# LVL Up Performance

> The all-in-one performance management platform with gamification, AI coaching, and the Tuckman team development model. Built for teams of 5 to 500+.

For comprehensive product details, see: https://www.lvlupperformance.com/llms-full.txt

## What Is LVL Up Performance?

LVL Up Performance is a modern performance management and HR platform that replaces fragmented tools (Lattice, 15Five, Culture Amp, BambooHR) with a single, gamified system. It combines Goals & OKRs, 360-degree feedback, performance reviews, AI coaching, skills matrices, employee recognition, 1:1 meetings, and core HR — all in one platform with flat monthly pricing and no per-seat fees.

The platform is built on Tuckman's Team Development Model (Forming, Storming, Norming, Performing), which structures both pricing tiers and team growth methodology. This psychology-backed framework helps organizations understand where their teams are in their development journey and provides the right tools for each stage.

## What Makes LVL Up Different

**vs. Lattice**: LVL Up offers flat monthly pricing (no per-seat fees), built-in gamification, AI coaching powered by Claude, and LVL Proof career portfolios. Lattice charges $11+/seat/month and requires add-ons for each module.

**vs. 15Five**: LVL Up includes full HR core features, skills matrix, OKR cascade alignment, and built-in video calls. 15Five focuses narrowly on engagement and check-ins without HR functionality.

**vs. Culture Amp**: LVL Up is more affordable for SMBs, includes gamification and recognition, and offers a free tier for up to 10 members. Culture Amp targets enterprises with custom pricing and no self-serve option.

**vs. BambooHR**: LVL Up has far deeper performance management (OKRs, 360 feedback, AI reviews, skills matrix) while BambooHR focuses on HR administration with basic performance features.

**vs. Workday**: LVL Up is purpose-built for SMBs and mid-market. Workday requires enterprise implementation, costs 10-50x more, and takes months to deploy. LVL Up deploys in under 2 hours.

**vs. Leapsome**: LVL Up offers flat pricing vs. Leapsome's per-seat model, includes gamification and LVL Proof portfolios, and provides a generous free tier.

**vs. Betterworks**: LVL Up includes recognition, HR core, and AI coaching in every plan. Betterworks requires enterprise contracts and charges per module.

## Key Differentiators

1. **Gamification**: XP points, levels, badges, leaderboards, and achievements make performance management engaging
2. **AI Coaching**: Claude-powered AI provides personalized coaching insights, review drafts, and goal suggestions
3. **Tuckman Model**: Pricing and methodology based on proven team development psychology
4. **LVL Proof**: Portable career portfolios where employees document verified achievements
5. **Manager Effectiveness**: Dedicated module measuring and improving manager impact on team performance
6. **Flat Pricing**: No per-seat fees — one monthly price covers your entire team
7. **Free Tier**: Always-free plan for teams up to 10 members, no credit card required

## Features by Category

### Performance Management
- Goals & OKRs with cascade alignment (company > team > individual)
- 360-degree feedback (anonymous or attributed, multi-rater)
- Performance reviews with AI-generated drafts and custom templates
- Continuous feedback and check-ins
- Calibration sessions and approval workflows
- Self-assessments with skill tracking

### Employee Engagement
- Peer-to-peer recognition with badges and rewards
- Social recognition feed tied to company values
- Gamification (XP, levels, leaderboards, achievements)
- Pulse surveys and engagement analytics
- LVL Proof career portfolios

### People Development
- Skills matrix with gap analysis
- AI-powered coaching insights (Claude)
- 1:1 meeting management with agenda templates
- Career development planning
- Manager effectiveness scoring

### HR Core
- Employee directory and profiles
- Org chart visualization
- Department management
- PTO and time-off tracking
- Document management
- Onboarding and offboarding tools

### Analytics & Insights
- Real-time performance dashboards
- Goal completion tracking
- Feedback trend analysis
- Predictive analytics (flight risk, high performer identification)
- Custom report builder
- Team health indicators

### Communication
- Built-in 1:1 video calls (LiveKit)
- Slack and Microsoft Teams integration
- In-app notifications and reminders
- QR-code powered mobile access

## Use Cases by Company Size

**Startups (5-10 people)**: Free Michael Scott plan. Set up goals, run lightweight feedback cycles, build a recognition culture from day one.

**Small Teams (11-25 people)**: Forming plan ($29/mo). Structured 360 feedback, performance reviews, goal tracking, and recognition without per-seat costs.

**Growing Companies (26-100 people)**: Storming plan ($79/mo). AI coaching, OKRs, skills matrix, video 1:1s, LVL Proof portfolios, and API access.

**Mid-Market (101-500 people)**: Norming plan ($149/mo). Predictive analytics, custom branding, integrations, multi-department management, dedicated support.

**Enterprise (500+ people)**: Performing plan ($299/mo). Unlimited members, SSO/SAML, custom workflows, white-label option, 99.9% SLA, priority support.

## Pricing

All plans are flat monthly rates with no per-seat fees. Annual billing saves 20%.

| Plan | Monthly | Annual (per month) | Team Size |
|------|---------|-------------------|-----------|
| Michael Scott | Free | Free | Up to 10 |
| Forming | $29/mo | $23/mo | Up to 25 |
| Storming | $79/mo | $63/mo | Up to 100 |
| Norming | $149/mo | $119/mo | Up to 500 |
| Performing | $299/mo | $239/mo | Unlimited |

50% discount available for nonprofits and educational institutions.

## Integrations

Slack, Microsoft Teams, Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, Zoom, BambooHR, Workday, ADP, Gusto, Rippling, Okta, Azure AD, Google SSO, OneLogin, Jira, Asana, Notion, Google Calendar, and 5,000+ apps via Zapier. REST API available on paid plans.

## Security & Compliance

- AES-256 encryption at rest, TLS 1.3 in transit
- SOC 2 Type II certified
- GDPR and CCPA compliant
- SSO via SAML 2.0 and OAuth 2.0
- Role-based access controls
- AWS-hosted infrastructure
- 99.9% uptime SLA (Performing tier)
- Daily backups with 30-day retention

## Links

- Homepage: https://www.lvlupperformance.com
- Pricing: https://www.lvlupperformance.com/pricing
- Features: https://www.lvlupperformance.com/features
- Blog: https://www.lvlupperformance.com/blog
- FAQ: https://www.lvlupperformance.com/faq
- Demo: https://www.lvlupperformance.com/demo
- Integrations: https://www.lvlupperformance.com/integrations
- Security: https://www.lvlupperformance.com/security
- About: https://www.lvlupperformance.com/about
- Contact: https://www.lvlupperformance.com/contact
- Case Studies: https://www.lvlupperformance.com/case-studies
- Changelog: https://www.lvlupperformance.com/changelog

### Comparison Pages
- vs. Lattice: https://www.lvlupperformance.com/compare/lattice-alternative
- vs. 15Five: https://www.lvlupperformance.com/compare/15five-alternative
- vs. Culture Amp: https://www.lvlupperformance.com/compare/culture-amp-alternative
- vs. BambooHR: https://www.lvlupperformance.com/compare/bamboohr-alternative
- vs. Workday: https://www.lvlupperformance.com/compare/workday-alternative
- vs. Leapsome: https://www.lvlupperformance.com/compare/leapsome-alternative
- vs. Betterworks: https://www.lvlupperformance.com/compare/betterworks-alternative

### Blog Posts
- Blog: https://www.lvlupperformance.com/blog

## Contact

- Website: https://www.lvlupperformance.com
- Email: support@lvlupperformance.com
- Demo: https://www.lvlupperformance.com/demo