62 Ratings
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Based on 62 reviews and ratings
18 Ratings
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Based on 18 reviews and ratings
Feature Set Ratings
- 15Five ranks higher in 2 feature sets: Performance and Goals, Performance Management
Performance and Goals
9.1
15Five
91%
8.2
Sage HR
82%
15Five ranks higher in 5/5 features
15Five ranks higher in 5/5 features
Corporate goal setting
9.0
90%
25 Ratings
8.3
83%
5 Ratings
Subordinate goal setting
8.9
89%
27 Ratings
N/A
0 Ratings
Individual goal setting
8.9
89%
32 Ratings
8.3
83%
5 Ratings
Line-of sight-visibility
9.1
91%
24 Ratings
7.9
79%
5 Ratings
Performance tracking
9.4
94%
27 Ratings
8.3
83%
5 Ratings
Performance Management
8.9
15Five
89%
8.3
Sage HR
83%
15Five ranks higher in 10/10 features
15Five ranks higher in 10/10 features
Performance plans
9.3
93%
22 Ratings
8.3
83%
5 Ratings
Plan weighting
6.8
68%
9 Ratings
N/A
0 Ratings
Manager note taking
9.5
95%
29 Ratings
N/A
0 Ratings
Performance improvement plans
8.8
88%
16 Ratings
8.3
83%
5 Ratings
Review status tracking
9.5
95%
24 Ratings
8.3
83%
5 Ratings
Rater nomination workflow
6.7
67%
5 Ratings
N/A
0 Ratings
Review reminders
9.5
95%
27 Ratings
8.3
83%
5 Ratings
Workflow restrictions
9.9
99%
14 Ratings
N/A
0 Ratings
Multiple review frequency
9.7
97%
22 Ratings
8.3
83%
5 Ratings
Reporting
9.7
97%
23 Ratings
N/A
0 Ratings
Human Resource Management
15Five
Feature Set Not Supported
N/A
8.4
Sage HR
84%
Sage HR ranks higher in 6/6 features
Sage HR ranks higher in 6/6 features
Employee demographic data
N/A
0 Ratings
8.3
83%
8 Ratings
Employment history
N/A
0 Ratings
8.3
83%
8 Ratings
Job profiles and administration
N/A
0 Ratings
9.1
91%
6 Ratings
Organizational charting
N/A
0 Ratings
8.9
89%
7 Ratings
Organization and location management
N/A
0 Ratings
8.3
83%
6 Ratings
Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)
N/A
0 Ratings
7.7
77%
3 Ratings
Leave and Attendance Management
15Five
Feature Set Not Supported
N/A
7.0
Sage HR
70%
Sage HR ranks higher in 3/3 features
Sage HR ranks higher in 3/3 features
Approval workflow
N/A
0 Ratings
6.8
68%
8 Ratings
Balance details
N/A
0 Ratings
7.5
75%
8 Ratings
Annual carry-forward and encashment
N/A
0 Ratings
6.8
68%
5 Ratings
Employee Self Service
15Five
Feature Set Not Supported
N/A
8.9
Sage HR
89%
Sage HR ranks higher in 5/5 features
Sage HR ranks higher in 5/5 features
View and generate pay and benefit information
N/A
0 Ratings
9.0
90%
2 Ratings
Update personal information
N/A
0 Ratings
9.0
90%
7 Ratings
View company policy documentation
N/A
0 Ratings
8.3
83%
6 Ratings
Employee recognition
N/A
0 Ratings
9.1
91%
5 Ratings
View job history
N/A
0 Ratings
9.1
91%
5 Ratings
Asset Management
15Five
Feature Set Not Supported
N/A
9.1
Sage HR
91%
Sage HR ranks higher in 1/1 features
Sage HR ranks higher in 1/1 features
Tracking of all physical assets
N/A
0 Ratings
9.1
91%
4 Ratings
HR Reporting
15Five
Feature Set Not Supported
N/A
6.3
Sage HR
63%
Sage HR ranks higher in 3/3 features
Sage HR ranks higher in 3/3 features
Report builder
N/A
0 Ratings
6.5
65%
7 Ratings
Pre-built reports
N/A
0 Ratings
6.4
64%
7 Ratings
Ability to combine HR data with external data
N/A
0 Ratings
6.0
60%
1 Rating
Onboarding
15Five
Feature Set Not Supported
N/A
7.9
Sage HR
79%
Sage HR ranks higher in 2/2 features
Sage HR ranks higher in 2/2 features
New hire portal
N/A
0 Ratings
7.9
79%
6 Ratings
Manager tracking tools
N/A
0 Ratings
7.9
79%
5 Ratings
Succession Planning
15Five
Feature Set Not Supported
N/A
9.1
Sage HR
91%
Sage HR ranks higher in 2/2 features
Sage HR ranks higher in 2/2 features
Create succession plans/pools
N/A
0 Ratings
9.1
91%
2 Ratings
Candidate development
N/A
0 Ratings
9.1
91%
2 Ratings
Recruiting / ATS
15Five
Feature Set Not Supported
N/A
6.5
Sage HR
65%
Sage HR ranks higher in 6/6 features
Sage HR ranks higher in 6/6 features
Job Requisition Management
N/A
0 Ratings
7.0
70%
1 Rating
Company Website Posting
N/A
0 Ratings
6.0
60%
1 Rating
Job Search Site Posting
N/A
0 Ratings
6.0
60%
1 Rating
Duplicate Candidate Prevention
N/A
0 Ratings
6.0
60%
1 Rating
Applicant Tracking
N/A
0 Ratings
8.0
80%
1 Rating
Notifications and Alerts
N/A
0 Ratings
6.0
60%
1 Rating
Attribute Ratings
- 15Five is rated higher in 2 areas: Likelihood to Recommend, Usability
- Sage HR is rated higher in 1 area: Support Rating
Likelihood to Recommend
9.8
15Five
98%
38 Ratings
7.5
Sage HR
75%
9 Ratings
Likelihood to Renew
9.9
15Five
99%
3 Ratings
Sage HR
N/A
0 Ratings
Usability
9.9
15Five
99%
3 Ratings
9.1
Sage HR
91%
1 Rating
Support Rating
8.4
15Five
84%
47 Ratings
9.1
Sage HR
91%
9 Ratings
Online Training
10.0
15Five
100%
1 Rating
Sage HR
N/A
0 Ratings
Implementation Rating
10.0
15Five
100%
2 Ratings
Sage HR
N/A
0 Ratings
Likelihood to Recommend
15Five
15Five is for any size/type department or individual who has annual, quarterly and even weekly goal setting as a component of their performance evaluation. Whether it is a base salary only compensation model, or a base plus commission compensation model- it fits across roles, industries and diverse organizations
Manager of Strategic Accounts
WellthHospital & Health Care, 11-50 employees
Sage HR
Keeping an accurate time off calendar, with specific buckets, is extremely important. It has helped my company grow without having to manage things in Excel. Also, implementing an annual review process by using CakeHR has been very clean and transparent with my employees. This also allows me to see year over year. In years past, we used Word or a Jotform which made it challenging to pull up years past.
Chief Operating Officer
Superior Integrated SolutionsComputer Software, 51-200 employees
Pros
15Five
- The Pulse Check feature is both easy to use and allows staff and management to gauge how team health is.
- The metric and key performance tools are very well designed.
- Automated reminders and reporting are great features.
- I find the customer services to be best in class.
Executive Director
Kennebunport Climate InitiativeNon-profit Organization Management, 1-10 employees
Sage HR
- Employee self service - the apps and desktops GUIs are very intuitive.
- Leave management - this manages itself through the app and system, saves lots of admin.
- Customization - you can tailor the system more and more to suit your specific needs.
- Updates and Customer Service - the CakeHR team gave dedicated a lot of time to bring out weekly updates and systems improvements which shows they are dedicated to making this a great product - the fact that they were bought by Se recently is also testament to their ongoing mission.
Senior People & Culture Manager
Atom International Technology LimitedInformation Technology & Services, 51-200 employees
Cons
15Five
- Questions are repetitive weekly, though this may be a function of our administrator, and not the platform itself. Answering the same questions every 2 weeks is an awful lot like the movie Groundhog day.
- Give employees at all levels visibility into the "How are you feeling" score to get a pulse on the entire company at once.

Verified User
Contributor in Sales
Internet Company, 51-200 employeesSage HR
- Updating information in a central location that implements changes across whole system.
- Custom reporting and history
- Time off policies tracking and management

Verified User
Employee in Marketing
Construction Company, 51-200 employeesPricing Details
15Five
General
Free Trial
Yes
Free/Freemium Version
—Premium Consulting/Integration Services
—Entry-level set up fee?
Optional
Starting Price
$0
15Five Editions & Modules
Edition
Basic | $71 |
---|---|
Plus | $141 |
Performance | Custom Pricing |
- per person/per month
- none
Additional Pricing Details
—Sage HR
General
Free Trial
Yes
Free/Freemium Version
—Premium Consulting/Integration Services
Yes
Entry-level set up fee?
No
Starting Price
$1.5 per user, per month
Sage HR Editions & Modules
Edition
Leave Management | $5.501 |
---|---|
Performance Management | $3.001 |
Shift Scheduling | $3.001 |
Timesheets | $3.001 |
Expenses Management | $1.501 |
Recruitment | $200.001 |
- per user, per month
Additional Pricing Details
Product is module. No hidden fees Cancel anytime No credit card requiredLikelihood to Renew
15Five
15Five 9.9
Based on 3 answers
This program is the absolute best I've ever used in 30 years with organizations. Not only do I enjoy being a user and "filling it out" every week- but I would personally buy it if available for goal tracking in my personal life I love it that much!
Manager of Strategic Accounts
WellthHospital & Health Care, 11-50 employees
Sage HR
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
Usability
15Five
15Five 9.9
Based on 3 answers
It's very simple to use - not overly complicated. You wouldn't need training to use. There are some features I never use because I don't understand -- like one on ones. However we use without and still find a lot of value in it!

Verified User
Employee in Finance and Accounting
Non-profit Organization Management Company, 1-10 employeesSage HR
Sage HR 9.1
Based on 1 answer
My staff "actually" likes it! I can tell because they are actively in the program almost daily!
CEO (Chief Executive Officer)
Ohio Transit Risk PoolInsurance, 1-10 employees
Support Rating
15Five
15Five 8.4
Based on 47 answers
The 15Five support team is amazing. They were always willing to speak with me when I did something wrong in the system and never had a harsh or placing judgment tone in their voices. They respond quickly and promptly and allowed me to learn something new each time I cross lines with them. I am thankful for their knowledge and customer service they shared with me when I needed it.
Education Manager
CIG/ELVNon-profit Organization Management, 51-200 employees
Sage HR
Sage HR 9.1
Based on 9 answers
Customer support is amazing. There are times I post a question and I don't get back to support. They will always follow-up with an email to make sure our questions are answered. I even had a call with Julianna who was wonderful and very personable. You definitely get a level us service that exceeds most companies. Keep up the good work CakeHR.
Chief Operating Officer
Superior Integrated SolutionsComputer Software, 51-200 employees
Online Training
15Five
15Five 10.0
Based on 1 answer
Very helpful webinar training. They answer questions, the slides are all very helpful, and they send you the presentation once the webinar is complete so that you can share with your team.

Verified User
Employee in Finance and Accounting
Non-profit Organization Management Company, 1-10 employeesSage HR
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
Implementation Rating
15Five
15Five 10.0
Based on 2 answers
It was very easy and support was super helpful!

Verified User
Employee in Finance and Accounting
Non-profit Organization Management Company, 1-10 employeesSage HR
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
Alternatives Considered
15Five
I used Achievers a while ago and it was only limited to rewards. 15FIVE really makes a difference, it's real engagement for businesses and provides a lot of structure. I also love what they preach in their social channels as we are constantly learning from their podcasts and blog posts.
Talent & Culture Champion L4
Born Again MediaInternet, 11-50 employees
Sage HR
For core HR functionality, this is the only product we use. For ATS, we have experimented with BreezyHR. We've learned that CakeHR is adding an ATS module soon though.
Technical Manager
Ubiquisoft TechnologiesComputer Software, 1-10 employees
Return on Investment
15Five
- 15Five opened up many discussions for issues/challenges in the workplace that wasn't available in meetings/during projects/in other capacities.
- 15Five has opened the door to creative ideas that became projects and improvements.
- 15Five improved culture by allowing team members in other departments see what others are doing/feeling, making us feel as one company
Engineering Technician
MiraseeHigher Education, 11-50 employees
Sage HR
- The system shows us all days off and overtime, so we can manage this and know everything is like agreed in the contract.
- A simple and affordable system with room to grow.
Operational Manager
MOBIAN.GlobalLeisure, Travel & Tourism, 11-50 employees