OKR Software Comparison
Loach vs SimpleOKR
Looking for a SimpleOKR alternative? Compare features, pricing, and find out which OKR tool gives your team more for less.
The Quick Take
Loach
RecommendedBest for startups who want more than basic OKR tracking — check-ins, weekly planning, and initiative tracking, all free for up to 5 users.
First 5 users free forever
Check-ins and weekly planning built in
Dashboards and initiative tracking
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SimpleOKR
A minimal OKR tracking tool with flat-rate pricing. No free tier, no check-ins, no dashboards — just basic OKR creation and progress tracking.
$49.99/month flat — unlimited users
7-day trial only, no free tier
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | Loach | SimpleOKR |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier | First 5 users free forever | None — 7-day trial only |
| Pricing (5 users) | €0 (free tier) | $49.99/month |
| Pricing (10 users) | €29.90/month | $49.99/month (flat rate) |
| Weekly planning workflow | ||
| Check-ins | ||
| Dashboards & reporting | ||
| Initiative tracking | ||
| OKR creation & tracking | ||
| Integrations | ||
| Setup time | < 30 minutes | < 30 minutes |
Pros & Cons
Loach
Pros
- Free for up to 5 users — no trial, no credit card
- Check-ins and weekly planning workflows included
- Dashboards and reporting built in
- Initiative tracking per Key Result
- Active development with regular updates
Cons
- No flat-rate pricing — per-user model less attractive at 17+ users
- No integrations
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SimpleOKR
Pros
- Flat-rate $49.99/month pricing — no per-user costs for large teams
- Extremely simple onboarding — minimal setup
- SAML v2 SSO included at no extra cost
Cons
- No free tier — only a 7-day trial
- No check-ins or weekly planning workflow
- No dashboards or reporting
- No initiative or task tracking
- Very small company — limited support and product longevity questions
Which Should You Choose?
Choose Loach if...
- Your team is under 17 people — Loach is free up to 5 and cheaper after
- You want check-ins and weekly planning, not just OKR tracking
- You need dashboards and initiative tracking
- You want a product with an active development roadmap
Choose SimpleOKR if...
- Your team has 20+ users and you want flat-rate pricing
- You only need basic OKR creation and progress tracking
- SAML SSO is a requirement at no extra cost
Frequently Asked Questions
More Features, Free for 5 Users
Check-ins, weekly planning, and initiative tracking — all free for up to 5 users. No trial required.