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About

Inspire Software is a unified strategy execution and performance platform that helps organizations close the gap between vision and results. By bringing together OKRs, strategic planning, performance management, and employee engagement in one system, Inspire gives leaders real-time visibility and helps every employee understand how their work drives success. With Inspire, executives gain clarity on progress against strategic initiatives, managers can align teams quickly, and employees stay motivated through built-in coaching, recognition, and feedback tools. The platform streamlines alignment, accountability, and execution so strategy moves from planning to measurable impact—faster and more predictably. Key capabilities / benefits include: • Unified OKR and goal management with AI-assisted creation and alignment • Real-time dashboards to track performance and surface risks early • Engagement, feedback, and recognition embedded into daily workflows • Performance / development

About

WorkPatterns is the modern manager’s toolkit for 1:1s, feedback, & recognition. WorkPatterns makes it easy to implement management best practices that improve productivity and team morale. Intuitive system that facilitates bi-directional discussion. Purpose built mechanism to guide work in between meetings. Clear alignment on deliverables, ownership, and due dates Research based prompts drive deeper discussion. Light-weight feedback relevant to current focus areas. Preserved as part of a regular workflow. Consistent communication facilitates growth. Level playing field focused on results, not just the "loudest voice". Consistent system magnifies impact and improves morale. Asynchronous, enabling of deep work and focus. Transparency of ownership and priorities ensure alignment across team. One-on-ones are the operational building block of a company and deserve a tool built specifically for making these meetings more effective.

Platforms Supported

Windows Not Supported
Mac Not Supported
Linux Not Supported
Cloud Supported
On-Premises Not Supported
iPhone Supported
iPad Supported
Android Supported
Chromebook Not Supported

Platforms Supported

Windows Not Supported
Mac Not Supported
Linux Not Supported
Cloud Supported
On-Premises Not Supported
iPhone Not Supported
iPad Not Supported
Android Not Supported
Chromebook Not Supported

Audience

Organizations that want to improve strategy execution and alignment, team productivity, and employee engagement

Audience

Teams of all sizes

Support

Phone Support Supported
24/7 Live Support Not Supported
Online Supported

Support

Phone Support Not Supported
24/7 Live Support Not Supported
Online Supported

API

Offers API Not Supported

API

Offers API Not Supported

Screenshots and Videos

Screenshots and Videos

Pricing

$12 per user per month
Navigate to Plans on our Inspire Software website.
Free Version Not Supported
Free Trial Not Supported

Pricing

$8 per month
Free for 4 users or less
Free Version Supported
Free Trial Supported

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 4.8 / 5
ease 4.6 / 5
features 4.6 / 5
design 4.6 / 5
support 5.0 / 5

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 0.0 / 5
ease 0.0 / 5
features 0.0 / 5
design 0.0 / 5
support 0.0 / 5

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Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • Inspire has brought a noticeable improvement to how we manage performance and OKRs. One of the biggest changes for us is the way individual objectives now are been documented separately along with the company priorities & team OKRs. The dashboards and the strategy narrative give leaders a clear view of progress, while managers are better equipped to guide performance conversations with their teams. The integration with Jira has been particularly valuable, as it links day-to-day tasks with OKRs and ensures progress is reflected automatically without extra effort. I also find the 1:1 feedback capture very useful — it means that during appraisal discussions, we can look back at actual conversations and feedback instead of relying on memory. The goal-setting process itself feels easier and more structured, with SMART goals built into regular workflows rather than treated as an annual exercise. I also want to highlight the support team, and especially Soujanya, who has been extremely patient and thorough throughout setup. Having reliable guidance not just during rollout but even beyond made the transition & adoption much smoother for us.
  • It is nice to have a tool that can organize our OKRs, the progress, owners, and actions. Before we were managing in Excel and in different formats. The Help feature is excellent. It has helped us stay more focused and intentional with our OKRs.
  • * Excellent customer support. Nicole, Kyle, and Haley are responsive, easy to work with, and genuinely helpful. They take time to understand our questions and help us work through complex issues. * Customizable performance and recognition tools. We’ve been able to tailor the platform to fit our team’s needs, which has made it more effective. * They listen to feedback. We’ve seen product updates based on our input, which shows they’re committed to improving the user experience. * Auto-save is coming soon. This will be a helpful addition to the review process.
  • Inspire is a platform that significantly contributes to individual, team, and organizational success.
  • User friendly Helps to list out the objectives and key results in a systematic way. Provides learning course to get trained on the software and use it in a better way.

Cons

  • The initial learning curve is real, especially for teams not used to structured OKRs or Performance Management tool. Some advanced features still need admin support to set up properly.
  • There is a bit of a learning curve, and it is not always intuitive. It would be helpful to have more ease to add links to additional information supporting the OKR.
  • * Team goal setting is still a bit complicated. It takes some effort to manage and align goals across teams, but Inspire is actively working on making this easier. * Cascading goals is getting better. They’re adding functionality to help cascade goals more smoothly, which should improve usability.
  • I wish the hard coded areas were more customizable.
  • Sometimes the login page has issue and takes longer time to login into software.

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Supported
Live Online Supported
In Person Supported

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Not Supported
Live Online Supported
In Person Not Supported

Company Information

Inspire Software
Founded: 2012
United States
inspiresoftware.com

Company Information

WorkPatterns
Founded: 2018
United States
www.workpatterns.com

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Categories

Categories

360 Degree Feedback Features

Dashboard Supported
Feedback / Surveys Supported
Progress Tracking Supported
Question Library Supported
Rater Selection Not Supported
Self Service Portal Supported
Supports External Reviewers Supported

Employee Recognition Features

eCards Not Supported
Goals Supported
Leaderboards / Activity Tracking Supported
Manager-to-Peer Recognition Supported
Mention Management Supported
Nominations Not Supported
Peer-to-Peer Recognition Supported
Performance Management Supported
Rewards Catalog Supported
Rewards Points Supported
Social Recognition Supported

Performance Management Features

360 Degree Feedback Supported
Compensation Management Not Supported
Custom Rating Scales Supported
Customizable Templates Supported
Individual Development Plans Not Supported
On-going Performance Tracking Supported
Peer Appraisals Supported
Review Cycle Tracking Supported
Self Service Portal Not Supported
Self-Appraisals Supported
Skills Assessments Not Supported
Weighted Performance Measures Supported

Employee Engagement Features

Benchmarking Not Supported
Cultural Alignment Supported
Employee Awards Supported
Employee Guides Not Supported
Employee Recognition Supported
Feedback Management Supported
Goal Management Supported
Health & Wellness Programs Not Supported
Performance Management Supported
Pulse Surveys Supported

OKR Features

Benchmarking Supported
Feedback Management Supported
Goal Management Supported
KPIs Supported
Prioritization Supported
Progress Tracking Supported
Strategic Planning Supported

Strategic Planning Features

Budgeting & Forecasting Not Supported
Dashboard Supported
Goal Setting / Tracking Supported
Idea Management Not Supported
KPIs Supported
Modeling & Simulation Not Supported
Roadmapping Supported
Scenario Planning Not Supported
Scorecards Supported

360 Degree Feedback Features

Dashboard Supported
Feedback / Surveys Supported
Progress Tracking Supported
Question Library Not Supported
Rater Selection Not Supported
Self Service Portal Supported
Supports External Reviewers Not Supported

Employee Recognition Features

eCards Not Supported
Goals Supported
Leaderboards / Activity Tracking Supported
Manager-to-Peer Recognition Supported
Mention Management Supported
Nominations Not Supported
Peer-to-Peer Recognition Supported
Performance Management Supported
Rewards Catalog Not Supported
Rewards Points Not Supported
Social Recognition Supported

Performance Management Features

360 Degree Feedback Supported
Compensation Management Not Supported
Custom Rating Scales Not Supported
Customizable Templates Supported
Individual Development Plans Supported
On-going Performance Tracking Supported
Peer Appraisals Not Supported
Review Cycle Tracking Not Supported
Self Service Portal Not Supported
Self-Appraisals Not Supported
Skills Assessments Supported
Weighted Performance Measures Not Supported

Collaboration Features

Brainstorming Not Supported
Calendar Management Supported
Chat / Messaging Not Supported
Contact Management Not Supported
Content Management Not Supported
Document Management Not Supported
Project Management Supported
Real Time Editing Supported
Task Management Supported
Version Control Not Supported
Video Conferencing Supported

Employee Communication Tools Features

Activity / News Feed Supported
Audio / Video Conferencing Not Supported
Blogs Not Supported
Chat / Messaging Not Supported
Employee Directory Not Supported
Event Calendar Not Supported
File Sharing Not Supported
Knowledge Management Not Supported
Newsletter Management Not Supported
Surveys & Feedback Not Supported

Meeting Features

Action Item Tracking Supported
Agenda Management Supported
Attendee Management Not Supported
Board Meetings Not Supported
Committee Meetings Not Supported
Internal Meetings Supported
Invitation Management Not Supported
Legislative Meetings Not Supported
Materials Management Supported
Meeting Feedback Not Supported
Meeting Preparation Tools Supported
Meeting Room Booking Not Supported
Minutes Management Supported
Post-Meeting Tools Supported
Scheduling Not Supported
Travel Management Not Supported
Voting Management Not Supported

Remote Work Features

Collaboration Supported
Credential Management Not Supported
Electronic Signature Not Supported
Employee Monitoring Not Supported
Live Chat Not Supported
Meeting Management Supported
Project Management Supported
Remote Access Supported
Remote Support Supported
Screen Sharing Supported
Softphone Not Supported
Task Management Supported
Time Zone Tracking Not Supported
Video Chat Supported
Web Conferencing Not Supported

Team Management Features

Assignment Management Supported
Commenting / Notes Supported
Goal Setting / Tracking Supported
Messaging Not Supported
Productivity Analysis Supported
Progress Tracking Supported
Project Planning Supported
Resource Management Not Supported
Task Management Supported
Third Party Integration Supported
Time Tracking Not Supported

Integrations

Google Workspace Supported
Microsoft 365 Supported
Slack Supported
GoTo Meeting Not Supported
Google Calendar Not Supported
Google Hangouts Not Supported
Google Meet Not Supported
Jira Supported
Microsoft Outlook Not Supported
Microsoft Planner Supported
Microsoft Power BI Supported
Microsoft Teams Not Supported
Skype Not Supported
SurveyMonkey Supported
Zoom Not Supported

Integrations

Google Workspace Supported
Microsoft 365 Supported
Slack Supported
GoTo Meeting Supported
Google Calendar Supported
Google Hangouts Supported
Google Meet Supported
Jira Not Supported
Microsoft Outlook Supported
Microsoft Planner Not Supported
Microsoft Power BI Not Supported
Microsoft Teams Supported
Skype Supported
SurveyMonkey Not Supported
Zoom Supported
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