 1.8 GPA, weak
The report card
Best for OKRs, reviews and pay, bought module by module
Peoplebox prices per module: engagement $2, development plans $3, compensation $5, performance and 360 feedback $8 each, per employee a month on yearly billing. Add the pieces you need and it adds up fast. No free plan and no trial.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | C | $2 to $8 per employee per module a month. Performance management at $8 sits near the dearer quarter ($9), so a useful bundle lands at C. |
| Free plan and trial | F | No free plan and no trial is listed. You start with a demo request. |
| Features | C | Goals, reviews, 360 feedback, compensation and development plans, sold separately, and the hiring product has no published price. |
| Ease of use | C | No store rating on record, and you'd set it up with your own people data first, so it's an ordinary C. |
| Platforms and integrations | B | Web only, with two listed integrations. No mobile or desktop app named. |
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 Peoplebox is for
- Fits if you want to buy one module, such as engagement at $2
- Works for teams that want goals and reviews tied together
Who it is not for
- Pricey if you need reviews, 360s and compensation together, since each is its own per-person price
- Skip it if you want to try it first: no free plan and no trial
- Watch out: the AI hiring product is quoted on resume and interview volume
- Watch out: you book a demo to start
Good to know
Good for
- Companies that want to buy OKRs, reviews and surveys one module at a time
- Teams that run feedback and check-ins inside Slack or Microsoft Teams
- HR teams that want compensation cycles beside performance reviews
Worth knowing
- No free plan or free trial is listed on the pricing page; buyers book a demo.
- Prices are per module, so a buyer who needs reviews, goals and engagement adds the figures together.
- The hiring product has no published price and is quoted on resume and interview volume.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
$2
A month to start, for each person
Peoplebox is a paid product, starting at $2 per employee / month, billed annually.
Engagement
$2
per employee / month, billed annually
Custom and template surveys, anonymous or identified responses, manager scoring and driver heatmaps.
Individual Development Plans
$3
per employee / month, billed annually
Development conversations, plan templates, AI-generated development areas, linked to performance reviews.
Compensation
$5
per employee / month, billed annually
Compensation planning with budget limits, pay-equity rules, multi-step approvals and branded pay statements.
Performance Management
$8
per employee / month, billed annually
OKRs and goals, performance reviews, 9-box and calibration, 1:1 meetings and continuous feedback.
360 Feedback
$8
per employee / month, billed annually
Template-based 360 reviews with AI-written reports, competency scoring, anonymous or open review modes.
AI hiring
Custom
Resume screening, sourcing, pre-screening calls and AI interviews; priced on resume and interview volume.
Read from peoplebox.ai on Nov 13, 2026.
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
1
Place it runs: Web
OKRs, performance reviews and compensation, with per-module pricing. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: AI features, goals, surveys, reports, applicant tracking.
- OKRs and goals
- Cascaded company, team and individual goals, with AI-assisted goal creation and business reviews.
- Performance reviews
- Review cycles, probationary reviews, competencies, 9-box and calibration, with feedback pulled in from the year.
- 1:1s and continuous feedback
- Meeting agendas and action tracking, plus feedback that can be given and requested from Slack or Teams.
- Engagement surveys
- Pulse and engagement surveys with heatmaps by demographic and manager scoring; reports download as PPT or CSV.
- Compensation planning
- Budget distribution with pay-equity rules, approval steps and branded compensation statements.
- AI interviews and hiring
- An applicant tracking system with resume screening, sourcing, pre-screening calls and AI-run interviews.
Where it runs
- Web
What it works with
- Slack
- Microsoft Teams
Peoplebox is made by Peoplebox.ai.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
22/101
Other HR software it is graded above
Peoplebox's GPA of 1.8 is higher than 22 of the 101 other HR software we grade, and level with 33.
It stands best on platforms and integrations (B, above 34 of 101) and worst on free plan and trial (F, above 0).
Its paid plans start at $2 a month for each person, against a middle price of $5 for the category: 5 of the 40 others that charge start lower.
On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 2.3 out of 4. Nothing scores higher for less, though at least one tool matches that score at a lower price.
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 102 HR software we grade, cut by the letter each got. Peoplebox’s own letter is outlined.
- CValue for moneyAbove 6 of 101
- FFree plan and trialAbove 0 of 101
- CFeaturesAbove 1 of 101
- CEase of useAbove 1 of 101
- BPlatforms and integrationsAbove 34 of 101
Price against what you get
Each dot is one of 42 HR software. Further left costs less; higher up scores better on features, ease of use and platforms. Peoplebox 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
The plain part of Peoplebox you could make: goals, surveys, reports and applicant tracking. What surrounds it you could not. The 2 things listed below take a company, not a weekend.
That makes this kind of software worth paying for, not this one in particular: 46 of the 101 other HR software grade higher. It costs $24 a year.
What you could make
- Goals, surveys, reports and applicant tracking: an app builder makes these well.
What you could not
- It is priced for each person, which means accounts and billing for a team.
- AI features, unless you pay a model provider for each request yourself.
What this rests on. Peoplebox’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
Synergita, Betterworks, Engagedly, Small Improvements and Lattice
The 5 tools Peoplebox is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 2.4GPA
Synergita
Free plan · from $2/mo
OKR, performance review and engagement software priced per user.
- Synergita has a free plan. Peoplebox does not.
- Peoplebox also covers surveys and applicant tracking.
- Synergita also covers dashboards.
- 1.8GPA
Betterworks
From $8/mo
Performance management, goals and OKRs, and talent intelligence.
- Peoplebox also covers applicant tracking.
- 1.8GPA
Engagedly
From $2/mo
Modular performance, learning, recognition and survey suites.
- Only Engagedly lists iOS and Android apps.
- Peoplebox also covers applicant tracking.
- Engagedly also covers online courses.
- 2.2GPA
Small Improvements
Free trial · from $3/mo
Performance reviews, 360 feedback, 1:1s and pulse surveys.
- Peoplebox also covers applicant tracking.
- 1.6GPA
Lattice
From $4/mo
Performance reviews, goals and engagement surveys for HR teams.
- Peoplebox also covers applicant tracking.
- Lattice 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 Peoplebox free?
No. Peoplebox is a paid product, starting at $2 per employee / month, billed annually.
How much does Peoplebox cost?
Peoplebox lists 6 plans. Engagement: $2 per employee / month, billed annually.
What platforms does Peoplebox work on?
Peoplebox is available on Web.
Does Peoplebox have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. Peoplebox is listed for Web.
Does Peoplebox have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. Peoplebox is listed for Web.
Is Peoplebox open source?
Peoplebox is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 13, 2026.
What does Peoplebox integrate with?
Peoplebox's listing names Slack and Microsoft Teams. A listing names up to eight integrations, so it may connect to more.
Who makes Peoplebox?
Peoplebox is made by Peoplebox.ai.
What are the alternatives to Peoplebox?
The closest alternatives to Peoplebox in our directory are Synergita, Betterworks, Engagedly, Small Improvements and Lattice.
How does Peoplebox compare with other HR software?
Peoplebox's GPA of 1.8 is higher than 22 of the 101 other HR software we grade, and level with 33.
Is Peoplebox good value for money?
ToolGPA grades Peoplebox C for value for money. Its paid plans start at $2 a month for each person, against a middle price of $5 for the category: 5 of the 40 others that charge start lower.
Could I make my own version of Peoplebox?
The plain part of Peoplebox you could make: goals, surveys, reports and applicant tracking.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from Peoplebox’s own pages on Nov 13, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 13, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from Peoplebox's own pages on 13 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 Peoplebox.ai. Prices change, so check peoplebox.ai before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
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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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- Peoplebox, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/peoplebox
- 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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