If you're evaluating 15Five alternatives, you're likely looking for better 1:1 meeting management, simpler setup, or more focus on team well-being. Here's how Workcom compares.
| Feature | Workcom | 15Five |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | $6-9/user/month | $4-16/user/month |
| Setup Complexity | Simple, hours | Moderate, days |
| Team Sentiment Tracking | âś“ Real-time, built-in | Via surveys |
| 1:1 Meeting Focus | âś“ Core feature | Part of platform |
| Well-being Monitoring | âś“ Continuous tracking | Pulse surveys |
| Manager Workflow | âś“ Manager-first | HR-driven |
| Pulse Surveys | No | âś“ Advanced |
| Performance Reviews | No | âś“ Included |
While 15Five includes 1:1 functionality, it's part of a larger engagement platform. Workcom is purpose-built for 1:1 meetings, with features designed specifically for manager-employee conversations. Research shows that 50% of employees rate their 1:1 experiences as suboptimal—Workcom's focused approach helps fix that.
15Five relies on pulse surveys to gauge team sentiment, which means you get data periodically. Workcom provides continuous, real-time tracking of team well-being, workload, and morale. This means you can catch issues as they develop, not weeks later when survey results come in.
15Five is designed for HR teams to roll out organization-wide. Workcom is built for managers who need to run effective 1:1s without administrative overhead. The interface is simpler, setup is faster, and the focus is on daily manager workflow rather than HR compliance.
Workcom can be implemented in hours, not days. Managers can start running better 1:1s immediately without extensive training or configuration. 15Five requires more setup time and often needs HR involvement for organization-wide rollout.
15Five is a strong choice if you need:
Continuous well-being tracking: Unlike 15Five's survey-based approach, Workcom tracks team sentiment continuously. Research shows that 67% of employees disengage due to burnout—Workcom helps you see it coming in real-time, not after the next survey cycle.
1:1 meeting excellence: Workcom is purpose-built for 1:1 meetings. Every feature is designed to make these conversations more effective. 15Five treats 1:1s as one feature among many, which means less depth and focus.
Manager workflow focus: Built for frontline managers' daily needs, not HR administrators. This means faster adoption, less training, and features that actually get used.
Nordic design principles: GDPR-native, Danish-language support, and Scandinavian leadership values built in. Perfect for European teams and companies that value privacy and employee well-being.
Pulse survey platform: 15Five's survey capabilities are more advanced, with extensive question libraries and analytics.
Performance reviews: Full performance management suite including review cycles and 360 feedback.
Engagement analytics: More comprehensive analytics dashboard for HR teams tracking organization-wide engagement trends.
Workcom: $6-9 per user per month, with a free plan for up to 4 employees. Transparent pricing, no hidden fees.
15Five: $4-16 per user per month depending on features. Pricing can be complex with add-ons and minimum seat requirements.
While 15Five's entry-level pricing is lower, Workcom's mid-tier pricing includes features that require higher 15Five tiers. For teams focused on 1:1 effectiveness and well-being tracking, Workcom often provides better value.
Research shows that 42.4% of 1:1 meetings are rescheduled weekly, and 29.6% are cancelled. Employees with twice as many 1:1s are 67% less likely to be disengaged. Workcom's focus on making 1:1s actually happen—and happen well—addresses these core problems.
Additionally, 67% of employees disengage due to burnout, yet most tools only measure engagement after the fact. Workcom's real-time sentiment tracking helps managers catch well-being issues early, before they become retention problems.
If you're currently using 15Five but find that:
Then Workcom might be the right alternative. Many managers find that Workcom's focused approach delivers better 1:1 outcomes than comprehensive platforms that try to do everything.
See why managers choose Workcom over 15Five for better 1:1s and real-time team sentiment tracking. Start your free trial today—no credit card required.