The best Viva Goals alternative
OKR Studio replaces Viva Goals without the Microsoft dependency. Migrate your team in under a day — full OKR cycle support, AI-powered key result validation, and integrations with Jira, Azure DevOps, and GitHub.
Free plan available forever · 14-day Professional trial · Migrate in under a day
OKR Studio vs. Microsoft Viva Goals
Everything Viva Goals did — and more — for a team that can actually sign up today.
| Feature | OKR Studio | Viva Goals |
|---|---|---|
| Still available | Yes | No |
| Self-serve signup (no sales call) | Yes | No |
| Free plan (forever) | Yes | No |
| 14-day Professional trial | Yes | No |
| Set up in hours, not weeks | Yes | No |
| Full OKR cycle (Plan → Check-in → Evaluate) | Yes | Yes |
| AI-powered key result validation | Yes | No |
| Viewers & stakeholders free | Yes | No |
| Jira / Azure DevOps / GitHub integrations | Yes | Yes |
| MCP Server (AI IDE integration) | Yes | No |
| Slack integration (slash commands & notifications) | Yes | No |
| Structured objective grading & evaluation | Yes | No |
| Transparent public pricing | Yes | No |
| Includes Delvyn Studio (product strategy) | Yes | No |
Migrate from Viva Goals in 4 steps
Most teams are fully set up in OKR Studio within a few hours.
Export your OKRs
Export your objectives and key results from Viva Goals as a CSV or copy them from your documentation.
Create your OKR Studio account
Sign up free — no credit card required. Your account is ready in under 2 minutes.
Set up your first cycle
Create a new OKR cycle matching your current quarter. Add your objectives and key results — or use our AI to help write better ones.
Invite your team
Invite team members. Viewers and stakeholders join for free — only active contributors need a paid seat.
Why OKR Studio is the right Viva Goals replacement
No Microsoft dependency
OKR Studio works standalone. You don't need a Microsoft 365 subscription, Azure AD, or any Microsoft product. Works with Google SSO, email/password, or your own identity provider.
Full OKR cycle, out of the box
Plan your cycle, set objectives, track key results with check-ins, and run structured evaluations at the end. The complete OKR workflow is built in — no configuration required.
AI that actually helps
Our AI validates your key results in real time — checking they're measurable, time-bound, and achievable. Write better OKRs from day one without a consultant or OKR coach.
Pricing that scales with your team
Active contributors pay $9/user/month. Viewers, stakeholders, and leadership who only need to see progress are always free. Your bill reflects actual usage.
Integrations where work happens
Connect key results directly to Jira, Azure DevOps, and GitHub issues and pull requests. Progress updates automatically — no manual entry.
Two platforms, one price
Every Professional subscriber also gets full access to Delvyn Studio — our product operating model platform for vision, strategy, discovery, and team development. $9 covers both.
We don't do performance reviews. Not as a roadmap item — as a schema decision.
Our database has zero tables for reviews, calibration, 360 feedback, or engagement surveys. That's not a gap we plan to close — it's a commitment to staying focused on OKRs.
Who should choose what
Honest recommendations — OKR Studio is the right fit for a specific buyer.
Choose OKR Studio if…
- Your team migrated off Viva Goals and needs a like-for-like OKR replacement
- You don't want a Microsoft 365 or Azure AD dependency
- You want to sign up today without a sales call or contract
- Your engineering team wants key results linked to Jira, GitHub, or Azure DevOps
- You need AI that validates key result quality before the cycle starts
- You want product vision and strategy context alongside OKRs (Delvyn Studio included)
Choose Another tool if…
- You're already deep in the Microsoft 365 ecosystem and a new tool is tied to M365
- Your organization runs a formal enterprise strategy-execution program
- You need performance reviews, compensation, or 360 feedback bundled with OKRs
- You have a dedicated strategy office and need portfolio-level alignment tools
Frequently asked questions
What is the best Microsoft Viva Goals alternative?
OKR Studio is the closest like-for-like Viva Goals replacement — full OKR cycle (Plan → Check-in → Evaluate), AI-powered key result validation, Jira, Azure DevOps, and GitHub integrations, and transparent $9/user/month pricing with a free plan. You can migrate your existing OKRs and be running a live cycle the same day.
How do I migrate from Viva Goals to OKR Studio?
Export your objectives and key results from Viva Goals as CSV or copy them from your documentation. Create a free OKR Studio account (no credit card required), set up a new cycle matching your current quarter, import your OKRs, then invite your team. Most teams complete the full migration in under a day. Viewers and stakeholders join for free.
Does OKR Studio integrate with Microsoft tools?
Yes. OKR Studio integrates with Azure DevOps for automatic progress updates when work items complete, and supports signing in with Microsoft Entra ID. You don't need a Microsoft 365 subscription — OKR Studio works standalone with Google sign-in, GitHub, or email and password as well. Note that we support Entra ID via OIDC rather than SAML, so if your organization mandates SAML or SCIM provisioning, ask us before you plan a rollout.
Why did Microsoft shut down Viva Goals?
Microsoft announced the retirement of Viva Goals in 2025 as part of a broader restructuring of the Viva employee experience suite. OKR-specific tooling is a focused discipline, and Microsoft elected to exit the market rather than invest in a standalone OKR platform.
What does OKR Studio cost compared to Viva Goals?
OKR Studio offers a free plan for up to 3 active contributors (viewers always free), and a Professional plan at $9/user/month — or $8/user/month on annual billing. The Professional plan also includes full access to Delvyn Studio for product vision, strategy, and discovery. Viva Goals was bundled with Microsoft 365 enterprise agreements, typically adding to an existing large license cost.
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