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Litmos vs. PerformYard

A side-by-side view of the product records we have today. Use it to narrow the question, then confirm current pricing, limits, and security details with each vendor.

The short version

PerformYard starts at $5 per seat, versus Litmos at $2,500. Litmos carries the higher aggregate rating (9.7/5 vs 4.7/5).

Full comparison

Litmosfrom $2,500 per month
PerformYardfrom $5 per user/mo
Audyense Score29AS*Low71AS*Strong
PositioningLitmos is one of the leading corporate learning systems on the market built to accelerate training of both internal and external teams.Streamlined performance management: reviews, goals, 360 feedback and check-ins.
Free tierYesNo
DeploymentCloud / SaaSCloud / SaaS
Best fitStartup, SMB, Mid-marketSMB, Mid-market
Pricing plans
  • Free or entry planFree
  • Higher tiersCustom pricing
  • Performance Management$5
  • Employee Engagement (add-on)$1
  • Surveys / Meetings / AI (add-ons)Custom pricing
Embedded content creation tools that support multiple formatsYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Intuitive user interfaceYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Multi-language & localization supportYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
SurveysYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Custom branding / WhitelabelYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Assessment / QuizYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Sell online coursesYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Ecommerce shopping cartYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
SCORM & TIN CAN certifiedYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Schedule live courses – ILTYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Real-time reportingYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Developer API including SalesForceYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
OktaYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
and DropboxYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Applicant tracking (ATS)NoNo ATS/recruiting functionality; PerformYard is a performance-management point solution.
Benefits administrationNoNo benefits administration; benefits data typically lives in the integrated HRIS/payroll system.
Employee directory & org chartPartialMaintains employee profiles and reporting/manager structure for routing reviews via HRIS sync, but is not a standalone directory/org-chart product.
Mobile appPartialNo native iOS/Android app by design; fully accessible via mobile browser, but reviewers say the mobile experience is basic vs. desktop.
Employee onboardingNoNo employee onboarding module; “onboarding” here refers to customer implementation, not new-hire HR onboarding.
PayrollNoNo payroll; integrates with payroll/HRIS providers (ADP, Gusto, Paylocity, UKG, etc.) for employee data.
Performance reviewsYesCore product: configurable review cycles, 360/peer reviews, goals, continuous check-ins and sign-off workflows.
Public APIYesOpen REST API for employees, goals and reviews, plus a Reporting API returning saved-report results as JSON.
Reporting & dashboardsYesReporting & analytics included in the base plan; reviewers note it is functional but basic, with advanced reporting needing the API.
Time-off & PTO managementNoNo time-off/PTO tracking; handled by the connected HRIS.
Integrations verified
Aggregate rating9.7 · No reviews yet4.7 · 1.2k reviews
Integrations
ADPBambooHRGustoRipplingUKGWorkday+9 more
Security & compliance
SOC 2 Type IIAES-256 encryptionAnnual third-party penetration testing
Pros
  • Independent review documents a concrete business workflow
  • Documented capability: Embedded content creation tools that support multiple formats
  • Documented capability: Intuitive user interface
  • Documented capability: Multi-language & localization support
  • Documented capability: Surveys
  • Easy to use and quick to adopt for both admins and employees.
  • Highly configurable review cycles and goal management.
  • Responsive, knowledgeable support with hands-on implementation and a dedicated success manager included.
  • Straightforward per-user pricing with HRIS integrations and SSO included.
Cons
  • Pricing and usage limits should be checked against the exact plan
  • Implementation effort depends on the team's data and process maturity
  • Reported outcomes should be validated with the buyer's own data
  • Limited customization of review templates / evaluation criteria.
  • Reporting and analytics are basic; advanced/custom reporting needs the API and developer work.
  • Mobile experience is browser-only and does far less than the desktop product.
  • Sessions time out if a page is left open too long; some page layout/wording is confusing.
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Editorial read of this comparison

The table summarizes structured facts; this section explains what the differences mean for a real buying decision.

Where each tool fits, and where it may not

Litmos

Litmos is one of the leading corporate learning systems on the market built to accelerate training of both internal and external teams. It won our Expert’s Choice Award for 2019. Despite being able to automate both internal and external learning programs, Litmos is still referred to as the worlds simplest and easiest to use a learning management system that requires neither dedicated training nor expensive installations. The company’s target group entails mostly midmarket companies and established enterprises, while its client base already lists a number of prominent Fortune 1000 members. The system, nevertheless, is not entirely focused on large and corporate teams – Litmos still belongs to the group of affordable eLearning systems with dedicated ‘up to 100 users’ packages a small company could consider. In fact, Litmos is often preferred to seemingly cheaper LMS tools because it doesn’t require a setup fee and doesn’t limit on-point customer support to a particular plan. The price will rather depend on how many users you wish to involve, and the type of learning support you wish to focus on. To make the process of attaining and selling courses even smoother, Litmos established a number of valuable third-party partnerships with platforms such as Shopify (you can distribute your Litmos courses there for free). Needless to say, a vast group of integrations is a guarantee that the system will blend in with your software ecosystem, and won’t require you to make any specific changes in order to run it. Litmos integrates with Salesforce to increase sales reps performance, train licensed users, and leverage training for customers, employees, and compliance, among others. Next to its convenient Salesforce partnership, Litmos works impeccably with Okta, OneLogin, Ping, Box, Centrify, and other similar systems, and it is one of the few SCORM certified learning & security

A particularly good fit for: B2B teams evaluating HR and People software Teams that need documented workflow capabilities and fit guidance Organizations willing to validate implementation and plan limits

May be a poor fit if: Teams seeking a workflow outside the product's documented focus Teams needing unlimited usage without plan limits

PerformYard

PerformYard is a dedicated performance-management platform for HR teams, covering employee reviews, goal management, 360/peer feedback, continuous check-ins and reporting. It is a point solution that syncs employee data from external HRIS/payroll systems rather than handling payroll, benefits or applicant tracking itself. Implementation help and a dedicated success manager are included, with optional add-ons for engagement, surveys, meetings and AI.

A particularly good fit for: SMB and mid-market HR teams moving from spreadsheets to structured, documented performance cycles. Companies wanting flexible, customizable review cycle setups without a heavyweight HR suite. Teams that already run payroll/HRIS elsewhere and want a best-of-breed performance layer on top.

May be a poor fit if: Organizations wanting an all-in-one HR suite with payroll, benefits, onboarding or ATS built in. Teams needing deep analytics/BI dashboards or a full-featured native mobile app.

Pricing and plan structure

Litmos: Published starting price $2,500 per month

  • Free or entry planFree
  • Higher tiersCustom pricing

PerformYard: Published starting price $5 per user/mo

  • Performance Management$5 per user/mo (commonly cited $5–10, billed annually)
  • Employee Engagement (add-on)$1 per user/mo add-on
  • Surveys / Meetings / AI (add-ons)Custom pricing

Capabilities worth validating

  • Litmos: Embedded content creation tools that support multiple formats, Intuitive user interface, Multi-language & localization support, Surveys, Custom branding / Whitelabel
  • PerformYard: Employee directory & org chart, Mobile app, Performance reviews, Public API, Reporting & dashboards Integrations include ADP, BambooHR, Gusto, Rippling.

Questions to answer before switching

  • Does Litmos's selected plan include the features and limits we need?
  • Does PerformYard's selected plan include the features and limits we need?
  • Does the exact integration path for ADP, BambooHR, Gusto support the sync direction, permissions, and volume we need?
  • Is a hosted-only deployment acceptable for the team and customers who will use this system?

How to evaluate this shortlist

A useful comparison turns the differences between HR & People tools into a concrete test. Use these steps to avoid choosing from a feature table or the lowest headline price alone.

  1. Start with a representative HR & People workflow, not a feature checklist. Define who will use it, what data goes in, and what outcome the team needs.
  2. Test the complete path through ADP, BambooHR, Gusto: permissions, sync direction, failure handling, and volume limits often matter more than the integration name.
  3. Compare the cost of the real scenario, including users, usage, storage, support, and contract requirements. The entry price alone does not measure adoption cost.
  4. Before switching, list the evidence gaps, request a demo of the critical workflow, and confirm security, data residency, export, and support with each vendor.

Structured signals help narrow the shortlist, but a trial with a real workflow is still the best way to validate the decision.

Research basis

Last checked: 2026-08-18. Pricing, integrations, feature support, and review signals can change, so treat this as a research snapshot and verify the final decision with the vendor.

Sources consulted: Litmos product site, FinancesOnline review, Vendor website; PerformYard product site, G2, Capterra