Small Improvements vs GoalSpan Comparison

92% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more

Small Improvements

Performance Management System

3.7 167 user ratings

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88% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more

GoalSpan

Performance Management System

4.5 97 user ratings

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Overview

Description

Small Improvements is a flexible performance management toolkit for small and mid-sized companies. The place where employees document goals and track their progress over time, relying on immediate feedback as they work. Engagement happens all the time. Gather real-time employee feedback through lightweight pulse surveys. An employee’s ability to collect feedback from their peers is another way to provide your staff with a complete overview of their performance. Quickly identify teams or employees that might need your attention. Read more

GoalSpan is creating tools for improving feedback, setting and managing goals, and assessing performance. We help you continuously develop and align your workforce around a common vision, mission, and core values. Easily manage goals or OKR's and track or approve changes. Add posts to goals or milestones and share important updates with contributors. Improve your team's velocity with better goal tracking. Read more

Pricing Options

Free Trial Available
Starts at $5.00.

Free Trial Not Available
Offers Custom plan.

SW Score & Breakdown

92% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more

Features The Feature Score % is calculated using the weighted average method, where core features hold more weight in the final calculation. Read more

96%
Reviews

79%
Momentum

63%
Popularity

86%

88% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more

Features The Feature Score % is calculated using the weighted average method, where core features hold more weight in the final calculation. Read more

94%
Reviews

77%
Momentum

64%
Popularity

82%

Features

Total Features	26 Features	26 Features
Common Features for All	1-on-1 Meetings Facilitates 1-on-1 meetings between manager and employee to give feedback, keep each other in the loop, resolve issues, and help the participants succeed in their roles 360 Degree Feedback Captures and centralizes a holistic feedback of the target audience that helps in making business decisions. Anonymous Feedback Allows collecting feedback securely in a private manner by hiding the identity of the person Assessment Management Helps to assemble data for evaluation or assessment purpose, to refine programs and take strategic decisions Benchmarking Setting up standards and targets for your team and team members, so that they are performing at their best Chat (Messaging) Allows users to collaborate better by exchanging views and collect information through chatting or texting Confidence Levels Allows users to rate their confidence level concerning goal completion Custom Dashboard Provides a set of options to customize the interactions in dashboard layout Custom Workflows Facility to create workflows with custom stages, process, and status. Customizable Templates Dashboard A digital insight of reports and other workings on a single screen Employee Management Helps in automating, managing and accessing the data related to the employed staffs, records vital data, etc. in the enterprise Employee Progress Tracking Helps to track employee progress, skills, and experience to develop and retain internal talent Employee Segmentation Segregates the employees into small groups by defined criteria such as location, demographics, and position. Feedback Management Assists in managing the feedback provided or received after accomplishing an assigned task Goal Management Helps in setting targets of a team or an individual and track progress to reach business objectives Individual Development Plan Helps employees to prepare career and personal development plans and address current gaps in performance, competency, skill, or ability Individual OKR Helps to create and/or assign OKR for individual team members KPI Monitoring It helps to measure the success rate of an individual or organization is at reaching the strategic objectives Manager-to-peer Recognition Allowing managers to acknowledge, nominate, recognize and reward employees in the form of awards, digital badges, points, or messages On-going Performance Tracking Facilitates a real-time managers' feedback for continuous progress Pulse Surveys Helps managers to measure employee satisfaction and health of the company on a time-to-time basis Question Library Saves the FAQs into a question library, from where you can instantly pick and add them to new surveys Rater Selection Allows interviewee to choose their own feedback providers (raters) Reporting (Analytics) Provides insightful reports and important business metrics to track and measure the outcomes and progress. Rewards & Recognition Helps to acknowledge the achievements, accomplishments of an employee, acquaintances, peers, team, and team members Self Appraisal A self-assessment to portray the performance of ownself during a particular period at work Self Service Portal Provides the employees with a website where they can update their accounts, make bill payments, avail necessary information and other self-help functions Team OKR An option to create and assign team-wide OKRs + 23 More - Show Less	1-on-1 Meetings Facilitates 1-on-1 meetings between manager and employee to give feedback, keep each other in the loop, resolve issues, and help the participants succeed in their roles 360 Degree Feedback Captures and centralizes a holistic feedback of the target audience that helps in making business decisions. Anonymous Feedback Allows collecting feedback securely in a private manner by hiding the identity of the person Assessment Management Helps to assemble data for evaluation or assessment purpose, to refine programs and take strategic decisions Benchmarking Setting up standards and targets for your team and team members, so that they are performing at their best Chat (Messaging) Allows users to collaborate better by exchanging views and collect information through chatting or texting Confidence Levels Allows users to rate their confidence level concerning goal completion Custom Dashboard Provides a set of options to customize the interactions in dashboard layout Custom Workflows Facility to create workflows with custom stages, process, and status. Customizable Templates Dashboard A digital insight of reports and other workings on a single screen Employee Management Helps in automating, managing and accessing the data related to the employed staffs, records vital data, etc. in the enterprise Employee Progress Tracking Helps to track employee progress, skills, and experience to develop and retain internal talent Employee Segmentation Segregates the employees into small groups by defined criteria such as location, demographics, and position. Feedback Management Assists in managing the feedback provided or received after accomplishing an assigned task Goal Management Helps in setting targets of a team or an individual and track progress to reach business objectives Individual Development Plan Helps employees to prepare career and personal development plans and address current gaps in performance, competency, skill, or ability Individual OKR Helps to create and/or assign OKR for individual team members KPI Monitoring It helps to measure the success rate of an individual or organization is at reaching the strategic objectives Manager-to-peer Recognition Allowing managers to acknowledge, nominate, recognize and reward employees in the form of awards, digital badges, points, or messages On-going Performance Tracking Facilitates a real-time managers' feedback for continuous progress Pulse Surveys Helps managers to measure employee satisfaction and health of the company on a time-to-time basis Question Library Saves the FAQs into a question library, from where you can instantly pick and add them to new surveys Rater Selection Allows interviewee to choose their own feedback providers (raters) Reporting (Analytics) Provides insightful reports and important business metrics to track and measure the outcomes and progress. Rewards & Recognition Helps to acknowledge the achievements, accomplishments of an employee, acquaintances, peers, team, and team members Self Appraisal A self-assessment to portray the performance of ownself during a particular period at work Self Service Portal Provides the employees with a website where they can update their accounts, make bill payments, avail necessary information and other self-help functions Team OKR An option to create and assign team-wide OKRs + 23 More - Show Less

Technical Details

Organization Types Supported	Individuals Large Enterprises Medium Business Small Business	Individuals Large Enterprises Medium Business Small Business
Platforms Supported	SaaS/Web/Cloud	SaaS/Web/Cloud
Modes of Support	Business Hours Online	Business Hours Online
API Support	Available	NA

Reviews & Ratings

User Rating	3.7/5 167 user ratings	4.5/5 97 user ratings
Rating Distribution	Excellent 31.1% Very Good 26.9% Average 24.6% Poor 17.4% Terrible 0%	Excellent 61.9% Very Good 28.9% Average 6.2% Poor 1% Terrible 2.1%
User Sentiments	Not Available	Ease of Use, Transparency & Goal Tracking, Improved Performance Management Process, Real-time Feedback Confusing Navigation, Limited Customization Options, Occasional Bugs & Glitches, Overwhelming For Small Teams
Review Summary	Small Improvements is a popular performance management software that users praise for its user-friendly interface, intuitive design, and feature-rich capabilities. Reviewers highlight the effectiveness of Small Improvements in setting clear goals, tracking employee progress, and providing actionable feedback. Additionally, the software's integration with various third-party applications and the ability to customize performance reviews to specific company needs are frequently mentioned as strengths. Some users suggest improvements in reporting functionality and mobile app enhancements to further enhance the overall experience. Overall, Small Improvements is highly regarded for its ease of use, comprehensive features, and positive impact on employee performance management.	GoalSpan is generally praised for its user-friendly interface, streamlining performance management processes and providing a centralized location for goal tracking and feedback. Users appreciate the clarity, simplicity, and transparency of the platform, citing its ease of use, especially for setting, tracking, and reviewing goals. However, some users mention the need for more robust reporting capabilities and customization options. Several reviewers also point out minor usability issues, such as challenges with formatting, navigation, and saving features. Overall, GoalSpan is seen as a valuable tool that enhances performance management, although ongoing improvements are expected to further optimize the user experience.
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Pricing

Pricing Options	Free Trial Available Starts at $5.00.	Free Trial Not Available Offers Custom plan.
Pricing Plans Monthly Plans Annual Plans	Performance Starter Pack $5.00 $5.00 per user / month Feedback and Performance Suite $7.00 $7.00 per user / month	GoalSpan Custom
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