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Engagedly vs 15Five

15Five coaches managers.
Engagedly equips everyone.

15Five built its name on weekly check-ins and manager coaching. Engagedly gives you that, plus the learning, recognition, and growth tools your whole workforce actually needs to perform.

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Performance That Drives Results, Not Just Reviews

Engagedly

15Five built its name on weekly check-ins. Engagedly was built for performance from day one, with AI and automation that turn check-in data into action.

  • Continuous performance tracking beyond yearly reviews
  • AI-powered OKRs and predictive insights that drive real outcomes
  • 360° feedback and coaching-focused check-ins
  • Automated workflows that cut admin time by 50%
  • Smart calibration tools for fairness and bias-free evaluations
80.3%
Clients rated us 4+ for improving quality & objective of performance evaluations.
Engagedly

Insight-Driven Engagement That Powers Performance

Engagedly

15Five’s strength is asking employees how they’re doing each week. Engagedly’s strength is acting on what you hear. Marissa™ AI turns engagement signals into specific learning paths, manager nudges, and growth plans, so insights don’t die in a check-in form.

  • Real-time sentiment tracking with AI-powered pulse checks
  • Smart surveys that surface issues before they escalate
  • Automated insights that guide proactive leadership
  • Continuous feedback loops that build trust and transparency
  • Data-driven actions linking engagement directly to performance
86%
Administrators experienced a positive impact on the time to complete performance management tasks.
Engagedly

Engagement That Feels Like Play — Powered by AI

Engagedly

15Five lets people send praise. Engagedly turns recognition into a system: gamified, rewardable, and tied directly to the behaviors you want repeated.

  • Gamified recognition with badges, points, and leaderboards
  • AI nudges that reinforce desired behaviors
  • Continuous peer and manager feedback loops
  • Reward programs that boost morale and retention
  • A transparent, performance-driven culture built to last
89%
9 in 10 employees say gamification makes them feel both more productive
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Feature comparison

Engagedly vs 15Five

Side by side across performance, learning, talent mobility, recognition, and listening.

Feature RecommendedEngagedly 15Five
Manage Performance
Performance ReviewsYesYes
Goals & OKRsYesYes
Real-Time FeedbackYesYes
MeetingsYesYes
Competency ModelsYesNo
Team ProfilesYesNo
Learn & Develop
LXP (Learning Experience Platform)YesYes
Skill LibraryYesNo
Partner Content LibraryYesNo
360° FeedbackYesYes
Compliance TrainingsYesNo
Learning PathsYesYes
Automation WorkflowYesNo
Talent Mobility & Growth
Growth + IDPsYesYes
Career AspirationsYesYes
Talent AnalyticsYesYes
Skill Gap AnalysisYesYes
Career PathingYesYes
Recognize & Reward
GamificationYesNo
BadgesYesNo
Gift Card StorefrontYesNo
Custom StorefrontYesNo
Social PraiseYesYes
Employee Listening
E10 Engagement SurveyYesYes
Team PulseYesYes
Employee SurveysYesYes
Heat MapsYesYes
Buying Decision

What this means for your decision

15Five

The right choice if weekly check-ins and manager coaching are your only priority, and you're happy buying a separate recognition platform on top.

Engagedly

The right choice if you want performance, learning, recognition, and engagement in one platform, powered by Marissa™ AI.

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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
Kristy Lam Regional HR Partner, The Cookware Company Asia Ltd

Frequently Asked Questions

How is Engagedly different from 15Five?

15Five is built around weekly check-ins and manager coaching. It's strong at giving managers a rhythm with their teams. Engagedly does check-ins and manager workflows too, then adds the tools to equip the whole workforce: a full learning platform, gamified recognition with a rewards storefront, skill libraries, automation workflows, and competency models. Manager effectiveness is one input. Engagedly covers all of them.

Does 15Five have gamified recognition or a rewards storefront?

No. 15Five's recognition feature is High Fives, which is social praise only. No badges, no points, no leaderboards, no gift card storefront, no custom rewards. Engagedly includes all of them out of the box, so recognition becomes a daily behavior, not an occasional message.

Can Engagedly scale with my growing organization?

Yes. Engagedly is designed for flexibility and scalability. From startups to large enterprises, its modular features—performance, engagement, learning, and recognition—can be activated as your needs grow.

Can Engagedly replace multiple tools we use alongside 15Five?

Yes. Most teams switching from 15Five consolidate their recognition platform, skill library, and compliance training into Engagedly. One vendor, one source of employee data, one bill, one onboarding.

How does Engagedly's AI compare to 15Five's?

Marissa™ AI works across performance, learning, engagement, recognition, and talent mobility. It predicts OKR outcomes, recommends learning paths, prompts managers to recognize the right behaviors, and surfaces skill gaps. 15Five's AI is largely focused on summarizing check-ins and suggesting talking points for 1:1s. Different scope, different outcomes.

Will Engagedly scale with us the way 15Five does?

Yes. Engagedly serves teams from a few hundred to tens of thousands of employees, across both desk-based and frontline workforces. Its modular setup means you can activate performance, learning, recognition, or engagement modules as your needs evolve, without outgrowing the platform.