Both platforms support feedback and performance management, with different models. 15Five is a broad performance platform with weekly check-ins, OKRs, and per-user pricing. Blik is open source, flat-priced, and focused on anonymous 360° feedback. Which fits depends on whether you want a continuous-feedback suite or a dedicated review tool.
How Blik and 15Five compare on the fundamentals
| Feature | Blik | 15Five |
|---|---|---|
| Deployment Options | SaaS (€49/mo) OR Self-hosted (Free) You choose what fits |
SaaS only Managed hosting |
| SaaS Pricing Model | €49/month flat rate Up to 50 employees |
$4-16/user/month Scales with headcount, billed annually |
| Implementation Cost | $0 (docker compose up) Running in under 30 minutes with Docker Compose |
Minimal (SaaS) Standard onboarding |
| Per-User Billing | No per-user billing Flat rate for up to 50 employees |
Priced per user Added seats billed per headcount |
| Survey Design | Flexible questionnaires Customize every cycle |
Curated question library Time-triggered check-ins |
| Deployment Control | Self-hosted or managed Your servers or ours |
SaaS only Managed by vendor |
| Anonymity | Token-based review access Aggregated reports; configuration matters |
Hosted review workflows Check confidentiality and visibility settings |
| SSO Access | Planned (not yet shipped) | Included in higher tiers |
| HRIS Connectors | REST API + webhooks No native connectors |
HRIS integrations included Per vendor pricing page |
| Native Mobile App | Responsive web (no native app) | Native mobile app |
15Five uses per-user annual tiers; Blik uses a flat monthly rate independent of headcount.
Choose SaaS convenience or self-hosting. Both include the same features.
50 employees = $2,400-9,600/year depending on tier
€588/year
All features, up to 50 employees
$2,400/year
Engagement survey plan ($4/user/month)
$9,600/year
All-in-one plan ($16/user/month)
A 50-person team pays $2,400–9,600/year for 15Five depending on tier, versus €588/year for Blik hosted.
Keep questions fresh by designing each review cycle to fit.
Consistent cadence keeps a steady feedback rhythm for the team.
Continuous feedback and scheduled 360° reviews serve different needs. 15Five's time-triggered check-ins suit teams that want a steady weekly rhythm and OKR-aligned tracking. Blik's custom questionnaires suit teams that run structured review cycles and want to change questions each cycle. Neither is inherently better — the right choice depends on whether your culture prefers frequent lightweight check-ins or periodic in-depth reviews.
Source: 15Five pricing page, as of October 2026
Blik is open source (AGPLv3). Deploy it yourself for free, or use our managed hosting for €49/month for up to 50 employees. 14-day free trial — credit card required; cancel before it ends and you won't be charged.
Blik offers flat hosted pricing, customizable questionnaires, and self-hosting. Consider its reporting safeguards and current gaps alongside the requirements for your review process.
Get Started with Blik€49/month managed hosting • Open source available on GitHub
Competitor pricing claims on this page are cited below. Pricing verified as of October 2026.