15Five vs Effy AI

15Five is an AI-powered performance management platform for organizations working on employee performance, engagement, and retention. Its modules cover performance reviews, engagement surveys, feedback, manager enablement, goals and alignment, compensation signals, and AI-powered insights. Perform includes AI-assisted reviews, OKRs and goals, 360° feedback, a talent matrix, career paths and plans, 1-on-1s, and weekly check-ins. Engage provides surveys, targeted assessments, action planning, heat maps, data breakdowns, and benchmarking. The site also describes an AI thought partner, Focus Briefs, and 15Five Agents. A mobile app supports check-ins, 1-on-1s, and surveys; platforms include Android, iOS, web, and API. Integrations listed include ADP, BambooHR, Google Calendar, Jira, Slack, Salesforce, and Workday. 15Five says it encrypts communications with SSL/TLS and stores encrypted customer data in ISO 27001-compliant US data centers. It reports an independent SOC 2 framework audit; customers can request a report after contacting support for an NDA. Pricing is paid, starting at $4/user/mo billed annually, and there is no free plan. The company was founded in 2011.

Effy AI is web-based performance management software for employee reviews, goals, engagement, and workplace satisfaction. It supports 360, peer, upward, self, probation, and annual review workflows, with forms and processes that can be customized. AI features generate review summaries and reports, assist with writing, and send reminders. Goals and OKRs can be cascaded from company to team to individual, with progress tracking and links to reviews.

Its Slack app sends reminders, captures feedback and kudos, and syncs workspace people; it is included in all plans. Effy AI skills can connect to Claude, ChatGPT, or Copilot through MCP. A 1-on-1 skill can prepare manager notes using employee context and connected tools including Gmail, Google Calendar, Granola, Zoom, Fathom, and Slack. The free plan covers up to five users with no time limit. Paid pricing starts at $2/user/mo (annual).