OKR Software Comparison
Loach vs Peoplebox
Switching from Peoplebox? Compare features, pricing, and find out which tool is the right fit for your team.
The Quick Take
Loach
RecommendedBest for startups and scale-ups who want a focused OKR tool with a weekly planning workflow — without HR overhead or enterprise pricing.
Free for 5 users, then €2.99/user/month
Pure OKR focus — no HR complexity
Weekly planning built in
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Peoplebox
Best for mid-market teams that need OKRs tightly integrated with performance reviews, 1:1s, and talent management — and have budget for a full HR platform.
~$10/user/month, no free tier
Performance reviews + 1:1s included
AI hiring suite (Nova AI)
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | Loach | Peoplebox |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier | First 5 users free forever | None |
| Pricing (10 users) | €29.90/month | ~$100/month |
| Weekly planning workflow | ||
| OKR management | ||
| Initiative tracking | ||
| Weekly check-ins | ||
| Performance reviews | ||
| 1:1 meeting support | ||
| AI goal writing | ||
| Slack integration | ||
| Setup time | < 30 minutes | 1–3 hours |
Pros & Cons
Loach
Pros
- Free for up to 5 users — no credit card required
- €2.99/user/month — ~70% cheaper than Peoplebox
- Weekly planning workflow connects OKRs to daily work
- No HR overhead — just OKRs
- Simple, focused interface with low learning curve
Cons
- No performance review functionality
- No 1:1 meeting templates or tracking
- No Slack, Jira, or data integrations
- No AI-assisted goal writing
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Peoplebox
Pros
- Full HR suite: OKRs, reviews, 1:1s, engagement surveys
- AI-powered goal writing (Nova AI)
- Integrations with Slack, Jira, and more
- OKRs linked to individual performance reviews
- Y Combinator-backed with strong enterprise support
Cons
- No free tier — starts at ~$10/user/month
- OKR module competes with HR features for roadmap attention
- Complexity if you only need OKR management
- Product focus shifting toward AI hiring (Nova AI)
- No weekly planning workflow
Which Should You Choose?
Choose Loach if...
- You want a focused OKR tool, not an HR suite
- Budget matters — save ~70% vs Peoplebox
- You want OKRs to drive weekly work, not just annual reviews
- Your team is under 50 people and growing
Choose Peoplebox if...
- You need OKRs integrated with performance reviews
- 1:1 tracking and engagement surveys are important
- You are building out a full HR tech stack
- AI-assisted goal writing and talent insights matter
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