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.
Microsoft Teams
OtherMentioned for in‑flow experience and nudges.
Export to CSV
OtherData export for analysis or archival.
Export to PDF
OtherFormatted review/report exports.