With Microsoft Viva Goals discontinuing feature development and set to retire by December 31, 2025, organizations relying on it for Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) need to find a reliable alternative. While many tools offer OKR tracking, the challenge is finding one that not only replaces Viva Goals but also aligns OKRs with broader strategic priorities.
Among the many Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) software solutions, i-nexus emerges as a powerful alternative to replace Microsoft Viva Goals, offering an enterprise-ready platform for managing strategic priorities and tracking business outcomes.
A strong OKR tool should enable businesses to set, track, and execute objectives effectively, ensuring alignment across teams and measurable progress. In this blog, we’ll compare i-nexus to six other leading OKR platforms to show why it’s the Microsoft Viva Goals alternative you should be considering.
How i-nexus Compares to Other OKR Solutions
We’ve analyzed six leading OKR software solutions from Gartner’s OKR Software Market Reviews, evaluating their capabilities in OKR execution, KPI tracking, and strategic management.
i-nexus
✅ Best for: Enterprises needing structured OKR execution, KPI tracking and strategic alignment
✅ Best for: Microsoft 365 integration with Teams, Power BI and more
✅ Best for: Continuous improvement supporting OKR cycles for ongoing optimization
✅ Strengths: Structured execution aligning top-down and bottom-up OKRs with Catchball
✅ Strengths: KPI tracking to measures leading and lagging indicators for OKR success
✅ Strengths: Strategy alignment linking OKRs to strategic priorities with the Strategy X-Matrix
Summary: i-nexus is a powerful enterprise OKR solution that connects OKRs to strategic execution, ensuring alignment and measurable impact. It offers structured goal-setting, KPI tracking, and seamless Microsoft 365 integration, making it ideal for organizations needing a data-driven approach to OKRs.
1. Asana
✅ Best for: Teams looking for project management with basic OKR tracking
✅ Strengths: Well-known task management features, intuitive interface
❌ Limitations: Primarily a project management tool, lacks deep OKR frameworks
Summary: Asana is a great task management solution with basic OKR tracking, but it doesn't offer comprehensive KPI tracking or strategic execution tools.
2. Airtable
✅ Best for: Customizable tracking and databases
✅ Strengths: Highly flexible, supports various tracking templates
❌ Limitations: Requires manual setup, lacks dedicated OKR structure
Summary: Airtable allows teams to build custom OKR tracking databases, but its flexibility means that setting up and maintaining an OKR framework requires significant manual effort.
3. WorkBoard
✅ Best for: Fast-moving teams that need quick goal-setting tools
✅ Strengths: AI-powered insights, strong team collaboration features
❌ Limitations: Designed for agile teams, lacks enterprise-wide strategy execution
Summary: WorkBoard provides AI-driven insights into goal performance, making it a good fit for dynamic teams. However, it may not offer the structured execution capabilities needed by larger organizations.
4. Quantive (Gtmhub)
✅ Best for: Data-driven OKRs with AI-powered automation
✅ Strengths: Strong data integrations, automated reporting
❌ Limitations: Complex setup, steep learning curve for new users
Summary: Quantive is feature-rich and highly automated, but its complexity can make it challenging for teams to adopt quickly, particularly those new to OKRs.
5. Lattice
✅ Best for: HR-driven performance management with OKR tracking
✅ Strengths: Ties OKRs to employee engagement and performance reviews
❌ Limitations: Primarily an HR tool, lacks deep strategic execution capabilities
Summary: Lattice is ideal for HR teams linking OKRs to employee performance, but it doesn’t provide a structured approach for organization-wide strategic execution.
6. Profit.co
✅ Best for: Small and mid-sized businesses implementing OKRs
✅ Strengths: Simple to use, good OKR tracking features
❌ Limitations: Lacks advanced reporting and enterprise-grade scalability
Summary: Profit.co is a good entry-level OKR tool, but for enterprises managing complex strategies, it may lack the depth and scalability required.
Comparison Table
|
Feature |
i-nexus |
Asana |
Airtable |
WorkBoard |
Quantive |
Lattice |
Profit.co |
|
Best for |
Enterprise OKRs & strategy execution |
Project management |
Customizable tracking |
Agile teams |
AI-driven OKRs |
HR & performance |
SMB OKR tracking |
|
OKR Framework |
✅ Yes |
❌ No |
❌ No |
✅ Yes |
✅ Yes |
✅ Yes |
✅ Yes |
|
KPI Tracking |
✅ Strong |
❌ Limited |
❌ No |
✅ Yes |
✅ Yes |
❌ Limited |
✅ Yes |
|
Strategic Execution |
✅ Yes |
❌ No |
❌ No |
❌ No |
✅ Yes |
❌ No |
❌ No |
|
Microsoft 365 Integration |
✅ Yes |
❌ No |
❌ No |
✅ Yes |
✅ Yes |
❌ No |
✅ Yes |
Why i-nexus is the Best Alternative to Viva Goals
As Microsoft Viva Goals discontinues feature development and heads toward retirement, businesses must find a Microsoft 365-compatible OKR alternative that enables them to track strategic priorities and share progress across teams.
✔ Enterprise-ready: Built for large organizations needing structured OKR execution
✔ Comprehensive KPI tracking: Measure performance beyond just OKRs
✔ Seamless integrations: Connect with Microsoft Teams, Power BI, and Microsoft Planner, Sharepoint
✔ Intuitive and scalable: Designed for both OKR beginners and strategy professionals
✔ Proven success: Used by leading enterprises to execute and track strategic initiatives
As Roger Longden wisely states, “What application of AI you're looking for, it shouldn't replace the human element, especially for something like strategic planning and using a framework like OKRs.” With i-nexus, organizations can leverage AI without losing human-driven strategic decision-making—ensuring that OKRs remain meaningful and aligned with business goals.
If you're looking for a Viva Goals alternative that supports enterprise-wide strategy execution, i-nexus provides the most comprehensive solution.
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