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15Five vs People HR

15Five logo

15Five

Software

Performance management that drives results

From
$4/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
People HR logo

People HR

Software

HR software that does the HR hard work

From
$1/employee per month
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; People HR limited integration capabilities with specialized third-party HR tools
  • They diverge on capability: 15Five covers Weekly check-ins, People HR covers Employee Database.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which 15Five and People HR actually diverge.

Attributes where 15Five and People HR differ
Attribute15FivePeople HR
Starting price$4/month$1/employee per month
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, ApiWeb, iOS, Android
Founded20112012

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 People HR

  • Employee Database
  • Absence Management
  • Document Management
  • Performance
  • Recruitment
  • Self-Service Portal
  • Microsoft 365
  • Google Workspace

Both cover

  • Slack

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

People HR

No use cases recorded yet. See the People HR 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

People HR

  • Limited integration capabilities with specialized third-party HR tools

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

People HR

$1/employee per month

No published plan breakdown. See the People HR 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 People HR if

  • You need employee database.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want absence management.
People HR review

Questions people ask

Is 15Five or People HR better?
Neither clearly leads. 15Five starts at $4/month and People HR at $1/employee per month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, 15Five or People HR?
15Five starts at $4/month and People HR at $1/employee per month.
Does 15Five or People HR run on more platforms?
15Five runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api. People HR runs on Web, iOS, Android.
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 People HR is typically brought in for.
What can 15Five do that People HR cannot?
15Five covers Weekly check-ins, 1-on-1 meetings, OKRs & goal tracking, Performance reviews. People HR covers Employee Database, Absence Management, Document Management, Performance. Both handle Slack.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

People HR: How much does People HR cost?

People HR pricing starts at $1 per employee per month with different plans available. Pricing scales with team size and features added.

Source
People HR: What core HR features does People HR include?

People HR includes employee database, leave management, performance management, recruitment management, onboarding, time and attendance tracking, and self-service HR where employees can manage their information and requests.

Source
People HR: Does People HR have a mobile app?

Yes, People HR offers a mobile app allowing employees to access their information, request time off, check paystubs, timecards, and view PTO balances on the go.

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