15Five vs PerformYard
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The 11 Best Performance Management Software Tools (2026). Last verified June 21, 2026.
The short answer
15Five ranks higher on Top 11 (#2 vs #6) for HR leaders and managers running employee performance reviews, OKRs, and 360 feedback. Best for building manager skills and a continuous feedback culture via its signature weekly check-ins.
At a glance
| 15Five | PerformYard | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #2 / The 11 Best Performance Management Software Tools (2026) | #6 / The 11 Best Performance Management Software Tools (2026) |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 9.1 | 8.1 |
| Best for | Manager enablement and continuous feedback | Maximum flexibility for unique processes |
| Pricing | $$ ($8 to $16 PEPM) | $ ($5 to $10 PEPM) |
| HQ | San Francisco, USA | Arlington, USA |
| Founded | 2011 | 2013 |
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)
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 (2026)
Methodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.