STEP
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ADD YOUR TEAM
Import or manually create teams, add employees, and assign Admin or Manager roles.
A Customizable 15five Engage Alternative
Get a fully focused engagement platform for less. HeartCount is designed for scaling teams, allowing you to customize your approach to employee engagement, with targeted insights in mind.rn
Rated
4.8
on various platforms
4.8
on various platforms
Engagement tool for teams at every stage
The difference shows at scale. Optimize your workflows and tools to scale up well.
$400
for 100 employees / month (annual subscription)
$250
for 100 employees / month (annual subscription)
What makes HeartCount different
Not just engagement tracking – an actual partner for leadership decisions.
HeartCount vs. 15five Engage
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| Starting price/employee |
$2.5 |
$4 |
| Free trial |
30 days |
14 days |
| Employee Engagement/Pulse Surveys |
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| Onboarding u0026 Offboarding Surveys |
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| Churn Risk |
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| Individual Risk Flags |
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| Multilingual surveys |
16+ languages |
Spanish only on request |
| Feedback u0026 Comments |
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| Employee Recognition |
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| Custom Employee Labels |
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| AI Insights |
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| Metric Reporting u0026 eNPS |
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| Engagement Benchmarkes by team |
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| Average rating (GetApp, Capterra) |
4.8 |
4.7 |
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vs |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Starting price/employee |
$2.5 |
$4 |
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| Free trial |
30 days |
14 days |
|
| Employee Engagement/Pulse Surveys |
|
|
|
| Onboarding u0026 Offboarding Surveys |
|
|
|
| Churn Risk |
|
|
|
| Individual Risk Flags |
|
|
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| Multilingual surveys |
16+ languages |
Spanish only on request |
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| Feedback u0026 Comments |
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| Employee Recognition |
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| Custom Employee Labels |
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| AI Insights |
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| Metric Reporting u0026 eNPS |
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| Engagement Benchmarkes by team |
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| Average rating (GetApp, Capterra) |
4.8 |
4.7 |
How HeartCount works
HeartCount is a specialized employee engagement platform with rotating and customizable questions, available in multiple languages. Get advanced AI insights to facilitate strategic employee management.
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AI INSIGHTS
AI-powered insights u0026 Churn Risk assessment
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Quickly check for top performers, talents, and employees eligible for a raise
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Scan for employees with high churn risk to act preemptively
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Get recommendations for effectively managing the risk of employee turnover
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CUSTOM SURVEYS
Customize Surveys for Targeted Purpose
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Choose from templates, or create surveys that reflect your company culture and tone
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Collect accurate feedback during onboarding or off-boarding
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Anonymize surveys sent to everyone, or send them only to specific employees
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WEEKLY PULSE CHECKS
Science-Backed Insights into Team Engagement
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Automate weekly feedback gathering with scheduled pulse checks
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Get insights into team morale, productivity, and satisfaction
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Translate questions into another language to support multinational teams
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EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION
Encourage Team Growth with Public Praises
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Recognize top contributors highly valued by their team
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Enhance your company culture by understanding what your employees value the most
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Use timely recognition for motivating employees and developing a tailored reward system
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TEAM OVERVIEW
Monitor Team Well-being Trends to Prevent Issues Early
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Gain a deeper understanding of team-specific strengths and challenges
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Set team-specific goals and objectives
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Compare performance metrics across teams and with averages from other companies
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COMMUNICATION MODULE
Boost Transparent Communication and Feedback
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Give praises and real-time, constructive feedback
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Encourage open dialogue, or anonymous comment sharing
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Get an overview of all employees’ weekly improvement suggestions
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EMPLOYEE REPORTS
Personalize Employee Development Plans
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Get a detailed history of engagement for each employee
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Analyze individual employee reports to personalize their development plans
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Strengthen leader-employee relationships with consolidated data
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EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT REPORT
Get Half-Year Engagement Insights
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Six months of employee engagement data presented in percentages
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Identify key factors influencing your team’s engagement with historical data
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Assess data on EEI, eNPS, and intent to leave
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REAL-TIME ANALYTICS
Make Better Strategic Decisions
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Access dashboards with a summarized key metrics analysis
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Benchmark teams in the company to assess changes in well-being or engagement
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Quickly spot critical areas for strategic improvements
How to switch from 15five Engage to HeartCount
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STEP1
ADD YOUR TEAM
Import or manually create teams, add employees, and assign Admin or Manager roles.
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STEP2
USE PULSE CHECKS
Send your fist pulse check (3 questions) to collect real-time team sentiment.
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STEP3
GET ENGAGEMENT INSIGHTS
Get insights on employee/team engagement and act on custom recommendations.
What Our Customers Say
Organisations using HeartCount have seen measurable changes in how they understand and support their teams. Here’s what a few of them had to say:
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Gernot Seebacher CEO at UnifixWe’ve relied on HeartCount so that we can always be aligned on the team’s well-being and demonstrate the company’s closeness to every single employee, especially those who are physically far away from the headquarters, every week. For us, HeartCount is indispensable for better understanding employees’ needs and helping them be happier with their work every day!
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Antoana Evtimova Talent & Culture Lead at Resolute Software
We’ve been relying on HeartCount for over three years now. Consistently using this platform has helped us make our HR strategy applicable and effective. We’re able to prioritize the human side of HR and ensure that our workplace remains centered around our people for the long haul.
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Olga Arsov Employee Experience Specialist at Headquarters
HeartCount allows us to determine how our people are feeling and build stronger bonds between teammates. The platform itself supports employers who care for their teams, completely aligning with the fact that the most valuable asset of any organization is their employees.
Gernot Seebacher
CEO at
Unifix
We’ve relied on HeartCount so that we can always be aligned on the team’s well-being and demonstrate the company’s closeness to every single employee, especially those who are physically far away from the headquarters, every week. For us, HeartCount is indispensable for better understanding employees’ needs and helping them be happier with their work every day!
Antoana Evtimova
Talent & Culture Lead at
Resolute Software
We’ve been relying on HeartCount for over three years now. Consistently using this platform has helped us make our HR strategy applicable and effective. We’re able to prioritize the human side of HR and ensure that our workplace remains centered around our people for the long haul.
Olga Arsov
Employee Experience Specialist at
Headquarters
HeartCount allows us to determine how our people are feeling and build stronger bonds between teammates. The platform itself supports employers who care for their teams, completely aligning with the fact that the most valuable asset of any organization is their employees.
Frequently Asked Questions
Learn what others are asking about HeartCount and 15five.
Can I use HeartCount for free? Are there any limitations in the free plan?
Yes, HeartCount has a free plan for teams with up to 25 employees. Admin and Manager roles are not limited, even in the free plan. The free plan is perfect for small teams that want to focus on increasing or assessing engagement, without the burden of extra costs.
HeartCount pros and cons?
u003cstrongu003ePROSu003c/strongu003e: Heartcount is a simple, easy-to-use engagement tool with quick weekly pulse surveys, clear insights, anonymous feedback, and peer recognition. It requires no training, allows team comparisons, and offers a free plan for small teams – making it a low-effort solution for consistent insights.rnu003cstrongu003eCONSu003c/strongu003e: It lacks full performance management features (like goal setting), has a somewhat rigid structure, and delivers the most value only with regular use. Best used alongside other HR tools.
Is 15five worth it?
15Five can be worth it for mid-sized teams prioritizing continuous feedback and engagement, but value depends on your company size, culture, and budget.
15five pros and cons?
u003cstrongu003ePROSu003c/strongu003e: 15five excels at fostering ongoing communication through weekly check-ins. It supports flexible reviews, goal tracking tied to OKRs, career development plans, and centralized feedback, while enabling both formal and informal recognition.rnu003cstrongu003eCONSu003c/strongu003e: 15five setup demands effort and behavior change, with a learning curve for reviews that can overwhelm smaller teams; costs rise with scale, and it’s not a full HR suite. Features like surveys lack depth, data can overload without adequate processing, integrations are limited, and success hinges on consistent use.
Problems with 15five?
Common issues with 15Five include a challenging learning curve stemming from a complicated interface, restricted customization options to accommodate varied team requirements, and repetitive survey questions that may lead to a decline in engagement over time. Additionally, users have expressed concerns about high costs, an overload of email notifications, and occasional challenges with HRIS integrations.
