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15Five vs Abstract

15Five logo

15Five

Software

Performance management that drives results

From
$4/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Abstract

Software

Design version control and asset management

From
Free
Rated
-
Full review

The short version

  • Only Abstract has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: 15Five split across three tiers, so performance reviews, OKRs and 360 feedback need Perform at $11 per user per month rather than the $4 Engage tier; Abstract the product appears to be gone. Its documentation path 404s, goabstract.com no longer resolves, and abstract.com now belongs to an unrelated venture capital firm
  • They diverge on capability: 15Five covers Weekly check-ins, Abstract covers Version control.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which 15Five and Abstract actually diverge.

Attributes where 15Five and Abstract differ
Attribute15FiveAbstract
Starting price$4/monthFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, ApiMacos, Web
Founded20112015

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in 15Five

  • Weekly check-ins
  • 1-on-1 meetings
  • OKRs & goal tracking
  • Performance reviews
  • High fives recognition
  • Engagement surveys
  • Pulse surveys
  • Manager effectiveness

Only in Abstract

  • Version control
  • Branching & merging
  • Asset library
  • Design tokens
  • Collaboration
  • File management
  • Comments
  • Activity tracking

Both cover

  • Slack
  • Jira
  • GDPR
  • SSO

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

15Five

  • Running engagement surveys with heat maps and benchmarkingnot Abstract
  • Performance reviews and continuous feedback cyclesnot Abstract
  • Setting and tracking OKRsnot Abstract
  • 360 degree feedback and talent matrix reviewsnot Abstract
  • Compensation review cycles as a paid add-onnot Abstract

Abstract

  • Design systemsnot 15Five
  • Version controlnot 15Five
  • Asset managementnot 15Five
  • Team collaborationnot 15Five

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

15Five

  • Split across three tiers, so performance reviews, OKRs and 360 feedback need Perform at $11 per user per month rather than the $4 Engage tier
  • Manager training microlearnings are only in Total Platform at $16 per user per month
  • Compensation is a paid add-on at $9 per user per month, rising to $11 with benchmarking
  • The Kona meeting assistant is a further $2 per employee per month and Kona Coach $19 per manager per month
  • Advertised prices are the annual rates

Abstract

  • The product appears to be gone. Its documentation path 404s, goabstract.com no longer resolves, and abstract.com now belongs to an unrelated venture capital firm
  • Built around Sketch files, so it never covered teams that moved to Figma

Pricing, plan by plan

15Five

$4/month
  • Engage$4/month
    • Engagement surveys
    • Pulse surveys
    • Action planning
  • Perform$10/month
    • Weekly check-ins
    • 1-on-1s
    • Performance reviews
  • Total Platform$16/month
    • Everything in Engage & Perform
    • Career paths
    • Competencies

Abstract

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 1 shared library
    • Basic version control
    • 2 team members
  • Pro$12/month
    • Unlimited libraries
    • Full version control
    • Unlimited team members
  • Enterprise$50/month
    • Everything in Pro
    • Advanced admin controls
    • Compliance & security

Which should you pick?

Choose 15Five if

  • You need weekly check-ins.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
  • You also want 1-on-1 meetings.
15Five review

Choose Abstract if

  • You need version control.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Macos, Web.
  • You also want branching & merging.
Abstract review

Questions people ask

Is 15Five or Abstract better?
Neither clearly leads. 15Five starts at $4/month and Abstract at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, 15Five or Abstract?
Abstract has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $4/month for 15Five and Free for Abstract.
Does 15Five or Abstract run on more platforms?
15Five runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api. Abstract runs on Macos, Web.
Can I use Abstract for free?
Yes. Abstract has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. 15Five starts at $4/month.
What is 15Five best used for?
15Five is most often used for running engagement surveys with heat maps and benchmarking, performance reviews and continuous feedback cycles, setting and tracking okrs, 360 degree feedback and talent matrix reviews. Of those, running engagement surveys with heat maps and benchmarking and performance reviews and continuous feedback cycles are not what Abstract is typically brought in for.
What can 15Five do that Abstract cannot?
15Five covers Weekly check-ins, 1-on-1 meetings, OKRs & goal tracking, Performance reviews. Abstract covers Version control, Branching & merging, Asset library, Design tokens. Both handle Slack, Jira, GDPR, SSO.
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