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15Five vs Breezy HR

15Five logo

15Five

HR & Recruiting

Performance management that drives results

From
$4/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Breezy HR logo

Breezy HR

HR & Recruiting

End-to-end recruiting software

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Breezy HR 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; Breezy HR the free Bootstrap plan allows one active position or candidate pool at a time
  • They diverge on capability: 15Five covers Weekly check-ins, Breezy HR covers Applicant Tracking.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which 15Five and Breezy HR actually diverge.

Attributes where 15Five and Breezy HR differ
Attribute15FiveBreezy HR
Starting price$4/monthFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, ApiWeb, Ios, Android
CategoryHR & RecruitingUnknown
Founded20112014

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

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 Breezy HR

  • Applicant Tracking
  • Visual Pipeline
  • Video Interviews
  • Automated Scheduling
  • Assessments
  • Career Site
  • LinkedIn
  • Indeed

Both cover

  • Slack

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

Breezy HR

  • Applicant tracking for small and mid-sized teamsnot 15Five
  • Posting to job boards and managing a candidate pipelinenot 15Five
  • Structured interviews with scorecards and guidesnot 15Five
  • Background screening and reference checking through integrationsnot 15Five
  • Employee referral programmesnot 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

Breezy HR

  • The free Bootstrap plan allows one active position or candidate pool at a time
  • Unlimited positions, EEOC reporting and video interviews all require Startup at $157 a month
  • Scorecards, interview guides and e-signatures need Growth at $273 a month
  • HRIS integrations, offer management and custom roles are Business tier at $439 a month
  • API access and advanced reporting are only on Custom Pro, which is quote-based

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

Breezy HR

Free
  • BootstrapFree
    • 1 Position
    • Basic Features
    • Candidate Management
  • Startup$189/month
    • Unlimited Positions
    • Video Interviews
    • Assessments

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 Breezy HR if

  • You need applicant tracking.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want visual pipeline.
Breezy HR review

Questions people ask

Is 15Five or Breezy HR better?
Neither clearly leads. 15Five starts at $4/month and Breezy HR at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, 15Five or Breezy HR?
Breezy HR has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $4/month for 15Five and Free for Breezy HR.
Does 15Five or Breezy HR run on more platforms?
15Five runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api. Breezy HR runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use Breezy HR for free?
Yes. Breezy HR 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 Breezy HR is typically brought in for.
What can 15Five do that Breezy HR cannot?
15Five covers Weekly check-ins, 1-on-1 meetings, OKRs & goal tracking, Performance reviews. Breezy HR covers Applicant Tracking, Visual Pipeline, Video Interviews, Automated Scheduling. Both handle Slack.
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