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15Five vs CouchDB

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15Five

HR & Recruiting

Performance management that drives results

From
$4/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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CouchDB

Database & Data Management

Seamless multi-master sync with Apache CouchDB

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only CouchDB 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; CouchDB append-only storage model may have performance implications for certain workloads with high update rates
  • They diverge on capability: 15Five covers Weekly check-ins, CouchDB covers Multi-master Replication.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where 15Five and CouchDB differ
Attribute15FiveCouchDB
Starting price$4/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionopen-source
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, ApiDocker, Windows (x64), macOS, Linux (Debian, Ubuntu, RHEL, CentOS), Raspberry Pi
CategoryHR & RecruitingDatabase & Data Management
Founded20111999

Identical on both: 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 CouchDB

  • Multi-master Replication
  • HTTP/JSON API
  • MapReduce Views
  • ACID Semantics
  • Offline-first
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Fauxton UI
  • PouchDB

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

CouchDB

  • Offline-first applications requiring seamless replication across mobile and server environmentsnot 15Five
  • Multi-master deployments where data consistency eventually resolves across regionsnot 15Five
  • IoT and edge computing scenarios with intermittent connectivitynot 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

CouchDB

  • Append-only storage model may have performance implications for certain workloads with high update rates
  • Requires network synchronisation for cluster data consistency; can introduce latency in multi-master scenarios
  • No explicit support for complex joins; MapReduce queries may be inefficient compared to relational databases

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

CouchDB

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the CouchDB 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 CouchDB if

  • You need multi-master replication.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Docker, Windows (x64), macOS, Linux (Debian, Ubuntu, RHEL, CentOS), Raspberry Pi.
  • You also want http/json api.
CouchDB review

Questions people ask

Is 15Five or CouchDB better?
Neither clearly leads. 15Five starts at $4/month and CouchDB at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, 15Five or CouchDB?
CouchDB has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $4/month for 15Five and Free for CouchDB.
Does 15Five or CouchDB run on more platforms?
15Five runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api. CouchDB runs on Docker, Windows (x64), macOS, Linux (Debian, Ubuntu, RHEL, CentOS), Raspberry Pi.
Can I use CouchDB for free?
Yes. CouchDB 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 CouchDB is typically brought in for.
What can 15Five do that CouchDB cannot?
15Five covers Weekly check-ins, 1-on-1 meetings, OKRs & goal tracking, Performance reviews. CouchDB covers Multi-master Replication, HTTP/JSON API, MapReduce Views, ACID Semantics.
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