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15Five vs Acuity Scheduling

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15Five

Software

Performance management that drives results

From
$4/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Acuity Scheduling

Software

Scheduling made simple

From
$16/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • 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; Acuity Scheduling starter tier limited to 1 calendar only
  • They diverge on capability: 15Five covers Weekly check-ins, Acuity Scheduling covers Online booking.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which 15Five and Acuity Scheduling actually diverge.

Attributes where 15Five and Acuity Scheduling differ
Attribute15FiveAcuity Scheduling
Starting price$4/month$16/month
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, ApiWeb
Founded20112003

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), 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 Acuity Scheduling

  • Online booking
  • Appointment types
  • Calendar sync
  • Payment processing
  • Email reminders
  • Client self-scheduling
  • Packages & memberships
  • Timezone detection

Both cover

  • Google Calendar
  • Outlook

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 Acuity Scheduling
  • Performance reviews and continuous feedback cyclesnot Acuity Scheduling
  • Setting and tracking OKRsnot Acuity Scheduling
  • 360 degree feedback and talent matrix reviewsnot Acuity Scheduling
  • Compensation review cycles as a paid add-onnot Acuity Scheduling

Acuity Scheduling

  • Client self-scheduling with automated time zone conversionnot 15Five
  • HIPAA-compliant scheduling for healthcare practitionersnot 15Five
  • Multi-location scheduling with multiple staff membersnot 15Five
  • Membership, package sales, and gift certificate managementnot 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

Acuity Scheduling

  • Starter tier limited to 1 calendar only
  • SMS/text reminders, memberships, and gift certificates require Standard or Premium tier
  • HIPAA compliance (BAA signature) exclusive to Premium tier at $49/month
  • Custom API and CSS access, and Acuity branding removal require Premium tier

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

Acuity Scheduling

$16/month

No published plan breakdown. See the Acuity Scheduling review.

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 Acuity Scheduling if

  • You need online booking.
  • You also want appointment types.
Acuity Scheduling review

Questions people ask

Is 15Five or Acuity Scheduling better?
Neither clearly leads. 15Five starts at $4/month and Acuity Scheduling at $16/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, 15Five or Acuity Scheduling?
15Five starts at $4/month and Acuity Scheduling at $16/month.
Does 15Five or Acuity Scheduling run on more platforms?
15Five runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api. Acuity Scheduling runs on Web.
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 Acuity Scheduling is typically brought in for.
What can 15Five do that Acuity Scheduling cannot?
15Five covers Weekly check-ins, 1-on-1 meetings, OKRs & goal tracking, Performance reviews. Acuity Scheduling covers Online booking, Appointment types, Calendar sync, Payment processing. Both handle Google Calendar, Outlook.
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