Trakstar manages reviews and training.
Engagedly builds skills and careers.

Give training a clear career direction. Engagedly connects skill gaps, learning, mentoring and career paths so employees can build toward their next opportunity.

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Performance That Builds Skills and Careers

Trakstar Perform and Learn connect reviews with training. Engagedly takes the next step with skill-gap analysis, career aspirations and mentoring, so development has a clear destination: the employee’s next opportunity.

Bring goals and year-round feedback into reviews
Assess performance against role-specific competencies
Use 360° feedback to uncover development priorities
Build growth plans with Marissa™ AI recommendations
Connect learning milestones with future career goals

80.3%

Clients rated us 4+ for improving quality & objective of performance evaluations.

Learning with a Clear Path to Career Growth

Training matters more when employees can see where it leads. Engagedly goes beyond course delivery with skill libraries, career paths and mentoring, helping people build toward opportunities inside your organization.

Make career aspirations part of development
Show the skills needed for target roles
Close gaps with personalized learning paths
Support growth through structured mentoring programs
Discover internal talent for future opportunities

86%

Administrators experienced a positive impact on the time to complete performance management tasks.

Recognition That Makes Progress Worth Celebrating

Trakstar focuses on performance and learning. Engagedly also gives you a built-in way to recognize and reward progress, using peer praise, gamification and redeemable rewards to keep everyday contributions visible.

Celebrate achievements with peer and manager praise
Reinforce company values through recognition badges
Reward learning and participation with points
Build momentum with visible leaderboards
Offer gift cards and custom reward options

89%

9 in 10 employees say gamification makes them feel more productive

Feature comparison

Engagedly vs Trakstar

Compare performance and learning capabilities across the two product portfolios.

Feature	RecommendedEngagedly	Trakstar
Manage Performance
Performance Reviews	Yes	Yes
Goals & OKRs	Yes	Yes
Real-Time Feedback	Yes	Yes
Competency Models	Yes	Yes
Meetings	Yes	Partial
Team Profiles	Yes	No
Learn & Develop
360° Feedback	Yes	Yes
Growth + IDPs	Yes	Yes
Compliance Trainings	Yes	Yes
Learning Paths	Yes	Yes
LXP (Learning Experience Platform)	Yes	Partial
Partner Content Library	Yes	Partial
Workflow Automation	Yes	Partial
Skill Library	Yes	No
Talent Mobility & Growth
Talent Analytics	Yes	Yes
Succession Planning	Yes	Yes
Compensation Planning	Yes	Partial
Career Aspirations	Yes	No
Skill Gap Analysis	Yes	No
Career Pathing	Yes	No
Talent Discovery / Internal Marketplace	Yes	No
Mentoring Program Management	Yes	No
Recognize & Reward
Gamification	Yes	No
Badges	Yes	No
Gift Card Storefront	Yes	No
Custom Storefront	Yes	No
Social Praise	Yes	No
Employee Listening
E10 Engagement Survey	Yes	Yes
Team Pulse	Yes	Yes
Employee Surveys	Yes	Yes
Heat Maps	Yes	No
Intranet	Yes	No
Support & Enablement
Dedicated Account Manager	Yes	Yes
Dedicated Onboarding Manager	Yes	Yes
Training Academy	Yes	No

Buying Decision

What this means for your decision

Trakstar

A fit if you want to connect performance reviews and training through Trakstar Perform and Learn.

Engagedly · Recommended

The better choice if you want surveys, performance, learning, recognition, and talent mobility in one platform, powered by Marissa™ AI.

Engagedly has been an exceptional partner, exceeding expectations in platform, support, and strategic guidance. Their team is a true extension of our People strategy, always responsive and offering tailored solutions.

Kristy Lam Regional HR Partner, The Cookware Company Asia Ltd

Frequently Asked Questions

Why choose Engagedly over Trakstar?

Engagedly is a strong Trakstar alternative for teams seeking to connect performance management with career aspirations, skill development and everyday recognition. Its performance reviews, Growth Hub, Learning Suite and Recognize & Reward Suite bring development planning, training and rewards into the same platform. Choose Engagedly when your goal is a growth program that supports employees between review cycles as well as during evaluations.

How does Engagedly connect performance reviews with learning and development?

Engagedly helps teams turn review insights into individual development plans, with milestones and ongoing manager follow-up. Its Learning Suite supports courses, structured learning paths, assessments, certifications and completion tracking. Trakstar also connects Perform with Learn so managers can assign courses from reviews. Engagedly is worth considering for its combination of development plans, career growth tools, learning delivery and recognition, rather than learning integration alone.

How do Engagedly’s recognition and rewards capabilities compare with Trakstar?

Engagedly’s Recognize & Reward Suite combines public praise with points, badges, leaderboards, custom rewards and Tango gift cards. Trakstar’s documented Perform-to-Learn workflow connects reviews with training. Engagedly adds a dedicated rewards program alongside its performance and learning suites, making it a strong option when your requirements include redeemable rewards and gamification across employee development activities. Compare the recognition features included in each proposed package.

Can Engagedly replace Trakstar and reduce the need for separate HR tools?

Engagedly can replace the performance, development and learning workflows you manage in Trakstar when its selected suites meet your requirements. Its employee listening and rewards suites can also reduce the need for separate supporting tools. If you use Trakstar Hire or other recruiting workflows, assess those needs separately before deciding which systems to retire.

How does Engagedly’s AI help managers turn performance insights into employee growth?

Marissa, Engagedly’s AI assistant, helps managers summarize feedback, identify skill gaps and find next steps for employee development. Its Growth Agent can recommend individual development plans based on current and aspired roles, while specialized agents support performance, goals and learning. This helps managers turn review insights into actions employees can discuss, refine and work toward. Available features depend on enabled modules and permissions.

What should we consider when switching from Trakstar to Engagedly?

List the Trakstar products you use and map your reviews, goals, learning courses, completion records and reports. If you also use Trakstar Hire, include recruiting requirements in the transition plan. Confirm data migration, integrations, manager training and the Engagedly suites needed for your intended workflows. Book an Engagedly demo to explore these workflows with your team.