01 / Cost
50–70% lower.
Flat-rate by org, not per-seat. HR included instead of priced as a separate product like Leapsome does.
Comparison
LVL Up vs Leapsome
All of Leapsome's powerful features without the enterprise price tag. Discover why growing companies choose LVL Up.
About Leapsome
Leapsome is a people enablement platform from Berlin, Germany, offering performance management, engagement surveys, OKRs, and learning. Founded in 2016, they serve primarily European mid-market and enterprise companies with a comprehensive feature set.
- Founded
- 2016
- Headquarters
- Berlin, Germany
- Primary focus
- People Enablement & Performance Management
- Ideal for
- European mid-market companies (100-1000 employees)
- Pricing model
- Per user/month, modular pricing
- Starting price
- $8
Why LVL Up
Six places we're deliberately different.
02 / Setup
Ten minutes.
Sign up, invite team, set goals, run a feedback cycle. No implementation specialist, no procurement gauntlet.
03 / Scope
HR + performance, one tool.
Goals, feedback, recognition, reviews, and HR essentials live together. One bill, one login, one search.
04 / Career
LVL Proof portfolios.
Employees own a career portfolio that follows them — feedback, recognition, completed goals as evidence.
05 / Engagement
Gamification, opt-in.
XP, streaks, badges, and rewards that managers can enable per team. Off if your culture prefers quiet.
06 / Pricing
Transparent.
Every tier and price published. No sales call to find out what you'd pay.
Feature comparison
Side by side.
Feature
LVL Up
Leapsome
Goal Setting & OKRs
Goal Cascade Visualization
OKR Check-ins
Performance Reviews
360-Degree Feedback
Continuous Feedback
Instant Feedback
1:1 Meeting Tools
Meeting Agendas
Employee Engagement Surveys
Pulse Surveys
Recognition & Praise
Where Leapsome is strong
- Comprehensive feature set
- Strong OKR and goal management
- Good learning/development module
- European data residency options
- Solid engagement surveys
Where it falls short
- Expensive when all modules purchased
- No HR/HRIS functionality
- Complex modular pricing
- Implementation takes weeks
- Primarily enterprise-focused
- Requires separate HR system
Migrating from Leapsome
CSV import for employees, departments, and goals. The founder personally helps map fields the first time, so nothing gets dropped.
- Typical migration time
- 2-3 days
- Complexity
- Medium
Common questions
Things teams ask before switching.
- How does LVL Up compare to Leapsome's feature set?
- LVL Up matches Leapsome's core performance management features - OKRs, reviews, 360 feedback, engagement surveys, and recognition. We add HR functionality (employee records, PTO) that Leapsome lacks, plus unique features like LVL Proof career portfolios and gamification.
- Is LVL Up cheaper than Leapsome?
- Yes, significantly. Leapsome's full platform costs $12-18/user/month. LVL Up's Storming plan is $79/month for up to 100 employees ($0.79/employee) with all features included. That's 50-70% savings for most teams, plus you don't need a separate HR system.
- Does Leapsome have features LVL Up doesn't?
- Leapsome has a learning management module we're still building. However, LVL Up has unique features Leapsome lacks: HR/HRIS functionality, LVL Proof career portfolios, gamification, and QR code review collection. Most teams find LVL Up more complete overall.
- What about Leapsome's European data residency?
- LVL Up is fully GDPR compliant with data protection built-in. For enterprise customers requiring specific data residency, contact our team to discuss options. We support the privacy needs of European businesses.
- Can I import data from Leapsome?
- Yes! We can help migrate your OKRs, review history, employee data, and feedback records from Leapsome. Our migration team ensures continuity of your performance data during the switch.
- How does setup time compare?
- Leapsome implementations typically take 2-4 weeks with professional services. LVL Up can be set up in about 10 minutes - import employees, configure settings, and you're live. No consultants, no lengthy implementations.
Switch in an afternoon.
Start free, no credit card. Cancel any time. The founder will personally help you migrate from Leapsome if you want a hand.