How to Build Your Own 15Five
Replace 15Five with a custom build. The AI-powered performance management platform built for business impact
Build Difficulty: 5/5
Build a working replacement in a weekend with AI tools
Estimated Timeline
Based on 27 features at Weekend Project difficulty, expect about One weekend with AI-assisted development.
Recommended Tech Stack
Full-stack React framework with API routes and server components
PostgreSQL database, auth, and real-time subscriptions
Utility-first styling for rapid UI development
Type-safe ORM for complex relational data models
Key Features to Replicate
Top features across 8 categories. See all 27 features
Compensation(5 features)
Connect compensation and performance management with fair pay decisions and total rewards visibility
Dashboard displaying total compensation and rewards visibility for employees
Integration with Mercer for real-time salary benchmarking and market data
Create and manage pay ranges for fair and consistent compensation decisions
Benchmark compensation and performance data in real-time with market data integration
AI(4 features)
Get instant answers to all your people questions with an AI agent that identifies emerging risks and provides insights on performance, engagement, and retention
AI-powered intelligent coaching and meeting assistant that provides continuous support in the flow of work
AI-coaching tailored to individual situations and managers powered by 15Five data with targeted skill development and nudges in the flow of work
Intelligent performance management that turns data into insights and action with AI assistance for faster, less biased review writing
Reporting(4 features)
Executive dashboard with trending insights, demographic and performance filters, and shareable reports
Metrics and indicators to track and improve manager effectiveness across the organization
HR's strategic command center where employee performance, retention, and engagement is measured and maximized with trending insights and data visualizations
Visual representation of talent performance and potential across the organization
Training(4 features)
Live coaching sessions facilitated by expert coaches with set focus areas and connection to outcomes metrics
Upskill managers at all levels with data-driven, AI-powered, best-in-class coaching and training
Select microlearning modules designed to develop manager capabilities and effectiveness
Courses from in-house experts and industry luminaries with ability to tailor and assign content for specific development needs
Analytics(2 features)
Compare engagement and performance metrics against industry benchmarks
Surface key engagement drivers and identify emerging risks before they become resignations
Surveys(2 features)
Collect feedback and spot trends with AI-powered insights that reveal what matters most to employees
Customizable surveys for every stage of the employee experience with heat maps and data breakdowns
Assessments(1 features)
Customizable assessments to evaluate specific competencies and skills
Career Development(1 features)
Tools for mapping and planning employee career development and growth trajectories
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DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 27 features at very easy complexity.