15Five
BambooHR
15Five
BambooHR
15Five
BambooHR
15Five
BambooHR
15Five
BambooHR
No signals
15Five
BambooHR
15Five
BambooHR
15Five
BambooHR
15Five
No signals
BambooHR
15Five
No signals
BambooHR
Users: Unlimited users
Limits: No performance reviews, No OKRs, No 1-on-1 tools, No talent matrix. Must upgrade to Perform for core performance management features.
Users: Unlimited users
Limits: No manager training microlearnings (need Total Platform). No engagement surveys without bundling Engage plan. HRIS connector separate cost.
Users: Unlimited users
Limits: Compensation features not included by default. Salary benchmarking (Mercer) requires additional $2/user/month on top of compensation module.
Users: Per user
Limits: Not available with Engage plan. Mercer benchmarking data is separate tier.
Users: Per manager
Limits: Only available for Perform or Total Platform subscribers. Not included in any base plan.
Users: Flat rate under 25 employees, then per-employee
Storage: Standard
Limits: Limited customization, Basic reporting only, No performance management, No advanced workflows
Users: Per employee
Storage: Standard
Limits: No custom dashboards, No advanced compensation management, Still requires add-ons for full HR suite
Users: Per employee
Storage: Enhanced
Limits: Still requires payroll/benefits add-ons for complete solution, Complex procurement process
Users: Per employee
Storage: N/A
Limits: One tax ID only - problematic for multi-location companies, US only, Complex compensation poorly supported
Users: Per employee
Storage: N/A
Limits: Clunky interface with excessive scrolling, Limited for remote/hybrid teams, Desktop version better than mobile
| Feature | 15Five | BambooHR |
|---|---|---|
| Core Features | ||
| Weekly check-ins 15-minute write, 5-minute read format | ||
| 1-on-1 meeting tools Perform plan and above | ||
| Core HR | ||
| Employee Records Database Centralized employee information | ||
| Employee Self-Service Employees update own info | ||
| Time-Off Tracking Included in base plans | ||
| Document Storage Limited folder organization | ||
| Engagement | ||
| Employee engagement surveys Engage plan and above | ||
| Performance | ||
| OKRs and goals Perform plan and above | ||
| Performance reviews Perform plan and above | ||
| 360° feedback Perform plan and above | ||
| Performance Management Pro plan and above | ||
| Goal Tracking Pro plan and above | ||
| Onboarding | ||
| Onboarding Workflows Well-designed for new hires | ||
| Offboarding Workflows Standard offboarding tasks | ||
| Development | ||
| Manager training Total Platform only - not in Perform | ||
| Recruiting | ||
| Applicant Tracking (ATS) Basic - lacks advanced features | ||
| Candidate Ranking/Scoring Not available | ||
| Resume Parsing Basic parsing only | ||
| HR | ||
| Compensation management Add-on $9-11/user/month extra | ||
| AI | ||
| AI coaching Kona add-on $19/manager/month | ||
| Integrations | ||
| Slack integration Native integration | ||
| Microsoft Teams integration Requires third-party connectors | ||
| HRIS integration Separate connector $1,200-1,800/year, syncs daily | ||
| API Access Available for custom integrations | ||
| Payroll | ||
| Payroll Processing Paid add-on, single tax ID only | ||
| Multi-State Payroll US only, one tax ID limitation | ||
| Time | ||
| Time Tracking Paid add-on, poor UI | ||
| Platform | ||
| Mobile app Limited functionality vs desktop | ||
| Billing | ||
| Monthly billing Annual contracts only | ||
| Self-service cancellation Must contact support, 30-day notice | ||
| Free trial Demo available but no free trial | ||
| Benefits | ||
| Benefits Administration Paid add-on, limited automation | ||
| Reporting | ||
| Standard Reports 30 pre-built reports | ||
| Custom Reports Limited, Advantage tier only | ||
| Platforms | ||
| Mobile App (iOS) Limited vs desktop | ||
| Mobile App (Android) Limited vs desktop | ||
| Security | ||
| SSO/SAML Higher tiers only | ||
