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15Five vs JazzHR

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15Five

Software

Performance management that drives results

From
$4/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
JazzHR logo

JazzHR

Software

Powerful, affordable recruiting software

From
$1000/year
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; JazzHR limited customization options compared to enterprise ATS platforms
  • They diverge on capability: 15Five covers Weekly check-ins, JazzHR covers Applicant Tracking.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where 15Five and JazzHR differ
Attribute15FiveJazzHR
Starting price$4/month$1000/year
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, ApiWeb
Founded20112009

Identical on both: 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 JazzHR

  • Applicant Tracking
  • Job Posting
  • Candidate Management
  • Interview Scheduling
  • Reporting
  • Compliance
  • LinkedIn
  • Indeed

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

JazzHR

No use cases recorded yet. See the JazzHR review.

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

JazzHR

  • Limited customization options compared to enterprise ATS platforms
  • Small candidate pool limitations on lower-tier plans
  • No advanced reporting capabilities on entry-level Hero 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

JazzHR

$1000/year
  • Hero$1000/year
    • 3 job postings per month
    • Applicant tracking system
    • Email templates
  • Plus$3480/year
    • Up to 200 active jobs
    • AI-powered candidate matching
    • Structured interviews
  • Pro$5508/year
    • All Plus features
    • Offers & eSignatures
    • Advanced visual reporting

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 JazzHR if

  • You need applicant tracking.
  • You also want job posting.
JazzHR review

Questions people ask

Is 15Five or JazzHR better?
Neither clearly leads. 15Five starts at $4/month and JazzHR at $1000/year, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, 15Five or JazzHR?
15Five starts at $4/month and JazzHR at $1000/year.
Does 15Five or JazzHR run on more platforms?
15Five runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api. JazzHR 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 JazzHR is typically brought in for.
What can 15Five do that JazzHR cannot?
15Five covers Weekly check-ins, 1-on-1 meetings, OKRs & goal tracking, Performance reviews. JazzHR covers Applicant Tracking, Job Posting, Candidate Management, Interview Scheduling.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

JazzHR: What pricing plans does JazzHR offer?

JazzHR offers Hero plan at $1,000/year (3 job postings/month), Plus plan at $3,480/year with AI candidate matching (most popular), and Pro plan at $5,508/year with offer management and advanced reporting.

Source
JazzHR: Does JazzHR offer a discount for annual billing?

Yes, JazzHR customers can save up to 24% by paying yearly compared to monthly billing, with the ability to upgrade service at any time.

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JazzHR: What integrations does JazzHR support?

JazzHR integrates with payroll and HR systems like BambooHR and UKG, LinkedIn Recruiter for candidate sourcing, background check services, and productivity tools.

Source
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