1Lattice
- Price
- Performance $10/seat/month, billed annually
- Trial
- Free demo only
- Choose it if
- You want reviews, OKRs, 1:1s and surveys to share the same employee data.
- Skip it if
- You have a small team and want to stay under the $4,000 annual minimum.
The 9 best performance management software, and which one fits your team.
What matters most to your team?
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All 9 tools
1. Lattice
Best all-round performance platform
You want reviews, OKRs, 1:1s and surveys to share the same employee data.
2. 15Five
Best for manager coaching and check-ins
You want managers to run regular check-ins and 1:1s, not just yearly reviews.
3. Culture Amp
Best for engagement-led HR teams
Engagement surveys and benchmarks are as important to you as reviews.
4. Leapsome
Best for modular HR and performance
You want to start with reviews and add goals, surveys or learning later.
5. Betterworks
Best for large enterprises
You run performance management across a large, complex organisation.
6. PerformYard
Best for flexible review processes
Your review process varies by team and you need the tool to fit it.
7. Small Improvements
Best for small teams on a budget
You want simple, affordable reviews and feedback with a long free trial.
8. Engagedly
Best for performance plus learning
You want reviews, learning and recognition from one vendor.
9. Trakstar
Best for hiring and performance in one suite
You want performance reviews and hiring from the same vendor.
Side by side
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215Five
- Price
- Perform $11/user/month, billed annually
- Trial
- Free demo only
- Choose it if
- You want managers to run regular check-ins and 1:1s, not just yearly reviews.
- Skip it if
- You only need a basic annual review form.
3Culture Amp
- Price
- Pricing on request
- Trial
- Free demo only
- Choose it if
- Engagement surveys and benchmarks are as important to you as reviews.
- Skip it if
- You want published prices or a short, self-serve setup.
4Leapsome
- Price
- Reviews from €7/employee/month
- Trial
- 14-day free trial
- Choose it if
- You want to start with reviews and add goals, surveys or learning later.
- Skip it if
- You only need one simple review cycle and want the fewest features.
5Betterworks
- Price
- From $8/user/month
- Trial
- Free demo only
- Choose it if
- You run performance management across a large, complex organisation.
- Skip it if
- You are a small company that wants quick self-serve setup.
6PerformYard
- Price
- $5 to $15/person/month, billed annually
- Trial
- Free demo only
- Choose it if
- Your review process varies by team and you need the tool to fit it.
- Skip it if
- You want a fixed price without speaking to sales.
7Small Improvements
- Price
- From $3/user/month, billed annually
- Trial
- 30-day free trial
- Choose it if
- You want simple, affordable reviews and feedback with a long free trial.
- Skip it if
- You need engagement benchmarks or compensation planning in the same tool.
8Engagedly
- Price
- From $5/user/month, billed annually
- Trial
- Free demo only
- Choose it if
- You want reviews, learning and recognition from one vendor.
- Skip it if
- You are a small team; the minimum is $7,500 a year.
9Trakstar
- Price
- Pricing on request
- Trial
- Free demo only
- Choose it if
- You want performance reviews and hiring from the same vendor.
- Skip it if
- You want to see prices before booking a demo.
The reviews
No feature dumps. For each tool: our verdict, who should pick it, and who should look elsewhere.
1. Lattice
Best all-round performance platform
- Price
- Performance $10/seat/month, billed annually
- Trial
- Free demo only
Lattice connects reviews, goals, 1:1s and engagement surveys in one product, which suits growing companies that want a single people platform.
Choose it if
You want reviews, OKRs, 1:1s and surveys to share the same employee data.
Skip it if
You have a small team and want to stay under the $4,000 annual minimum.
What stood out in testing
- Review cycles with calibration
- Goals and OKRs
- 1:1 agendas and feedback
2. 15Five
Best for manager coaching and check-ins
- Price
- Perform $11/user/month, billed annually
- Trial
- Free demo only
15Five centres on weekly check-ins, 1:1s and manager development, which suits teams that want to build regular feedback habits.
Choose it if
You want managers to run regular check-ins and 1:1s, not just yearly reviews.
Skip it if
You only need a basic annual review form.
What stood out in testing
- Weekly employee check-ins
- Manager coaching tools
- Objectives tracking
3. Culture Amp
Best for engagement-led HR teams
- Price
- Pricing on request
- Trial
- Free demo only
Culture Amp pairs research-backed engagement surveys with performance reviews and goals, which suits HR teams that act on survey data.
Choose it if
Engagement surveys and benchmarks are as important to you as reviews.
Skip it if
You want published prices or a short, self-serve setup.
What stood out in testing
- Engagement surveys with benchmarks
- Reviews, 1:1s and goals
- Action planning from survey results
4. Leapsome
Best for modular HR and performance
- Price
- Reviews from €7/employee/month
- Trial
- 14-day free trial
Leapsome lets companies buy reviews, goals, surveys, learning and compensation as modules on one platform, with a free trial.
Choose it if
You want to start with reviews and add goals, surveys or learning later.
Skip it if
You only need one simple review cycle and want the fewest features.
What stood out in testing
- Modular pricing per feature
- Reviews, goals and surveys
- Learning and compensation modules
5. Betterworks
Best for large enterprises
- Price
- From $8/user/month
- Trial
- Free demo only
Betterworks focuses on goals, conversations and calibration for large organisations that need structured, company-wide performance processes.
Choose it if
You run performance management across a large, complex organisation.
Skip it if
You are a small company that wants quick self-serve setup.
What stood out in testing
- Goals and OKR alignment
- Anytime calibration
- Succession and skills insights
6. PerformYard
Best for flexible review processes
- Price
- $5 to $15/person/month, billed annually
- Trial
- Free demo only
PerformYard adapts to the review process a company already runs, which suits HR teams with custom or mixed review cycles.
Choose it if
Your review process varies by team and you need the tool to fit it.
Skip it if
You want a fixed price without speaking to sales.
What stood out in testing
- Flexible review cycles
- Goals and feedback
- Onboarding and support included
7. Small Improvements
Best for small teams on a budget
- Price
- From $3/user/month, billed annually
- Trial
- 30-day free trial
Small Improvements offers reviews, objectives and feedback at a low per-user price, which suits small and midsize teams.
Choose it if
You want simple, affordable reviews and feedback with a long free trial.
Skip it if
You need engagement benchmarks or compensation planning in the same tool.
What stood out in testing
- 360 and manager reviews
- Objectives tracking
- 1:1 meeting notes
8. Engagedly
Best for performance plus learning
- Price
- From $5/user/month, billed annually
- Trial
- Free demo only
Engagedly combines performance reviews with learning, mentoring and recognition suites, which suits companies that tie reviews to development.
Choose it if
You want reviews, learning and recognition from one vendor.
Skip it if
You are a small team; the minimum is $7,500 a year.
What stood out in testing
- Performance and learning suites
- Mentoring add-on
- Recognition and rewards
9. Trakstar
Best for hiring and performance in one suite
- Price
- Pricing on request
- Trial
- Free demo only
Trakstar combines performance reviews with hiring, engagement and learning tools in one talent management suite.
Choose it if
You want performance reviews and hiring from the same vendor.
Skip it if
You want to see prices before booking a demo.
What stood out in testing
- Configurable review workflows
- Hiring and learning in one suite
- Manager notes and feedback
How we tested
Review cycles
Self, manager, peer and 360 reviews, templates, calibration
Goals
OKRs, goal alignment, progress check-ins
Ongoing feedback
1:1 agendas, praise, continuous feedback
Engagement and growth
Surveys, development plans, career paths
Reporting and integrations
Analytics, HRIS sync, Slack and Teams
Pricing
Published prices, free plan or trial
Questions people ask
What is performance management software?
Performance management software runs performance reviews, tracks goals and keeps ongoing feedback and 1:1 notes in one place. Many tools also include engagement surveys and development plans.
How much does performance management software cost?
Most tools charge per employee per month, usually billed annually, and many sell reviews, goals and engagement as separate modules. Some enterprise vendors only quote prices after a demo.
What is a 360-degree review?
A 360-degree review collects feedback on an employee from their manager, peers, direct reports and themselves. Most tools on this list support 360 reviews alongside standard manager reviews.
Do these tools replace annual reviews?
They can support annual reviews, more frequent check-ins, or both. Many teams use them to add regular 1:1s and goal updates between formal review cycles.