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Head-to-head · Performance Management Software

Betterworks vs Small Improvements

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Betterworks #4 in Performance Management Software 8.6/10 Paid ✓ 3 of 4 features Visit Betterworks
Small Improvements #6 in Performance Management Software 8.3/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 3 of 4 features Visit site

Betterworks leads on 0 checks, Small Improvements on 1, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreBetterworks · 8.6/10
  • Lowest starting priceSmall Improvements · $3/user/mo
  • Free trialonly Small Improvements

Betterworks scores higher on our rubric for performance management software: 8.6 against 8.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #6.

Small Improvements is cheaper to start at $3/user/mo against $8/user/mo. On goal framework, Betterworks gives you Both where Small Improvements offers Goals.

Betterworks is the better fit for larger organizations needing talent intelligence. Small Improvements is the better fit for teams wanting affordable, configurable reviews.

  • Betterworks fits best

    Larger organizations needing talent intelligence

  • Small Improvements fits best

    Teams wanting affordable, configurable reviews

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Side by side

Feature Betterworks 8.6/10 Visit ↗ Small Improvements 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.6 8.3
Ranking #4 in Performance Management Software #6 in Performance Management Software
Best for Larger organizations needing talent intelligence Teams wanting affordable, configurable reviews
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $8/user/mo $3/user/mo (best)
Free plan — —
Free trial — 30 days
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web
Support Email, Tickets, Docs · 24/7 Email, Phone, Docs
Compliance SOC 2, GDPR, SSO/SAML GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA
Integrations 14 integrations 11 integrations
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market
Features Betterworks 3/4 · Small Improvements 3/4
One-on-ones ✓ ✓
Review calibration ✓ ✓
Competency frameworks Not checked yet Not checked yet
Goal alignment ✓ ✓
Specs
Goal framework Both Goals
Review cycles Both Both
Users on cheapest plan Not checked yet 20 users
Our review
Pros
  • Connects organizational, team, and individual goals with OKRs
  • Combines reviews, feedback, one-on-ones, calibration, and talent profiles
  • Offers web, mobile, API access and 15 workplace and HR integrations
  • Annual plans start at $3 per user per month
  • Covers reviews, feedback, goals, 1:1s, calibration, and surveys
  • 15 integrations include Slack, HRIS, calendars, and identity tools
Cons
  • Starts at $8 per user per month with no free plan
  • Advanced talent intelligence requires the $9 Performance + Talent Intelligence plan
  • Enterprise pricing is custom and includes a broader service package
  • No free plan is available
  • Launch and Grow require a 20-user minimum
  • Elevate requires a 30-user minimum
Our verdict

Betterworks is a hosted performance management platform for HR leaders, managers, and employees in mid-market and enterprise organizations. It brings together organizational, team, and individual goal alignment, OKRs, feedback,…

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Small Improvements is a web-based performance management platform for organizations that need structured reviews, ongoing feedback, objectives, 1:1 meetings, and pulse surveys. Its configurable review cycles and questionnaires support…

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  1. BetterworksPerformance Management Software 8.6Paid
  2. Small ImprovementsPerformance Management Software 8.330-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Betterworks — where it wins

    • Connects organizational, team, and individual goals with OKRs
    • Combines reviews, feedback, one-on-ones, calibration, and talent profiles
    • Offers web, mobile, API access and 15 workplace and HR integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • Starts at $8 per user per month with no free plan
    • Advanced talent intelligence requires the $9 Performance + Talent Intelligence plan
    • Enterprise pricing is custom and includes a broader service package

  • Small Improvements — where it wins

    • Annual plans start at $3 per user per month
    • Covers reviews, feedback, goals, 1:1s, calibration, and surveys
    • 15 integrations include Slack, HRIS, calendars, and identity tools

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan is available
    • Launch and Grow require a 20-user minimum
    • Elevate requires a 30-user minimum
  • Betterworks8.6/10 · Paid

    A broad performance suite for organizations connecting goals, talent, feedback, and reviews.

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  • Small Improvements8.3/10 · 30-day trial

    Affordable, configurable performance management with plans for expanding review programs.

    Visit siteFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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