The Leapsome alternative without the enterprise overhead
Leapsome is built for enterprise rollouts and large HR teams. Effy AI is built for companies that need powerful reviews and goals — without the 6-week implementation, steep learning curve, or premium pricing. Get running in 30 minutes.
Free for up to 5 users, no CC. Free implementation call.
Why teams switch from Lattice to Effy AI
Built for simplicity and zero training required
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Set up in minutes, not weeks
Leapsome is a full people enablement suite — which means weeks of configuration before you run your first review. Effy skips the enterprise onboarding and gets HR running immediately. Most teams launch their first cycle the same day they sign up.
Pricing that fits a real SMB budget
Leapsome starts at $8+/seat/month with module-based pricing that adds up fast. Effy starts at $3/seat/month with everything included — no add-ons, no minimum contracts. For a 100-person team, that's over $6,000/year in savings.
AI that does the work, not just the reporting
Both tools use AI, but Effy's is built into the workflow itself — auto-generating forms, writing summaries, and flagging outliers without you having to set anything up. No learning a new analytics module, no configuration.
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Free onboarding and support
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Trusted by
450+ companies in 30+ countries
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“We got everything we needed out of the box and customized the rest.”
“Effy AI helped us become a truly feedback-driven organization.”
“Reports now come ready to present — that saves me a ton of time.”
Build for what you actually need
Not 15 modules your employees never open
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Every review type, one system
Run 360s, peer reviews, upward reviews, self-assessments, probation check-ins, and annual reviews with customizable forms, flexible workflows, and AI-generated reports that turn raw feedback into clear action items.
AI-generated summaries and reports
Customizable forms & rating scales
Visibility and anonymization controls
Automated reminders via Slack & email
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Goals that connect to reviews
Set, track, and align goals across your organization with cascading OKRs and AI-driven insights. Goals flow directly into performance reviews — so conversations are grounded in real progress, not guesswork.
Company → team → individual goals
Auto-calculated progress
Stakeholder review of accomplishments (soon)
Goals auto-included in review forms
Your data is protected
Effy AI assumes you're busy and just want reviews and goals that work
AWS-hosted infrastructure
Enterprise-grade data centers with 99.9% uptime SLA. EU region available for data residency requirements.
GDPR compliant
Full GDPR compliance including data rights, consent management, and privacy by design. EU and global teams covered.
Data retention controls
Archive or export historical reviews and data on your schedule. Set deletion policies to stay compliant.
FAQ
Effy AI assumes you're busy and just want reviews and goals that work
How is Effy AI different from Leapsome?
Leapsome is a full people enablement platform covering reviews, learning, engagement surveys, and compensation. That breadth is valuable if you have a dedicated HR ops team to manage it. Effy focuses on reviews and goals — and does them better for teams under 500 that don't need the extra modules. You get faster setup, lower cost, and AI that handles the admin automatically.
Can I switch from Leapsome to Effy AI?
Yes. Effy supports all the same core review types — 360s, peer, manager, self-assessments, upward reviews. Most teams migrate their templates and process in a day. Our team helps at no extra cost
Does Effy AI have goal-setting and OKRs like Leapsome?
Yes. Effy includes cascading OKRs with company → team → individual goals, auto-calculated progress, and direct goal integration into review forms — so review conversations are grounded in actual progress, not guesswork.
Why is Effy AI cheaper than Leapsome?
Effy doesn't try to be a full HR suite. By focusing on reviews and goals, we keep the product lean and the price low — $3/seat/mo vs. Leapsome's $8+/seat/mo, with no implementation fees.
What if we grow beyond 500 employees?
Effy scales well up to several hundred employees. If you reach enterprise scale, we'll help you evaluate your options honestly — but most of our customers find Effy handles their needs long past that point.
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