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Tool Selection

Free 360 feedback tools: what you get and what you don't

There are free 360 feedback tools, but free means four different things. What Lynxify.me, Effy AI, SelfStir, EchoSpan and Google Forms include at no cost.

Sep 23, 2026 · 13 min read

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Updated Sep 10, 2026 · 14 min read

Performance review software for small companies: how to choose

The practical guide to performance review software for small companies: what to look for, what to skip, and the tools worth considering at 30-200 people.

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Updated Aug 11, 2026 · 13 min read

360 feedback software pricing: what it actually costs

360 degree feedback software pricing spans no-cost tiers to $20+ per user. Three tiers, the pricing models that hide real cost, what a fair price looks like.

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Jun 26, 2026 · 10 min read

When you've outgrown Google Forms for 360 feedback

Google Forms is fine for your first 360 review. Five signs you've hit the wall, what specifically breaks, and what to look for in the next tool.

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Jun 16, 2026 · 12 min read

What I looked for when choosing feedback software for our 30-person team

A founder's first-person walkthrough of evaluating employee feedback software for a small team. The criteria the listicles skip and the ones that matter.

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