Effy AI
Effy AI runs performance reviews and 360 feedback for small and mid-size teams with minimal admin.
Independent overview by new Mantra · updated July 21, 2026
- Category
- HR
- Pricing
- Free up to 5 users; paid from ~$3/user/mo; no onboarding fees
- Implementation
- Under 1 week
- Adoption risk
- Low
- Integrates with
- Slack, Microsoft Teams, Google/Microsoft SSO, BambooHR
What Effy AI does
Effy AI is a performance-management platform built around two core workflows: 360-degree feedback cycles and goal tracking. It handles the full review process — collecting input from peers, managers, and employees themselves — then uses AI to turn that raw feedback into written summaries and reports. Integrations with Slack, Microsoft Teams, BambooHR, and single sign-on via Google or Microsoft mean it fits into solutions most teams already use.
Day to day, the platform automates the repetitive parts of running a review cycle: sending reminders, aggregating responses, and drafting written summaries so managers aren't staring at a blank page. Forms and rating scales are customisable, and you can control who sees what — including anonymising peer feedback where needed. Goals and OKRs can be set at company, team, or individual level and are automatically pulled into review conversations.
Setup is designed to be fast. The vendor reports that most HR teams complete their first review cycle on the day they sign up, and implementation takes under a week with no onboarding fees. A permanent free tier covers teams of up to five users, making it practical to test with a real review cycle before committing to a paid plan.
Key capabilities
360-Degree Review Cycles
Run peer reviews, upward reviews, self-assessments, probation check-ins, and annual reviews from one system. Workflows and forms are customisable, with visibility and anonymisation controls built in.
AI-Generated Performance Summaries
After feedback is collected, the platform drafts written summaries and reports automatically. This reduces the time managers spend turning raw ratings and comments into coherent write-ups.
Goals and OKR Tracking
Goals cascade from company level down to individuals, with progress tracked as metrics, action items, or auto-calculated from child goals. Completed goals are automatically included in review records.
Automated Reminders and Nudges
The platform sends reminders via Slack and email to keep review cycles moving without manual chasing from HR or managers.
Slack and Teams Integration
Reviews and reminders surface inside Slack or Microsoft Teams, so employees don't need to log into a separate solution to participate in a cycle.
Data Residency and Compliance Controls
Effy AI runs on AWS infrastructure with a 99.9% uptime SLA, offers an EU data residency option, and is GDPR compliant with configurable data retention and deletion policies.
Best for
- HR teams at companies with roughly 50–500 employees who run structured review cycles but find the admin burden too high
- Small businesses wanting to move off spreadsheets or ad-hoc email processes without a long implementation project
- Teams that already use Slack or Microsoft Teams and want review reminders to reach employees where they work
- Organisations that need 360 feedback, self-assessments, and goal tracking in one place rather than stitching together separate solutions
- Companies evaluating performance software on a tight budget — the free tier allows a real test with up to five users at no cost
Worth knowing
- The free plan is permanently capped at five users; teams larger than that will need a paid plan starting at around $3 per user per month, so model the cost against your headcount before committing
- The platform is positioned for 50–500 employees; very large enterprises with complex permission structures or deep HRIS integrations may find it limited
- Native integrations cover Slack, Microsoft Teams, BambooHR, and Google/Microsoft SSO — if your stack relies on other HR systems, check compatibility before starting a trial
- AI-generated summaries reduce writing effort but still require managers to review and edit output; the solution assists human judgement rather than replacing it
- If your organisation needs advanced compensation management, succession planning, or learning modules, Effy AI focuses specifically on reviews and goals — you would need separate solutions for those functions
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