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ODE vs 15Five
Why organizations choose ODE over 15Five for goal management and strategic execution
The Bottom Line
15Five excels at weekly check-ins, 1-on-1 meetings, and employee engagement—it's an HR/people management tool. If you need strategic OKRs connected to actual work output, procurement, and decisions, ODE provides the full operational layer 15Five lacks.
Feature Comparison
| Capability | ODE | 15Five |
|---|---|---|
| OKR Management | ✓ Full Suite | ✓ Available |
| Weekly Check-ins | ✓ OKR Cycles | ✓ Core Strength |
| 1-on-1 Meeting Tools | ⚠ Meeting Intelligence | ✓ Core Strength |
| Employee Engagement | ⚠ Planned | ✓ Core Strength |
| Work/Project Management | ✓ Full PMO | ✗ Not Available |
| Auto-Progress from Tasks | ✓ Automatic | ✗ Manual Only |
| SMART Goal Wizard | ✓ 5-Step Guided | ⚠ Basic |
| Procurement Integration | ✓ Full Suite | ✗ Not Available |
| Meeting Intelligence | ✓ AI Transcription | ✗ Not Available |
| AI Goal Predictions | ✓ Bloomberg-Class | ✗ Not Available |
| Decision Audit Trail | ✓ Full Audit Trail | ⚠ Basic |
Where 15Five Excels
- ✓15-minute weekly check-ins
- ✓1-on-1 meeting templates
- ✓Employee engagement surveys
- ✓Performance review cycles
- ✓Low entry price ($4/user/month)
Where ODE Wins
- ★Goals connected to actual work output
- ★70+ modules (not just HR)
- ★Work Items auto-update goals
- ★Decision → Goal → Work flow
- ★Bloomberg-class AI predictions
Different Tools for Different Problems
Choose 15Five if you need:
- • Weekly employee check-ins
- • 1-on-1 meeting management
- • Employee engagement surveys
- • Performance reviews
- • HR/People Ops focus
Choose ODE if you need:
- • OKRs connected to work output
- • Project/work management
- • Procurement and contracts
- • Decision tracking and audit
- • Full operational platform
Note: Many organizations use 15Five for HR alongside ODE for operations. They're complementary tools.
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