Quick answer: Performance appraisal software runs reviews, goals, 360-degree feedback and one-on-ones in one place, so managers are not chasing spreadsheets. Dedicated tools include Small Improvements, Engagedly, PeopleGoal, AssessTEAM and Synergita; full HR suites with performance modules include BambooHR, Zoho People, Workday and UKG Pro (formerly UltiPro). Gtmhub is now part of WorkBoard, and three products from our original list of 15 no longer have working websites, so this updated list has 12.
Performance appraisal is the formal review of how an employee is doing against agreed goals and expectations. Done well, it gives people clear feedback and a fair basis for pay and promotion decisions. Done badly, it becomes an annual form-filling exercise. With dozens or hundreds of employees, running reviews by email and spreadsheet quickly becomes unmanageable, which is where appraisal software helps.
We first published this list in 2020. In October 2026 we checked every product on its vendor’s own website. This version describes each tool from the vendor’s current documentation, notes renamed and acquired products, and explains what happened to those we dropped. We have not tested these products, and nothing here is a paid placement.
How to choose performance appraisal software
- Decide on your review model first. Annual reviews, quarterly check-ins, OKRs, KRAs or continuous feedback each suit different tools. Software should support your process, not dictate it.
- Standalone tool or HR suite? If you already use an HR system for employee records, leave and payroll, its performance module may be enough. Standalone tools tend to offer more flexible review forms.
- Check the essentials: customisable review templates, self and manager reviews, 360-degree feedback, goal tracking, reminders, and reports that let HR compare ratings across teams.
- Think about data protection. Appraisals hold sensitive personal data. Check access controls and where the vendor stores data, especially under India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 or the GDPR in Europe.
- Check pricing per employee. Most tools charge per employee per month or quote by headcount. Check whether performance is included or sold as an add-on.
The 12 tools at a glance
| Product | Best for | Pricing model (Oct 2026) | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|
| WorkBoard (includes Quantive, formerly Gtmhub) | Enterprises running OKRs and strategy execution | Demo | Web platform |
| Performly | Companies wanting performance, intranet and payroll together | Pricing page; free trial offered | Web and mobile app |
| AssessTEAM | KPI-based evaluations and project profitability | Pricing page; free sign-up offered | Web, Android and iPhone apps |
| Small Improvements | Companies of 50 to 500 staff | Pricing page; free trial offered | Web app |
| Synergita | OKRs and performance management | Pricing page; free trial offered | SaaS |
| HubbubHR | Mid-sized organisations wanting an adaptable HR system | Contact vendor | Web |
| PeopleGoal (ProProfs) | Highly customisable review workflows | Pricing page; free sign-up offered | Web |
| BambooHR | Small and mid-sized businesses wanting an all-in-one HR system | Quote by headcount; free trial offered | Web, with mobile app |
| Engagedly | Talent management with reviews, learning and engagement | Pricing page; demo | Web, with mobile app |
| UKG Pro (formerly UltiPro) | Larger organisations needing HR, payroll and talent | Demo | Cloud |
| Workday | Large enterprises | Contact vendor | Cloud |
| Zoho People | Small and mid-sized businesses, including in India | Pricing page; free trial offered | Cloud, with Android and iOS apps |
Dedicated performance management tools
WorkBoard (includes Quantive, formerly Gtmhub)
Gtmhub, which led our original list, renamed itself Quantive in 2022 and was later acquired by WorkBoard. The quantive.com address now redirects to WorkBoard, and WorkBoard lists Quantive as one of its trademarks. WorkBoard is a strategy execution platform for large organisations: OKRs, strategic portfolio management and a talent management module that includes performance management, with AI agents for managers and leaders. It suits companies whose appraisals are tied to company-wide goals.
Performly
Performly offers three products: Talent for performance, Intra for internal communication and processes, and Payroll. Performly Talent covers goals and competencies, 360-degree performance reviews and surveys, feedback, one-on-one meetings, recognition and to-do lists, through a web platform and mobile app.
AssessTEAM
AssessTEAM is performance management software for web and mobile, with Android and iPhone apps for evaluations. It offers competency-based evaluations with a library of pre-built KPIs, continuous feedback, 360-degree feedback, goal and OKR setting, time tracking and project profitability tracking, so managers can link performance to project results.
Small Improvements
Small Improvements focuses on performance reviews, 360-degree feedback, one-on-one meetings, goals and objectives, pulse surveys and praise. It positions itself for companies with roughly 50 to 500 staff and says its reviews are lean enough that employees actually complete them. Its site highlights configurability and fast rollout, as the original article noted.
Synergita
Synergita sells separate OKR, Perform and Engage products. The OKR tool sets, aligns and tracks goals across teams, with an AI assistant called OKR Pilot that drafts objectives, while its Perform plans cover appraisal cycles, 360-degree feedback and continuous feedback, according to customer quotes and plan names on Synergita’s site. Synergita is delivered as software-as-a-service and prices its tiered plans by number of users.
HubbubHR
HubbubHR describes itself as adaptive human capital management (HCM) software for global organisations. Its talent features include performance planning, compensation design, a talent matrix, succession charts and analytics, with integrations to payroll and recruitment systems. The original article’s emphasis on customer support still fits how HubbubHR markets itself.
PeopleGoal (ProProfs)
PeopleGoal is now part of ProProfs. It is a highly configurable platform for performance reviews, OKRs, 360-degree feedback, engagement surveys, employee development plans, onboarding and core HR. The original article also mentioned asset tracking and absence management; check with ProProfs whether its current core HR module still includes them.
Engagedly
Engagedly is a talent management platform covering performance reviews, OKRs and goals, 360-degree (multi-rater) feedback, real-time feedback and meetings. It also includes a learning platform, rewards and recognition, employee surveys, career paths, succession planning and an AI assistant called Marissa.
HR suites with performance modules
BambooHR
BambooHR is an HR system for small and mid-sized businesses covering employee records, payroll and benefits, with an optional performance management module. That module supports self, manager, peer and skip-level reviews, pre-built or custom review forms, goals and one-on-ones. BambooHR says its pricing depends on the number of employees.
UKG Pro (formerly UltiPro)
UltiPro was the HR suite of Ultimate Software. After Ultimate Software merged with Kronos to form UKG, the product became UKG Pro, and the old ultipro.com domain no longer works. UKG Pro covers HR, payroll, talent management, scheduling and workforce management for larger organisations.
Workday
Workday Human Capital Management includes a talent management module that follows employees from onboarding through performance reviews and development, along with workforce planning and analytics. It is built for large, often global, enterprises.
Zoho People
Zoho People is cloud HR software from Zoho, the Indian software company based in Chennai. Its performance module supports goals and key result areas (KRAs), 360-degree feedback, custom appraisal templates with self-appraisal, multi-rater reviews and normalisation, continuous reviews, skill analysis, the 9-box performance and potential grid, and salary hike workflows. The original article focused on attendance, timesheets and leave, which Zoho People also handles, along with Android and iOS apps.
Products removed from the original list
- Appreiz: the appreiz.com domain now shows only a parked page.
- BizMerlinHR: the bizmerlin.com domain no longer resolves, so we could not confirm the product is still sold.
- Impraise: the impraise.com domain now hosts an unrelated general-interest blog.
Appraisals are one part of running a workforce. For scheduling, time and attendance, see our list of workforce management software, and for wider operations, our guide to business management software.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between performance appraisal and performance management?
A performance appraisal is the formal review itself, often once or twice a year. Performance management is the wider, ongoing process of setting goals, giving feedback and developing people between reviews. Most software now supports both.
What is 360-degree feedback?
360-degree feedback collects views on an employee from several directions: their manager, peers, direct reports and sometimes customers, alongside a self-review. Most tools on this list support it.
What are KRAs and OKRs?
Key result areas (KRAs), common in Indian companies, are the main areas a role is accountable for. Objectives and key results (OKRs) set an ambitious goal and a few measurable results that show progress. Zoho People supports KRAs; WorkBoard, Synergita and others focus on OKRs.
What happened to Gtmhub?
Gtmhub renamed itself Quantive in 2022 and was later acquired by WorkBoard. Quantive’s website now redirects to WorkBoard.
Can small businesses use free tools?
Some vendors, including AssessTEAM and PeopleGoal, offer a free way to get started, and several offer free trials. Check what the free version includes and how many employees it covers before you rely on it.
Checked in October 2026 against each vendor’s own website, including WorkBoard’s trademark notice, the redirect from quantive.com, UKG’s product pages and the feature pages of BambooHR, Zoho People, Engagedly, Small Improvements, AssessTEAM, Synergita, PeopleGoal, Performly and HubbubHR. Features and plans change often; confirm details with the vendor before you buy.
