Qualtrics EmployeeXM vs 15Five
Side-by-side from the Top 11 rankings of The 11 Best Employee Engagement Software (2026) and The 11 Best Performance Management Software Tools (2026). Last verified June 13, 2026.
The short answer
15Five ranks higher on Top 11 (#2 vs #4) for HR teams measuring and improving engagement / 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
| Qualtrics EmployeeXM | 15Five | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #4 / The 11 Best Employee Engagement Software (2026) | #2 / The 11 Best Performance Management Software Tools (2026) |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.6 | 9.1 |
| Best for | Best for total experience management | Manager enablement and continuous feedback |
| Pricing | $$$$ (Custom pricing) | $$ ($8 to $16 PEPM) |
| HQ | Provo, USA | San Francisco, USA |
| Founded | 2002 | 2011 |
Qualtrics EmployeeXM
The most powerful survey engine, connecting employee experience (EX) to customer experience (CX).
www.qualtrics.com/employee-experience/See full entry in The 11 Best Employee Engagement Software (2026)
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)
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