Compare/Head to head

Leapsome vs PerformYard

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

Starting price

Leapsome

$7/employee/mo Free trial

Modular HRIS, performance, engagement and recruiting platform. Agentic HRIS Foundation lists at $7 per employee a month and Pro at $10; Talent Suite modules are sales-quoted.

Where Leapsome fits

  • People teams wanting reviews and OKRs together
  • Companies switching HRIS and adding modules later
  • Orgs using AI agents for reviews and workflows
  • Teams connecting HR data to AI tools via MCP

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

DetailLeapsomePerformYard
Starting price$7/employee/moSales-quoted
Free tier–No–No
Free trialYesNot on record
MCP server✓Yes–No
Public API✓Yes✓Yes
Listed underEngagement, Learning, PerformancePerformance

Where they pull apart

Leapsome

Stands out: Buy modules one at a time, with AI agents and an MCP connector for Claude and ChatGPT included in all plans.

Watch out: Only the HRIS tiers show a price. Talent Suite module prices are not displayed and plans are bought through sales, so the total depends on modules, user count and multi-module discounts.

Not the right fit for

  • Buyers who want a low-cost self-serve plan
  • Teams that only need payroll

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

Leapsome

  • Modules sold individually or bundled
  • AI agents and MCP included in all plans
  • Public content API
  • Talent Suite module prices are not published
  • Recruiting module still in early access
  • No payroll processing

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

Leapsome

$7/employee/mo

Leapsome's Agentic HRIS Foundation lists at $7 per employee a month and Agentic HRIS Pro at $10, in USD. A current offer makes Foundation free and Pro $5 per employee a month when you buy any Talent Suite module, until December 31. Talent Suite module prices are not displayed, and plans are bought through sales. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 4 Nov 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 4 Nov 2026

Common questions

Can you try Leapsome or PerformYard for free?
Neither carries a free tier on our listing. Leapsome offers a free trial.
Does Leapsome or PerformYard have an MCP server?
Leapsome ships a first party MCP server, so an AI assistant can work the product directly.

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Editorial listings, never paid rankings. Prices checked 4 Nov 2026. Confirm current terms on the vendor site. Spot an error?