Small improvements vs. 15five

A Different Kind of Vendor Relationship

Teams have trusted Small Improvements for more than a decade. Here’s why they chose us over 15five.

Customers drive the roadmap

There's no one-size-fits-all approach to performance management. We work with you to support your framework, and we listen when you tell us what's missing.

High ethical standards

We offer a generous non-profit discount and donate 2% of annual profits to charity, in a program led by employees.

A diverse team

Our team spans many locations and nationalities. Women make up 60% of our team, including half of our leadership.

How We Stack Up

The features your team needs, without the price tag you don't.

Small Improvements

15five

Pricing

Price range

$3 - $9 /user/month

$4 - $16 /user/month

Annual Minimums

$720

N/A

Core Features

Performance Reviews

Yes

360º Feedback

Yes

Objectives

Yes

1:1 Meetings

Yes

Where it gets interesting

AI Features on all plans

Yes

EU Hosting Available

Yes

More Included, Less Complicated, and Priced to Match

Crystal Clear Pricing

15Five’s full platform runs $16 per user per month, and that’s before you add on Manager Coaching, Kona AI, or Compensation, each billed separately.

Small Improvements takes a different approach. Our most complete plan, Elevate, includes premium analytics, calibration, and SSO starting at $9 per user per month, all in one price. No add-on menu, no surprise line items when your invoice renews.

Feature Highlight

You can find powerful AI features on every plan. Start with the basics or upgrade to have unrestricted access.

Simple from Start to Finish

Reviewers consistently say 15Five is powerful, then describe a steep learning curve, a cluttered dashboard, and an OKR setup that gets unwieldy once you’re managing more than a handful of teams.

We built Small Improvements the opposite way. Fewer clicks to get to what you need, a shorter setup, and features that work together instead of competing for your attention. Your team should spend time on Feedback and Objectives, not on figuring out the software.

Feature Highlight

Our Slack integration brings the power of Small Improvements into your employees’ daily workflow.

Manager and Employee Alignment, Built in

1:1 Meetings, Anytime Feedback, Praise, and Objectives all connect. Healthy feedback cultures don’t start with the annual Performance Review. They start between Cycles.

Feature Highlight

Closely aligned teams lead to better performance and tenure. Kick off a conversation during the review by using the 2D Graph.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does onboarding take?

Small Improvements is designed to be intuitive for HR leaders and first-time managers alike. Most teams are up and running quickly. If you’d like help building a Feedback culture or setting meaningful Objectives, we’re here for that too. Get in touch and we’ll point you in the right direction.

Is Small Improvements GDPR compliant?

Yes. We offer GDPR-compliant EU hosting and custom Data Processing Agreements. Both are included in our standard plans.

Can I run a Performance Review alongside Objectives and 1:1 Meetings?

Yes, and that’s exactly how most teams use us. All features connect with each other, so a manager’s 1:1 Talking Points, Anytime Feedback, and Objectives all feed naturally into a Performance Review Cycle.