Pensero vs Waydev: Waydev alternative for AI ROI [Book a demo](../book-demo) [Login](/auth/login/) [Book a demo](../book-demo) [Book a demo](../book-demo) [Login](/auth/login/) ![](/framerusercontent/images/YGG3mQLe7axAoxrIwvspUSHg.png?width=3162&height=1789) COMPETITORS # A Waydev alternative that measures the work, not only the workflow [Waydev adds AI adoption, impact and token-spend ROI to DORA and developer experience metrics. Pensero measures the value of the work itself across humans, AI-assisted engineers and agents, then uses that evidence to recommend the next move.](https://pensero.ai/?hubspotutk=c1f0028b99e7118bf1afb216a605208e&ph_distinct_id=019e8d19-544b-79b6-a444-7bdd504210fa&ph_session_id=019e9203-9740-7404-abba-85717098b081&ph_source=framer_landing#pr1) [Let's talk](../book-demo) ![](/framerusercontent/images/YGG3mQLe7axAoxrIwvspUSHg.png?width=3162&height=1789) COMPETITORS # A Waydev alternative that measures the work, not only the workflow [Waydev adds AI adoption, impact and token-spend ROI to DORA and developer experience metrics. Pensero measures the value of the work itself across humans, AI-assisted engineers and agents, then uses that evidence to recommend the next move.](https://pensero.ai/?hubspotutk=c1f0028b99e7118bf1afb216a605208e&ph_distinct_id=019e8d19-544b-79b6-a444-7bdd504210fa&ph_session_id=019e9203-9740-7404-abba-85717098b081&ph_source=framer_landing#pr1) [Let's talk](../book-demo) Measuring the agentic workforce at fast-growing companies around the world ![](/framerusercontent/images/LrmBEKC0Q6CjW5xLnu8RW8kQpQ.png?width=7497&height=1558) ![](/framerusercontent/images/ionZouKGJUi714ZQaqtoeu1Grs.png?width=116&height=256) ![](/framerusercontent/images/YfZGGEysCcvTIMYbcMsh9i5lwFQ.png?width=7497&height=1958) ![](/framerusercontent/images/YWADDvxsYn0tU7GxPeIQdrsWrOk.png?width=2481&height=891) ![](/framerusercontent/images/h71Cxx5XNRzbG2MehCqIfB4U7fs.png?width=112&height=256) Measuring the agentic workforce at fast-growing companies around the world ![](/framerusercontent/images/LrmBEKC0Q6CjW5xLnu8RW8kQpQ.png?width=7497&height=1558) ![](/framerusercontent/images/ionZouKGJUi714ZQaqtoeu1Grs.png?width=116&height=256) ![](/framerusercontent/images/YfZGGEysCcvTIMYbcMsh9i5lwFQ.png?width=7497&height=1958) ![](/framerusercontent/images/YWADDvxsYn0tU7GxPeIQdrsWrOk.png?width=2481&height=891) ![](/framerusercontent/images/h71Cxx5XNRzbG2MehCqIfB4U7fs.png?width=112&height=256) How do they differ? DX Swarmia Span Jellyfish Waydev LinearB Faros AI Larridin Weave Exceeds AI GitHub Copilot Pensero Waydev AI adoption and usage tracking Waydev tracks adoption, agents included; Pensero ties it to value AI spend and token cost tracking Waydev ties ROI to token spend; Pensero to cost per delivered point Delivered output weighted for size and complexity Humans, AI-assisted engineers and agents on one scale Cost per unit of delivered work Cross-company benchmarks Waydev benchmarks AI adoption; Pensero benchmarks delivered value Recommendations on what to do next Waydev's AI coach suggests goals; Pensero says what to scale or delegate Level on the five levels, measured from delivery data Forward-deployed engineers and transformation programme [Let's talk](../book-demo) ## Waydev and Pensero answer different questions. **Waydev** adds AI metrics to DORA and developer experience. **Pensero** measures the value of the work itself, across humans, AI tools and agents, and recommends the next move. What is the difference between Pensero and Waydev? Why not measure AI ROI from token spend? Does Pensero use DORA or SPACE? Is Pensero a fit for 100 to 1,000 engineers? Can Pensero run on-premises? Is Pensero only for engineering managers? How do they differ? DX Swarmia Span Jellyfish Waydev LinearB Faros AI Larridin Weave Exceeds AI GitHub Copilot Pensero Waydev AI adoption and usage tracking Waydev tracks adoption, agents included; Pensero ties it to value AI spend and token cost tracking Waydev ties ROI to token spend; Pensero to cost per delivered point Delivered output weighted for size and complexity Humans, AI-assisted engineers and agents on one scale Cost per unit of delivered work Cross-company benchmarks Waydev benchmarks AI adoption; Pensero benchmarks delivered value Recommendations on what to do next Waydev's AI coach suggests goals; Pensero says what to scale or delegate Level on the five levels, measured from delivery data Forward-deployed engineers and transformation programme [Let's talk](../book-demo) ## Waydev and Pensero answer different questions. **Waydev** adds AI metrics to DORA and developer experience. **Pensero** measures the value of the work itself, across humans, AI tools and agents, and recommends the next move. What is the difference between Pensero and Waydev? Why not measure AI ROI from token spend? Does Pensero use DORA or SPACE? Is Pensero a fit for 100 to 1,000 engineers? Can Pensero run on-premises? Is Pensero only for engineering managers? Don’t just take our word for it - Effortless observability “Pensero gives me daily peace of mind. I know exactly what the team is working on. The built-in reporting & analytics make team observability effortless, and the leaderboards give us the clarity we need for performance reviews and promotions decisions.” ![](/framerusercontent/images/j72ouL9QISFImh1Q3l509Vcos.png?width=100&height=100) Jose-Luis Vilar Co-Founder and CPTO - Truly plug 'n play “Pensero gives me a clear, non-engineer’s view of team productivity. It helps me spot champions who adopt new tools fastest and turn their practices into inspiration for the rest of the team. Rather than being a policing tool, it provides a data-driven foundation for bragging rights, better conversations, and benchmarking against peers worldwide. And the best part: it was truly plug-and-play — we were live in just one day.” ![](/framerusercontent/images/0nt2IfGuKHmoPpyy9U8GGWYeDu4.png?width=100&height=100) Jean-François Legourd Co-founder ![](/framerusercontent/images/h71Cxx5XNRzbG2MehCqIfB4U7fs.png?width=112&height=256) - Enable team growth “Pensero offers a modern approach to performance management by providing real-time, actionable insights and continuous improvement. Its features are designed to enhance clarity, accountability, and productivity within teams. As a manager that helped me have honest and actionable feedback with my teams enabling them for growth.“ ![](/framerusercontent/images/j0UnYOb9QwuJbzCDLjNGrCcns.png?width=100&height=100) Natxo Treig Sr. Engineering Manager - Focused team execution “15 engineers. $50M a year. We didn’t know exactly how our work was different from where we wanted to go. In one view, we can show engineers everything they did… and they learn a lot of insights. Now we went from 70% to 30% maintenance… it’s where we want it to be. It’s like the lighthouse of our engineering team.” ![](/framerusercontent/images/UrBdU5BpuE6BAHI34cXsBu9Fp9k.webp?width=111&height=122) Ignasi Vegas Co-founder and CEO ![](/framerusercontent/images/UiC2Ux5hVDNyzQdp8UdkmdhA1U.png?width=996&height=352) - Proof over guessing "I was being told we were slow to ship, but I didn't have any visibility as to why that was. Pensero is story points after the fact — we go 4x faster. Engineers love it because they get to brag: they can say they're in the top 5 percent globally, based on an independent third party. Pensero is why you want to work here." ![](/framerusercontent/images/0LhIHF3ESYD2sBmSP2jCPqatc.webp?width=300&height=200) Andrew Eye CEO and Founder ![Back Arrow](/framerusercontent/images/6tTbkXggWgQCAJ4DO2QEdXXmgM.svg?arrow=left)![Next Arrow](/framerusercontent/images/11KSGbIZoRSg4pjdnUoif6MKHI.svg?arrow=right) - Effortless observability “Pensero gives me daily peace of mind. I know exactly what the team is working on. The built-in reporting & analytics make team observability effortless, and the leaderboards give us the clarity we need for performance reviews and promotions decisions.” ![](/framerusercontent/images/j72ouL9QISFImh1Q3l509Vcos.png?width=100&height=100) Jose-Luis Vilar Co-Founder and CPTO - Truly plug 'n play “Pensero gives me a clear, non-engineer’s view of team productivity. It helps me spot champions who adopt new tools fastest and turn their practices into inspiration for the rest of the team. Rather than being a policing tool, it provides a data-driven foundation for bragging rights, better conversations, and benchmarking against peers worldwide. And the best part: it was truly plug-and-play — we were live in just one day.” ![](/framerusercontent/images/0nt2IfGuKHmoPpyy9U8GGWYeDu4.png?width=100&height=100) Jean-François Legourd Co-founder ![](/framerusercontent/images/h71Cxx5XNRzbG2MehCqIfB4U7fs.png?width=112&height=256) - Enable team growth “Pensero offers a modern approach to performance management by providing real-time, actionable insights and continuous improvement. Its features are designed to enhance clarity, accountability, and productivity within teams. As a manager that helped me have honest and actionable feedback with my teams enabling them for growth.“ ![](/framerusercontent/images/j0UnYOb9QwuJbzCDLjNGrCcns.png?width=100&height=100) Natxo Treig Sr. Engineering Manager - Focused team execution “15 engineers. $50M a year. We didn’t know exactly how our work was different from where we wanted to go. In one view, we can show engineers everything they did… and they learn a lot of insights. Now we went from 70% to 30% maintenance… it’s where we want it to be. It’s like the lighthouse of our engineering team.” ![](/framerusercontent/images/UrBdU5BpuE6BAHI34cXsBu9Fp9k.webp?width=111&height=122) Ignasi Vegas Co-founder and CEO ![](/framerusercontent/images/UiC2Ux5hVDNyzQdp8UdkmdhA1U.png?width=996&height=352) - Proof over guessing "I was being told we were slow to ship, but I didn't have any visibility as to why that was. Pensero is story points after the fact — we go 4x faster. Engineers love it because they get to brag: they can say they're in the top 5 percent globally, based on an independent third party. Pensero is why you want to work here." ![](/framerusercontent/images/0LhIHF3ESYD2sBmSP2jCPqatc.webp?width=300&height=200) Andrew Eye CEO and Founder ![Back Arrow](/framerusercontent/images/6tTbkXggWgQCAJ4DO2QEdXXmgM.svg?arrow=left)![Next Arrow](/framerusercontent/images/11KSGbIZoRSg4pjdnUoif6MKHI.svg?arrow=right) - Effortless observability “Pensero gives me daily peace of mind. I know exactly what the team is working on. The built-in reporting & analytics make team observability effortless, and the leaderboards give us the clarity we need for performance reviews and promotions decisions.” ![](/framerusercontent/images/j72ouL9QISFImh1Q3l509Vcos.png?width=100&height=100) Jose-Luis Vilar Co-Founder and CPTO - Truly plug 'n play “Pensero gives me a clear, non-engineer’s view of team productivity. It helps me spot champions who adopt new tools fastest and turn their practices into inspiration for the rest of the team. Rather than being a policing tool, it provides a data-driven foundation for bragging rights, better conversations, and benchmarking against peers worldwide. And the best part: it was truly plug-and-play — we were live in just one day.” ![](/framerusercontent/images/0nt2IfGuKHmoPpyy9U8GGWYeDu4.png?width=100&height=100) Jean-François Legourd Co-founder ![](/framerusercontent/images/h71Cxx5XNRzbG2MehCqIfB4U7fs.png?width=112&height=256) - Enable team growth “Pensero offers a modern approach to performance management by providing real-time, actionable insights and continuous improvement. Its features are designed to enhance clarity, accountability, and productivity within teams. As a manager that helped me have honest and actionable feedback with my teams enabling them for growth.“ ![](/framerusercontent/images/j0UnYOb9QwuJbzCDLjNGrCcns.png?width=100&height=100) Natxo Treig Sr. Engineering Manager - Focused team execution “15 engineers. $50M a year. We didn’t know exactly how our work was different from where we wanted to go. In one view, we can show engineers everything they did… and they learn a lot of insights. Now we went from 70% to 30% maintenance… it’s where we want it to be. It’s like the lighthouse of our engineering team.” ![](/framerusercontent/images/UrBdU5BpuE6BAHI34cXsBu9Fp9k.webp?width=111&height=122) Ignasi Vegas Co-founder and CEO ![](/framerusercontent/images/UiC2Ux5hVDNyzQdp8UdkmdhA1U.png?width=996&height=352) - Proof over guessing "I was being told we were slow to ship, but I didn't have any visibility as to why that was. Pensero is story points after the fact — we go 4x faster. Engineers love it because they get to brag: they can say they're in the top 5 percent globally, based on an independent third party. Pensero is why you want to work here." ![](/framerusercontent/images/0LhIHF3ESYD2sBmSP2jCPqatc.webp?width=300&height=200) Andrew Eye CEO and Founder ![Back Arrow](/framerusercontent/images/6tTbkXggWgQCAJ4DO2QEdXXmgM.svg?arrow=left)![Next Arrow](/framerusercontent/images/11KSGbIZoRSg4pjdnUoif6MKHI.svg?arrow=right) Pensero integrations ## Every human, AI tool and agent on one scale Your repositories, tickets, chat and AI tools, from Copilot, Cursor and Claude Code to Devin, Factory and OpenHands, on one scale. No new workflow, no surveys. ![](/framerusercontent/images/AhMd5t8lqh2Fi5DsmizD3gcLLM.png?width=334&height=89) ![](/framerusercontent/images/26FjDDownp7qnElLFlZdluXbAs.svg?width=248&height=48) ![](/framerusercontent/images/Y1SQGRJb8RYoHmsSmt5jC7RFhuc.png?width=320&height=70) ![](/framerusercontent/images/5m8ckuvEKmg2NWDQwUs742S4E.png?width=374&height=80) ![](/framerusercontent/images/z20qqiSV5xTSfJeTvJ84s0vP10M.png?width=3807&height=1012) ![](/framerusercontent/images/CzxwLhUIfswWqpD0y4os2DtseXs.png?width=523&height=66) ![](/framerusercontent/images/H8iw2dA9M7CxF1MxLsRLvrWWrfw.png?width=316&height=79) ![](/framerusercontent/images/dAoSB3Rgt0UDw8IkUFN893unDpQ.png?width=318&height=111) ![](/framerusercontent/images/15I1WZjGw8vsGRgQaW7ULo6hlLI.png?width=234&height=91) ![](/framerusercontent/images/zefyif4MEuP5EisWDAmtb5FP0.png?width=313&height=80) ![](/framerusercontent/images/f3gUZs2zgs9YES3bt8ZeSkSUA.png?width=443&height=105) ![](/framerusercontent/images/2XCc4OrX8bGY8fGnKEy8RKpo.png?width=320&height=103) [Explore all integrations](../landing/integrations-tools) ## See what your AI investment is delivering, and what to do next Get a baseline across humans, AI-assisted engineers and agents, using your own data. 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