Actus vs Effy AI

Actus is a paid performance, learning, and talent-management suite for year-round employee conversations and engagement. Performance tools cover objectives, milestones, one-to-ones, appraisals, development plans, recognition, feedback, reminders, and reporting dashboards. Its learning system accepts SCORM 1.2, AICC, video, audio, Word, HTML, H5P, PDF, and virtual-tour content. Access is available through Android and iOS apps, browsers on PCs and Macs, and an API; the service listing says no installation is required. Named connections include IRIS Cascade and Ciphr HRIS, REST API and SFTP exchange, SAML2 sign-on through Azure AD, Okta, Google Workspace, and OneLogin, plus Microsoft Teams calendar invites and alerts. Actus says data is hosted and retained in the UK, with SSL encryption, optional two-factor authentication, and IP restrictions. Its performance page lists ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 27001. Pricing varies by licence volume; a free trial for up to 100 users and one month can be requested.

Effy AI is web-based performance management software for employee reviews, goals, engagement, and workplace satisfaction. It supports 360, peer, upward, self, probation, and annual review workflows, with forms and processes that can be customized. AI features generate review summaries and reports, assist with writing, and send reminders. Goals and OKRs can be cascaded from company to team to individual, with progress tracking and links to reviews.

Its Slack app sends reminders, captures feedback and kudos, and syncs workspace people; it is included in all plans. Effy AI skills can connect to Claude, ChatGPT, or Copilot through MCP. A 1-on-1 skill can prepare manager notes using employee context and connected tools including Gmail, Google Calendar, Granola, Zoom, Fathom, and Slack. The free plan covers up to five users with no time limit. Paid pricing starts at $2/user/mo (annual).