2026 Performance Management Software Comparison

Annual appraisals and performance management are not the same thing. This independent report compares seven leading platforms — Lattice, 15Five, Culture Amp, Leapsome, HiBob, ClearReview, and Betterworks — across review philosophy, OKR capability, manager tools, GDPR, and scale. Includes guidance on continuous versus structured approaches and size-based recommendations. No commercial bias.