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Head-to-head · Performance Management Software

Small Improvements vs PeopleGoal

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 7 checks side by side
Higher score Small Improvements #6 in Performance Management Software 8.3/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 3 of 4 features Visit site
PeopleGoal #7 in Performance Management Software 8.2/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 3 of 4 features Visit PeopleGoal

Small Improvements leads on 1 check, PeopleGoal on 1, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreSmall Improvements · 8.3/10
  • Lowest starting priceSmall Improvements · $3/user/mo
  • Free trialboth

Small Improvements scores higher on our rubric for performance management software: 8.3 against 8.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #7.

Small Improvements is cheaper to start at $3/user/mo against $4/user/mo. On goal framework, PeopleGoal gives you Both where Small Improvements offers Goals. PeopleGoal leads on users on cheapest plan: 50 users versus 20 users.

Small Improvements is the better fit for teams wanting affordable, configurable reviews. PeopleGoal is the better fit for budget-conscious teams needing broad coverage.

  • Small Improvements fits best

    Teams wanting affordable, configurable reviews

  • PeopleGoal fits best

    Budget-conscious teams needing broad coverage

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Side by side

Feature Small Improvements 8.3/10 Visit ↗ PeopleGoal 8.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.3 8.2
Ranking #6 in Performance Management Software #7 in Performance Management Software
Best for Teams wanting affordable, configurable reviews Budget-conscious teams needing broad coverage
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $3/user/mo (best) $4/user/mo
Free plan — —
Free trial 30 days 14 days
Free trial length 30 days 14 days · no card needed
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Email, Phone, Docs Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs · 24/7
Compliance GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA GDPR, SSO/SAML
Integrations 11 integrations 500+ integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Small Improvements 3/4 · PeopleGoal 3/4
One-on-ones ✓ ✓
Review calibration ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Competency frameworks Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Goal alignment ✓ ✓
Specs
Goal framework Goals Both
Review cycles Both Both
Users on cheapest plan 20 users 50 users (best)
Our review
Pros
  • 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
  • Annual all-features plan covers goals, reviews, feedback, and reporting
  • Supports OKRs, SMART goals, competencies, workflows, and AI feedback analysis
  • Connects with 14 HR, workplace, project, and identity tools
Cons
  • No free plan is available
  • Launch and Grow require a 20-user minimum
  • Elevate requires a 30-user minimum
  • The published $4 rate is tied to annual billing
  • There is no free plan
  • The product is available through web and API platforms
Our verdict

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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PeopleGoal is cloud-based performance management software for HR teams, managers, and employees. It brings goals, reviews, feedback, one-on-ones, check-ins, competencies, reporting, and workflow automation into one system. Its goal…

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  1. Small ImprovementsPerformance Management Software 8.330-day trial
  2. PeopleGoalPerformance Management Software 8.214-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • 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

  • PeopleGoal — where it wins

    • Annual all-features plan covers goals, reviews, feedback, and reporting
    • Supports OKRs, SMART goals, competencies, workflows, and AI feedback analysis
    • Connects with 14 HR, workplace, project, and identity tools

    Where it doesn't

    • The published $4 rate is tied to annual billing
    • There is no free plan
    • The product is available through web and API platforms
  • Small Improvements8.3/10 · 30-day trial

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

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  • PeopleGoal8.2/10 · 14-day trial

    Broad performance coverage at an annual price of $4 per user per month for up to 50 users.

    Visit PeopleGoalFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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