Comparison
Looking for a 15Five alternative?
At 15Five, AI is the priciest add-on (+$19/user). At TalentRewards, native-language AI is included in the price.
Included vs +$19/user
AI
€4 vs €11
MBO & Compensation add-on
€0 vs no free tier
free up to 10 users
With AI, the bill doubles.
Real all-in cost / user / month
- Total Platform — €16
- Kona AI (+€19) — €19
MBO module alone: €4 vs €11 (no standalone goals module: only inside Perform)
15Five's hidden costs
- The "Kona" AI coach costs +$19/user/month, on top of the plan
- No standalone goals module: you must buy all of Perform
- Constant upsell toward the Total Platform (€16)
- USD billing (FX risk, no EU invoice)
- Implementation fee $1,000–5,000
Feature comparison
| TalentRewards | 15Five | |
|---|---|---|
| Native-language AI included in price | ✓ | ✕ |
| MBO & Compensation add-on (+€4) | ✓ | ✕ |
| Transparent public pricing | ✓ | ✕ |
| On-premise / self-hosted | ✓ | ✕ |
| EU hosting + GDPR by design | ✓ | ✕ |
| € billing | ✓ | ✕ |
| Performance-focused (not engagement-first) | ✓ | ~ |
Table updated June 2026, based on public price lists.
AI: included vs +$19/user
TalentRewards
TalentRewards includes native-language AI in the plan price: no extra per-user cost, in the EU or self-hosted.
15Five
15Five sells AI (Kona) as a premium add-on at +$19/user/month, English only.
When 15Five is the right choice
- Your priority is engagement and manager coaching more than review cycles, and your team already works in English.
- Per-user budget is not a constraint and you want 15Five's US-style HR methodology and training content.
When to choose TalentRewards
- Native-language AI included — not a +$19/user add-on.
- Free up to 10 users, then €10/user — AI included.
- Data in the EU or self-hosted, billed in €.
Frequently asked questions
How much does 15Five cost?
The Total Platform plan costs about $16/user/month and there is no standalone goals module. The Kona AI coach is a +$19/user/month add-on, plus a $1,000–5,000 implementation fee.
How much does TalentRewards cost?
TalentRewards is free for up to 10 users, then €10/user/month (Professional) or €12 (Enterprise) — native-language AI included in every plan. The MBO & Compensation add-on is +€4/user/month. Public price list, billed in euros, no setup fees. No paid AI add-on.
Can I migrate from 15Five to TalentRewards?
Yes: users and org structure import via CSV, and the team assists your onboarding to migrate review cycles and goals.
Where is the data hosted?
In data centers within the European Union, GDPR by design. On-premise / self-hosted deployment is also available for regulated sectors.
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A 30-minute demo on your own review cycles, or download the full comparison as a PDF.
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Indicative prices collected from public price lists and third-party aggregators in June 2026; quote-only prices are marked with "~". All trademarks belong to their respective owners. TalentRewards is not affiliated with the vendors mentioned.