Effy AI vs Engagedly

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).

Engagedly is an AI-powered talent management platform for performance, employee engagement, and talent development, available on the web, iOS, and Android. Its capabilities include performance management, continuous feedback, 360° reviews, OKR tracking, learning and development, engagement, and talent and succession management. Marissa, its contextual AI assistant, answers employee questions, generates reports, and offers personalized suggestions to managers and employees. Separate suites cover functions such as performance reviews, goals and OKRs, learning paths, engagement surveys, recognition, career development, mentoring, compensation, and deskless employee communication. Listed integrations span HRIS, single sign-on, learning, goal tracking, workspace, and calendars, with examples including BambooHR, Microsoft Entra, Udemy, Jira, Slack, and Google Calendar. Integration availability depends on the subscription, and an administrator must contact support to initiate account integrations. The mobile app gives employees, managers, and administrators access to accounts, tasks, feedback, and activities, with modules including Goals, Learning, Growth, 360 Feedback, and Rewards. Engagedly lists SOC 2 Type II, GDPR, and CCPA among its security and compliance credentials. There is no free plan; listed suite prices are billed annually and range from $2.00 to $10 per user per month.