Viva Goals is shutting down. Your OKRs do not have to.
Microsoft ends Viva Goals on March 4, 2025. Migrate to Runsheet and keep your goals grounded in real execution work.
What is happening
On December 3, 2024, Microsoft announced the end of Viva Goals. The service shuts down March 4, 2025. If you are using Viva Goals for OKRs, you need a new home for your goals.
Viva Goals vs Runsheet
A straightforward comparison to help you decide.
| Feature | Viva Goals | Runsheet |
|---|---|---|
| Status | Shutting down March 2025 | Active development |
| Pricing | Per-seat (Microsoft 365) | Company-based (no per-seat) |
| Target users | Enterprise | SMB software companies |
| OKR approach | Traditional cascading | Flexible with credibility anchors |
| Integrations | Microsoft ecosystem | Linear, Stripe, PostHog |
| Progress tracking | Manual updates | Execution-grounded |
| Setup time | Weeks (enterprise deployment) | Minutes (self-serve) |
| Weekly reviews | Not core focus | Primary design goal |
What Runsheet does differently
Built for software leaders who want credibility over intent.
Same OKR framework
Objectives and key results work the same way. Your mental model transfers directly.
Credibility anchors
Connect KRs to Linear projects and see what is actually shipping, not what people claim.
30-minute weekly reviews
Built for efficient leadership reviews. Surface exceptions, make decisions, move on.
No per-seat tax
Company-based pricing means you pay for the tool, not per employee.
Migration path
Get up and running in minutes, not weeks.
Export from Viva Goals
Use Viva Goals export to get your objectives and key results. We provide a mapping guide to help.
Create your workspace
Sign up for Runsheet, invite your leadership team, and set up your first cycle.
Connect to Linear
Link your OKRs to real delivery work. See what is actually shipping alongside your goals.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about migrating from Viva Goals.
When is Microsoft Viva Goals shutting down?
Microsoft announced Viva Goals will shut down on March 4, 2025. Some features have already been deprecated.
Can I export my data from Viva Goals?
Yes, Viva Goals allows data export before the shutdown. We can help you map your existing OKRs to Runsheet structure.
How long does migration take?
Most teams are up and running in Runsheet within a day. The OKR model is similar, so your existing structure maps cleanly.
Is Runsheet suitable for enterprise?
Runsheet is built for 25-75 person software companies. If you are a small team within a larger org that used Viva Goals, we might be a great fit. Large enterprise deployments are not our focus.
What integrations do you support?
We integrate with Linear (delivery tracking), Stripe (revenue metrics), and PostHog (product analytics). More integrations coming based on customer needs.
How is pricing different from Viva Goals?
Viva Goals charged per-seat as part of Microsoft 365. Runsheet uses company-based pricing, so you pay for the workspace, not per person. This means leadership tools that should be for leaders.
Learn more about Runsheet
Explore the features that make Runsheet different.
Start your migration today
Do not wait for the March deadline. Create your Runsheet workspace and move your OKRs to a platform built for software leaders.