Small improvements vs. Culture amp

A Different Kind of Vendor Relationship

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

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

Culture Amp

Pricing

Price range

$3 - $9 /user/month

Custom Quote Only

Annual Minimums

$720

N/A

Billing Options

Quarterly or Annual

Annual Only

Core Features

Performance Reviews

Yes

360º Feedback

Yes

Objectives

Yes

1:1 Meetings

Yes

Where it gets interesting

AI Features on all plans

Yes

Custom DPA

Yes

More Included, Less Complicated, and Priced to Match

See Your Price Today, Not After a Sales Call

Culture Amp doesn’t publish pricing. You share your headcount, book a call, and wait for a custom quote, then sign an annual contract before you’ve tried the product. Small Improvements works differently.

Our pricing is public by plan, you can pay quarterly or annually, and you can try the full platform free for 30 days without talking to anyone first.

Our Highlight

Check out our Pricing Page to calculate exactly how much you will pay if you choose to move forward.

Be Live in Days, Not Deep in Procurement

Because Culture Amp is sales-led with annual-only contracts, there’s no way to just get started. Small Improvements’ self-serve trial means your team can be set up and running Reviews, Objectives, and Pulse Surveys this week, not once a quote, contract, and kickoff call all clear.

Our Highlight

Our Trial Hub has everything you need to get your account up and running.

Get an Answer When You Need One

Reviewers describe waiting hours for a response from Culture Amp’s support team, and one reviewer said the support experience was bad enough they’d have chosen differently if they’d known going in.

Small Improvements includes a 48 hour or 24 hour email SLA depending on your plan, with a dedicated CS rep for larger accounts. When something’s not working during a Review cycle, you shouldn’t have to wonder when you’ll hear back.

Our Highlight

Our SHRM Certified Customer Team combines HR expertise with deep product knowledge.

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.