Performance Management
Your Team Actually Wants to Use
OKRs (Objectives & Key Results), 360° feedback, performance reviews, and employee recognition—all in one platform.HR Essentials included free.
Built for growing teams
Free to start — no credit card needed
5 min
Setup to first feedback
All-in-1
Goals, reviews, feedback, HR
$0
Free tier — no credit card
Flat rate
No per-user pricing
Why Teams Choose LVL Up Performance
Managing team performance across spreadsheets, disconnected tools, and annual review cycles creates friction that slows organizations down. LVL Up Performance replaces that patchwork with a single platform where goals, feedback, reviews, and recognition live together. Managers spend less time chasing updates and more time coaching their people, while employees gain clear visibility into how their daily work connects to company-wide objectives. The result is faster alignment, stronger accountability, and a culture where continuous improvement happens naturally.
Every plan includes HR essentials at no extra cost. Employee profiles, interactive org charts, department management, time-off tracking, and document storage come built in, so you never need a separate HRIS for foundational people operations. Whether you are a ten-person startup or a five-hundred-person enterprise, LVL Up scales with flat-rate pricing that keeps costs predictable. There are no per-seat fees, no hidden charges, and a generous free tier that lets small teams get started without a credit card. See how we stack up on our comparison page.
From engineering teams running agile sprints to sales organizations tracking quarterly targets, LVL Up adapts to the way each department works. Cascading OKRs let leadership set direction while giving teams autonomy over how they execute. Recognition badges tied to company values reinforce the behaviors that matter most, and real-time analytics dashboards surface trends before they become problems. Explore real-world results in our case studies.
Integration is seamless. LVL Up connects to Slack for instant feedback notifications, Google Calendar for scheduling 1:1 meetings, and supports SSO for enterprise-grade security. You can import existing employee data from CSV files and be fully operational within minutes. Check our full list of integrations to see how LVL Up fits into your existing workflow.
Performance Management for Modern Teams
Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) are the backbone of high-performing organizations, yet most teams struggle to implement them effectively. LVL Up Performance provides a structured OKR framework that cascades from company-level objectives down to individual contributors. Each key result tracks measurable progress, and visual goal trees show exactly how work at every level feeds into the bigger picture. Managers can spot misalignment early, reallocate resources, and keep the entire organization rowing in the same direction.
Continuous feedback replaces the outdated annual review model. With LVL Up, any team member can request or give feedback at any time through structured templates or freeform comments. Anonymous feedback options encourage honesty, while 360-degree reviews collect perspectives from peers, direct reports, and managers to provide a complete performance picture. All feedback is automatically organized in each employee's profile, giving reviewers a rich history to draw from during formal review cycles.
Performance reviews in LVL Up are built on data, not guesswork. When review season arrives, managers have goal completion rates, feedback summaries, and recognition history at their fingertips. Customizable review templates let you run quarterly check-ins, mid-year evaluations, or annual reviews on your own schedule. Calibration tools help leadership ensure consistency across departments, reducing bias and building trust in the review process.
Beyond individual performance, LVL Up helps teams build a culture of recognition that drives retention and engagement. Peer-to-peer recognition badges are tied to specific company values, making appreciation visible and meaningful. Managers can track recognition patterns to identify unsung contributors, and employees build a portfolio of achievements that tells the story of their growth. Combined with detailed analytics on team health, engagement trends, and goal velocity, LVL Up gives leaders everything they need to make informed, people-first decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does LVL Up Performance compare to other HR platforms?+
Unlike traditional HRIS platforms that bolt on performance features as an afterthought, LVL Up Performance is built performance-first. Goals, feedback, and reviews are the core product, with HR essentials included at no extra cost. This means deeper analytics, better goal alignment tools, and a more intuitive experience for both managers and employees. Visit our comparison page for a detailed feature-by-feature breakdown.
Can I integrate LVL Up with my existing tools?+
Yes. LVL Up integrates with Slack for real-time feedback and recognition notifications, Google Calendar for automated 1:1 meeting scheduling, and supports CSV imports to bring in your existing employee data. SSO via SAML is available on higher-tier plans for enterprise security requirements. See our full integrations directory for the complete list.
Is there a free plan, and what does it include?+
The Starter plan is always free for teams of up to 10 members, with no credit card required. It includes core performance management features such as goal and OKR tracking, continuous feedback, peer recognition, and performance reviews. HR essentials like employee records, an interactive org chart, and time-off tracking are also included at no cost. When your team grows beyond 10 people, paid plans start at $29 per month with flat-rate pricing and no per-seat fees.
How long does setup take?+
Most teams are fully operational within minutes. Sign up, invite your team members via email, and optionally import existing employee data from a CSV file. You can set up departments and reporting structures right away, then begin creating goals, launching feedback cycles, and scheduling 1:1 meetings. There is no lengthy implementation or required training period.
What kind of teams use LVL Up Performance?+
LVL Up serves a wide range of organizations, from early-stage startups to established enterprises with hundreds of employees. Engineering teams use cascading OKRs to connect sprint work to product roadmaps. Sales teams track quarterly targets and celebrate wins with recognition badges. HR departments run structured review cycles and maintain centralized employee records. Read our case studies to see how organizations across industries use the platform.