PerformYard 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
PerformYard ranks higher on Top 11 (#6 vs #11) for HR leaders and managers running employee performance reviews, OKRs, and 360 feedback. A blank canvas for HR to build any performance process, no matter how unique.
At a glance
| PerformYard | Koan | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #6 / The 11 Best Performance Management Software Tools | #11 / The 11 Best Performance Management Software Tools |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.1 | 7 |
| Best for | Maximum flexibility for unique processes | Simple, focused OKR and strategy tool |
| Pricing | $ ($5 to $10 PEPM) | $ ($5 to $9 PEPM) |
| HQ | Arlington, USA | Portland, USA |
| Founded | 2013 | 2017 |
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
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
Methodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.