# BetterWorks vs Cascade

| Attribute | BetterWorks | Cascade |
|---|---|---|
| **Vioscale score** | 45.2 (62% (medium)) | 58.1 (26% (low)) |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | A cloud-based platform for continuous performance management that replaces traditional review cycles with real-time feedback, goal tracking, and AI-powered talent intelligence to support organizational alignment and informed people decisions. | A platform for planning and executing business strategy that integrates real-time operational data, automates compliance reporting, and provides AI-driven insights for leadership decision-making. |
| integrations.count | 1 | 2 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"SAP SuccessFactors"}]` | `[{"name":"Salesforce"},{"name":"Jira"}]` |
| market.availability | `{"primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"hqCountry":"AU","primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"ios":true,"web":true,"android":true}` | `{"web":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"Performance","summary":"$8/user/month (promotional pricing $1/user/month for first year with 3-year commitment)","features":["Real-time performance evidence-based in the real work","Goals & OKRs - align team and individual goals to company priorities while tracking progress","Feedback - enable real-time feedback that helps employees improve and grow","Conversations - run review cycles that support better feedback and performance decisions","SSO access","Support included"],"commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"seat","amount":8,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Real-time performance management with goals, feedback cycles, and conversations","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Enterprise","summary":"Contact sales for custom pricing","features":["AI-enabled development plans to match growth areas and ambitions","Talent Intelligence coverage and support","HR Transformation and Organizational Psychology experts for change management","Program-specific requirements, usage analytics, and in-app feedback","Signature Support with dedicated team of experts","Inclusion in innovation programs"],"description":"Custom solution for global enterprises with complex structures requiring transformational programs and dedicated support","contactSales":true}],"addOns":[{"name":"Signature Support"},{"name":"Implementation Services"}],"summary":"Starting at $8/user/month billed monthly. Promotional pricing from $1/user/month available with 3-year commitment (first year only). Implementation costs available.","currency":"USD","freeTier":false,"sourceUrl":"https://www.betterworks.com/plans","retrievedAt":"2026-08-19T17:45:09.901Z","startingPrice":{"unit":"seat","amount":8,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month"]}` | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"Platform","summary":"Annual billing, employee-tier based ($30K example for 1-500 employees)","minSeats":1,"commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":30000,"period":"year","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Annual subscription based on employee count tier and integrations","contactSales":false}],"addOns":[{"name":"Integration","components":[{"kind":"fixed","unit":"per integration","amount":2000,"period":"year","currency":"USD"}]},{"name":"Tapestry AI","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":10000,"period":"year","currency":"USD"}]},{"name":"Tech Support","components":[{"kind":"percentage","rate":5}]}],"summary":"Annual subscription from $30,000 (wholesale). Free tier available. $2,000 per integration per year. Tapestry AI add-on $10K-$20K depending on employee tier. Non-profit/emerging market pricing available.","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.cascade.app/partners/wholesale-pricing-calculator","retrievedAt":"2026-08-19T17:49:41.515Z","startingPrice":{"amount":30000,"period":"year","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["year"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | no | yes |
| pricing.model | commercial | freemium |
| pricing.price_level | low | high |
| pricing.starting_price | `{"amount":8,"currency":"USD"}` | `{"amount":30000,"currency":"USD"}` |
| pricing.transparent | no | yes |
| reliability.sla_pct | 99.9 | - |
| security.gdpr | yes | yes |
| security.iso27001 | yes | - |
| security.soc2 | yes | - |

## Capabilities (OKR Tools)

| Capability | BetterWorks | Cascade |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Cascading alignment tree visualization | - | - |
| Confidence score tracking | - | - |
| Automated key result data sync | - | - |
| Jira epic and issue sync | - | - |
| Salesforce hubspot CRM sync | - | - |
| Tableau snowflake BI warehouse sync | - | - |
| Slack teams check in bot | - | - |
| Kpi dashboard reporting | - | - |
| 1 on 1 meeting agenda integration | - | - |
| SOC2 type ii | - | - |
| ISO 27001 | - | - |
| Pricing model | - | - |

*Source: Vioscale. Generated 2026-09-01T14:43:56.918Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*