Most free OKR software is either genuinely free (and limited) or a time-limited trial dressed up as a free plan. This guide covers what each platform actually gives you for free — with honest assessments of where the ceiling is.
I've been there. Running OKRs at a growing company, eager to track progress properly, I signed up for an enterprise platform with a sleek interface and a long feature list. Then came the bill — per-user pricing that scaled faster than the team. By the time we had 20 people, the tool was costing more than it was returning.
That experience shaped how I evaluate free OKR software. The question isn't just is it free? — it's what do you actually get for free, and when does the ceiling appear? Some tools give you a genuinely useful free tier that sustains a first cycle. Others give you two weeks and a credit card prompt.
The benchmark data across 330 organizations shows what's at stake: organizations using purpose-built OKR software generate a 1:88 return on investment — compared to 1:25 on spreadsheets and 1:16 on enterprise platforms. The tool shouldn't eat into that return before you've started.
Every platform on this list was tested with a real account — no demos, no sales calls.
Quick Comparison: 17 Free OKR Tools
The 17 Best Free OKR Software Tools
1. OKRs Tool
Best for: Growing teams (50–200 people) that want the full OKR cycle free for up to 5 users
OKRs Tool has two entry points. The free forever plan covers 1–5 users with unlimited OKRs, 1 active cycle, progress tracking, weekly check-ins, initiatives, and OKR templates — enough to run a real first cycle at zero cost, no credit card required.
The 14-day free trial unlocks the full platform including AI-generated OKRs, automated Slack and Teams nudges, live alignment map, KPI tracking, 360 reviews, and performance reviews connected to OKR delivery scores.
When the team grows past 5 users, the paid plan is flat at $49/month per organization — not per user. A 30-person team pays the same as a 6-person team. That's the structural difference from every other paid tier on this list.
Free forever includes:
- Unlimited OKRs and 1 active cycle
- Progress tracking and weekly check-ins
- Initiatives and OKR templates
Key Features (full platform)
- AI-Generated OKRs: Role- and context-aware goal drafts that address the blank-page problem in first-cycle setup
- Automated Weekly Check-ins: Slack and Teams nudges that run at the same time every week without scheduling
- Flat Pricing: $49/month for 6–50 users — no per-user growth tax
Pricing: Free forever for 1–5 users. 14-day free trial for full platform. $49/month flat for 6–50. $149/month for 51+. See how it works →
2. Google Sheets
Best for: Pre-software teams running their first OKR cycle
Google Sheets is free, familiar, and fast — and for a team of 5–15 running OKRs for the first time, it's often the fastest path from zero to a live first cycle. No signup, no onboarding, no decisions about which platform to use.
The free OKR template in Excel or Google Sheets gets you started in under 30 minutes. The limitations become friction around cycle two or three: no automated check-in nudges, no alignment visibility, no at-risk flagging, and manual compilation of end-of-cycle data.
Key Features
- Flexible Structure: Build your OKR hierarchy any way your team thinks about it
- Real-Time Collaboration: Multiple editors, shareable links, Google Workspace integration
- Zero Setup: No account required beyond a Google login
Pricing: Free.
3. Weekdone
Best for: Small teams that want weekly planning and OKR tracking in one view
Weekdone's free tier covers up to 3 users with the full platform — weekly planning layer, OKR tracking, progress visualization, and the statistics view showing engagement levels across the team. For a founding team of two or three people building the weekly check-in habit from scratch, 3 users is a meaningful free tier.
The limitation: the interface is dated and per-user pricing at $10/month compounds quickly past the free tier.
Key Features
- Weekly Planning Integration: Set weekly priorities and update OKR progress in the same dashboard
- Statistics View: Engagement data showing which team members are updating and which goals need attention
- Progress Visualization: Visual progress indicators at team and org level
Pricing: Free for up to 3 users. $10/user/month after that.
4. Perdoo
Best for: Strategy-heavy organizations that want OKRs and KPIs in one framework
Perdoo's free tier covers up to 5 users with access to the OKR, KPI, and strategy map features — a genuine free tier for a small leadership team that needs both OKR tracking and KPI visibility in one place. The strategy map is the standout differentiator: a visual cascade from company vision through OKRs to KPIs that replaces the whiteboard sessions distributed teams can't have.
The paid tier starts at a 10-seat minimum, which creates an awkward gap for teams between 6 and 9 people.
Key Features
- Strategy Map: Visual hierarchy from vision through OKRs to KPIs in one view
- OKR and KPI Integration: Track health metrics and outcome metrics in the same workspace
- Initiative Tracking: Connect work to Key Results with initiative tracking alongside goal measurement
Pricing: Free for up to 5 users. From €8/user/month (10-seat minimum on paid plans).
5. Synergita
Best for: HR-led organizations building OKRs alongside performance management
Synergita's free tier is limited to one company OKR — which sounds restrictive, but works for a small team testing the platform before committing. The full platform combines OKR tracking, continuous feedback, recognition, and performance reviews — more ground than most pure OKR tools at this price point.
Onboarding is straightforward: creating an OKR took under two minutes on first use. Progress tracking is the weak point — updating Key Results isn't as smooth as purpose-built OKR platforms.
Key Features
- OKR and Performance Integration: Goal tracking and reviews in one platform
- Continuous Feedback: Structured feedback loops between managers and team members
- Recognition Tools: Built-in recognition alongside goal tracking
Pricing: Free for 1 company OKR. Paid plans on request.
6. SugarOKR
Best for: Very small teams that want zero-friction first-cycle OKR setup
SugarOKR is the lowest-barrier entry point on this list. Sign up and have a live goal in under five minutes — no onboarding sequence, no configuration required. The colour-coded progress slider (On Track, Behind, At Risk, Back Burner) is the kind of intuitive design that gets skeptical team members to update their Key Results without needing to be trained.
The free plan is genuine — not a crippled trial. The limitation is structural: no automated check-in nudges, no way to add a progress note. Best for testing whether the team will engage with OKRs at all, before investing in more infrastructure.
Key Features
- Simple OKR Setup: Create and assign goals in minutes with colour-coded progress tracking
- Status Labels: On Track, Behind, At Risk, and Back Burner labels that surface goal health at a glance
- Free Plan: Full functionality at no cost for small teams
Pricing: Free plan available. Paid plans on request.
7. Primalogik
Best for: Performance-driven organizations that want OKRs alongside 360 feedback
Primalogik's free offering is a 30-day trial with full access — one of the more generous time-limited trials on this list. The platform combines OKR tracking with 360 feedback, engagement surveys, and performance reviews — a breadth that suits HR teams and People Ops leads who need both goal data and feedback data in the same place.
The 30-day window is enough to run a mid-cycle check-in and evaluate whether the platform fits before committing to a paid plan.
Key Features
- 360° Feedback: Structured peer, manager, and self-assessment alongside OKR delivery data
- Engagement Surveys: Pulse surveys integrated with goal tracking
- Goal Management: OKR progress with review cycle integration
Pricing: 30-day free trial. From $4–8/user/month after that.
8. Allo
Best for: Creative and product-led teams that want visually engaging OKR dashboards
Allo's free offering is a 14-day trial — shorter than most on this list, but full-featured. The platform stands out on visual design: OKR dashboards that look like a modern product rather than a tracking spreadsheet. For teams where adoption depends on the tool feeling engaging, Allo's interface is a genuine differentiator.
The OKRs add-on sits inside a broader goal management and workflow platform — which means more context switching than pure OKR tools, but also tighter connection to project work for teams already using Allo.
Key Features
- Visual OKR Dashboards: Presentation-quality goal views with clear progress indicators
- Team Alignment View: Cross-team OKR visibility showing how goals connect to company priorities
- Workflow Integration: Link OKRs to projects, files, and data sources in the same workspace
Pricing: 14-day free trial. OKRs from $8.99/user/month.
9. Futureworks
Best for: Nordic and European teams that want strategy, OKRs, and structured meetings together
Futureworks is free for up to 5 users — with the full platform including strategy map, Meeting Mode, and the AI Context Engine. The Meeting Mode is the standout feature: structured agendas with timed points and follow-ups delivered through Slack and Teams, turning the weekly check-in into a facilitated meeting format rather than a solo update flow.
For small teams where the weekly check-in happens in a structured meeting rather than asynchronously, Futureworks provides something the rest of this list doesn't. AI features are still maturing — the team has committed to shipping them only when they genuinely improve workflows.
Key Features
- Meeting Mode: Structured agendas with timed points and automated follow-ups via Slack and Teams
- AI Context Engine: Translates uploaded strategy documents into actionable Key Results
- Strategy Map: Visual hierarchy from company priorities through OKRs to team execution
Pricing: Free for up to 5 users. From €13/user/month on paid plans.
10. Effy AI
Best for: Small People Ops teams that want AI-assisted performance reviews alongside OKRs
Effy AI is free for up to 5 users — the full platform including AI-generated review templates, 360 feedback, and OKR tracking. The AI review template generation is the strongest feature at the price point: context-aware review questions in seconds, reducing the time to run a structured review cycle from hours to minutes.
The OKR layer is basic — functional for simple goal tracking but not sufficient for teams that need cascade visibility or automated check-in infrastructure. Best positioned as the performance review platform alongside a dedicated OKR tool.
Key Features
- AI Review Templates: Context-aware review question generation and feedback summarization
- 360° Feedback: Peer and manager feedback collection with structured question sets
- Goal Tracking: Basic OKR structure alongside the performance layer
Pricing: Free for up to 5 users. Paid plans for larger teams on request.
11. BOJA OKR
Best for: Bootstrapped teams that need a permanently free OKR tracker with real reporting
BOJA is free forever — no user limit, no time limit, no credit card required. For bootstrapped teams that can't justify a software budget in year one, BOJA provides more reporting depth than most free tiers: alignment reports, performance tracking, progress history, and a custom report builder that most paid platforms don't match.
The interface is dated — closer to a spreadsheet than a modern SaaS product — which creates an adoption friction that the feature set doesn't deserve. Worth trying before paying for anything else.
Key Features
- Free Forever: Full OKR functionality at no cost with no user limits
- Custom Report Builder: Create reports based on progress, check-ins, owners, or OKR status
- Alignment Reports: View how teams and objectives connect to company strategy
Pricing: Free forever.
12. Teamflect
Best for: Microsoft 365 organizations that want OKRs inside Teams
Teamflect is free for up to 10 users — the largest free user tier on this list — with OKRs, performance reviews, 1:1s, and feedback all running inside the Microsoft Teams interface. For a 10-person team that already lives in Teams, Teamflect is the most complete free OKR solution available.
The requirement is the limitation: no Microsoft 365, no Teamflect. For organizations on the Microsoft stack, nothing else on this list comes close. For everyone else, it's irrelevant.
Key Features
- Microsoft Teams Native: OKRs, reviews, and feedback inside Teams — no separate login
- Status Filters: On-track, behind, and at-risk OKR status visible at a glance
- 360° Feedback and Reviews: Full performance cycle alongside goal tracking
Pricing: Free for up to 10 users. From $3–7/user/month after that.
13. Week Plan
Best for: Solo operators and very small teams connecting weekly planning to quarterly goals
Week Plan's free personal plan connects weekly priorities to quarterly goals in a single dashboard — the weekly planner is the core product, with OKRs sitting alongside it as the strategic context layer. For a solo operator or a team of two or three managing their own execution, that integration is more useful than a standalone OKR tool.
The limitation is scale: no team cascade, no alignment map, no organizational check-in infrastructure. The interface is dated. Not suitable past 5 people. But for personal OKR tracking alongside weekly planning, it does the job cleanly.
Key Features
- Weekly Planner: Daily and weekly priority management connected to quarterly goals
- Calendar Integration: Google and Outlook sync for time-blocking execution against strategy
- Personal OKR Tracking: Individual goal management without org-level complexity
Pricing: Free personal plan. From ~$10/user/month for team plans.
14. Hive
Best for: Teams already using Hive for project management
Hive has a free plan for up to 10 users — but the Goals feature requires the paid tier. That distinction matters: the free plan covers project management and task tracking, not OKR execution. For teams already using Hive that want goals visible in the same context as their daily work, the paid tier is a reasonable add-on. For teams evaluating a standalone OKR tool, the free tier limitation makes it a poor fit.
The OKR tracking layer is lighter than purpose-built platforms — no cascade enforcement, limited scoring — but the connection to project work is the strongest on this list.
Key Features
- Goals and Projects Together: Strategic goals visible alongside project tasks in the same dashboard
- Progress Tracking: Colour-coded status indicators and confidence levels
- Quick-View Alignment Map: Goal connection view without navigating elsewhere in the platform
Pricing: Free plan available (Goals on paid tier from ~$3/user/month).
15. Loach
Best for: Small teams (1–10 people) connecting weekly priorities to quarterly OKRs
Loach is free for up to 5 users and built specifically for the gap between high-level OKRs and daily work — the 3–5 person team where the primary challenge is staying focused on what matters this quarter without losing sight of this week. The weekly planning view surfaces OKR priorities at the start of each week. Check-ins have their own sidebar section rather than being buried inside the goal view.
The feature set is thin: OKRs, initiatives, check-ins, a leaderboard. No integrations. Updating a Key Result requires an edit screen rather than a direct update — a small friction that compounds over a 12-week cycle.
Key Features
- Initiative Tracking: Connect daily work to Key Results so execution stays tied to strategy
- Weekly Planning View: Surfaces strategic focus at the start of each week
- Check-in Sidebar: Check-ins in their own section — not buried inside the OKR view
Pricing: Free for up to 5 users. €2.99/user/month after that.
16. SimpleOKR
Best for: Teams that want predictable flat pricing with minimal setup
SimpleOKR's free offering is a 7-day trial — the shortest on this list — but the paid tier makes it worth including: $49.99/month flat for unlimited users, no per-user costs, no seat limits. For teams that want the simplest possible OKR tracking at a predictable cost, SimpleOKR does one thing cleanly.
The interface is minimal and requires no training. No automated check-in nudges, no AI, no alignment map. If none of those matter, the flat pricing model is genuinely different from every other paid tier on this list.
Key Features
- Flat-Rate Pricing: Unlimited users at $49.99/month — the cost doesn't change as headcount grows
- Simple OKR Structure: Company, department, and team goals in a clean, navigable hierarchy
- Zero Configuration: No setup sessions, no onboarding required
Pricing: 7-day free trial. $49.99/month flat after that (unlimited users).
17. The North
Best for: Teams that want to see what good OKRs look like before writing their own
The North is free for up to 5 users — with access to the full OKR structure, progress tracking, and the platform's standout feature: a pre-populated demo workspace that loads on sign-up showing what a real team's OKRs should look like before you've entered a single goal of your own.
For teams adopting OKRs for the first time, the blank-canvas problem is a genuine adoption barrier. The North solves it better than any other platform on this list — and the clean, minimal interface means no training required to navigate. The limitation: Key Result updates require navigating to an edit screen rather than logging directly, and there are no automated check-in nudges.
Key Features
- Demo Workspace: A pre-populated realistic example on sign-up — see what OKRs look like in practice before entering any real data
- Clean OKR Structure: Company, department, and team goals in a fast, minimal interface
- Progress Tracking: Key Result updates with health indicators and basic reporting
Pricing: Free for up to 5 users. $7/user/month after that.
How to Choose the Right Free OKR Tool
The right choice depends on where your team is in the OKR journey and what your ceiling looks like.
For teams running OKRs for the first time with fewer than 5 people, start with OKRs Tool (full featured, genuinely free), BOJA OKR (free forever, better reporting than expected), or Loach (best for connecting weekly work to quarterly goals). All three give you a real first cycle at zero cost.
For teams in Microsoft 365, Teamflect is the clearest option — up to 10 users free, OKRs and performance reviews inside Teams.
For teams that need performance reviews alongside OKRs, Effy AI or Synergita cover both at no cost for small teams — without requiring a full HR platform.
For teams evaluating the framework before committing to any tool, a Google Sheets OKR template is the fastest path to a first cycle. Move to a purpose-built platform before the habit breaks — typically around cycle two or three.
The benchmark data is consistent: organizations that move to purpose-built software generate a 1:88 return against the same revenue baseline as spreadsheet programmes at 1:25. The free tier is the right place to start. It's not the right place to stay.
Data: The ROI of OKRs: 2026 Benchmark Report (330 respondents), The 2026 OKR Benchmark Report (200+ organizations).
