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Head-to-head · Performance Management Software

Small Improvements vs PerformYard

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 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
PerformYard #21 in Performance Management Software 6.9/10 Paid ✓ 4 of 4 features Visit PerformYard

Small Improvements leads on 1 check, PerformYard on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 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 trialonly Small Improvements
  • Most featuresPerformYard · 4 of 4

Small Improvements scores higher on our rubric for performance management software: 8.3 against 6.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #21.

Small Improvements is cheaper to start at $3/user/mo against $5/user/mo. On goal framework, PerformYard gives you Both where Small Improvements offers Goals.

Small Improvements is the better fit for teams wanting affordable, configurable reviews. PerformYard is the better fit for teams needing flexible review cycles.

  • Small Improvements fits best

    Teams wanting affordable, configurable reviews

  • PerformYard fits best

    Teams needing flexible review cycles

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Side by side

Feature Small Improvements 8.3/10 Visit ↗ PerformYard 6.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.3 6.9
Ranking #6 in Performance Management Software #21 in Performance Management Software
Best for Teams wanting affordable, configurable reviews Teams needing flexible review cycles
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $3/user/mo (best) $5/user/mo
Free plan — —
Free trial 30 days —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Email, Phone, Docs Email, Phone
Compliance GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA SOC 2
Integrations 11 integrations 14 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Small Improvements 3/4 · PerformYard 4/4
One-on-ones ✓ ✓
Review calibration ✓ ✓
Competency frameworks Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Goal alignment ✓ ✓
Specs
Goal framework Goals Both
Review cycles Both Both
Users on cheapest plan 20 users Not checked yet
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
  • Supports quarterly, annual, project-based, and custom reviews
  • Combines goals, feedback, one-on-ones, competencies, and calibration
  • Connects with 14 HR, identity, productivity, and communication platforms
Cons
  • No free plan is available
  • Launch and Grow require a 20-user minimum
  • Elevate requires a 30-user minimum
  • Available on the web platform only
  • Published pricing is billed annually
  • The broad feature set may exceed the needs of review-only teams
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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PerformYard is a web-based performance management platform for HR teams, managers, and employees. It brings employee performance appraisals, 360-degree feedback, goals, continuous feedback, recognition, one-on-one meetings, competencies,…

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  1. Small ImprovementsPerformance Management Software 8.330-day trial
  2. PerformYardPerformance Management Software 6.9Paid

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

  • PerformYard — where it wins

    • Supports quarterly, annual, project-based, and custom reviews
    • Combines goals, feedback, one-on-ones, competencies, and calibration
    • Connects with 14 HR, identity, productivity, and communication platforms

    Where it doesn't

    • Available on the web platform only
    • Published pricing is billed annually
    • The broad feature set may exceed the needs of review-only teams
  • Small Improvements8.3/10 · 30-day trial

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

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  • PerformYard6.9/10 · Paid

    Flexible review cycles, goals, feedback, and calibration in a web-based platform.

    Visit PerformYardFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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