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Best Matter Alternatives in 2026

12 top People Management tools you can use instead of Matter, with pricing and key features.

Matter

The Future of Feedback Starts with Matter

People ManagementFree plan available
  • Slack & Teams Integration
  • Free Forever
  • 2 Minute Setup
  • Feedback Friday Cadence
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Matter alternatives

Continuous Performance Management Software

People ManagementFrom $2 / per employee per month (billed annually)
  • Out-of-the-box Analytics
  • Continuous Performance Conversations
  • Engagement Diagnostics

Unlock peak performance

People Management
  • On-Demand Coaching
  • Research & Insights
  • Enterprise-Grade Platform & Programs

Fun, Personal Employee Recognition and Rewards

People ManagementFree plan available
  • Integrations
  • Rewards Catalog
  • People Analytics

The People & Culture Platform

People Management
  • Employee Engagement & Surveys
  • Performance Analytics & Productivity Management
  • AI Coach & Personalized Guidance

Seamless Performance Reviews

People ManagementFrom $29 / Monthly
  • Customizable Meeting Agendas
  • Collaborative Tools
  • Resource Library

One on One meeting software, goal setting, and reviews

People ManagementFrom $99 / monthly
  • One-on-One Meeting Tool
  • Goal Setting & Tracking
  • Performance Reviews

The People Enablement Platform

People ManagementFrom $20 / monthly
  • Real-time Feedback
  • Continuous Check-Ins
  • Performance Reviews

Performance and Engagement Software

People ManagementFrom $4 / seat/month
  • AI Agent
  • HRIS & Payroll
  • Analytics & Engagement

Manage The Team Everyone Wants To Be On

People ManagementFrom $4,999 / annually
  • Good Vibes recognition
  • Card collections
  • Pulse surveys

Data-Informed Decisions for Better People Outcomes

People ManagementPaid plans
  • Flexible Data Model
  • Customizable Analytics & Dashboards
  • Data Governance & Transparency

Empower your team to grow, together

People Management
  • Framework Library by Team Type and Size
  • Goals and Progress Tracking
  • Collaborative Routines and Check-Ins

Small Improvements: Reviews, 1:1s, Objectives, 360s, and Praise

People ManagementFrom $3 / per user/month, billed annually
  • Centralize Feedback
  • 1:1 Meetings
  • Pulse Surveys

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Matter?

Matter is a People Management tool: The Future of Feedback Starts with Matter. It has a free plan. Key features include Slack & Teams Integration, Free Forever, 2 Minute Setup and Feedback Friday Cadence.

Are there free alternatives to Matter?

Yes. Bonus has a free plan. Matter also has a free plan.

Which Matter alternatives are paid-only?

15five: From $2 / per employee per month (billed annually). Duuoo: From $29 / Monthly. Getlighthouse: From $99 / monthly. Impraise: From $20 / monthly. Lattice: From $4 / seat/month.

What’s a good Matter alternative for dashboards and charts?

For dashboards and charts, start with One Model (Data-Informed Decisions for Better People Outcomes).