Engagedly vs Small Improvements

Small Improvements starts the conversation.
Engagedly turns feedback into growth.

Make every feedback conversation a starting point for development. Engagedly connects review outcomes with skill gaps, learning paths and career goals in one platform.

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Performance That Drives Development, Not Just Dialogue

Engagedly

Small Improvements brings structure to reviews and feedback. Engagedly carries those conversations into skill building with role-based gap analysis, Marissa™ AI development plans and learning paths that help employees make measurable progress.

  • Align goals and OKRs with team priorities
  • Combine ongoing feedback with 360° perspectives
  • Identify skills needed for stronger performance
  • Create development plans with Marissa™ AI recommendations
  • Connect review priorities with structured learning
80.3%
Clients rated us 4+ for improving quality & objective of performance evaluations.
Engagedly

Engagement That Gives People a Reason to Grow

Engagedly

Small Improvements helps you listen through pulse surveys and check-ins. Engagedly adds a wider growth platform: skill development, career paths, mentoring and succession planning, giving employees a clearer view of their future with you.

  • Understand employee needs through surveys and Team Pulse
  • Spot skill gaps against current and future roles
  • Turn career aspirations into visible development plans
  • Build skills with courses and personalized learning paths
  • Support mentoring and opportunities to move internally
86%
Administrators experienced a positive impact on the time to complete performance management tasks.
Engagedly

Recognition That Goes Beyond a Thank-You

Engagedly

Small Improvements makes praise easy to share. Engagedly makes recognition rewardable, combining peer appreciation with badges, points, leaderboards and gift cards to reinforce the contributions that move your business forward.

  • Make peer and manager appreciation visible
  • Recognize company values with configurable badges
  • Encourage participation with points and leaderboards
  • Celebrate learning and development milestones
  • Let employees redeem points for meaningful rewards
89%
9 in 10 employees say gamification makes them feel more productive
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Feature comparison

Engagedly vs Small Improvements

Compare the shared foundations of a healthy feedback culture.

Feature RecommendedEngagedly Small Improvements
Manage Performance
Performance ReviewsYesYes
Goals & OKRsYesYes
Real-Time FeedbackYesYes
MeetingsYesYes
Competency ModelsYesYes
Team ProfilesYesNo
Learn & Develop
360° FeedbackYesYes
Growth + IDPsYesYes
LXP (Learning Experience Platform)YesNo
Skill LibraryYesNo
Partner Content LibraryYesNo
Compliance TrainingsYesNo
Learning PathsYesNo
Workflow AutomationYesNo
Talent Mobility & Growth
Career AspirationsYesPartial
Career PathingYesPartial
Talent AnalyticsYesPartial
Skill Gap AnalysisYesNo
Compensation PlanningYesNo
Succession PlanningYesNo
Talent Discovery / Internal MarketplaceYesNo
Mentoring Program ManagementYesNo
Recognize & Reward
Social PraiseYesYes
GamificationYesNo
BadgesYesNo
Gift Card StorefrontYesNo
Custom StorefrontYesNo
Employee Listening
Team PulseYesYes
Employee SurveysYesYes
E10 Engagement SurveyYesPartial
Heat MapsYesNo
IntranetYesNo
Support & Enablement
Dedicated Account ManagerYesYes
Dedicated Onboarding ManagerYesNo
Training AcademyYesNo
Performance Management
AI Performance InsightsYesYes
Slack & Microsoft Teams IntegrationYesYes
CalibrationYesYes
Goals & OKRs
Goal Alignment & CascadingYesYes
AI-Assisted Goal DraftingYesYes
Key Result Auto-Updates from Business ToolsYesNo
Business Reviews & Operating CadencePartialNo
From Performance to Growth
Review Outcomes Linked to LearningYesNo
Buying Decision

What this means for your decision

Small Improvements

A fit if you want a focused platform for reviews, feedback and regular manager conversations.

Engagedly · Recommended

The better choice if you want surveys, performance, learning, recognition, and talent mobility in one platform, powered by Marissa™ AI.

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Engagedly has been an exceptional partner, exceeding expectations in platform, support, and strategic guidance. Their team is a true extension of our People strategy, always responsive and offering tailored solutions.

Kristy
Kristy Lam Regional HR Partner, The Cookware Company Asia Ltd

Frequently Asked Questions

Why choose Engagedly over Small Improvements?

Choose Engagedly when you want reviews, feedback and goals to lead into structured learning, career development and redeemable rewards. Its performance reviews, Growth Hub, Learning Suite and Recognize & Reward Suite help employees act on development priorities after the conversation. Small Improvements supports reviews, 1:1s, objectives, feedback and praise; Engagedly is a compelling alternative for teams seeking a broader employee growth program.

How does Engagedly connect performance reviews with learning and development?

Engagedly helps teams turn review insights into individual development plans, with milestones and ongoing manager follow-up. Its Learning Suite supports courses, structured learning paths, assessments, certifications and completion tracking. Small Improvements centers its offering on reviews, feedback, goals and manager conversations. Engagedly is a strong fit when your next platform also needs dedicated tools for delivering training and tracking learning alongside development plans.

How do Engagedly’s recognition and rewards capabilities compare with Small Improvements?

Engagedly’s Recognize & Reward Suite combines public praise with points, badges, leaderboards, custom rewards and Tango gift cards. Small Improvements includes Praise & Recognition. Engagedly is worth considering when you want to extend appreciation into a configurable rewards program and encourage participation across learning, feedback and goals. Employees can celebrate contributions while earning rewards within the wider performance and development platform.

Can Engagedly replace Small Improvements and reduce the need for separate HR tools?

Yes. Engagedly can serve as an alternative to Small Improvements for reviews, goals, feedback and manager conversations, while adding dedicated suites for learning delivery, recognition and rewards, employee listening and talent mobility. Teams using separate training or rewards systems may be able to consolidate those workflows. The right combination depends on your requirements, integrations and selected suites.

How does Engagedly’s AI help managers turn performance insights into employee growth?

Marissa, Engagedly’s AI assistant, helps managers summarize feedback, identify skill gaps and find next steps for employee development. Its Growth Agent can recommend individual development plans based on current and aspired roles, while specialized agents support performance, goals and learning. This helps managers turn review insights into actions employees can discuss, refine and work toward. Available features depend on enabled modules and permissions.

What should we consider when switching from Small Improvements to Engagedly?

Start with your current review forms, 360 feedback, objectives, 1:1 routines and praise workflows. Then decide where you want to add structured development plans, learning or rewards. Map historical data and integrations, confirm the relevant Engagedly suites, and plan manager training before rollout. Book an Engagedly demo to explore these workflows with your team.

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G2
4.3/5
Capterra
4.6/5
Forbes Advisor
4.2/5
G2 Enterprise Grid Leader, Spring 2025

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