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Head-to-head · Performance Management Software

Profit.co vs Small Improvements

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Profit.co #3 in Performance Management Software 8.7/10 Pricing on request · 30-day trial Free trial✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Profit.co
Small Improvements #6 in Performance Management Software 8.3/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 3 of 4 features Visit site

Profit.co 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 scoreProfit.co · 8.7/10
  • Free trialboth
  • Most featuresProfit.co · 4 of 4

Profit.co scores higher on our rubric for performance management software: 8.7 against 8.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #6.

On goal framework, Profit.co gives you Both where Small Improvements offers Goals.

Profit.co is the better fit for enterprise teams needing broad deployment options. Small Improvements is the better fit for teams wanting affordable, configurable reviews.

  • Profit.co fits best

    Enterprise teams needing broad deployment options

  • Small Improvements fits best

    Teams wanting affordable, configurable reviews

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Side by side

Feature Profit.co 8.7/10 Visit ↗ Small Improvements 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.7 8.3
Ranking #3 in Performance Management Software #6 in Performance Management Software
Best for Enterprise teams needing broad deployment options Teams wanting affordable, configurable reviews
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price — $3/user/mo
Free plan — —
Free trial 30 days 30 days
Free trial length 30 days · no card needed 30 days
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile, Browser extension Cloud
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Chrome extension Web
Support Live chat, Docs · 24/7 Email, Phone, Docs
Compliance SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, SSO/SAML, 2FA GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA
Integrations 100+ integrations 11 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market
Features Profit.co 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 Both Both
Users on cheapest plan Not checked yet 20 users
Our review
Pros
  • Connects reviews with OKRs, goals, feedback, and development plans
  • Includes calibration, competency frameworks, and talent assessment
  • Supports web, desktop, mobile, API, and self-hosted deployment
  • 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
  • Pricing requires contact with sales
  • No perpetual free plan is available
  • Broad scope may exceed the needs of smaller teams
  • No free plan is available
  • Launch and Grow require a 20-user minimum
  • Elevate requires a 30-user minimum
Our verdict

Profit.co combines performance management with strategy execution for organizations managing employee goals, OKRs, reviews, and development. Its toolkit covers 360-degree evaluations, customizable review templates, goal check-ins,…

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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. Profit.coPerformance Management Software 8.7Pricing on request · 30-day trial
  2. Small ImprovementsPerformance Management Software 8.330-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Profit.co — where it wins

    • Connects reviews with OKRs, goals, feedback, and development plans
    • Includes calibration, competency frameworks, and talent assessment
    • Supports web, desktop, mobile, API, and self-hosted deployment

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contact with sales
    • No perpetual free plan is available
    • Broad scope may exceed the needs of smaller teams

  • 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
  • Profit.co8.7/10 · Pricing on request · 30-day trial

    A broad performance suite for enterprise teams that need flexible deployment.

    Visit Profit.coFull 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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