15Five vs PerformYard
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 #6) 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 | PerformYard | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #2 / The 11 Best Performance Management Software Tools | #6 / The 11 Best Performance Management Software Tools |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 9.1 | 8.1 |
| Best for | Manager enablement and continuous feedback | Maximum flexibility for unique processes |
| Pricing | $$ ($8 to $16 PEPM) | $ ($5 to $10 PEPM) |
| HQ | San Francisco, USA | Arlington, USA |
| Founded | 2011 | 2013 |
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
PerformYard
A blank canvas for HR to build any performance process, no matter how unique.
www.performyard.comSee full entry in The 11 Best Performance Management Software Tools
Methodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.