--- title: "Best Free Performance Management System Software Solutions 2026 | Capterra" description: "Find and compare the 2026 best free Performance Management System software solutions, using our interactive tool to quickly narrow your choices based on businesses like yours." source_url: "https://www.capterra.com/performance-appraisal-software/s/free/" page_type: "subcategory" language: "en" --- # Best Performance Management System Software for free Written by Ines Bahr Ines is an analyst with nearly 10 years in HR, recruiting, performance management, compliance, and workforce technology, plus AI. Her insights draw on 30+ studies and 2.5M+ Capterra reviews. [See full bio and all articles](https://www.capterra.com/resources/author/ines-bahr/). ## Top 10 free products, ranked by reviewer ratings ### Ranked free Performance Management System products | Rank | Product | Overall rating | Category rating | Key attribute | Starting price | Key features | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | [Bravo](https://www.capterra.com/p/194165/Bravo/) | 4.8 out of 5 (59 reviews) | 4.9 out of 5 (35 category reviews) | Highly rated for Ease of Use | $3.00 Per User, Per Month | Included: 360 Degree Feedback, Goal Setting/Tracking, Surveys & Feedback; Not included: Compensation Management, Customizable Templates, Employee Database, Ongoing Performance Tracking, Performance Review Management, Self Service Portal | | 2 | [Teamflect](https://www.capterra.com/p/234380/Teamflect/) | 4.7 out of 5 (143 reviews) | 4.7 out of 5 (107 category reviews) | Highly rated for Ease of Use | $7.00 Per User, Per Month | Included: 360 Degree Feedback, Customizable Templates, Employee Database, Goal Setting/Tracking, Ongoing Performance Tracking, Performance Review Management, Surveys & Feedback; Not included: Compensation Management, Self Service Portal | | 3 | [Buk](https://www.capterra.com/p/208706/Buk/) | 4.8 out of 5 (354 reviews) | 4.7 out of 5 (34 category reviews) | Highly rated for Ease of Use | $95.00 Per Feature, Per Month | Included: Compensation Management, Customizable Templates, Employee Database, Goal Setting/Tracking, Ongoing Performance Tracking, Performance Review Management, Self Service Portal, Surveys & Feedback; Not included: 360 Degree Feedback | | 4 | [WebHR](https://www.capterra.com/p/118042/WebHR/) | 4.3 out of 5 (537 reviews) | 4.7 out of 5 (16 category reviews) | Highly rated for Quality of Support | $3.00 Per User, Per Month | Included: 360 Degree Feedback, Compensation Management, Customizable Templates, Employee Database, Goal Setting/Tracking, Ongoing Performance Tracking, Performance Review Management, Self Service Portal, Surveys & Feedback | | 5 | [ClickUp](https://www.capterra.com/p/158833/ClickUp/) | 4.6 out of 5 (4,639 reviews) | 4.6 out of 5 (101 category reviews) | Highly rated for Value for Money | $10.00 Per User, Per Month | Included: Customizable Templates, Employee Database, Goal Setting/Tracking, Performance Review Management, Surveys & Feedback; Not included: 360 Degree Feedback, Compensation Management, Ongoing Performance Tracking, Self Service Portal | | 6 | [Perdoo](https://www.capterra.com/p/158539/Perdoo/) | 4.4 out of 5 (79 reviews) | 4.6 out of 5 (12 category reviews) | Highly rated for Quality of Support | €6.40 Per User, Per Month | Included: Customizable Templates, Goal Setting/Tracking, Ongoing Performance Tracking, Performance Review Management, Self Service Portal, Surveys & Feedback; Not included: 360 Degree Feedback, Compensation Management, Employee Database | | 7 | [monday AI Work Platform](https://www.capterra.com/p/147657/monday-com/) | 4.6 out of 5 (6,123 reviews) | 4.6 out of 5 (97 category reviews) | Highly rated for Ease of Use | $9.00 Per User, Per Month | Included: 360 Degree Feedback, Compensation Management, Customizable Templates, Employee Database, Goal Setting/Tracking, Performance Review Management, Self Service Portal, Surveys & Feedback; Not included: Ongoing Performance Tracking | | 8 | [Asana](https://www.capterra.com/p/184581/Asana-PM/) | 4.5 out of 5 (13,773 reviews) | 4.5 out of 5 (155 category reviews) | Highly rated for Ease of Setup | $10.99 Per User, Per Month | Included: Customizable Templates, Employee Database, Goal Setting/Tracking, Performance Review Management, Surveys & Feedback; Not included: 360 Degree Feedback, Compensation Management, Ongoing Performance Tracking, Self Service Portal | | 9 | [Zoho People](https://www.capterra.com/p/110931/Zoho-People/) | 4.4 out of 5 (375 reviews) | 4.4 out of 5 (63 category reviews) | Highly rated for Functionality | Contact vendor | Included: 360 Degree Feedback, Customizable Templates, Employee Database, Goal Setting/Tracking, Ongoing Performance Tracking, Performance Review Management, Self Service Portal; Not included: Compensation Management, Surveys & Feedback | | 10 | [Wrike](https://www.capterra.com/p/76113/Wrike/) | 4.4 out of 5 (3,044 reviews) | 4.4 out of 5 (37 category reviews) | Highly rated for Ease of Setup | $10.00 Per User, Per Month | Included: Customizable Templates, Employee Database, Goal Setting/Tracking, Ongoing Performance Tracking, Performance Review Management, Self Service Portal, Surveys & Feedback; Not included: 360 Degree Feedback, Compensation Management | Category rating: Rating from reviewers who used each product as Performance Management System software, with the number of those reviews. Products are ranked by this rating, adjusted for how many reviews support it. For the complete directory, see [the full product list](#full-product-list). --- ## See top 10 product details ### 1. [Bravo](https://www.capterra.com/p/194165/Bravo/) Overall rating: 4.8 out of 5 (59 reviews) Category rating: 4.9 out of 5 (35 category reviews) Key attribute: Highly rated for Ease of Use Starting price: $3.00 Per User, Per Month Free trial: Available Free version: Available #### Features reviewers most value - 360 Degree Feedback: Included - Compensation Management: Not included - Customizable Templates: Not included - Employee Database: Not included - Goal Setting/Tracking: Included - Ongoing Performance Tracking: Not included - Performance Review Management: Not included - Self Service Portal: Not included - Surveys & Feedback: Included --- ### 2. [Teamflect](https://www.capterra.com/p/234380/Teamflect/) Overall rating: 4.7 out of 5 (143 reviews) Category rating: 4.7 out of 5 (107 category reviews) Key attribute: Highly rated for Ease of Use Starting price: $7.00 Per User, Per Month Free trial: Available Free version: Available #### Features reviewers most value - 360 Degree Feedback: Included - Compensation Management: Not included - Customizable Templates: Included - Employee Database: Included - Goal Setting/Tracking: Included - Ongoing Performance Tracking: Included - Performance Review Management: Included - Self Service Portal: Not included - Surveys & Feedback: Included --- ### 3. [Buk](https://www.capterra.com/p/208706/Buk/) Overall rating: 4.8 out of 5 (354 reviews) Category rating: 4.7 out of 5 (34 category reviews) Key attribute: Highly rated for Ease of Use Starting price: $95.00 Per Feature, Per Month Free trial: Not available Free version: Available #### Features reviewers most value - 360 Degree Feedback: Not included - Compensation Management: Included - Customizable Templates: Included - Employee Database: Included - Goal Setting/Tracking: Included - Ongoing Performance Tracking: Included - Performance Review Management: Included - Self Service Portal: Included - Surveys & Feedback: Included --- ### 4. [WebHR](https://www.capterra.com/p/118042/WebHR/) Overall rating: 4.3 out of 5 (537 reviews) Category rating: 4.7 out of 5 (16 category reviews) Key attribute: Highly rated for Quality of Support Starting price: $3.00 Per User, Per Month Free trial: Available Free version: Available #### Features reviewers most value - 360 Degree Feedback: Included - Compensation Management: Included - Customizable Templates: Included - Employee Database: Included - Goal Setting/Tracking: Included - Ongoing Performance Tracking: Included - Performance Review Management: Included - Self Service Portal: Included - Surveys & Feedback: Included #### Pros based on reviews - Streamlined and intuitive interface - Efficient team and HR coordination #### Cons based on reviews - Frequent slowdowns and lag issues --- ### 5. [ClickUp](https://www.capterra.com/p/158833/ClickUp/) Overall rating: 4.6 out of 5 (4,639 reviews) Category rating: 4.6 out of 5 (101 category reviews) Key attribute: Highly rated for Value for Money Starting price: $10.00 Per User, Per Month Free trial: Not available Free version: Available #### Features reviewers most value - 360 Degree Feedback: Not included - Compensation Management: Not included - Customizable Templates: Included - Employee Database: Included - Goal Setting/Tracking: Included - Ongoing Performance Tracking: Not included - Performance Review Management: Included - Self Service Portal: Not included - Surveys & Feedback: Included #### Pros based on reviews - Comprehensive collaboration platform - Boosts organizational productivity #### Cons based on reviews - Frequent lag and slowdowns - Limited mobile functionality --- ### 6. [Perdoo](https://www.capterra.com/p/158539/Perdoo/) Overall rating: 4.4 out of 5 (79 reviews) Category rating: 4.6 out of 5 (12 category reviews) Key attribute: Highly rated for Quality of Support Starting price: €6.40 Per User, Per Month Free trial: Available Free version: Available #### Features reviewers most value - 360 Degree Feedback: Not included - Compensation Management: Not included - Customizable Templates: Included - Employee Database: Not included - Goal Setting/Tracking: Included - Ongoing Performance Tracking: Included - Performance Review Management: Included - Self Service Portal: Included - Surveys & Feedback: Included --- ### 7. [monday AI Work Platform](https://www.capterra.com/p/147657/monday-com/) Overall rating: 4.6 out of 5 (6,123 reviews) Category rating: 4.6 out of 5 (97 category reviews) Key attribute: Highly rated for Ease of Use Starting price: $9.00 Per User, Per Month Free trial: Available Free version: Available #### Features reviewers most value - 360 Degree Feedback: Included - Compensation Management: Included - Customizable Templates: Included - Employee Database: Included - Goal Setting/Tracking: Included - Ongoing Performance Tracking: Not included - Performance Review Management: Included - Self Service Portal: Included - Surveys & Feedback: Included #### Pros based on reviews - Comprehensive project tracking tools - Highly customizable workflow management #### Cons based on reviews - High and complex pricing structure - Frequent bugs and glitches --- ### 8. [Asana](https://www.capterra.com/p/184581/Asana-PM/) Overall rating: 4.5 out of 5 (13,773 reviews) Category rating: 4.5 out of 5 (155 category reviews) Key attribute: Highly rated for Ease of Setup Starting price: $10.99 Per User, Per Month Free trial: Available Free version: Available #### Features reviewers most value - 360 Degree Feedback: Not included - Compensation Management: Not included - Customizable Templates: Included - Employee Database: Included - Goal Setting/Tracking: Included - Ongoing Performance Tracking: Not included - Performance Review Management: Included - Self Service Portal: Not included - Surveys & Feedback: Included #### Pros based on reviews - Comprehensive real-time project tracking - Versatile work organization tools #### Cons based on reviews - Overwhelming and excessive notifications - Performance and reliability concerns --- ### 9. [Zoho People](https://www.capterra.com/p/110931/Zoho-People/) Overall rating: 4.4 out of 5 (375 reviews) Category rating: 4.4 out of 5 (63 category reviews) Key attribute: Highly rated for Functionality Starting price: Contact vendor Free trial: Available Free version: Available #### Features reviewers most value - 360 Degree Feedback: Included - Compensation Management: Not included - Customizable Templates: Included - Employee Database: Included - Goal Setting/Tracking: Included - Ongoing Performance Tracking: Included - Performance Review Management: Included - Self Service Portal: Included - Surveys & Feedback: Not included #### Pros based on reviews - Efficient attendance and leave tracking - Comprehensive HR process automation #### Cons based on reviews - Slow and inconsistent support response - Frequent bugs and technical glitches --- ### 10. [Wrike](https://www.capterra.com/p/76113/Wrike/) Overall rating: 4.4 out of 5 (3,044 reviews) Category rating: 4.4 out of 5 (37 category reviews) Key attribute: Highly rated for Ease of Setup Starting price: $10.00 Per User, Per Month Free trial: Available Free version: Available #### Features reviewers most value - 360 Degree Feedback: Not included - Compensation Management: Not included - Customizable Templates: Included - Employee Database: Included - Goal Setting/Tracking: Included - Ongoing Performance Tracking: Included - Performance Review Management: Included - Self Service Portal: Included - Surveys & Feedback: Included #### Pros based on reviews - Centralized real-time team collaboration - Comprehensive project visibility tools #### Cons based on reviews - High and inflexible pricing structure - Frequent minor bugs and glitches --- ## All performance management system software with a free version [4.7 (143)](https://www.capterra.com/p/234380/Teamflect/reviews/) [Capterra Shortlist](https://www.capterra.com/performance-appraisal-software/#shortlist) Performance Management tool for Microsoft Teams that helps businesses define goals, conduct 1-1 meetings & give feedback to employees. [Learn more about Teamflect](https://www.capterra.com/p/234380/Teamflect/) Performance Management System features reviewers most value 360 Degree Feedback Compensation Management Customizable Templates Employee Database Goal Setting/Tracking Ongoing Performance Tracking Performance Review Management Self Service Portal Surveys & Feedback 93% recommend this product [4.4 (375)](https://www.capterra.com/p/110931/Zoho-People/reviews/) Conduct a comprehensive performance evaluation, and get insights into individual and organizational performance. [Learn more about Zoho People](https://www.capterra.com/p/110931/Zoho-People/) Performance Management System features reviewers most value 360 Degree Feedback Compensation Management Customizable Templates Employee Database Goal Setting/Tracking Ongoing Performance Tracking Performance Review Management Self Service Portal Surveys & Feedback [## Asana](https://www.capterra.com/p/184581/Asana-PM/) [4.5 (13773)](https://www.capterra.com/p/184581/Asana-PM/reviews/) Asana connects performance to org goals — shared memory means every review cycle builds on the last, making reviews smarter over time. [Learn more about Asana](https://www.capterra.com/p/184581/Asana-PM/) Performance Management System features reviewers most value 360 Degree Feedback Compensation Management Customizable Templates Employee Database Goal Setting/Tracking Ongoing Performance Tracking Performance Review Management Self Service Portal Surveys & Feedback Connect with a Capterra advisor for a free 15-minute consultation Get a personalized software list aligned to your business needs with guidance from our expert advisors. [## monday AI Work Platform](https://www.capterra.com/p/147657/monday-com/) [4.6 (6123)](https://www.capterra.com/p/147657/monday-com/reviews/) Improve your HR processes by building custom workflows on monday.com for your employee performance reviews using our advanced forms. [Learn more about monday AI Work Platform](https://www.capterra.com/p/147657/monday-com/) Performance Management System features reviewers most value 360 Degree Feedback Compensation Management Customizable Templates Employee Database Goal Setting/Tracking Ongoing Performance Tracking Performance Review Management Self Service Portal Surveys & Feedback [## ClickUp](https://www.capterra.com/p/158833/ClickUp/) [4.6 (4639)](https://www.capterra.com/p/158833/ClickUp/reviews/) ClickUp is the world’s first Converged AI Workspace, bringing together all work apps, data, and workflows. [Learn more about ClickUp](https://www.capterra.com/p/158833/ClickUp/) Performance Management System features reviewers most value 360 Degree Feedback Compensation Management Customizable Templates Employee Database Goal Setting/Tracking Ongoing Performance Tracking Performance Review Management Self Service Portal Surveys & Feedback 84% recommend this product [## Wrike](https://www.capterra.com/p/76113/Wrike/) [4.4 (3044)](https://www.capterra.com/p/76113/Wrike/reviews/) Wrike enhances performance management with AI-powered insights and a data-backed view of employee contributions. [Learn more about Wrike](https://www.capterra.com/p/76113/Wrike/) Performance Management System features reviewers most value 360 Degree Feedback Compensation Management Customizable Templates Employee Database Goal Setting/Tracking Ongoing Performance Tracking Performance Review Management Self Service Portal Surveys & Feedback [## ActivTrak](https://www.capterra.com/p/135366/ActivTrak/) [4.5 (591)](https://www.capterra.com/p/135366/ActivTrak/reviews/) ActivTrak is a work intelligence company that helps organizations understand how people and AI work together — so they can measure what [Learn more about ActivTrak](https://www.capterra.com/p/135366/ActivTrak/) Performance Management System features reviewers most value 360 Degree Feedback Compensation Management Customizable Templates Employee Database Goal Setting/Tracking Ongoing Performance Tracking Performance Review Management Self Service Portal Surveys & Feedback 82% recommend this product [## WebHR](https://www.capterra.com/p/118042/WebHR/) [4.3 (537)](https://www.capterra.com/p/118042/WebHR/reviews/) Performance software offers custom templates for objectives, KPIs, and weightage, with 360° feedback from managers, and peers reviewers [Learn more about WebHR](https://www.capterra.com/p/118042/WebHR/) Performance Management System features reviewers most value 360 Degree Feedback Compensation Management Customizable Templates Employee Database Goal Setting/Tracking Ongoing Performance Tracking Performance Review Management Self Service Portal Surveys & Feedback [## Buk](https://www.capterra.com/p/208706/Buk/) [4.8 (354)](https://www.capterra.com/p/208706/Buk/reviews/) El mejor software integral de recursos humanos, que te permite atender todas las necesidades de tus colaboradores. [Learn more about Buk](https://www.capterra.com/p/208706/Buk/) Performance Management System features reviewers most value 360 Degree Feedback Compensation Management Customizable Templates Employee Database Goal Setting/Tracking Ongoing Performance Tracking Performance Review Management Self Service Portal Surveys & Feedback [## Hi5](https://www.capterra.com/p/171554/Hi5/) [4.4 (148)](https://www.capterra.com/p/171554/Hi5/reviews/) Simple cloud solution that lets employees give recognition & feedback at work. 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