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Firstup vs Leapsome

Firstup logo

Firstup

Employee Engagement

Intelligent communication platform for workforce engagement

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Leapsome logo

Leapsome

Employee Engagement

People enablement platform for performance and engagement

From
$8/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Firstup none of the three packages carries a published price; every tier shows Get a Quote and the page directs buyers to Talk to sales; Leapsome the minimum contract term is one year
  • They diverge on capability: Firstup covers AI-powered delivery, Leapsome covers Performance reviews.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Firstup and Leapsome actually diverge.

Attributes where Firstup and Leapsome differ
AttributeFirstupLeapsome
Starting priceOn request$8/month
Pricing modelquotesubscription
PlatformsWebWeb, Ios, Android, Api
Founded20082016

Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Employee Engagement).

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 Firstup

  • AI-powered delivery
  • Personalized content
  • Multi-channel communication
  • Analytics and insights
  • Mobile app
  • Campaign management
  • Employee segmentation
  • Integrations

Only in Leapsome

  • Performance reviews
  • OKRs & goal tracking
  • Engagement surveys
  • 1-on-1 meetings
  • Continuous feedback
  • Learning management
  • Compensation management
  • People analytics

Both cover

  • Workday
  • Slack

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Firstup

  • Targeted internal communications to email, mobile app and desktop channelsnot Leapsome
  • Reaching frontline and deskless employees who lack corporate emailnot Leapsome
  • Automated employee journeys for onboarding and lifecycle momentsnot Leapsome

Leapsome

  • HR managementnot Firstup
  • Employee engagementnot Firstup
  • Talent managementnot Firstup

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Firstup

  • None of the three packages carries a published price; every tier shows Get a Quote and the page directs buyers to Talk to sales
  • AI content creation, intelligent delivery timing, translations and user generated content all require the Professional package
  • Employee journey automation, the flow builder and journey analytics require the top Premier package
  • Intranet capabilities are a paid add-on on top of any package rather than part of the platform
  • No free tier, trial price or self-serve signup is published

Leapsome

  • The minimum contract term is one year
  • Modules are bought individually, so a full platform means combining several purchases
  • Compensation benchmarks and learning content are paid add ons on top of the modules
  • Dedicated customer success support is tied to annual contracts of 6,000 EUR or more
  • Actual pricing is quoted rather than listed, and depends on headcount and contract length

Pricing, plan by plan

Firstup

On request
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • AI personalization
    • Multi-channel delivery
    • Analytics

Leapsome

$8/month
  • Perform$8/month
    • Performance reviews
    • Goals & OKRs
    • Continuous feedback
  • Engage$6/month
    • Engagement surveys
    • Pulse surveys
    • eNPS
  • Develop$5/month
    • Learning paths
    • Onboarding
    • Skills development

Which should you pick?

Choose Firstup if

  • You need ai-powered delivery.
  • You also want personalized content.
Firstup review

Choose Leapsome if

  • You need performance reviews.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
  • You also want okrs & goal tracking.
Leapsome review

Questions people ask

Is Firstup or Leapsome better?
Neither clearly leads. Firstup starts at On request and Leapsome at $8/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Firstup or Leapsome?
Firstup starts at On request and Leapsome at $8/month.
Does Firstup or Leapsome run on more platforms?
Firstup runs on Web. Leapsome runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
What is Firstup best used for?
Firstup is most often used for targeted internal communications to email, mobile app and desktop channels, reaching frontline and deskless employees who lack corporate email, automated employee journeys for onboarding and lifecycle moments. Of those, targeted internal communications to email, mobile app and desktop channels and reaching frontline and deskless employees who lack corporate email are not what Leapsome is typically brought in for.
What can Firstup do that Leapsome cannot?
Firstup covers AI-powered delivery, Personalized content, Multi-channel communication, Analytics and insights. Leapsome covers Performance reviews, OKRs & goal tracking, Engagement surveys, 1-on-1 meetings. Both handle Workday, Slack.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Firstup: What are Firstup's pricing tiers?

Firstup offers three main tiers: Essential (basic employee communication reach), Professional (intelligent delivery with AI content creation), and Premier (hyper-personalized experiences at scale). An Employee Intranet add-on is available for any tier.

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Leapsome: How much does Leapsome cost?

Leapsome pricing starts at €199 per month per user with modular design allowing individual or combined module purchases. Volume discounts are available for larger organizations.

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Firstup: How much does Firstup cost?

Actual dollar amounts are not published. Customers must request a quote or speak directly with Firstup's sales team to receive pricing information.

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Leapsome: What is the minimum contract term?

Leapsome requires a minimum 1-year contract term. No setup fees or hidden costs are charged.

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Firstup: Do you offer volume discounts?

Firstup's pricing page includes a FAQ header for this question but does not provide the answer in the published content. This requires direct contact with sales.

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Leapsome: Does Leapsome offer special pricing?

Yes, Leapsome offers special pricing options for startups and NGOs. Full Customer Success services are included for contracts of €6,000/year or more, while email support and resources are available to all customers.

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Firstup: Is pricing built to scale with workforce growth?

Yes. Firstup describes its pricing as built to grow with your workforce, meaning the cost structure adjusts as your organization changes.

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