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Head-to-head · Performance Management Software

Leapsome vs Small Improvements

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Leapsome #2 in Performance Management Software 8.8/10 Pricing on request · 14-day trial Free trial✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Leapsome
Small Improvements #6 in Performance Management Software 8.3/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 3 of 4 features Visit site

Leapsome leads on 0 checks, Small Improvements on 0, and 5 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 scoreLeapsome · 8.8/10
  • Free trialboth
  • Most featuresLeapsome · 4 of 4

Leapsome scores higher on our rubric for performance management software: 8.8 against 8.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #6.

On goal framework, Leapsome gives you Both where Small Improvements offers Goals. On review cycles, Small Improvements gives you Both where Leapsome offers Periodic.

Leapsome is the better fit for teams wanting deep review and goal workflows. Small Improvements is the better fit for teams wanting affordable, configurable reviews.

  • Leapsome fits best

    Teams wanting deep review and goal workflows

  • Small Improvements fits best

    Teams wanting affordable, configurable reviews

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Side by side

Feature Leapsome 8.8/10 Visit ↗ Small Improvements 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.8 8.3
Ranking #2 in Performance Management Software #6 in Performance Management Software
Best for Teams wanting deep review and goal workflows Teams wanting affordable, configurable reviews
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request · 14-day trial $3/user/mo
Free plan — —
Free trial 14 days 30 days
Free trial length 14 days · no card needed 30 days
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Email, Docs Email, Phone, Docs
Compliance SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA
Integrations 100+ integrations 11 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market
Features Leapsome 4/4 · Small Improvements 3/4
One-on-ones ✓ ✓
Review calibration ✓ ✓
Competency frameworks ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Goal alignment ✓ ✓
Specs
Goal framework Both Goals
Review cycles Periodic Both
Users on cheapest plan Not checked yet 20 users
Our review
Pros
  • Custom reviews, 360-degree feedback, calibration, and competency frameworks
  • Connects company, team, and individual goals with OKRs and review workflows
  • Includes 12 integrations plus AI-assisted review drafting and goal creation
  • 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
  • No free plan; access starts with paid pricing
  • Modular pricing uses customized quotes beyond the listed starting price
  • Its broad people-process scope may exceed narrow review-tool needs
  • No free plan is available
  • Launch and Grow require a 20-user minimum
  • Elevate requires a 30-user minimum
Our verdict

Leapsome is a cloud-based people platform for HR teams, managers, and employees. Its performance management capabilities cover customizable review templates, recurring review cycles, 360-degree, self, peer, manager, and external reviews,…

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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. LeapsomePerformance Management Software 8.8Pricing on request · 14-day trial
  2. Small ImprovementsPerformance Management Software 8.330-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Leapsome — where it wins

    • Custom reviews, 360-degree feedback, calibration, and competency frameworks
    • Connects company, team, and individual goals with OKRs and review workflows
    • Includes 12 integrations plus AI-assisted review drafting and goal creation

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan; access starts with paid pricing
    • Modular pricing uses customized quotes beyond the listed starting price
    • Its broad people-process scope may exceed narrow review-tool needs

  • 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
  • Leapsome8.8/10 · Pricing on request · 14-day trial

    Deep reviews, goals, calibration, and development workflows from $3 per user monthly.

    Visit LeapsomeFull verdict →
  • 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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