Straightforward Pricing
That Scales With Your Needs
Performance management and employee engagement built for how mid-market companies actually work. Start with one module or both. Add capabilities as you grow. No surprises, no hidden fees, no pressure.
Best Value
Why Upward365 Costs What It Does
You'll notice we're not the cheapest option. Here's why—and why it matters.
The Long View means choosing service quality over margin optimization.
When you call us, real humans answer—not chatbots. When you need setup help, we don't charge you extra. When you have a question, you get same-day responses from people who actually understand your business.
Does that cost us more to deliver? Yes.
Is it worth it? After 15 years serving 1,500+ companies, we know the answer: absolutely.
Here's what you're paying for:
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Direct access to knowledgeable support (no tiered ticket hell)
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Setup and implementation help included (no surprise fees)
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Ongoing training and optimization guidance (as long as you need it)
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Real partnership focused on your long-term success
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A team that cares whether you succeed, not just whether you pay
What you're NOT paying for:
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Bloated feature lists you'll never use
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Enterprise overhead scaled down for SMBs
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VC growth targets that require cutting service costs
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Self-service models that leave you stranded
Most platforms treat customer service as overhead to minimize. We treat it as the product itself.
No pressure...ever! Talk to us about how The Long View translates to better ROI for your team.
Companies Using Upward365 Are Seeing Clearer People Insights
Chris and Dave combine technical expertise with a rare ability to execute and follow through. Their knowledge, drive, and integrity give me full confidence that they’ll deliver lasting value with this venture.
Brooklyn Vitiritto
Longenecker Financial Services
This team brings decades of proven HR expertise with a fresh, client-first approach. They are intentional in every interaction, act with the highest integrity, and make collaboration effortless. Approachable and results-driven, they are a trusted partner in navigating complex HR challenges.
Ryan Jensen
Compounding Capital Holdings
As a business owner, I’ve always appreciated how Chris and Dave put people first. Their solutions make performance management feel supportive rather than burdensome, and I trust them to continue building tools that help leaders and teams thrive.
Dave Farnsworth
Managing Shareholder with MHCS P.C.
Chris and Dave have spent years immersed in the HR Tech space. Their perspective is shaped by real-world experience, not theory.
Jerod M
Recon Roofing
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions We Hear From Growing Companies
Yes. Performance Module is $7/employee/month, paid annually. Start there and add Engagement when you're ready—or get both for $10/employee/month, paid annually. We recommend both modules to better link performance and engagement—that's where the real value is.
Yes. Add the second module after your initial subscription whenever it makes sense for your team. Annual commitment applies to both modules.
Annual commitment required, but you have flexibility compared to platforms requiring multi-year enterprise agreements. Add or cancel modules at renewal.
We export review data you can import into comp tools. Direct integrations may come later based on customer demand. We encourage feedback—our roadmap is built on customer input and demand.
Ready to See Connected Performance and Engagement?
Schedule 30 minutes to see how the platform works with real scenarios. Built by founders who've been where you are.

Let's Be Honest - Your Performance Management Sucks
And your employee engagement probably isn't much better
Reality
71% of companies still do annual reviews
- your employees hate them
91% of managers use ChatGPT for reviews
- without any guardrails (terrifying)
Only 31% of employees give a damn
- the rest are just showing up
$1.9 trillion lost annually
- because people are checked out
Reality
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Reality
Free tools that break when you actually need them
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"Everything" platforms with 47 features you'll never use
Point solutions that don't talk to each other