Head to head

15Five vs PerformYard

Same facts, side by side: starting price, free tier, MCP, API and what each one is actually built for.

15Five

$4/user/mo

Manager effectiveness platform: check-ins, engagement, and reviews. Paid Engage starts at $4/user/mo billed annually.

Where 15Five fits

  • People teams rolling out weekly check-ins
  • Companies that want engagement surveys without an enterprise HCM
  • Manager-effectiveness programs
  • HRIS-connected mid-market orgs

PerformYard

Sales-quoted

Performance management software for reviews, goals, feedback, compensation and surveys. Pricing is quote-based, billed annually.

Where PerformYard fits

  • HR teams replacing spreadsheet reviews
  • Companies linking reviews to compensation
  • Orgs that want engagement surveys with reviews
  • Teams on ADP, BambooHR, Gusto or Workday

At a glance

Detail15FivePerformYard
Starting price$4/user/moSales-quoted
Free tier–No–No
MCP server–No–No
Public API–No✓Yes
Listed underEngagement, PerformancePerformance
Capterra4.7 from 895 reviewsNot enough reviews

Where they pull apart

15Five

Stands out: The $4 Engage seat is a real public number, with manager coaching, Kona, and compensation sold as add-ons rather than hiding the whole suite behind a quote.

Watch out: AI reviews, AMAYA, 360s, and OKRs sit on Perform ($11/user/mo) or Total Platform ($16/user/mo), and Kona/compensation are extra. Budgeting Engage alone will not cover a full performance cycle.

Not the right fit for

  • Teams that need OKRs, 360s, and calibration in the base seat
  • Buyers who want a free forever plan

PerformYard

Stands out: Build your own package from reviews, goals, compensation, coaching and engagement tools, with onboarding and training included.

Watch out: Pricing is per seat and billed annually only, with no published rate. The price depends on headcount and the modules you choose.

Not the right fit for

  • Buyers who need a published per-user price
  • Companies wanting a full HRIS or payroll

Pros and cons

15Five

  • Public Engage price at $4/user/mo billed annually
  • Check-ins and engagement without buying an HCM
  • Named HRIS connectors including Workday, BambooHR, ADP, and Gusto
  • AI reviews and 360s are not on Engage
  • Kona, coaching, and compensation are add-ons
  • No free plan or advertised free trial

PerformYard

  • Flexible review cycles and module mix
  • Onboarding and training included
  • Syncs with major HRIS platforms
  • No published price
  • Annual billing only
  • No payroll or core HRIS

What each one costs

15Five

$4/user/mo

From $4/user/mo on Engage, billed annually. Perform and Total Platform cost more. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 16 Sep 2026

PerformYard

Sales-quoted

Sales-quoted. No public rate card on the vendor site. Priced per seat, billed annually, with volume pricing for larger organizations; onboarding and training are included. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 19 Sep 2026

Common questions

Can you try 15Five or PerformYard for free?
Neither carries a free tier on our listing.

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Editorial listings, never paid rankings. Prices checked 16 Sep 2026. Confirm current terms on the vendor site. Spot an error?