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15Five vs Replika

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15Five

Software

Performance management that drives results

From
$4/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Replika logo

Replika

Software

AI companion for meaningful conversations

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Replika 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; Replika the App Store listing confirms Replika (Luka, Inc.) is free to download with core messaging available at no cost, but premium features are gated behind in-app purchases with no price figures disclosed in the listing.
  • They diverge on capability: 15Five covers Weekly check-ins, Replika covers Conversational AI.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where 15Five and Replika differ
Attribute15FiveReplika
Starting price$4/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, ApiIos, Android, Web
Founded20112016

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 Replika

  • Conversational AI
  • Memory
  • Emotional support
  • Voice calls
  • AR features
  • Mobile apps
  • Ios support
  • Android 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 Replika
  • Performance reviews and continuous feedback cyclesnot Replika
  • Setting and tracking OKRsnot Replika
  • 360 degree feedback and talent matrix reviewsnot Replika
  • Compensation review cycles as a paid add-onnot Replika

Replika

  • ai tools managementnot 15Five
  • Workflow automationnot 15Five
  • Reportingnot 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

Replika

  • The App Store listing confirms Replika (Luka, Inc.) is free to download with core messaging available at no cost, but premium features are gated behind in-app purchases with no price figures disclosed in the listing.

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

Replika

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Basic conversations
    • Memory
  • Pro$7.99/month
    • All features
    • Voice calls
    • AR

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 Replika if

  • You need conversational ai.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Ios, Android, Web.
  • You also want memory.
Replika review

Questions people ask

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