15Five — Independent Software Review

AI-powered performance management platform built for business impact

Compliance Transparency Index

Grade: B — Score: 70/100

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Operational Overview

15Five leverages advanced AI technology to provide an all-in-one performance management system that simplifies the process of gathering insights and managing employee performance. The platform is designed to be intuitive and easy to set up, allowing organizations to quickly harness the power of data-driven insights.

The workflow is streamlined to enhance manager effectiveness, enabling them to conduct performance reviews, gather employee feedback, and implement action plans seamlessly. With features like predictive analytics and real-time engagement data, 15Five empowers managers to take informed actions that drive measurable change.

By identifying risks early through AI-powered insights, 15Five helps organizations mitigate turnover and enhance employee engagement. This proactive approach ensures that businesses can maintain a motivated workforce while maximizing performance and retention.

Pricing Structure

Engage: $4 per user per month, billed annually

Perform: $11 per user per month, billed annually

Total Platform: $16 per user per month, billed annually

Manager Products: Content: $49 per manager per month, billed annually

Manager Products: Coaching: $399 per credit

Kona Notetaker: $2 per employee per month, billed annually

Kona Coach: $19 per manager per month, billed annually

Compensation Base Package: $9 per user per month, billed annually

Compensation + Salary Benchmarking: $11 per user per month, billed annually

Alternative Consideration

Consider switching to Lattice: Lattice offers similar performance management features with a focus on employee development.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does 15Five include performance reviews, goals, and 360° feedback in the Perform plan?

Yes. The Perform plan includes AI-assisted performance reviews, OKRs and goals, 360° feedback, talent matrix, and career paths and plans. It is priced at $11 per user per month billed annually, so it is the right fit when you need the review and goal workflow rather than surveys only.

Can 15Five start with employee engagement surveys instead of performance reviews?

Yes. The Engage plan covers employee engagement surveys, targeted assessments, action planning, heat maps and data breakdowns, and benchmarking. It is priced at $4 per user per month billed annually, so it suits teams focused on survey and follow-up workflows.

What does 15Five Total Platform add beyond Engage and Perform?

15Five Total Platform combines Engage and Perform and adds the HR Dashboard plus select microlearnings and more. The documented price is $16 per user per month billed annually. Buyers who want a broader base platform for surveys, reviews, and HR reporting can use that tier instead of purchasing those pieces separately.

Can 15Five connect to our HRIS and collaboration tools?

Yes. 15Five says your HRIS stores the data and the platform helps you act on it, and the integrations directory includes HRIS, collaboration, calendar, CRM, and security connections. Documented examples include ADP, BambooHR, Ceridian, Google Calendar, Jira, Salesforce, Slack, Okta, and Zoom.

Does 15Five support Okta-based onboarding and deactivation?

Yes. The integrations page says Okta can be used to onboard new employees into 15Five, update them, and deactivate them by syncing directly from Okta to 15Five. That makes Okta a documented security integration for identity-driven account lifecycle management in 15Five.

Can 15Five export performance data for HR records?

Yes. The privacy page states that users and customers may export evaluations, notes, and other performance data from the Services for maintaining HR records. That means export is supported for performance-related records, which is important if you need portability or internal retention workflows.

How does 15Five handle personal information retention and deletion?

15Five says it keeps personal information while you have an account with it or while it is providing the Services. The privacy policy also says you can request deletion of your personal information from its records, service providers, and certain third parties. The precise handling still depends on the applicable privacy rights and the data involved.

Is 15Five SOC 2 Type II certified and covered by GDPR references?

Yes. The privacy policy says 15Five is SOC 2 Type II certified, and it also states that the company may be regulated by the GDPR in the European Union and the UK as amended. Those statements speak to the platform's stated security and privacy posture, but they do not replace a buyer's own legal review.