Effy AI
Effy — AI-First Performance Management Software
Effy AI is an AI-first performance management platform for SMBs that streamlines 360° reviews, OKR/goal tracking, and calibration with built-in bias detection and AI-generated summaries and insights. Designed for a zero-learning-curve setup, Effy helps teams launch review cycles quickly, cut admin time, and turn feedback into actionable outcomes. GDPR compliant; EU customer data is hosted on AWS Frankfurt.
Security & Compliance
Security and privacy are top priorities.
Security Features
Certifications
- ISO 27001
- SOC 2
Data & Hosting
Data residency
{"available": true, "details": "EU customer data is hosted on AWS Frankfurt (Germany). Data residency for non-EU customers: Upon request."}
Hosting
A link to the safety program page is provided.
Retention & deletion
Customer-managed retention and deletion; details available on request.
Links to DPA and the list of subcontractors in the footer; links to the Terms of Use, SLA, and Privacy Policy.
Feature Scope
- Performance reviews: annual, mid‑year, 360°, probation/90‑day, quarterly check‑ins; sequenced workflows, peer nominations, acknowledgments, reminders; AI‑generated forms; flexible question types and scored scales; cloning/history; customizable reports; export to PDF/CSV [about, homepage].
- AI assistance: AI drafting of reviews, bias checks and quality nudges, AI‑generated summaries; AI goal suggestions; manager coaching prompts; AI‑assisted calibration to reduce rating drift [pricing, about].
- Insights & analytics: heatmaps, 9‑box, summaries; predictive signals for risks/readiness; central dashboard with permissions/sharing [pricing, about].
- Goals/OKRs: SMART/OKR frameworks, alignment/cascade views, automated progress capture, weekly/quarterly snapshots [about, goals].
- Slack/Teams experience: Slack app for notifications, reminders, capturing notes/feedback/kudos via slash command; in‑flow nudges; Teams mentioned for in‑flow experience [slack, about].
- Integrations: Slack app; bulk user import; API mention on site footer; data export to CSV/PDF [pricing, slack, about, site footer].
- Security: privacy‑by‑design, granular access controls, customer‑managed data retention/deletion; GDPR compliant; EU customer data hosted on AWS Frankfurt; Security Program page referenced; DPA and Subprocessors pages linked in footer [about, pricing footer].
- Compliance: GDPR; Data Processing Addendum (DPA) available; Subprocessors list; Terms of Service, SLA, Privacy Notice linked [pricing/about footers].
- Pricing/contracting: transparent per‑seat pricing; no minimums, no contracts, no implementation fees; pro‑rated billing; 30% nonprofit discount; secure card payments in‑app; 30‑day refund on first payment [pricing].
- Adoption: zero‑learning‑curve setup; launch first cycle in under an hour; free plan to pilot; ratings and social proof [about, homepage].
- Data residency: EU data in AWS Frankfurt for EU customers [about].
Pricing hints: Free plan: up to 5 users (pricing page) or up to 10 users (about page) — free forever, includes Slack integration. Paid tiers billed annually per seat: One‑time review (1 cycle/year) $3/seat/mo ($1,800/year for 50 seats); Continuous reviews (multiple cycles/year) $6/seat/mo ($3,600/year for 50 seats); Performance suite (Goals + Reviews) $9/seat/mo ($5,400/year for 50 seats). No minimums, no contracts, no implementation fees; pro‑rated billing; 30% nonprofit discount; 30‑day refund policy on 1st payment; USD; secure card payments in‑app. Treat with caution.
Security hints: Privacy‑by‑design; granular access controls; customer‑managed retention/deletion; GDPR compliant; EU data hosted on AWS Frankfurt; Security Program page referenced; DPA and Subprocessors listed via footer links.
Compliance hints: GDPR compliant; Data Processing Addendum (DPA) available; Subprocessors list; Terms of Service, Service Level Agreement, and Privacy Notice linked.
Implementation hints: Zero learning curve; launch first cycle in under an hour; AI‑generated forms can be set up in under 90 seconds; complimentary onboarding; in‑product chat; book a call optional.
Support hints: Complimentary onboarding; in‑product chat; support email support@effy.ai; Help Center; SLA linked in footer.
Integration hints: Native Slack app for reminders, notifications, notes/feedback/kudos via slash commands; Microsoft Teams mentioned for in‑flow experience; API mentioned in site footer; bulk user import; export to PDF/CSV [https://www.effy.ai/slack, https://www.effy.ai/about, https://www.effy.ai/].
Slack integration: notifications and reminders; capture notes, feedback, and kudos directly in Slack (use /Create note); smart nudges; AI-generated tips (coming soon). Broader platform capabilities that work alongside Slack: AI drafting of reviews, bias checks and quality nudges, AI-generated summaries, insights (heatmaps, 9-box), OKRs/SMART goals, alignment view, PDPs/PIPs, and check-ins. Security and privacy: privacy-by-design, granular access controls, and customer-managed data retention/deletion; GDPR compliant; EU customer data hosted on AWS Frankfurt. Programmatic and ecosystem: Slack integration available across plans; API referenced; bulk user import; in-flow experience in Slack/Teams. Policies and docs available: Security Program, Service Level Agreement, Privacy Notice, Data Processing Addendum (DPA), Subprocessors.
Pricing hints: Free plan: $0, up to 5 users, no time limit, includes Slack integration. One-time review: $3/seat/month billed annually (e.g., $1,800/year for 50 seats). Continuous review: $6/seat/month billed annually (e.g., $3,600/year for 50 seats). Performance suite (Goals + Reviews): $9/seat/month billed annually (e.g., $5,400/year for 50 seats). No minimums, no contracts, no implementation fees; pro-rated billing; 30% nonprofit discount; 30-day refund policy on first payment. Slack integration included across paid tiers and free plan. All prices USD.
Security hints: Privacy-by-design, granular access controls, customer-managed retention/deletion; GDPR compliant; EU customer data hosted on AWS Frankfurt. Security Program page available.
Compliance hints: GDPR compliant; Data Processing Addendum (DPA), Subprocessors list, Privacy Notice, and Service Level Agreement available. EU data residency (AWS Frankfurt) noted.
Implementation hints: Zero learning curve; launch your first cycle in under an hour; AI-generated forms can be set up in under 90 seconds; complimentary onboarding; no implementation fees; sign up free with no credit card.
Support hints: In-product chat, email support (support@effy.ai), Help Center, and option to book a call. SLA page available.
Integration hints: Native Slack app (notifications, reminders, capture notes/feedback/kudos via /Create note). In-flow experience in Slack/Teams mentioned. API referenced; bulk user import available.
Features at a Glance
Performance
- Reviews
- 360 feedback
- Goals/OKRs
Analytics
- Dashboards
- Custom reports
Data & API
- Data export
- API
Integrations
- Slack integration
- MS Teams integration
- Azure AD integration
Core HR
- Roles & permissions
Security & IT
- RBAC
- Data residency region
- MFA
- Audit logs
Compliance
- GDPR
- DPA available
Administration
- Custom fields
Pricing Model
Per user
Transparent per-seat pricing; no minimum purchases, contracts, or implementation fees. Older or alternative prices on the About page appear outdated.
Implementation
Setup with no learning curve; optional appointment scheduling.
Support
In-product chat · Email (support@effy.ai) · Help Center
SLA: An SLA is linked.
In-app chat, email support, and help center.
Integrations
Slack
OtherNative Slack app for notifications, reminders, and capturing notes/feedback/kudos via slash command; in‑flow nudges.
Effy API
APIAPI mentioned in site footer.
Bulk user import (CSV)
OtherSupports bulk user import; format not fully detailed.
Data export (CSV/PDF)
OtherExport reviews/reports to CSV/PDF.
Effy Public API
APIAPI reference linked in site navigation.
CSV/PDF Export
OtherExport options mentioned for reviews; useful for data portability/reporting.
Bulk user import
OtherCSV/XLS import for users.
Exports (PDF/CSV)
OtherData export to PDF and CSV.
Public API
APIEnables custom integrations and data access.
Export to CSV
OtherData export for analysis or archival.
Export to PDF
OtherFormatted review/report exports.
Microsoft Teams
OtherMentioned for in‑flow experience and nudges.