15Five vs WorkTango

Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The 11 Best Employee Engagement Software. Last verified June 13, 2026.

The short answer

15Five ranks higher on Top 11 (#5 vs #10) for HR teams measuring and improving engagement. Strongest focus on manager tools, turning engagement data into coaching and 1-on-1 agendas.

At a glance

15FiveWorkTango
Top 11 rank#5 / The 11 Best Employee Engagement Software#10 / The 11 Best Employee Engagement Software
Score (out of 9.4)8.47.4
Best forBest for manager enablementBest for combined surveys & rewards
Pricing$$ ($4-$14/user/mo)$$ (Custom pricing)
HQSan Francisco, USAAustin, USA
Founded20112021

15Five

Strongest focus on manager tools, turning engagement data into coaching and 1-on-1 agendas.

www.15five.com

See full entry in The 11 Best Employee Engagement Software

WorkTango

A solid mid-market option combining surveys with a large recognition and rewards marketplace.

www.worktango.com

See full entry in The 11 Best Employee Engagement Software

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