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15Five vs D-ID

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15Five

Software

Performance management that drives results

From
$4/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
D-ID logo

D-ID

Software

AI-powered talking avatar generation

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only D-ID 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; D-ID maximum video length capped at 5 minutes
  • They diverge on capability: 15Five covers Weekly check-ins, D-ID covers Photo-to-video.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which 15Five and D-ID actually diverge.

Attributes where 15Five and D-ID differ
Attribute15FiveD-ID
Starting price$4/monthFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, ApiWeb
Founded20112017

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 D-ID

  • Photo-to-video
  • Talking avatars
  • Voice cloning
  • API access
  • API access
  • ChatGPT integration
  • Web SDK
  • Web support

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

D-ID

  • AI video generation with digital avatarsnot 15Five
  • Multilingual video creation in 120+ languagesnot 15Five
  • API-driven video automationnot 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

D-ID

  • Maximum video length capped at 5 minutes
  • Image upload limited to 10 MB; JPEG, JPG, PNG formats only
  • Premium avatars unavailable on Lite plan

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

D-ID

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the D-ID 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 D-ID if

  • You need photo-to-video.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want talking avatars.
D-ID review

Questions people ask

Is 15Five or D-ID better?
Neither clearly leads. 15Five starts at $4/month and D-ID at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, 15Five or D-ID?
D-ID has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $4/month for 15Five and Free for D-ID.
Does 15Five or D-ID run on more platforms?
15Five runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api. D-ID runs on Web.
Can I use D-ID for free?
Yes. D-ID 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 D-ID is typically brought in for.
What can 15Five do that D-ID cannot?
15Five covers Weekly check-ins, 1-on-1 meetings, OKRs & goal tracking, Performance reviews. D-ID covers Photo-to-video, Talking avatars, Voice cloning, API access.
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