# Teamflect vs Small Improvements: which do AI models recommend for performance management, October 2026

HR AI Recommendation Index, October 2026 Edition, Performance management. Zero of fourteen models named Teamflect first on the direct prompt; zero named Small Improvements. Page: https://hr-ai-index.com/performance/performance-management/teamflect-vs-small-improvements/

| | First-choice share | Rank | Negative rate | Labels | Models naming it |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teamflect | 5% | #5 of 15 | 9% | 11 | 7 of 14 |
| Small Improvements | 2% | #7 of 15 | 0% | 11 | 10 of 14 |

## The direct prompt, model by model

- Claude Haiku 4.5: neither named (first choices: Lattice) (alternatives: 15Five, Leapsome, PerformYard)
- GPT-5.4 mini: neither named (first choices: HiBob) (alternatives: Lattice, Leapsome, Rippling)
- Gemini 3.5 Flash: neither named (first choices: Lattice) (alternatives: 15Five, Leapsome, PerformYard)
- Perplexity Sonar: neither named (first choices: Lattice) (alternatives: ClearCompany, Culture Amp, Engagedly, PerformYard)
- Grok 4.1 Fast: neither named (first choices: 15Five, Lattice) (alternatives: Culture Amp, Deel, HiBob)
- Mistral Small: neither named (first choices: 15Five, Lattice)
- DeepSeek V4 Flash: neither named (first choices: Lattice) (alternatives: 15Five, Betterworks, Leapsome)
- Llama 4 Maverick: neither named (first choices: Lattice) (alternatives: Betterworks)
- Qwen 3.7 Flash: neither named (first choices: Leverage) (alternatives: Betterworks, BigDeals, Lattice, Spiff)
- Kimi K2: neither named (first choices: Lattice) (alternatives: 15Five, Culture Amp, Leapsome, PerformYard)
- GLM 4.7 FlashX: neither named (first choices: Lattice) (alternatives: 15Five, Culture Amp, Engagedly, Leapsome)
- MiniMax M2.5: neither named (first choices: Lattice) (alternatives: Betterworks, PerformYard)
- GPT-6 Luna: neither named (first choices: Lattice) (alternatives: 15Five, Leapsome, PerformYard)
- Muse Glimmer 30B: neither named (first choices: Lattice) (alternatives: BambooHR, Leapsome, Namely, PerformYard)

## What the models said about Teamflect

- "While not highly rated overall, some specific concerns include: Limited functionality" (GLM 4.7 FlashX, negative prompt, soft negative)
- "For the absolute lowest budget, Effy AI, Zoho People, Teamflect, or Leapsome's free plans are excellent starting points." (Mistral Small, budget prompt, first choice)
- "If you have 10 or fewer users and want a no-cost solution: Start with Teamflect, Profit.co, or Leapsome." (GLM 4.7 FlashX, budget prompt, first choice)

## What the models said about Small Improvements

- "Small Improvements at $3/user/month offers the best value for money." (MiniMax M2.5, budget prompt, first choice)
- "Choose Small Improvements if you have 20+ staff and want the lowest possible per-head cost." (Qwen 3.7 Flash, budget prompt, alternative)
- "For larger small businesses (20+ employees), Small Improvements provides excellent value" (Claude Haiku 4.5, budget prompt, alternative)

Share is the count of first choices across the direct, paraphrase, budget and scale prompts over all fourteen models, for a mid-market B2B company; rank is within the category. Comparisons are drawn for the top eight products in each category. Published under CC BY 4.0; the output is the models' output, and nothing here is a recommendation by the index.