Free Performance Review Template for Startups

Run lightweight quarterly performance reviews with self-assessment, manager scoring, and goal carry-over for fast-moving startup teams.

What this template includes

You get a working app with these features built in. Refine anything later by chatting with Appaca.

  • Quarterly review cycles with self-assessment
  • Manager competency scoring rubric
  • Goal carry-over from previous quarter
  • Leadership calibration notes

The prompt that builds this app

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Appaca prompt

Build a startup performance review app with quarterly review cycles (Q1-Q4), employee self-assessments (achievements this quarter, challenges, goals for next quarter, rating 1-5), manager review (rating per core competency: impact/execution/collaboration/growth, overall score, promotion recommendation: yes/no/not-yet), goal carry-over from previous quarter, and a calibration notes section for leadership to align on ratings.

Want to go deeper on performance review software?

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Questions & answers

Is this template really free to use?

Yes. You can build the template app inside Appaca for free. The free plan includes 100 AI credits per month. If you outgrow the free tier you can upgrade at any time.

Do I need to know how to code to use this template?

No. The template is a prompt that Appaca turns into a working app for you. You can refine fields, views, and rules by simply chatting with the AI in plain English.

Can I customize this template after building it?

Yes. After Appaca builds the app, you can keep refining it through chat - add fields, change the layout, connect new data, or adjust workflows whenever your needs change.