How to switch from 15Five to Confirm
15Five built its brand on weekly check-ins. Confirm is built on what people actually do — collaboration patterns, network influence, and behavioral signals check-ins can't capture. Most teams go live in 2–4 weeks.
Why HR teams leave 15Five
What we hear from teams at their 15Five renewal:
Check-ins tell you what people say, not what they do
Weekly check-ins capture employee self-reports — mood, blockers, wins they want to highlight. But self-reports skew toward what's top of mind, what's visible, and what people want managers to see. Confirm's ONA surfaces what actually happens: who people rely on, who drives decisions when no one's watching.
AI costs extra, and it's still limited
15Five's AI coaching via Kona runs $19/manager/month on top of the platform fee. Even at that price, it relies on self-reported data. Confirm's AI is included in the base price and works from behavioral network data — fundamentally different intelligence.
Promotions still come down to manager opinion
15Five gives HR better visibility into manager-employee conversations, but calibration still relies heavily on manager perspective. Confirm layers ONA data into calibration so HR can see cross-team impact and network influence, not just who has the most engaged manager.
Your 15Five migration timeline
What to expect from kick-off to first live cycle:
Scoping call
We review your 15Five setup — review cycle types, check-in cadence, how you use goals, and what data matters most. Your implementation manager designs the migration plan.
Data export from 15Five
15Five provides standard data exports. Confirm's team ingests your review history, goals, 1:1 records, and employee structure. We validate completeness before proceeding.
HRIS integration
We connect Confirm to your HRIS so employee data stays current. No manual employee list maintenance.
Cycle & 1:1 configuration
We set up your review cycle structure and 1:1 templates in Confirm. If you had specific check-in formats you liked in 15Five, we replicate those patterns.
Manager training
30-minute session covering Confirm's interface, ONA survey, 1:1 module, and how to use calibration data. Typically better-received than 15Five training — the interface is simpler.
Go live
First Confirm cycle or 1:1 series launches. Your success manager stays active through the first cycle.
Migration checklist: 15Five to Confirm
What transfers from 15Five:
- Performance review history
- Goal and OKR records
- 1:1 meeting notes and action items
- Employee and org structure data
- Competency and review question sets
What Confirm configures fresh:
- ONA survey (once per cycle, 8–10 min)
- HRIS integration
- Calibration session setup with ONA data
- AI coaching configuration for your org
- Analytics dashboard with network view
What stays the same:
- Review cadence (quarterly, semi-annual, annual)
- 1:1 meeting structure with managers
- Competency framework and rating scales
- Goal-setting and OKR workflows
What improves:
- Performance decisions grounded in behavioral data
- AI coaching included at no extra cost
- Calibration backed by ONA network evidence
- Hidden top performers surfaced automatically
- Flat pricing — no per-feature add-ons
Common questions about switching from 15Five
How long does migration take?
Most teams go live in 2–4 weeks. Our team handles data import and HRIS integration; HR reviews the setup before launch.
We're mid-contract with 15Five. Can we start a Confirm pilot?
Yes. Run a pilot with one team or department. One review cycle is typically enough to compare outcomes side-by-side before your 15Five renewal.
Will we lose our 15Five check-in history?
No. Check-in and review history can be exported from 15Five and imported into Confirm so managers retain context on past conversations.
Does Confirm support weekly check-ins?
Confirm supports structured 1:1s with agendas, action items, and history. The cadence is flexible — weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly based on your management approach.
What does migration cost?
Implementation is included in your subscription. No setup fees. $8/person/month covers everything — including AI coaching, ONA, calibration, and 1:1s.
How is Confirm pricing different from 15Five?
15Five's base is $4–$16/user/month but AI coaching (Kona) adds $19/manager. Confirm is $8/person/month, everything included. No AI gating.
What HR teams say after making the switch
"When we learned about ONA from Confirm, it was magical timing. We looked at a bunch of platforms. None of them could do it — not in that way, in such a fast, simple way."
"Confirm is the first tool that lets me see the behavioral side with some evidence. I can quickly get the information to make decisions."
"ONA is an absolute breakthrough with performance management; it is exceptionally insightful. We're able to identify exactly who are the centers of influence."
15Five vs. Confirm: side by side
Ready to move from check-ins to behavioral data?
Book a 30-minute call. We'll scope your 15Five setup and give you a concrete migration timeline — no pressure, no obligation.