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19 Ratings
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Based on 19 reviews and ratings
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Based on 2 reviews and ratings
Feature Set Ratings
Performance and Goals

8.1
Small Improvements
81%
Staffbase
Feature Set Not Supported
N/A
Small Improvements ranks higher in 5/5 features
Small Improvements ranks higher in 5/5 features
Corporate goal setting

7.0
70%
2 Ratings
N/A
0 Ratings
Subordinate goal setting

7.5
75%
3 Ratings
N/A
0 Ratings
Individual goal setting

8.7
87%
8 Ratings
N/A
0 Ratings
Line-of sight-visibility

7.8
78%
3 Ratings
N/A
0 Ratings
Performance tracking

9.2
92%
7 Ratings
N/A
0 Ratings
Performance Management

9.2
Small Improvements
92%
Staffbase
Feature Set Not Supported
N/A
Small Improvements ranks higher in 10/10 features
Small Improvements ranks higher in 10/10 features
Performance plans

9.5
95%
7 Ratings
N/A
0 Ratings
Plan weighting

8.0
80%
3 Ratings
N/A
0 Ratings
Manager note taking

10.0
100%
7 Ratings
N/A
0 Ratings
Performance improvement plans

8.3
83%
3 Ratings
N/A
0 Ratings
Review status tracking

9.5
95%
8 Ratings
N/A
0 Ratings
Rater nomination workflow

9.5
95%
6 Ratings
N/A
0 Ratings
Review reminders

10.0
100%
7 Ratings
N/A
0 Ratings
Workflow restrictions

9.0
90%
4 Ratings
N/A
0 Ratings
Multiple review frequency

9.3
93%
5 Ratings
N/A
0 Ratings
Reporting

9.0
90%
5 Ratings
N/A
0 Ratings
Attribute Ratings
- Staffbase is rated higher in 1 area: Likelihood to Recommend
Likelihood to Recommend

8.5
Small Improvements
85%
10 Ratings
10.0
Staffbase
100%
1 Rating
Support Rating

7.1
Small Improvements
71%
8 Ratings
Staffbase
N/A
0 Ratings
Likelihood to Recommend
Small Improvements
I'm honestly not sure why my company chose to use Small Improvements. We used Lattice before for the all the same use cases I mentioned here. The employee performance review feature might be a bit better in Small Improvements, but the goal-setting tool and the 1:1 tool are very weak. I may not have benefitted yet from all the features that Small Improvements have to offer, but so far it looks like a pretty basic HR tool with much better alternatives out there. If it's cheaper than the competition, that might be the only argument to go with it.
Senior Fullstack Engineer
CalendlyComputer Software, 51-200 employees
Staffbase
Staffbase is well-suited for companies who want to drive and measure employee engagement through meaningful content. I wouldn't recommend it for companies that maintain a complex SharePoint environment with years of legacy content. It is not intended to be a CMS system. It is a dynamic platform that makes it's easy to share information through the mobile or desktop app and email and push notifications. You don't need a large team to manage it.
Head of Digital Channels
Versum MaterialsChemicals, 1001-5000 employees
Pros
Small Improvements
- Take shared or private notes tied to each week's 1-1 meeting
- Remind each other of open action items until they are checked off
- Manage the performance review cycle

Verified User
Manager in Human Resources
Internet Company, 201-500 employeesStaffbase
- Easy to use back-end for posting and managing content—you don't have to rely on IT for support.
- Software update releases are included in the licensing fees. No need to get outside developers involved in making changes to the platform.
- Employee segmentation is extremely easy with an API from your HRIS system.
- Translations are a breeze!
- Creating forms on the go is easy and efficient!
- Use your existing organization's SSO for ease of use and security.
Head of Digital Channels
Versum MaterialsChemicals, 1001-5000 employees
Cons
Small Improvements
- Interface can be cluttered at times
- There isn't a lot of help or knowledge readily available when first using the tool

Verified User
Project Manager in Professional Services
Marketing and Advertising Company, 51-200 employeesStaffbase
- @Mentions could be added.
Head of Digital Channels
Versum MaterialsChemicals, 1001-5000 employees
Pricing Details
Small Improvements
General
Free Trial
Yes
Free/Freemium Version
—Premium Consulting/Integration Services
—Entry-level set up fee?
No
Starting Price
$200 per user, per month
Small Improvements Editions & Modules
Edition
Performance Starter Pack | 5.001 |
---|---|
Feedback and Performance Suite | 7.001 |
Engagement and Retention Add-on | 2.001 |
- per user, per month
Additional Pricing Details
We also offer volume discounts if you have over 200 employees! Please see the calculator on our pricing page to calculate your exact price.Staffbase
General
Free Trial
—Free/Freemium Version
—Premium Consulting/Integration Services
—Entry-level set up fee?
No
Starting Price
—Staffbase Editions & Modules
—
Additional Pricing Details
—Support Rating
Small Improvements
Small Improvements 7.1
Based on 8 answers
I never had to contact their support so far. There's no "N/A" option so I'm going with a neutral "5".
Senior Fullstack Engineer
CalendlyComputer Software, 51-200 employees
Staffbase
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
Alternatives Considered
Small Improvements
Lattice was able to link in with core OKRs whereas from my memory, Small Improvements didn't support this goal setting and tracking framework. While it was good for sentiment and management frameworks, it was unable to connect with the greater company vision as well as Lattice - that was the reason that we moved.

Verified User
Employee in Sales
Computer Software Company, 51-200 employeesStaffbase
Since we selected Staffbase, they are one of a few companies that haven't been acquired or changed its business model. We would have invested a lot of time and money rebuilding our intranet otherwise.We selected them because of the standard features included, the free updates, and the reasonable licensing fees. They understand the value of communicating with non-desk employees and keeping them engaged.
Head of Digital Channels
Versum MaterialsChemicals, 1001-5000 employees
Return on Investment
Small Improvements
- It helped keep my goals on track, both in documentation and email updates.
- It helped free up my manager's bandwidth to focus on other tasks.

Verified User
Analyst in Corporate
Marketing & Advertising Company, 501-1000 employeesStaffbase
- Engagement levels increased for non-desk employees without access to a PC.
- We leverage the tool as part of our crisis management activities, without having to invest in an additional platform.
- We can issue surveys quickly without investing in additional engagement tools.
Head of Digital Channels
Versum MaterialsChemicals, 1001-5000 employees