15Five vs Culture Amp
Side-by-side from the Top 11 rankings of The 11 Best Performance Management Software Tools (2026) and The 11 Best Employee Engagement Software (2026). Last verified June 21, 2026.
The short answer
Culture Amp ranks higher on Top 11 (#1 vs #2) for HR leaders and managers running employee performance reviews, OKRs, and 360 feedback / HR teams measuring and improving engagement. The market leader for its powerful people science, analytics, and extensive benchmark data.
At a glance
| 15Five | Culture Amp | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #2 / The 11 Best Performance Management Software Tools (2026) | #1 / The 11 Best Employee Engagement Software (2026) |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 9.1 | 9.3 |
| Best for | Manager enablement and continuous feedback | Best for analytics and benchmarking |
| Pricing | $$ ($8 to $16 PEPM) | $$$ ($8-$15/user/mo) |
| HQ | San Francisco, USA | Melbourne, Australia |
| Founded | 2011 | 2009 |
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 (2026)
Culture Amp
The market leader for its powerful people science, analytics, and extensive benchmark data.
www.cultureamp.comSee full entry in The 11 Best Employee Engagement Software (2026)
Methodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.