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15Five vs Marvel

15Five logo

15Five

Software

Performance management that drives results

From
$4/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Marvel logo

Marvel

Software

Rapid prototyping and design platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Marvel 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; Marvel pricing is not shown on the product pages
  • They diverge on capability: 15Five covers Weekly check-ins, Marvel covers Drag-and-drop prototyping.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where 15Five and Marvel differ
Attribute15FiveMarvel
Starting price$4/monthFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, ApiWindows, Macos, Web, Ios, Android
Founded20112013

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 Marvel

  • Drag-and-drop prototyping
  • User testing
  • Animations
  • Interactions
  • User research
  • Analytics
  • Handoff tools
  • Feedback

Both cover

  • Slack
  • Jira
  • GDPR

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

Marvel

  • Wireframing and clickable prototypesnot 15Five
  • User testing on a prototype before buildnot 15Five
  • Developer handoff with automatic design specsnot 15Five
  • Sharing prototypes with stakeholders for feedbacknot 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

Marvel

  • Pricing is not shown on the product pages
  • User research capability comes through Ballpark rather than being native to Marvel

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

Marvel

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 1 project
    • Unlimited screens
    • Basic prototyping
  • Professional$12/month
    • Unlimited projects
    • Unlimited screens
    • Advanced prototyping
  • Team$80/month
    • Everything in Professional
    • Unlimited users
    • Team workspace

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 Marvel if

  • You need drag-and-drop prototyping.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows, Macos, Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want user testing.
Marvel review

Questions people ask

Is 15Five or Marvel better?
Neither clearly leads. 15Five starts at $4/month and Marvel at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, 15Five or Marvel?
Marvel has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $4/month for 15Five and Free for Marvel.
Does 15Five or Marvel run on more platforms?
15Five runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api. Marvel runs on Windows, Macos, Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use Marvel for free?
Yes. Marvel 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 Marvel is typically brought in for.
What can 15Five do that Marvel cannot?
15Five covers Weekly check-ins, 1-on-1 meetings, OKRs & goal tracking, Performance reviews. Marvel covers Drag-and-drop prototyping, User testing, Animations, Interactions. Both handle Slack, Jira, GDPR.
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