Why teams switch
What 15Five makes hard, Nami makes effortless
15Five does check-ins and manager enablement well, but it's a separate tool employees have to remember to open, and the full performance stack (formal cycles, OKRs, calibration) tends to sit in higher tiers.
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With 15FiveIt's one more tab employees forget — weekly check-ins lapse and the data goes stale.
Check-ins and recognition happen in Slack via /kudos and DM prompts, so participation stays high without nagging.
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With 15FiveFormal review cycles, OKRs, and calibration sit in higher tiers or paid add-ons.
Reviews, OKRs, surveys, and 9-box calibration are all in the one $5/user plan.
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With 15FivePer-seat tiers get expensive fast as you switch more features on.
One flat price, everything included, and free for teams of 10 or fewer.
Side by side
Nami vs 15Five, line by line
| NamiRecommended | 15Five | |
|---|---|---|
| Where employees do it | Inside Slack — DMs + Home Tab | Separate web app, with Slack notifications |
| Weekly check-ins & recognition | In Slack via /kudos + DM prompts | Yes — core strength, in-app |
| Full 360° review cycles | Included | Higher tiers / add-on |
| OKRs & 9-box calibration | Included | Objectives yes; calibration varies by tier |
| Engagement surveys & eNPS | Included | Yes (Engagement) |
| Pricing | $5/user/month, all-in | Per-seat tiers; cost climbs with modules |
| Free tier | Free for teams of 10 or fewer | Trial only |
| Time to first cycle | ~5 minutes via Slack OAuth | Onboarding required |
Reflects Nami's current feature set and 15Five's publicly described capabilities. Vendor features and pricing change — verify specifics for your plan.
Same outcomes 15Five promises — reviews, goals, engagement — without the separate login, the per-module invoice, or the rollout. It just lives in Slack.
In fairness
When 15Five is the better choice
If your program is built around 15Five's manager-coaching content and best-self curriculum, and your team is happy operating in a dedicated app, 15Five is strong there. Nami wins when you want the same continuous-feedback rhythm plus formal cycles — delivered where the team already works, at one price.
FAQ
15Five alternative — questions
Is Nami a good 15Five alternative?
Yes, especially for Slack-first teams. Nami delivers continuous feedback and check-ins inside Slack, plus full review cycles, OKRs, surveys, and calibration in one plan at $5/user/month.
Does Nami do weekly check-ins like 15Five?
Yes — Nami runs check-ins and recognition (/kudos) directly in Slack DMs, and nudges only the people who still have something outstanding rather than the whole channel.
How does pricing compare?
Nami is a single $5/user/month plan with everything included, free under 10 users. 15Five is priced per seat across tiers, so a full performance + engagement program usually costs more per seat.
Can I move my data from 15Five?
Yes — import your team and structure via CSV or Slack, and rebuild templates and frameworks from Nami's library. Partner Programme customers get migration help.
See Nami in your own Slack
Install in about five minutes and run your first review cycle. Free for teams of 10 or fewer, 14-day Pro trial — no credit card.
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