# Effy AI: how AI models rank it, September 2026

HR AI Recommendation Index, September 2026 Edition. Named in 22 judge labels across 3 categories by 10 of 12 models. Page: https://hr-ai-index.com/vendors/effy-ai/

## Standing by category

| Category | Share | Rank | Negative rate | Labels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 360 feedback | 12% | 2 | 8% | 12 |
| Performance management | 11% | 2 | 0% | 9 |
| HR AI assistants | 0% | 52 | 0% | 1 |

## What the models said for it

- "Effy AI offers one of the most accessible entry points into 360-degree feedback, with a free plan that includes basic multi-rater review functionality" (Claude Haiku 4.5, 360 feedback)
- "Effy AI is the strongest default for a company with a limited budget because it balances low cost, fast setup, and no minimums." (Perplexity Sonar, Performance management)
- "If you need 360 feedback for your entire company at the lowest cost → Effy AI or Small Improvements" (Kimi K2, 360 feedback)
- "Fastest & simplest for a small team: Effy AI (free up to 5 users, then $2–3/seat/month)." (GLM 4.7 FlashX, Performance management)

## And against it

- "Per-seat pricing surprises — many tools (Effy AI, Primalogik, PerformYard, 15Five, Lattice) charge for every employee" (DeepSeek V4 Flash, 360 feedback)

## Record

- Method: https://hr-ai-index.com/methodology/
- Raw judge labels and full responses: https://hr-ai-index.com/data/
- License: CC BY 4.0. Cite as HR AI Recommendation Index, September 2026 Edition, hr-ai-index.com.