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Best OKR Software for Startups

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The short answer

Perdoo is the top pick for startups because it is a dedicated OKR tool with a free plan for up to five users, strategy maps, and KPI tracking, so a small team can run real goal cycles without buying a full performance suite. The Premium plan at $9 per user per month billed annually adds advanced reporting and integrations.

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Key takeaways

  • Perdoo leads for startups, with a free plan for five users and real OKR discipline.
  • Weekdone and Mooncamp suit startups that want weekly check-ins and simple goal trees.
  • 15Five adds reviews and check-ins beside OKRs for growing teams.
  • Profit.co is quote only, so startups should ask for the minimum spend first.
  • ClickUp, Asana, and Notion cover goals inside tools a startup may already use.

Comparison

How these compare
ToolBest forPrice rangeFree plan
PerdooDedicated OKRs with strategy maps$9 per user/month (billed annually)Yes
WeekdoneWeekly OKR check-ins$9 per user/month (billed annually)Yes
MooncampFlexible goal system$7 per user/month (billed annually)Free trial (14 days)
15FiveOKRs with reviews and check-ins$11 per user/month (billed annually)Free trial (14 days)
Profit.coFull OKR lifecycle with coachingquote onlyNo
ClickUpGoals inside project work$9 per user/month (billed annually)Yes
AsanaGoals tied to timelines$10.99 per user/month (billed annually)Yes
NotionLight OKRs inside docs$10 per member/month (billed annually)Yes

How we choose

We compared vendor pricing pages, product docs, and feature lists for each tool, focusing on free plans, price, setup speed, and goal discipline. We reviewed what each plan includes, where the useful features sit in the plan ladder, and how the free plan limits them. We did not claim hands-on testing. Prices come from the vendor pricing pages listed in Sources, checked on 2026-11-14, and a tool with no public price is shown as quote only.

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The shortlist

★ Best overall

Perdoo

Best for Dedicated OKRs with strategy maps

  • Strategy maps link goals to vision
  • OKRs and KPIs stay separate
Price$9 per user/month (billed annually)
See Perdoo pricing

Perdoo is a dedicated OKR and strategy platform that keeps objectives, key results, and KPIs separate, so a startup can see which goals drive growth and which metrics just need watching. Strategy maps link company goals to team goals, and check-ins keep progress visible each week. The Supreme plan adds view-only seats, data export, and priority support.

The free plan covers up to five users with full OKR features, which is enough for a founding team to run its first cycles. The Premium plan at $9 per user per month billed annually adds advanced reporting and integrations, with a five license minimum. Perdoo fits startups that want real OKR discipline without buying a full performance suite.

Price: $9 per user/month (billed annually)

Free plan: Yes

Website: perdoo.com

Watch out for

  • No review or compensation tooling, so most teams pair it with another app
  • the free plan covers only five users
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Weekdone

Best for Weekly OKR check-ins
$9 per user/month (billed annually)

Weekdone builds OKRs around a weekly check-in rhythm, so a startup reviews goals every week instead of forgetting them until quarter end. Hierarchical and tree views show how team goals roll up to company goals, and the daily newsfeed keeps wins and blockers visible. Volume pricing means the per-user rate falls as the team grows.

The free plan covers up to three users with all features, which is enough for a very small founding team. Plans start at $9 per user per month billed annually for a 10 user package, with a 14 day trial for larger teams. Weekdone fits startups that want a weekly goal habit built into the tool.

Price: $9 per user/month (billed annually)

Free plan: Yes

Website: weekdone.com

What we like

  • Weekly check-in rhythm keeps goals alive
  • tree views show goal rollups

Watch out for

  • Less suited to large, complex orgs with many layers
  • the free plan covers only three users
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Mooncamp

Best for Flexible goal system
$7 per user/month (billed annually)

Mooncamp is a modern OKR platform with a flexible goal system, so a startup can shape frameworks, views, and dashboards around its own process instead of copying a fixed template. Check-ins, reporting, and integrations with Microsoft Teams and Jira keep goals beside daily work. The Professional plan adds goal trees, custom dashboards, and goal weighting.

There is no free plan, though a 14 day trial needs no credit card, so a startup can test the goal system on a real quarter. The Essential plan at $7 per user per month billed annually covers the goal system, reporting, and check-ins, with a five user minimum. Mooncamp fits startups that want a flexible OKR tool that can grow into an enterprise plan.

Price: $7 per user/month (billed annually)

Free plan: Free trial (14 days)

Website: mooncamp.com

What we like

  • Flexible frameworks and dashboards
  • strong Microsoft Teams integration

Watch out for

  • No free plan, only a 14 day trial
  • goal weighting needs the Professional plan
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15Five

Best for OKRs with reviews and check-ins
$11 per user/month (billed annually)

15Five combines OKRs with weekly check-ins, 1-on-1s, and performance reviews, so a startup can run goals and manager coaching in one place. The Perform plan includes AI-assisted reviews, calibration, 360 reviews, and OKRs, which suits a growing team that wants structure without a separate HR suite. Add-ons cover compensation, manager content, and coaching.

There is no free plan, though a 14 day trial covers the Perform plan. The Perform plan at $11 per person per month billed annually is the OKR-capable tier, while Engage at $4 covers surveys only. 15Five fits startups that want goals beside check-ins and reviews as the team grows past 20 people.

Price: $11 per user/month (billed annually)

Free plan: Free trial (14 days)

Website: 15five.com

What we like

  • Weekly check-ins and 1-on-1s beside OKRs
  • manager coaching tools

Watch out for

  • OKRs sit on the Perform plan, not the cheaper Engage plan
  • no free plan, only a 14 day trial
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Profit.co

Best for Full OKR lifecycle with coaching
quote only

Profit.co covers the full OKR lifecycle with coaching content, KPI dashboards, and task management inside the goal context, so a startup can run goal cycles, reviews, and projects without three tools. A library of key result examples helps a first-time OKR team write goals that can be measured. Enterprise plans add custom roles and advanced analytics.

Pricing is quote only, since Profit.co removed its published per-user tiers in favor of custom quotes by module and user count, and third-party trackers report a $10,000 annual minimum spend. A 30 day trial needs no credit card. Profit.co fits startups that want deep OKR coaching and can clear the minimum spend.

Price: quote only

Free plan: No

Website: profit.co

What we like

  • Coaching content and KPI library
  • tasks live inside goal context

Watch out for

  • Pricing is quote only, with a reported minimum annual spend
  • the interface takes time to learn for new users
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ClickUp

Best for Goals inside project work
$9 per user/month (billed annually)

ClickUp includes goals and OKRs beside tasks, docs, and chat, so a startup that already runs work in ClickUp can track goals without a second app. Goals link to tasks, docs, and time tracking, and custom views show progress across teams. The Business plan adds workload views and advanced automations for teams that run many projects at once.

The free plan covers basic tasks, docs, and goals with generous limits, which is enough for a small startup to run its first OKR cycle. The Core plan at $9 per user per month billed annually adds unlimited storage and integrations. ClickUp fits startups that want goals inside the project tool they already use.

Price: $9 per user/month (billed annually)

Free plan: Yes

Website: clickup.com

What we like

  • Goals link to tasks, docs, and time tracking
  • custom views show progress

Watch out for

  • The many views and settings take time to learn
  • the free plan caps storage at 100 MB
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Asana

Best for Goals tied to timelines
$10.99 per user/month (billed annually)

Asana Goals link daily work to quarterly targets, so a startup can see which tasks move each objective and which ones stall. Timelines, portfolios, and status updates show goal progress across the whole team, and the Starter plan adds dashboard and reporting views. The Advanced plan adds workload, approvals, and deeper reporting.

The free plan covers up to 10 collaborators with basic project views, which is enough for a small startup to start. The Starter plan at $10.99 per user per month billed annually adds goals, timeline, and reporting. Asana fits startups that want goals tied to the same boards and timelines where work happens.

Price: $10.99 per user/month (billed annually)

Free plan: Yes

Website: asana.com

What we like

  • Goals link daily work to targets
  • portfolios show goal health

Watch out for

  • Workload and advanced reporting need the Advanced plan
  • the free plan covers only 10 collaborators
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Notion

Best for Light OKRs inside docs
$10 per member/month (billed annually)

Notion can run OKRs as a goal database beside docs, wikis, and project pages, so a startup can keep its goal system in the same workspace as its specs and roadmaps. Templates for OKR tracking, plus linked databases and rollups, show progress without a second app. The Business plan adds advanced permissions and admin controls.

The free plan covers individual use and small teams with unlimited pages and blocks, which is enough to run a simple OKR database. The Plus plan at $10 per member per month billed annually adds unlimited file uploads and 30 day page history. Notion fits startups that want a light, flexible goal system inside their docs.

Price: $10 per member/month (billed annually)

Free plan: Yes

Website: notion.com

What we like

  • Goal databases sit beside specs and roadmaps
  • templates speed up setup

Watch out for

  • No built-in check-in reminders or native goal scoring
  • offline use is limited on mobile

What to check before you buy

Check which plan holds goals, check-ins, and reporting, since many tools lock OKRs above the free plan. Confirm seat minimums, since some plans need five or more users, and check how the tool handles goal trees and integrations with the apps your team already uses. Run one full goal cycle on the shortlist before buying, and pick the tool the team will update every week.

FAQ

What is OKR software for startups?

OKR software for startups covers tools that help a small team set objectives, track key results, and review progress each week or quarter. It usually combines goal trees, check-ins, and dashboards, so a founding team can see which goals move and which stall, without a full performance suite or a heavy enterprise rollout.

How much does OKR software cost for startups?

Entry plans in this guide run from $7 to $11 per user per month billed annually, with free plans from Perdoo, Weekdone, ClickUp, Asana, and Notion. Profit.co is quote only, with third-party trackers reporting a $10,000 annual minimum spend. Always check the vendor pricing page, since list prices change.

Can a startup run OKRs for free?

Yes, a startup can run OKRs for free with Perdoo for up to five users, Weekdone for up to three users, and free plans from ClickUp, Asana, and Notion. These plans cover goals, check-ins, and basic reporting, which is enough for a first cycle. A startup can move to a subscription plan when the team grows past the free limits.

What is the difference between OKRs and KPIs?

OKRs set a goal and the measurable results that show it is done, while KPIs track the health of a metric over time. A startup might set an OKR to reach 1,000 paying customers, while a KPI tracks monthly churn. Tools like Perdoo keep the two separate, so health metrics do not crowd out the goals a team chose for the quarter.

What should a startup check before buying OKR software?

A startup should check the free plan limits, seat minimums, and whether goals, check-ins, and reporting sit on the entry plan. Confirm how the tool handles goal trees and integrations with the apps the team already uses. Run one full goal cycle on the shortlist before buying, and pick the tool the team will update every week.

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