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15Five costs $2 to $399 per user/month as of March 2026. Pricing depends on your chosen tier, contract length, and negotiated discounts.

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+-96% above list price

15Five true cost runs -96% above the listed $2-$399/user/month price as of March 2026. For a 25-person team, expect ~$188 in year-one costs vs the $4,800 base license. Key hidden costs: ai copilot add-on costs an additional $2 per user per month (billed annually), providing ai-powered insights and suggested actions but required as a separate purchase beyond base plans., kona add-on (team emotional intelligence tool) costs $19 per user per month billed annually, significantly increasing costs if added to base subscription., manager coaching and development content costs $49 per user per month when purchased separately, though included in total platform tier. this is critical for manager effectiveness but very expensive as an add-on.. Verified from 1 sources by CostBench.

Hidden Costs Breakdown

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AI Copilot add-on costs an additional $2 per user per month (billed annually), providing AI-powered insights and suggested actions but required as a separate purchase beyond base plans.

2

Kona add-on (team emotional intelligence tool) costs $19 per user per month billed annually, significantly increasing costs if added to base subscription.

3

Manager coaching and development content costs $49 per user per month when purchased separately, though included in Total Platform tier. This is critical for manager effectiveness but very expensive as an add-on.

4

1-on-1 coaching sessions cost $399 per credit, with 1:1 sessions requiring 1 credit and group sessions requiring 5 credits. Organizations wanting executive coaching pay thousands extra.

5

Compensation management add-on costs $9 per user per month, necessary for merit increase planning and compensation review cycles not included in base tiers.

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Annual billing is mandatory across all plans - no monthly payment option available, requiring upfront capital commitment of full year's cost.

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Implementation and onboarding services typically cost $3,000-$15,000 depending on company size, including custom workflows, integration setup, and manager training.

Example: True Cost for 25 Users

License (25 × $16 × 12) $4,800/yr
Implementation (one-time) +$15,000–$50,000
Premium Support (20%) +$960/yr
Training (25 × $500) +$12,500
Admin (part-time) +$15,000–$25,000/yr
Estimated Year 1 Total ~$188
That's roughly 0.0× the advertised license price. The median 15Five contract is $132/yr across 0 Vendr purchases.

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What hidden costs should I budget for with 15Five?

Beyond the license fee, budget for implementation ($5K-$100K+), training ($500-$2K per user), premium support (15-20% of license), and admin costs. Most companies see 40-60% higher total cost than the listed price.

02 Does 15Five charge for implementation?

15Five doesn't include implementation in the license cost. Implementation is typically done by partners and costs range from $5,000 for basic setup to $100,000+ for enterprise deployments with customization.

03 How much does 15Five support cost?

Basic support is included, but premium support (faster response times, 24/7 availability) typically adds 15-20% to your annual contract. This can be thousands of dollars per year for larger deployments.

04 Are there storage costs with 15Five?

Most 15Five plans include limited storage. Once you exceed the included amount, you'll pay overage fees which can range from $50-$500+ per month depending on data volume.

05 What add-ons cost extra with 15Five?

Many features marketed as part of 15Five are actually add-ons: advanced reporting, API access, integrations, and specialized modules. Each can add $10-$100+ per user per month.

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