Comparison
Runsheet vs Microsoft Viva Goals
A detailed feature comparison to help you choose the right OKR tool for your software company.
Microsoft Viva Goals
- Shutting down March 4, 2025
- Built for enterprise, Microsoft ecosystem
- Per-seat pricing via Microsoft 365
- Traditional OKR approach with manual updates
Runsheet
- Active development, growing feature set
- Built for 25-75 person software companies
- Company-based pricing, no per-seat tax
- Execution-grounded with Linear integration
Feature-by-feature comparison
An honest assessment of how each tool handles key OKR capabilities.
OKR Framework
| Feature | Viva Goals | Runsheet |
|---|---|---|
| Objectives | ||
| Key Results | ||
| Multiple KR types (metric, milestone, percentage) | Metric and milestone | |
| Objective nesting/alignment | ||
| Confidence scoring | ||
| Cycle management |
Progress Tracking
| Feature | Viva Goals | Runsheet |
|---|---|---|
| Manual check-ins | ||
| Batch check-ins (all KRs at once) | ||
| Execution-grounded progress | Pulls from Linear | |
| Historical timeline | ||
| Check-in history |
Weekly Reviews
| Feature | Viva Goals | Runsheet |
|---|---|---|
| Built for weekly reviews | Not a core focus | Primary design goal |
| 30-minute review workflow | ||
| At-risk surfacing | ||
| Exception-based updates |
Integrations
| Feature | Viva Goals | Runsheet |
|---|---|---|
| Linear (delivery tracking) | ||
| Stripe (revenue metrics) | ||
| PostHog (product analytics) | ||
| Microsoft 365 | ||
| Azure DevOps | ||
| Google Search Console |
Team & Organization
| Feature | Viva Goals | Runsheet |
|---|---|---|
| Team objectives | ||
| Cross-team alignment | ||
| Individual objectives | Leadership focus | |
| Enterprise org structure | Built for SMB |
Pricing & Access
| Feature | Viva Goals | Runsheet |
|---|---|---|
| Per-seat pricing | Part of Microsoft 365 | Company-based |
| Free tier | ||
| Self-serve signup | Requires M365 | |
| Setup in minutes | Enterprise deployment |
Which tool is right for you?
An honest take on when each tool makes sense.
Viva Goals was better if...
- You are a large enterprise (500+ employees)
- Your company is deeply invested in Microsoft 365
- You need Azure DevOps and Teams integration
- You want individual-level OKRs for everyone
Since Viva Goals is shutting down, consider enterprise alternatives like Quantive or Lattice.
Choose Runsheet if...
- You run a 25-75 person software company
- Your team uses Linear for delivery
- You want goals grounded in execution, not status theatre
- Weekly reviews are how you run the company
- You want company-based pricing, not per-seat
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