15Five vs SuccessFactors
Best for
Mid-market HR teams wanting an integrated performance, engagement and manager-enablement suite.
Large and global enterprises needing a multi-country core HR, talent and payroll system of record.
Strong when
Ease of use, continuous check-ins and 1-on-1s and manager coaching are priorities.
Global localization and compliance are priorities, with country-specific compliance content across many countries.
Validate before buying
Reviewers note strength in check-in and feedback workflows more than deep, complex performance management; several capabilities are paid add-ons.
Reviewers cite a complex, less-intuitive UI and steep learning curve; deployment is typically implementation-partner dependent.
Pricing
Modular per-seat with annual billing and published tiers.
Per-employee-per-month subscription, module-based and quote-only; no public list prices.
Implementation
HRIS-connector sync with SSO/SCIM provisioning.
Typically partner-led enterprise deployments.
Employees
201-500
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Headquarters
San Francisco, California, United States
Walldorf, Germany (SAP parent)
Founded
2011
2001
Categories
Performance ManagementTalent ManagementEmployee Engagement
HCMPayrollSuccession Plan
Core capabilities
Engagement surveys and predictive analyticsPerformance reviews and 360 feedbackOKRs and goalsWeekly check-ins and 1-on-1sRecognitionManager coaching and microlearningCompensation managementSuccession and 9-box
Core HR / HRISGlobal payrollRecruiting and onboardingPerformance and goal managementCompensation managementLearning (LMS)Succession and career developmentInternal mobility / talent marketplace
Decision snapshots reflect verified profiles where available. 15Five · SuccessFactors