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15Five vs Logseq

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15Five

Software

Performance management that drives results

From
$4/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Logseq

Software

Free open-source note-taking with linked thoughts

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Logseq 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; Logseq aGPL-3.0 licensing requires derivative works to be open-source
  • They diverge on capability: 15Five covers Weekly check-ins, Logseq covers Markdown-based notes.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where 15Five and Logseq differ
Attribute15FiveLogseq
Starting price$4/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionopen-source
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, ApimacOS, Linux, Windows, iOS, Android, Web
Founded20112020

Identical on both: 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 Logseq

  • Markdown-based notes
  • Bidirectional linking
  • Graph visualization
  • Backlinks
  • Tags
  • Daily notes
  • Journaling
  • Search and filtering

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

Logseq

  • Privacy-first knowledge management with local data storagenot 15Five
  • Open-source alternative to proprietary note-taking platformsnot 15Five
  • Markdown and Org-mode file support with PDF annotationnot 15Five
  • Extensible through plugin ecosystem for custom workflowsnot 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

Logseq

  • AGPL-3.0 licensing requires derivative works to be open-source
  • Mobile apps (iOS and Android) still in alpha/beta development stage
  • Self-hosted with local-first architecture, no built-in cloud sync option
  • No native synchronisation between desktop and mobile versions without setup

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

Logseq

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Logseq 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 Logseq if

  • You need markdown-based notes.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on macOS, Linux, Windows, iOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want bidirectional linking.
Logseq review

Questions people ask

Is 15Five or Logseq better?
Neither clearly leads. 15Five starts at $4/month and Logseq at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, 15Five or Logseq?
Logseq has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $4/month for 15Five and Free for Logseq.
Does 15Five or Logseq run on more platforms?
15Five runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api. Logseq runs on macOS, Linux, Windows, iOS, Android, Web.
Can I use Logseq for free?
Yes. Logseq 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 Logseq is typically brought in for.
What can 15Five do that Logseq cannot?
15Five covers Weekly check-ins, 1-on-1 meetings, OKRs & goal tracking, Performance reviews. Logseq covers Markdown-based notes, Bidirectional linking, Graph visualization, Backlinks.
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