Culture Amp vs PerformYard
Side-by-side from the Top 11 rankings of The 11 Best Employee Engagement Software and The 11 Best Performance Management Software Tools. Last verified June 13, 2026.
The short answer
Culture Amp ranks higher on Top 11 (#1 vs #6) for HR teams measuring and improving engagement / HR leaders and managers running employee performance reviews, OKRs, and 360 feedback. The market leader for its powerful people science, analytics, and extensive benchmark data.
At a glance
| Culture Amp | PerformYard | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #1 / The 11 Best Employee Engagement Software | #6 / The 11 Best Performance Management Software Tools |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 9.3 | 8.1 |
| Best for | Best for analytics and benchmarking | Maximum flexibility for unique processes |
| Pricing | $$$ ($8-$15/user/mo) | $ ($5 to $10 PEPM) |
| HQ | Melbourne, Australia | Arlington, USA |
| Founded | 2009 | 2013 |
Culture Amp
The market leader for its powerful people science, analytics, and extensive benchmark data.
www.cultureamp.comPerformYard
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.