A free 15Five alternative for teams that don't need performance reviews.
15Five is a performance + feedback platform. Daily Question is just the pulse part, done lighter, with anonymity that's structural. Here's the fair comparison.
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15Five is the right choice when…
- You want performance reviews, OKRs, and 1:1 templates in one place.
- Your HR team owns the tool and can invest in onboarding managers.
- Budget allows ~$10/user/month or more on annual contracts.
- You need strong integrations with HRIS, Jira, and BI tools.
Daily Question is the right choice when…
- You're a team lead who just wants an anonymous pulse signal.
- You don't want performance-review software. Just an ear to the ground.
- Anonymity isn't a setting. It's how we built it.
- Flat pricing: free up to 5 seats, $19/mo up to 25, no per-user math.
Feature comparison
| 15Five | Daily Question | |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier for real | Trial only | Forever, up to 5 seats |
| Daily one-question cadence | Weekly check-ins | Yes |
| Anonymous by architecture | Anonymous option | Yes. Built into the application from day one |
| Manager Touchpoints back to team | No equivalent | Yes |
| Performance reviews / 1:1 templates | Yes | Not our focus |
| OKR / goal tracking | Yes | Not our focus |
| Health Score + trends | Engagement metrics | Health Score |
| Typical cost for 20 members | ~$200/mo | $19/mo flat |
Pricing, straight
15Five's pulse module is bundled into paid plans starting at $10/user/month. For a 20-person team, that's roughly $200/month and up. Daily Question's equivalent tier is $19/month flat.
Common questions
Is Daily Question cheaper than 15Five?
Materially cheaper for small teams. Free at 5 seats; $19/mo at 25; $49/mo at 100.
Does Daily Question do 1-on-1s or performance reviews?
No. Those are 15Five's strength. Use us together if you need both.
How is the anonymity different from 15Five's?
15Five offers an anonymous toggle. With Daily Question, anonymity is built into the application from day one and there's no admin override that changes that.
Can I try Daily Question without a card?
Yes. Free plan, forever, no card.
Try the quieter alternative.
Set up a free account, invite your team, pick a question bank. The first anonymous question goes out tomorrow.
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