15Five vs Koan
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The 11 Best Performance Management Software Tools. Last verified June 21, 2026.
The short answer
15Five ranks higher on Top 11 (#2 vs #11) for HR leaders and managers running employee performance reviews, OKRs, and 360 feedback. Best for building manager skills and a continuous feedback culture via its signature weekly check-ins.
At a glance
| 15Five | Koan | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #2 / The 11 Best Performance Management Software Tools | #11 / The 11 Best Performance Management Software Tools |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 9.1 | 7 |
| Best for | Manager enablement and continuous feedback | Simple, focused OKR and strategy tool |
| Pricing | $$ ($8 to $16 PEPM) | $ ($5 to $9 PEPM) |
| HQ | San Francisco, USA | Portland, USA |
| Founded | 2011 | 2017 |
15Five
Best for building manager skills and a continuous feedback culture via its signature weekly check-ins.
www.15five.comSee full entry in The 11 Best Performance Management Software Tools
Koan
A contrarian pick that does one thing well: simple, elegant OKR tracking for strategic alignment.
www.koan.coSee full entry in The 11 Best Performance Management Software Tools
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