Check out our new app for managers 🚀
Sign In
Services
Manager TrainingTools HR & Managers can use todayCoachingExecutive and Manager level supportPeople System ImplementationSupport your Team. Transform your businessHiring AssistancePut the right person in the right seatStrategic HRAdvice to reach your goals and keep going
Product
RolesClear Job Descriptions for your team
ProjectsSpecific, measureable, attainable, relevant
1:1 CoachingStructured meetings for coaching
ReviewsActual work that’s relevant
TeamsYour organization at a glance
Better appFor managers who want to lead better
Solutions
CEO and OwnersFor C-suite executivesHRBPs & HR LeadersFor HR professionals that carePeople ManagersFor managers that leadFamily BusinessSolutions for smaller organizations
Resources
HelpHelp articles and guidesAbout UsLearn more about usBlogArticles and guidesRead our e-bookThe 5 Silent Killers
of Employee Effectiveness
PricingTalk to an expert
Compare/Workday

Manageable vs Workday

Workday is enterprise HCM and financials. Manageable is SMB performance and manager coaching. If you are evaluating Workday, you likely need a different category than Manageable - unless you are a small team seeking manager development independent of enterprise HRIS projects.

Talk to an expert
Want to learn more?
Leave your email and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.
ManageableWorkday
Ideal size15 - 2501,000 - 500,000+
Global ERP / HCM
ImplementationDays (self-service)Months - years; $100K+
Manager coaching services
Published SMB pricingEnterprise quotes

When Workday may be the better fit

  • You need global enterprise HCM, finance, and workforce planning at thousands of employees.

Why teams choose Manageable instead

  • SMB scale - no multi-year ERP implementation for a 40-person firm.
  • Manager methodology - Define → Coach → Recognize with human coaching.
  • Affordable entry - free tier and $12 PEPM vs. enterprise contracts.

What Manageable does best

Managerial Leadership, not just modules

Define → Coach → Recognize gives managers a repeatable practice - backed by the Managerial Leadership Academy, implementation support, and optional founder-led coaching.

Reviews grounded in real work

Roles and QQTR projects maintained all year auto-populate reviews - less form-filling, more accurate feedback.

Start free, scale when ready

The Define plan is free forever. Full coaching and reviews at $12 PEPM with no module maze or annual minimum.

Results backed by a guarantee

Follow Manageable Best Practices for a year and get a full refund if results fall short - see our 12-month guarantee.

Manageable is built around Define → Coach → Recognize - a structured cycle where managers clarify expectations in living role descriptions, coach through structured 1:1s, and recognize contributions in work-based reviews. Training, implementation support, and optional founder-led coaching help managers build the practice in daily work, not in a separate classroom.
Roles and QQTR projects are maintained throughout the year. When review season arrives, the system auto-populates from that work - managers are not reconstructing the year from memory or assembling forms from scratch. That cuts review time and reduces recency bias.
The Define plan is free forever: digital job descriptions (Roles), QQTR project templates, team directory, and company directory. Teams can clarify accountability before upgrading to coaching meetings ($8 PEPM) or full performance reviews ($12 PEPM).
Manageable pairs the app with the Managerial Leadership Academy, people system implementation, strategic HR advisement, and one-on-one coaching from the co-founders - unusual for a performance platform and especially valuable when you do not have a full HR department.
If you follow Manageable Best Practices for a full year and results do not meet expectations, Manageable offers a full refund. That level of accountability is rare in HR software - and it reflects confidence in the methodology, not just the interface.
Talk to an expert
Stay in touch!

Subscribe to the latest news and updates from MANAGEABLE.

[email protected]
+1 (717) 455-0345
35 S Duke Street, Suite 10
York, PA 17401
Product
RolesProjects1:1 CoachingReviewsTeams
PricingSign in
Solutions
CEO and OwnersHRBPs & HR LeadersPeople ManagersFamily BusinessManager TrainingCoachingPeople System ImplementationHiring AssistanceStrategic HR
Resources
HelpAbout UsBlogExploreCompareTerms of UsePrivacy Policy
© 2025 MANAGEABLE.
All Rights Reserved.
Talk to an expert