15Five
Engage
$4.00 × 10 seats$40.00
× 12 months$480.00
Per year
$4.00 per person / mo
$480
15Five vs BambooHR
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15Five
73%
match · $480/yr
BambooHR
44%
match · $2,040/yr
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What you'd pay
Entry plan for 10 people, billed yearly where offered. Prices checked Oct 2026.
Smaller bill
BambooHR
Entry plan
$17.00 × 10 seats$170.00
× 12 months$2,040.00
Per year
$17.00 per person / mo
$2,040
15Five
From $4
G2 4.6 · 1,927 reviewsSmall and mid-sized companies that want to build stronger manager habits through weekly check-ins and 1:1s, with engagement and performance reviews in one platform.
vs
BambooHR
From $17
G2 4.4 · 7,720 reviewsSmall businesses that need an HRIS anyway and want straightforward reviews, 1:1s and goals in the same system without buying a separate performance tool.
Side by side
| 15Five | BambooHR | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | From $4/user/month (Engage) or $11/user/month (Perform), billed annually | Pro plan $17/employee/month, or $425/month flat for 25 or fewer employees |
| G2 Rating | 4.6 (1,927 reviews) | 4.4 (7,720 reviews) |
| Best For | Small and mid-sized companies that want to build stronger manager habits through weekly check-ins and 1:1s, with engagement and performance reviews in one platform. | Small businesses that need an HRIS anyway and want straightforward reviews, 1:1s and goals in the same system without buying a separate performance tool. |
Pros and cons
15Five
Pros
- Best weekly check-in and 1:1 workflow in this group
- Total Platform bundles performance, engagement and microlearnings at $16
- No minimum spend on standard packages
- Deep manager development options, from AI coaching to human coaching
Cons
- AI notetaker and AI coach cost extra
- Compensation add-on nearly doubles the Perform price
- Annual billing only
BambooHR
Pros
- Reviews, 1:1s and goals live with employee records
- Month-to-month terms available
- Predictable flat rate for 25 or fewer employees
- eNPS and wellbeing surveys included from Core
Cons
- No calibration listed; simpler review tools than specialists
- Compensation planning requires Elite
- Only makes sense if you also want the HRIS
Marcus Williams