Verdict (TL;DR)
Verified 2026-05-10OKR software handles objective-setting (top-level company goals), key-result tracking (measurable progress), cadence rituals (weekly check-ins, quarterly reviews), and alignment visualization across teams. The category split into three buyer journeys in 2026: pure-play OKR platforms (Quantive, Mooncamp, Profit.co, Perdoo, Weekdone) for orgs treating OKRs as a dedicated workflow; OKR modules inside HR/performance suites (Lattice OKRs, 15Five Objectives) for orgs wanting OKRs integrated with performance reviews; and OKR modules inside work-management platforms (Asana Goals, Microsoft Viva Goals) for orgs wanting OKRs anchored to project execution. The 2022-2026 structural shift: standalone OKR products are being absorbed into broader HR/performance/work-management platforms. Lattice OKRs, Asana Goals, and Microsoft Viva Goals represent the consolidation play, often included in subscriptions buyers already pay for. Quantive (formerly Gtmhub) remains the pure-play category leader for orgs needing strategy-execution depth beyond what bundled OKRs offer. Most B2B SaaS at $50M+ revenue should evaluate: do I need OKR depth (Quantive) or OKR included with my existing performance platform (Lattice/Asana/Microsoft).
Best for your specific use case
- Pure-play OKR category leader: Quantive Modern category leader with strategy-execution depth (Gtmhub rebrand 2022). Default for orgs needing OKR depth beyond bundled alternatives.
- European modern OKR: Mooncamp European modern OKR platform with GDPR-first posture. Best for tech-forward European mid-market.
- Comprehensive OKR + performance: Profit.co Comprehensive OKR + performance + 1-on-1s combined. Best for mid-market wanting depth without enterprise pricing.
- Simple weekly check-in OKR: Weekdone Simple OKR + weekly check-ins. Best for SMB teams wanting lightweight cadence.
- Strategy-map OKR: Perdoo Long-running OKR with strategy maps. Best for mid-market wanting strategy-execution visualization.
- European enterprise OKR: Workpath Enterprise OKR for European mid-market. SAP partner; strong fit for German + EU enterprises.
- Affordable Indian-built OKR: OKRify Indian-built affordable OKR. Best for Indian + South Asian mid-market with INR pricing.
- Lattice-anchored OKR: Lattice OKRs Lattice OKR module bundled with performance management. Default for Lattice customers.
- Asana-anchored OKR: Asana Goals OKR module native to Asana project platform. Default for Asana customers wanting OKR + project execution unified.
- Microsoft 365-anchored OKR: Microsoft Viva Goals Bundled with Microsoft 365 E5. Default for Microsoft customers wanting OKR without separate license.
OKR software handles the rhythm of strategy execution: setting objectives at company, team, and individual level; tracking key results (measurable proxies for the objective); running cadence rituals (weekly check-ins, quarterly reviews, annual planning); and visualizing alignment across the organization. The methodology popularized by Andy Grove at Intel and spread by John Doerr to Google in 1999, then to the broader SaaS world via "Measure What Matters" (2018). The software category emerged 2014-2020 around early pure-play vendors (Quantive/Gtmhub, Perdoo, Weekdone), expanded into HR-suite modules 2020-2024 (Lattice, 15Five), and entered absorption phase 2024-2026 as work-management platforms (Asana, Microsoft Viva) added OKR modules to their core subscriptions.
This is a companion to our Top 10 Performance Management Software, Top 10 Project Management Software, and Top 10 HRIS / Core HR Software rankings. OKR software is distinct from performance management (which handles reviews, ratings, and competency frameworks), distinct from project management (which handles task-level execution), and distinct from HRIS (which holds employee data). But OKRs intersect with all three: OKR check-ins feed into performance reviews, OKR key results often roll up from project milestones, and OKR ownership is keyed to HRIS employee records. Many orgs that started with standalone OKR tools (Quantive, Mooncamp) are migrating to bundled OKR modules in Lattice/Asana/Microsoft as those modules mature; orgs that need strategy-execution depth (multi-quarter initiatives, weighted KR scoring, strategy maps) stay on pure-play platforms.
Quick comparison
| Product | Best for | Starts at | 10-emp/mo* | Pricing | G2 | Geo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Quantive | B2B SaaS + enterprise OKR-led orgs | $9 + $9/emp | $99 | 4.4 | Global; strongest in US, EU, UK | |
| 2 Mooncamp | European tech-forward mid-market | $8 + $8/emp | $88 | 4.7 | Strongest in EU, UK; growing US | |
| 3 Profit.co | Mid-market wanting bundled depth | $0 | $0 | 4.7 | Global; strongest in US, India, EU | |
| 4 Weekdone | SMB teams | $0 | $0 | 4.5 | Global; strongest in EU, US, UK | |
| 5 Perdoo | Mid-market wanting strategy-execution depth | $9 + $9/emp | $99 | 4.6 | Global; strongest in EU, US, UK | |
| 6 Workpath | European enterprises | Quote | - | 4.6 | Strongest in DACH (Germany/Austria/Switzerland), EU; growing UK | |
| 7 OKRify | Indian + South Asian mid-market | $0 | $0 | 4.7 | Strongest in India, Singapore, MENA; growing US/EU | |
| 8 Lattice OKRs | Lattice customers | Quote | - | 4.6 | Global; strongest in US, UK, EU | |
| 9 Asana Goals | Asana customers | $25 + $25/emp | $275 | 4.4 | Global; strongest in US, EU, UK, AU | |
| 10 Microsoft Viva Goals | Microsoft 365 E5 customers | $57 + $57/emp | $627 | 4.2 | Global; aligned with Microsoft 365 availability |
*10-employee monthly cost = base fee + (per-employee × 10) using the lowest published tier. For opaque-pricing vendors, no value is shown.
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| From ↓ / To → | Quantive | Mooncamp | Profit.co | Weekdone | Perdoo | Workpath | OKRify | Lattice OKRs | Asana Goals | Microsoft Viva Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quantive | - | Medium 5 | Medium 6 | Hard 7 | Medium 5 | Hard 7 | Hard 7 | Medium 5 | Medium 5 | Medium 5 |
| Mooncamp | Medium 5 | - | Medium 5 | Medium 6 | OK 4 | Medium 6 | Medium 6 | OK 4 | OK 4 | OK 4 |
| Profit.co | Medium 6 | Medium 5 | - | Hard 7 | Medium 5 | Hard 7 | Hard 7 | Medium 5 | Medium 5 | Medium 5 |
| Weekdone | Hard 7 | Medium 6 | Hard 7 | - | Medium 6 | OK 4 | OK 4 | Medium 6 | Medium 6 | Medium 6 |
| Perdoo | Medium 5 | OK 4 | Medium 5 | Medium 6 | - | Medium 6 | Medium 6 | OK 4 | OK 4 | OK 4 |
| Workpath | Hard 7 | Medium 6 | Hard 7 | OK 4 | Medium 6 | - | OK 4 | Medium 6 | Medium 6 | Medium 6 |
| OKRify | Hard 7 | Medium 6 | Hard 7 | OK 4 | Medium 6 | OK 4 | - | Medium 6 | Medium 6 | Medium 6 |
| Lattice OKRs | Medium 5 | OK 4 | Medium 5 | Medium 6 | OK 4 | Medium 6 | Medium 6 | - | OK 4 | OK 4 |
| Asana Goals | Medium 5 | OK 4 | Medium 5 | Medium 6 | OK 4 | Medium 6 | Medium 6 | OK 4 | - | OK 4 |
| Microsoft Viva Goals | Medium 5 | OK 4 | Medium 5 | Medium 6 | OK 4 | Medium 6 | Medium 6 | OK 4 | OK 4 | - |
All 10, ranked and reviewed
Each product gets the same scrutiny: who it’s actually best for, where it falls short, what it really costs, and how it scores across six dimensions.
Quantive
Modern pure-play OKR category leader with strategy execution depth.
Quantive is the pure-play OKR category leader, founded 2015 as Gtmhub. Rebranded to Quantive in 2022 to signal expansion beyond pure OKRs into strategy execution. Last raised $120M Series C 2022. The platform centers on OKR cycle workflow + strategy-execution depth + multi-quarter initiative tracking. Strengths: deepest OKR cycle workflow in pure-play category, mature strategy-execution depth (multi-quarter initiatives, weighted KR scoring), AI features (Quantive AI for KR generation and progress sentiment), integration with major HRIS/performance/work-management platforms, and strong fit for orgs treating OKRs as dedicated workflow. Best fit for B2B SaaS mid-market and enterprise (200-5,000 employees) wanting OKR depth beyond bundled alternatives. Trade-offs: pricing meaningful + scales with seat count, bundled-OKR alternatives (Lattice, Asana, Microsoft) often included in existing subscriptions, customer support quality variable as company scaled, and Gtmhub-to-Quantive rebrand created brand recognition reset.
B2B SaaS mid-market + enterprise (200-5,000 employees) treating OKRs as dedicated strategy-execution workflow with multi-quarter initiative tracking needs.
Orgs already on Lattice/Asana/Microsoft wanting OKRs bundled (use those modules), early-stage startups (Weekdone simpler), or budget-conscious teams.
Strengths
- Deepest pure-play OKR cycle workflow
- Mature strategy-execution depth
- Quantive AI for KR generation
- Integration with major platforms
- Strong fit for OKR-dedicated orgs
- Bulgarian + US engineering culture
Weaknesses
- Pricing meaningful at scale
- Bundled-OKR alternatives often free with existing tools
- Customer support quality variable
- Gtmhub rebrand created brand reset
- Per-seat scaling at enterprise
- Less suited for OKRs-as-bonus-feature buyers
Pricing tiers
opaque- EssentialsPer-user/month; basic OKR features$9+$9 /mo +/emp
- Scale~$15K-$60K/year for mid-marketQuote
- Enterprise$60K-$200K+/yearQuote
- · Per-seat scaling
- · Implementation services ($10K-$80K)
- · Annual price increases of 6-10%
- · AI features at higher tiers
Key features
- +OKR cycle workflow
- +Strategy execution + multi-quarter initiatives
- +Weighted KR scoring
- +Quantive AI for KR generation
- +Alignment visualization
- +Cadence + check-in rituals
- +API access
- +100+ integrations
Mooncamp
European modern OKR platform with GDPR-first posture.
Mooncamp is the European modern OKR platform, founded 2018 in Cologne. Privately-held. The platform centers on OKR workflow + alignment + modern UX with GDPR-first posture. Strengths: GDPR-first design (data residency in EU), modern German engineering culture, transparent pricing, strong fit for European mid-market, and mature OKR cycle workflow. Best fit for European tech-forward mid-market wanting GDPR-native OKRs. Trade-offs: smaller installed base than Quantive, US presence limited, brand recognition lower outside EU, AI features lighter than Quantive, and feature breadth narrower at enterprise scale.
European tech-forward mid-market (50-1,000 employees) wanting GDPR-native OKR platform with modern UX and EU data residency.
US enterprise (Quantive better presence), buyers needing strategy-execution depth (Quantive better), or bundled-OKR seekers.
Strengths
- GDPR-first design with EU data residency
- Modern German engineering culture
- Transparent pricing
- Strong fit for European mid-market
- Mature OKR cycle workflow
- Clean modern UX
Weaknesses
- Smaller installed base than Quantive
- US presence limited
- Brand recognition lower outside EU
- AI features lighter than Quantive
- Feature breadth narrower at enterprise
- Less suited for US enterprise
Pricing tiers
public- EssentialsPer-user/month; basic OKRs$8+$8 /mo +/emp
- StandardPer-user/month; full features$12+$12 /mo +/emp
- Enterprise$15K-$60K/year for enterpriseQuote
- · Per-seat scaling
- · Annual price increases of 5-8%
Key features
- +OKR cycle workflow
- +Alignment visualization
- +Cadence + check-ins
- +GDPR-first data residency
- +API access
- +Reporting
- +Templates
- +50+ integrations
Profit.co
Comprehensive OKR plus performance plus 1-on-1s combined.
Profit.co is the comprehensive OKR + performance + 1-on-1s combined platform, founded 2018. Privately-held. The platform bundles OKRs + performance reviews + 1-on-1 meetings + employee engagement + task management in one tool. Strengths: combined OKR + performance bundle (reduces tool sprawl), mature OKR workflow, comprehensive performance management features, transparent pricing, and strong fit for mid-market wanting bundled depth. Best fit for mid-market companies wanting OKR + performance + 1-on-1s bundled without buying separate Lattice/Quantive subscriptions. Trade-offs: feature depth below specialists in each dimension (no single dimension is best-in-class), UX dense (comprehensive features create complexity), and brand recognition lower than category leaders.
Mid-market companies (100-2,000 employees) wanting OKR + performance reviews + 1-on-1s bundled in one platform.
OKR-only buyers (Quantive better depth), enterprise needing best-in-class (separate Lattice + Quantive better), or bundled-with-existing-tool seekers.
Strengths
- Combined OKR + performance + 1-on-1s
- Reduces tool sprawl
- Mature OKR workflow
- Comprehensive performance features
- Transparent pricing
- Strong fit for mid-market wanting depth bundled
Weaknesses
- Feature depth below specialists
- UX dense with comprehensive features
- Brand recognition lower
- AI features below Quantive
- No best-in-class dimension
- Learning curve steeper
Pricing tiers
public- LaunchFree for up to 5 users$0 /mo
- GrowthPer-user/month; OKR + performance$7+$7 /mo +/emp
- Enterprise$15K-$60K/yearQuote
- · Per-seat scaling
- · Annual price increases of 5-8%
- · AI features at higher tiers
Key features
- +OKR cycle workflow
- +Performance reviews
- +1-on-1 meetings
- +Employee engagement
- +Task management
- +Alignment visualization
- +API access
- +60+ integrations
Weekdone
Simple OKR plus weekly check-ins for SMB teams.
Weekdone is the simple OKR + weekly check-ins platform, founded 2013 in Tartu. Privately-held, profitable per public statements. The platform centers on lightweight OKR cycle workflow + weekly PPP (Plans, Progress, Problems) check-ins. Strengths: simple OKR cycle workflow, mature weekly check-in ritual, Estonian engineering culture, transparent affordable pricing, profitable execution since 2018. Best fit for SMB teams wanting lightweight OKR cadence without enterprise feature breadth. Trade-offs: feature depth below Quantive, AI features lighter, smaller installed base, less suited for strategy-execution depth, and brand recognition lower.
SMB teams (10-200 employees) wanting lightweight OKR + weekly check-in rhythm without enterprise feature breadth.
Enterprise OKR programs (Quantive better), strategy-execution depth (Quantive/Perdoo better), or bundled-OKR seekers.
Strengths
- Simple OKR cycle workflow
- Mature weekly PPP check-ins
- Estonian engineering culture
- Transparent affordable pricing
- Profitable execution since 2018
- Strong fit for SMB lightweight cadence
Weaknesses
- Feature depth below Quantive
- AI features lighter
- Smaller installed base
- Less suited for strategy execution depth
- Brand recognition lower
- UX dated relative to Mooncamp
Pricing tiers
public- FreeUp to 3 users; full features$0 /mo
- StandardPer-user/month$6+$6 /mo +/emp
- Pro$5K-$24K/year for enterpriseQuote
- · Per-seat scaling
- · Annual price increases of 5-8%
Key features
- +OKR cycle workflow
- +Weekly PPP check-ins
- +Quarterly reviews
- +Alignment visualization
- +Reporting dashboards
- +Templates
- +API access
- +30+ integrations
Perdoo
Long-running OKR with strategy maps and KPI tracking.
Perdoo is the long-running OKR platform with strategy maps, founded 2014 in Amsterdam. Privately-held. The platform differentiates with strategy maps (visualizing the relationship between objectives, KRs, and KPIs) and dual KPI + KR tracking. Strengths: strategy maps for execution visualization, mature OKR workflow since 2014, dual KPI + KR tracking, strong fit for orgs wanting strategy-execution depth without Quantive pricing, Amsterdam engineering culture. Best fit for mid-market wanting strategy-execution visualization beyond simple OKR tracking. Trade-offs: AI features below Quantive, smaller installed base, brand recognition lower than category leaders, and feature breadth narrower at enterprise.
Mid-market companies (50-1,000 employees) wanting strategy-execution depth + KPI + OKR combined visualization without Quantive pricing.
Simple OKR-only needs (Weekdone better), enterprise depth (Quantive better), or bundled-OKR seekers.
Strengths
- Strategy maps for execution visualization
- Mature OKR workflow since 2014
- Dual KPI + KR tracking
- Strong fit for strategy-execution depth
- Amsterdam engineering culture
- Transparent pricing
Weaknesses
- AI features below Quantive
- Smaller installed base
- Brand recognition lower
- Feature breadth narrower at enterprise
- UX feels older than Mooncamp
- Less suited for bundled-OKR seekers
Pricing tiers
public- PremiumPer-user/month$9+$9 /mo +/emp
- Supreme$12K-$48K/year for enterpriseQuote
- · Per-seat scaling
- · Annual price increases of 5-8%
Key features
- +OKR cycle workflow
- +Strategy maps
- +KPI tracking
- +Alignment visualization
- +Cadence + check-ins
- +Reporting
- +API access
- +40+ integrations
Workpath
Enterprise OKR for European mid-market with SAP partnership.
Workpath is the enterprise OKR platform for European mid-market, founded 2016 in Frankfurt. Privately-held. The platform centers on enterprise-grade OKR + strategy execution with SAP technology partner relationship. Strengths: enterprise-grade OKR depth, SAP partnership (mature SAP integration), strong fit for German + EU enterprises, GDPR-first design, and consultative implementation services. Best fit for European enterprises ($500M+ revenue) wanting enterprise OKR with SAP integration. Trade-offs: pricing meaningful + opaque enterprise tiers, US presence limited, brand recognition lower outside EU, AI features below Quantive on velocity, and implementation services dependency.
European enterprises ($500M+ revenue, 1,000+ employees) wanting enterprise OKR with SAP integration and consultative implementation.
US-only enterprises (Quantive better US presence), SMB (Weekdone simpler), or buyers wanting self-service onboarding.
Strengths
- Enterprise-grade OKR depth
- SAP technology partnership
- Strong fit for German + EU enterprises
- GDPR-first design
- Consultative implementation services
- Frankfurt + Berlin engineering
Weaknesses
- Pricing meaningful + opaque
- US presence limited
- Brand recognition lower outside EU
- AI features below Quantive
- Implementation services dependency
- Less suited for SMB
Pricing tiers
opaque- Workpath Pro~$30K-$80K/year for mid-enterpriseQuote
- Workpath Enterprise$80K-$300K+/year for global enterprisesQuote
- · Per-seat scaling
- · Implementation services ($25K-$200K)
- · Annual price increases of 6-10%
Key features
- +Enterprise OKR cycle
- +SAP integration
- +Strategy execution
- +Alignment + cascading
- +Reporting dashboards
- +Consultative services
- +API access
- +40+ integrations
OKRify
Indian-built affordable OKR for SMB and South Asian mid-market.
OKRify is the Indian-built affordable OKR platform, founded 2019 in Bangalore. Privately-held. The platform centers on affordable OKR + 1-on-1s + check-ins for Indian and South Asian mid-market with INR-native pricing. Strengths: INR-native pricing, mature OKR cycle workflow, Indian engineering culture, strong fit for Indian mid-market, and competitive feature set at SMB pricing. Best fit for Indian + South Asian mid-market wanting OKR at INR-native pricing. Trade-offs: brand recognition limited outside India, smaller installed base globally, feature breadth narrower at enterprise, and less suited for global enterprises with multi-currency complexity.
Indian + South Asian mid-market companies (50-500 employees) wanting OKR + 1-on-1s + check-ins at INR-native pricing.
US/EU enterprises (Quantive/Workpath better), global multi-entity OKR programs, or buyers needing Western brand recognition.
Strengths
- INR-native pricing
- Mature OKR cycle workflow
- Indian engineering culture
- Strong fit for Indian mid-market
- Competitive feature set at SMB pricing
- Affordable for emerging markets
Weaknesses
- Brand recognition limited outside India
- Smaller installed base globally
- Feature breadth narrower at enterprise
- Less suited for global multi-currency
- AI features below Quantive
- Limited Western customer references
Pricing tiers
public- FreeUp to 5 users$0 /mo
- ProPer-user/month (~₹240)$3+$3 /mo +/emp
- EnterpriseCustom INR pricing for enterpriseQuote
- · Per-seat scaling
- · Annual price increases of 5-8%
Key features
- +OKR cycle workflow
- +1-on-1 meetings
- +Weekly check-ins
- +Alignment visualization
- +Performance reviews
- +Templates
- +API access
- +30+ integrations
Lattice OKRs
Lattice performance suite OKR module, default for Lattice customers.
Lattice OKRs is the OKR module within Lattice, the performance management platform, founded 2015. Lattice last valued $3B (2022 Series F). Distinct from the dedicated Lattice performance product in our performance management ranking, this module focuses specifically on OKRs. Strengths: tight Lattice performance integration (OKR check-ins feed performance reviews), bundled with Lattice subscription (no separate purchase), modern UX inherited from Lattice, and growing OKR depth. Best fit for Lattice customers wanting OKRs bundled with performance management. Trade-offs: OKR depth below pure-play Quantive (Lattice prioritizes performance management over OKR depth), Lattice dependency creates lock-in, OKR module is not flagship product, and feature velocity follows Lattice product priorities rather than OKR-specific roadmap.
Lattice performance management customers (50-2,000 employees) wanting OKRs bundled with performance reviews and 1-on-1 workflow.
Non-Lattice customers (Quantive standalone better), OKR-only depth (Quantive better), or buyers wanting pure-play OKR-first design.
Strengths
- Tight Lattice performance integration
- Bundled with Lattice subscription
- Modern UX inherited from Lattice
- Strong fit for Lattice customers
- OKR + performance unified workflow
- Growing OKR depth
Weaknesses
- OKR depth below pure-play Quantive
- Lattice dependency creates lock-in
- OKR module is not flagship
- Feature velocity follows Lattice priorities
- Less suited for non-Lattice customers
- Bundled-with-existing-tool limits standalone choice
Pricing tiers
opaque- Lattice Performance + OKRCombined subscription; ~$11-$20/user/monthQuote
- Lattice Enterprise$30K-$200K+/yearQuote
- · Lattice subscription required
- · Per-seat scaling
- · Annual price increases of 5-8%
Key features
- +OKR cycle workflow
- +Lattice performance integration
- +Check-ins for OKR
- +Alignment visualization
- +Reporting
- +1-on-1 meetings
- +API access
- +60+ integrations
Asana Goals
OKR module native to Asana project platform.
Asana Goals is the OKR module native to Asana, the project management platform, founded 2008. Public NYSE:ASAN since 2020. Distinct from the dedicated Asana project management product in our project management ranking, this module focuses specifically on OKRs anchored to Asana project execution. Strengths: tight Asana project integration (OKRs anchored to projects + tasks), bundled with Asana subscription (no separate purchase), modern UX inherited from Asana, and strong fit for Asana customers wanting OKR + project unified. Best fit for Asana customers wanting OKRs anchored to project execution. Trade-offs: OKR depth below pure-play Quantive (Asana prioritizes project management over OKR depth), Asana dependency creates lock-in, requires Asana Enterprise tier for full Goals features, and feature velocity follows Asana priorities rather than OKR-specific roadmap.
Asana customers (50-2,000 employees) wanting OKRs anchored to project execution with task-level traceability.
Non-Asana customers (Quantive standalone better), OKR-only depth (Quantive better), or buyers wanting pure-play OKR-first design.
Strengths
- Tight Asana project integration
- Bundled with Asana subscription
- Modern UX inherited from Asana
- Strong fit for Asana customers
- OKR + project unified workflow
- Public-co stability
Weaknesses
- OKR depth below pure-play Quantive
- Asana dependency creates lock-in
- Requires Asana Enterprise tier for full features
- Feature velocity follows Asana priorities
- OKR module is not flagship
- Less suited for non-Asana customers
Pricing tiers
public- Asana BusinessPer-user/month; basic Goals$25+$25 /mo +/emp
- Asana EnterpriseFull Goals features; $30-50/user/monthQuote
- Asana Enterprise+Custom pricingQuote
- · Per-seat scaling
- · Annual pricing only at higher tiers
- · Annual price increases of 5-8%
Key features
- +OKR cycle workflow (Goals)
- +Asana project integration
- +Task-level traceability
- +Alignment visualization
- +Reporting
- +Cadence + check-ins
- +API access
- +270+ integrations
Microsoft Viva Goals
Bundled with Microsoft 365 E5, default for Microsoft customers.
Microsoft Viva Goals is the OKR module within Microsoft Viva, the employee experience platform, founded as Ally.io in 2018 and acquired by Microsoft in October 2021. Bundled with Microsoft 365 E5 or as standalone Viva Goals subscription. Strengths: tight Microsoft 365 integration (Teams, Outlook, Power BI), bundled with E5 (no separate purchase for E5 customers), public-co stability, mature alignment visualization inherited from Ally.io. Best fit for Microsoft 365 E5 customers wanting OKR module bundled with broader Viva employee experience. Trade-offs: OKR depth below pure-play Quantive, Microsoft dependency creates lock-in, requires E5 tier for full Viva features, AI features follow Microsoft Copilot priorities, and Ally.io integration consumed by Microsoft has slowed standalone product velocity.
Microsoft 365 E5 customers (200-10,000 employees) wanting OKR module bundled with broader Viva employee experience platform.
Non-Microsoft customers (Quantive standalone better), Microsoft 365 Business/E3 customers (Viva Goals requires E5 or standalone), or OKR depth seekers.
Strengths
- Tight Microsoft 365 integration
- Bundled with E5
- Public-co stability
- Mature alignment visualization
- Power BI reporting integration
- Strong fit for Microsoft-anchored orgs
Weaknesses
- OKR depth below Quantive
- Microsoft dependency creates lock-in
- Requires E5 for full features
- Ally.io velocity slowed post-Microsoft
- AI follows Copilot priorities not OKR-specific
- Standalone Viva Goals less compelling without E5
Pricing tiers
public- Microsoft 365 E5 (bundled)Includes Viva Goals + full E5 features$57+$57 /mo +/emp
- Viva Goals standalonePer-user/month standalone$6+$6 /mo +/emp
- Viva Suite standaloneIncludes Goals + Insights + Engage + Learning$12+$12 /mo +/emp
- · E5 license required for full bundle
- · Per-seat scaling
- · Annual price increases of 5-8%
Key features
- +OKR cycle workflow
- +Microsoft 365 integration
- +Teams integration
- +Power BI reporting
- +Alignment visualization
- +Cadence + check-ins
- +API access (Microsoft Graph)
- +300+ integrations
7 steps to pick the right okr software
- 1 Decide: standalone OKR tool or bundled module?
If you already use Lattice for performance, start with Lattice OKRs (bundled). If you already use Asana for projects, start with Asana Goals (bundled). If you use Microsoft 365 E5, start with Viva Goals (bundled). Only pay for standalone Quantive/Mooncamp/Profit.co if bundled modules cannot meet your strategy-execution depth requirements.
- 2 Validate OKR adoption readiness first
Before buying any tool, run OKRs manually for one quarter using a shared spreadsheet or Notion doc. Test if your org sustains the cadence (weekly check-ins, quarterly reviews). Most failed OKR programs fail at rhythm, not tooling. Buy tool only after you have demonstrated rhythm without it.
- 3 Quantify your strategy-execution depth needs
If your OKRs are quarterly and team-level: bundled module works. If you need multi-quarter strategic initiatives, weighted KR scoring, or strategy maps connecting OKRs to KPIs: pure-play Quantive or Perdoo. Most mid-market does not need this depth.
- 4 Pressure-test integration with your performance + work-management stack
OKR data should flow into performance reviews (Lattice/15Five/Culture Amp) and project execution (Asana/Linear/Jira). Insist on integration demos. The friction between OKR tool and your performance tool is the biggest hidden cost.
- 5 Plan AI-generated KR workflow as draft-not-autonomous
Quantive AI, Lattice AI, Profit.co AI, Mooncamp AI all generate KRs from objective text. Quality varies. Treat AI as draft generator requiring human editorial review. Fully autonomous OKR-setting is not yet a reality. Use AI to speed the first draft, not to skip the rhythm.
- 6 Negotiate annual commitments after 90-day validation
OKR tool fit shows up within one full quarterly cycle. Start month-to-month or 30-day trial, run one quarter, then commit annually if rhythm and tool match. Most vendors offer this; some try to push annual upfront.
- 7 Plan for OKR program management overhead
OKR tools do not run OKRs. You need a chief-of-staff or operations lead spending 20-40% of their time on OKR program management at any meaningful scale. Budget for the human cost in addition to software cost.
Frequently asked questions
The questions buyers actually ask before they sign a okr software contract.
Should I buy a standalone OKR tool or use a bundled module?
Why is Quantive (Gtmhub) the pure-play category leader?
What happened with Ally.io after Microsoft acquired it?
How do OKRs differ from KPIs and how does Perdoo handle the distinction?
Are OKRs being absorbed by performance management software?
How do I evaluate vendor stability for an OKR tool?
When should I NOT implement OKRs?
Can I use Notion or Linear for OKRs instead of dedicated software?
Glossary
- OKR (Objectives + Key Results)
- Goal-setting framework where an objective (qualitative aspiration) is paired with 2-5 measurable key results. Popularized by Andy Grove at Intel, spread to Google by John Doerr in 1999.
- Objective
- A qualitative statement of intent for a quarter, half, or year. Should be inspiring and ambitious. Example: "Become the default choice for B2B SaaS data warehouses."
- Key Result (KR)
- A measurable proxy for objective progress. Should be quantitative, time-bound, and stretch-oriented. Example: "Reach 50 net-new enterprise logos in Q2."
- Cascade / alignment
- The practice of connecting individual and team OKRs to parent objectives so that everyone sees how their work contributes. Visualized as a tree or strategy map.
- Cadence
- The regular rhythm of OKR rituals: weekly check-ins (progress updates), monthly mid-cycle reviews, quarterly close-out and re-set. Rhythm is more important than the tool.
- KR scoring
- How completion is measured at end of cycle. Common: 0-1 scale (1.0 = fully achieved, 0.7 = expected for stretch goal). Weighted scoring assigns different importance to each KR.
- Strategy map
- Visual representation linking high-level strategy to OKRs to KPIs. Perdoo specializes in this. Different from a simple OKR tree.
- KPI vs KR
- KPIs are operational metrics tracked ongoing (revenue, churn). KRs are time-bound aspirational targets within an OKR cycle. Most orgs need both.
- V2MOM
- Salesforce-developed alternative to OKRs: Vision, Values, Methods, Obstacles, Measures. More narrative than OKRs. Some orgs prefer V2MOM for storytelling clarity.
- Check-in
- A short ritual (5-15 minutes weekly per individual) updating OKR progress, blockers, and confidence in achievement. Distinct from a performance review.
Final word
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Last updated 2026-05-10. Pricing data is reverified quarterly. Found something inaccurate? Tell us.