Betterworks
Objectives and key results (OKR) software
Performance management software
Employee engagement software
Talent management software
Work order software
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- Quality of support
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What is Betterworks
Betterworks is a cloud-based platform for setting, aligning, and tracking objectives and key results (OKRs), with adjacent modules for performance management and employee feedback. It is used by HR leaders and people managers to run goal cycles, check-ins, and reviews across teams and departments. The product emphasizes structured goal alignment, progress visibility, and continuous performance conversations rather than general-purpose project or work management.
Purpose-built OKR workflows
Betterworks provides dedicated OKR creation, alignment, and progress tracking workflows designed for organization-wide goal programs. It supports cascading and cross-functional alignment so teams can connect individual goals to higher-level objectives. Compared with general work management tools, the feature set is oriented around goal cycles and performance conversations rather than task execution.
Integrated performance check-ins
The platform includes continuous performance features such as 1:1s, check-ins, and feedback to support ongoing manager-employee conversations. This helps organizations connect goal progress to coaching and performance discussions within the same system. It can reduce reliance on separate tools for goals versus performance processes.
Enterprise HR system integrations
Betterworks commonly integrates with HRIS and identity providers to support user provisioning and organizational hierarchy alignment. These integrations help maintain reporting lines and employee attributes used for goal alignment and review cycles. This is important for larger organizations that need consistent data governance across HR systems.
Not a work order tool
Despite being listed in some broad software groupings, Betterworks is not designed for work orders, dispatching, or field service workflows. It lacks core work order capabilities such as ticket routing, parts/labor tracking, and service scheduling. Organizations needing operational work order management typically require a dedicated system.
Limited project execution depth
Betterworks focuses on goals and performance rather than detailed project planning and task management. Teams that need advanced task dependencies, resource management, or complex project templates may find the execution layer insufficient. In those cases, Betterworks often complements rather than replaces a work management platform.
Adoption depends on change management
OKR and continuous performance programs require consistent participation from managers and employees to stay current. Without clear governance, training, and cadence ownership, goal updates and check-ins can become inconsistent. This can reduce the quality of reporting and the value of alignment features.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Enterprise | Custom quote — Contact sales (site lists a "Starting at" threshold; see notes) | Comprehensive, enterprise performance management: Performance Essentials, Conversations, Feedback & Recognition, Goal Setting, HR & Manager Insights, Integrations, Employee Engagement, Calibration Mode, Professional Services & Support, enterprise-grade features (localization, certified security, robust APIs). |
| Mid-Market / Commercial | Custom quote — Contact sales (Starting at 500 employees) | Modern performance management essentials: Performance Essentials, Conversations, Feedback & Recognition, Goal Setting, HR & Manager Insights, Integrations, Meetings. |
| (Alternate Enterprise listing) | Custom quote — Contact sales (site also shows "Starting at 3000 employees" in a separate section) | The plans page contains inconsistent "starting at" employee thresholds for Enterprise (see notes). |
| Employee Engagement (Standalone) | Contact sales | Standalone employee engagement offering; listed separately and requires contacting sales. |
| Betterworks Signature Support Program (add-on) | Contact sales | Signature/white-glove support add-on; details and pricing via sales. |
Seller details
Betterworks Systems, Inc.
Menlo Park, CA, USA
2013
Private
https://www.betterworks.com/
https://x.com/betterworks
https://www.linkedin.com/company/betterworks/
