How to Build Your Own Betterworks
Replace Betterworks with a custom build. Continuous Performance Management
Build Difficulty: 5/5
Build a working replacement in a weekend with AI tools
Estimated Timeline
Based on 25 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 25 features
Goal Management(6 features)
Support for dynamic planning with flexible check-in cadences and real-time goal updates
Ability to cascade or clone goals across teams while preserving alignment and maintaining roll-up visibility
Goal-setting and OKR management software for weekly updates instead of quarterly, with cascading goals, real-time alignment, and progress tracking
Support for strategic OKRs, team goals, individual goals, and cross-functional initiatives with quantitative or qualitative configurations
Built-in OKR templates and guidance to help teams write effective goals and build strong goal-setting habits
+1 more in this category
Integration(3 features)
Capture goal updates from tools where work gets done to keep goals part of the workflow
Robust APIs and integration capabilities with enterprise systems
Enterprise-grade APIs for custom integrations and system connectivity
AI(2 features)
AI features that help employees and managers communicate faster and more effectively with summaries, suggestions, and in-the-moment coaching
AI-powered goal coaching that reviews job title, past goals, and team priorities to suggest specific, strategic goals connected to company strategy
Communication(2 features)
Tools to increase productivity and effectiveness of one-on-one manager-employee meetings
Structured check-ins and performance conversations enabled through continuous coaching, goal alignment, and feedback mechanisms
Performance Review(2 features)
Automatic surfacing of goal completion data and weighted goals in performance reviews for fact-based evaluations
Performance calibration software for fair, consistent, and data-driven employee evaluations at scale
Reporting(2 features)
Comprehensive reporting and insights tracking alignment, growth, team health, and performance metrics
Data-driven insights specifically designed for HR leaders and managers to make informed decisions
Support(2 features)
Dedicated change management support for smooth implementation and adoption
Program design, ongoing customer support, live and on-demand training, designated customer success manager, and signature support services
Automation(1 features)
Automated notifications when OKRs drift 10% off track to keep teams aligned
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