10 Best Employee Engagement Software of 2026

1. 1

   Lattice

   A people platform whose Engagement product runs pulse, lifecycle and eNPS surveys with AI analysis and action planning.

   8.4overall

   A people platform whose Engagement product runs pulse, lifecycle and eNPS surveys with AI analysis and action planning.

   Best forHR teams that want engagement surveys with a published per-seat price

   Adoption data

   5,000Lattice says more than 5,000 organizations trust its platform.

   Lattice, About Lattice (2026): “5,000+ Organizations trust Lattice”

   Lattice sells engagement as one of three base products next to Performance and Goals and OKRs. The Engagement product, listed at $4 per seat per month, covers pulse surveys, onboarding and exit surveys, action planning, eNPS and AI analysis of trends, and it comes with Lattice's manager tools: 1:1s, weekly updates, feedback and Q&A boards. Every base product includes analytics, an AI agent for HR questions and the integrations catalog, which covers Slack, Teams, Jira and major HR systems. Lattice says more than 5,000 organizations use it. The main catch is the floor: the minimum annual agreement is $4,000, so a team under roughly 85 people pays more per seat than the list price. Contracts are billed annually in US dollars. For HR teams that want engagement surveys and manager follow-up in one place with a price they can check before a demo, Lattice is the strongest overall pick on this list.

   Strengths

   • +Engagement lists at $4 per seat per month on the pricing page
   • +Manager tools such as 1:1s and feedback come with the Engagement purchase
   • +Bills in US dollars only, with dedicated human support on all contracts

   Limitations

   • −Minimum annual agreement of $4,000
   • −All contracts are billed annually
   • −Compensation ($6) and Grow ($4) are paid add-ons

   SummaryLattice is the best employee engagement software for most HR teams because its $4 per seat Engagement product bundles surveys, eNPS and action planning with manager 1:1 tools. Small teams should check the $4,000 annual minimum first.

2. 2

   15Five

   A performance and engagement platform whose Engage plan covers surveys, heat maps, benchmarking and action planning.

   8.3overall

   A performance and engagement platform whose Engage plan covers surveys, heat maps, benchmarking and action planning.

   Best forMidsize companies that want benchmarked engagement surveys at a low published price

   Adoption data

   3,00015Five says more than 3,000 organizations use it for engagement, performance and retention.

   15Five, 15Five Pricing (2026): “Over 3,000 organizations trust 15Five to increase employee engagement, performance, and retention”

   15Five splits its product into Engage, Perform and a Total Platform bundle, and publishes all three prices. Engage, at $4 per user per month billed annually, includes employee engagement surveys, targeted assessments, action planning, heat maps and data breakdowns, and industry benchmarking. The feature table also lists eNPS, onboarding and exit lifecycle surveys, AI synthesis of open-text answers and an AI predictive impact score that points to the drivers with the most effect. Perform, at $11, covers reviews, OKRs and 360 feedback, and the $16 Total Platform adds manager training microlearnings. 15Five says more than 3,000 organizations use it. Add-ons such as the Kona AI notetaker ($2 per employee) and Kona Coach ($19 per manager) raise the bill, and all contracts are annual. For midsize HR teams that want benchmarked surveys without a sales-only price, 15Five matches Lattice on price and adds benchmarking in the entry plan.

   Strengths

   • +Engage costs $4 per user per month billed annually
   • +Benchmarking and action planning are included in the entry plan
   • +Total Platform at $16 adds performance reviews, OKRs and manager training

   Limitations

   • −Contracts are billed annually
   • −Kona AI notetaker and coach are separate add-ons at $2 and $19
   • −Smaller customer base than Culture Amp or Lattice

   Summary15Five is the best choice for budget-conscious HR teams that need benchmarks, because its $4 Engage plan includes industry benchmarking, heat maps and action planning. It trails Lattice slightly on customer count.

3. 3

   Culture Amp

   An employee experience platform built around engagement surveys, benchmarks and People Science guidance.

   8.1overall

   An employee experience platform built around engagement surveys, benchmarks and People Science guidance.

   Best forCompanies that want research-backed surveys and benchmarks and accept a quoted price

   Adoption data

   6,000Culture Amp says more than 6,000 companies use its platform.

   Culture Amp, The Employee Experience Platform | Culture Amp (2026): “Trusted by 6,000+ companies”

   Culture Amp is the most survey-focused vendor on this list. Its Engage product includes ready-to-use surveys for engagement, pulse checks, DEI and onboarding or offboarding, benchmarking, AI comment summaries, proven action plans, retention insights and a Performance Culture Quadrant diagnostic, with AI Coach built in to suggest next steps. Every plan includes SSO and encryption, a multilingual platform, shoutouts, HRIS integrations and Slack and Microsoft Teams integrations. Companies with 200 to 999 employees also get one-on-one customer success and managed implementation, and enterprises over 1,000 employees get a results call with a People Scientist. Culture Amp says more than 6,000 companies use it. The trade-off is price transparency: the pricing page says cost depends on employee count, product and service tier, and every product is billed annually. For HR teams that care most about survey design and benchmark depth, it is the strongest feature set; teams that need a number before a demo should start with Lattice or 15Five.

   Strengths

   • +Largest customer count among the dedicated engagement vendors here
   • +Every plan includes SSO, AI Coach, multilingual surveys and HRIS integrations
   • +Optional People Science consulting from I/O psychologists

   Limitations

   • −No public prices; every plan is quoted
   • −All products are billed annually
   • −One-on-one customer success starts at 200 employees

   SummaryCulture Amp is the best choice for HR teams that put survey science first because it combines 6,000+ customer companies with benchmarks and People Science support. Its quote-only pricing costs it points on value.

4. 4

   Microsoft Viva Glint

   Microsoft's organization-wide employee survey product, formerly LinkedIn Glint, sold as part of Microsoft Viva.

   8.0overall

   Microsoft's organization-wide employee survey product, formerly LinkedIn Glint, sold as part of Microsoft Viva.

   Best forMicrosoft 365 organizations with 50 or more employees that want the lowest list price

   Viva Glint is the former LinkedIn Glint, now sold by Microsoft at $2 per user per month on an annual commitment that auto-renews, with a 50-seat license minimum. That makes it the cheapest verified survey platform here: 100 employees cost $2,400 a year. Features cover customizable templates for engagement, lifecycle, 360 and digital experience surveys, reports with trend breakdowns and heat maps at survey close, AI and Copilot summaries of comments, alerts for groups at risk of attrition or lower performance, internal and external benchmarks, and automated, personalized presentations that guide managers through team conversations. The $6 Viva Workplace Analytics and Employee Feedback bundle adds Viva Insights and Viva Pulse team surveys. Microsoft publishes no customer count for Glint, so we score adoption conservatively. For organizations already on Microsoft 365, Viva Glint offers benchmarked surveys at half the price of Lattice or 15Five Engage.

   Strengths

   • +Lowest verified list price on this list at $2 per user per month
   • +Combines survey sentiment with Viva Insights workplace data
   • +Measures sentiment about Microsoft 365 Copilot adoption

   Limitations

   • −50-seat license minimum
   • −Annual commitment that auto-renews
   • −Microsoft publishes no customer count for Viva Glint

   SummaryMicrosoft Viva Glint is the best budget choice for Microsoft 365 organizations because it lists at $2 per user per month with benchmarks and Copilot comment summaries. Teams under 50 people cannot buy it.

5. 5

   Qualtrics EmployeeXM

   An enterprise employee experience platform for continuous listening, lifecycle feedback and AI-guided manager actions.

   7.9overall

   An enterprise employee experience platform for continuous listening, lifecycle feedback and AI-guided manager actions.

   Best forLarge enterprises that want continuous listening and research-grade analytics

   Adoption data

   18,000Qualtrics says its experience data covers 18,000 organizations across its customer and employee products.

   Qualtrics, Qualtrics Unveils XM Data & AI (2026): “a continuously updating record across 18,000 organizations”

   Qualtrics EmployeeXM is the research-heavy option. The platform captures feedback across surveys, pulse checks, lifecycle moments and passive listening channels, applies AI theme detection to open-text answers, and gives managers personalized recommendations on where to focus instead of long reports. Leaders get real-time dashboards, and Qualtrics says its EX benchmarks let a company compare its culture with others. Qualtrics reports a continuously updating record across 18,000 organizations, though that figure spans its customer experience products as well as employee experience. There is no public price: buyers request a demo, and the product page shows no plan list. That lowers its value score here, and its breadth is more than a 200-person company usually needs. For global enterprises that already run Qualtrics for customer research, or that want listening beyond surveys, EmployeeXM has the widest feature set on this list.

   Strengths

   • +Largest organization count behind any vendor on this list
   • +Covers surveys, lifecycle moments and passive listening in one platform
   • +Manager guidance focuses on where to act, not long reports

   Limitations

   • −No public price; sold through demos and quotes
   • −The 18,000 figure covers all Qualtrics products, not only EmployeeXM
   • −Scope and setup suit large organizations more than small teams

   SummaryQualtrics EmployeeXM is the best choice for global enterprises because it combines surveys, lifecycle feedback and passive listening with AI theme detection. Smaller teams will find quote-only pricing and its scope hard to justify.

6. 6

   Bonusly

   A peer recognition and rewards platform with 1:1s, check-ins and an AI assistant called Bizy.

   7.8overall

   A peer recognition and rewards platform with 1:1s, check-ins and an AI assistant called Bizy.

   Best forTeams that want to lift engagement through peer recognition on a small budget

   Adoption data

   3,400Bonusly says more than 3,400 organizations use it.

   Bonusly, Bonusly: Employee Recognition and Rewards (2026): “Trusted by 3,400+ leading organizations”

   Bonusly approaches engagement from the recognition side. Employees give each other points with their recognition messages and redeem them in a rewards catalog that includes country-specific gift cards and charity options, and admins can automate anniversary, birthday and milestone rewards. The Team plan also covers 1:1s, check-ins, goals and 360 advice. It costs $3 per user per month, or $30 per user a year, without the Bizy AI assistant, and $5 per user per month with it; the Organization plan adds company-wide analytics, nominations, SAML SSO and a dedicated customer success manager at a quoted price. Reward redemptions are billed at face value on top of the subscription, with budget limits you set. Bonusly says more than 3,400 organizations use it. It does not replace a benchmarked survey tool, which keeps its features score lower, but as a low-cost way to raise day-to-day engagement it is the best value here.

   Strengths

   • +Team plan from $3 per user per month
   • +30-day free trial without payment details
   • +Rewards are billed at face value when redeemed, with budget controls

   Limitations

   • −Recognition-first; not a benchmarked engagement survey platform
   • −Reward redemptions are a separate cost on top of the subscription
   • −Organization plan pricing is by request

   SummaryBonusly is the best choice for teams that want a recognition program on a budget because its Team plan starts at $3 per user per month with a 30-day free trial. Pair it with a survey tool to measure engagement.

7. 7

   Leapsome

   An HR platform with an HRIS foundation and modules for engagement surveys, reviews, goals, learning and compensation.

   7.6overall

   An HR platform with an HRIS foundation and modules for engagement surveys, reviews, goals, learning and compensation.

   Best forEuropean and global companies that want engagement surveys on a full HR platform

   Adoption data

   2,000Leapsome says more than 2,000 companies use its platform.

   Leapsome, Leapsome Pricing (2026): “2,000+ companies trust Leapsome”

   Leapsome sells engagement surveys as a module on top of its HRIS platform. The module includes a science-backed question library, post-survey action plans, benchmarking and turnover analysis, DEI analytics, onboarding and offboarding surveys and industry benchmarks. Because every module reads from the employee record, the platform plan is always part of the purchase, and the same record feeds performance reviews, goals and OKRs, learning and compensation. Leapsome supports 38 languages, offers a 14-day free trial with no setup fee, and is ISO 27001 and SOC 2 Type II certified. It says more than 2,000 companies use it. The pricing page loaded in euros from our location, so we mark the US price as pending and score value on what is published. For companies that want engagement data inside a broader HR system, especially multilingual teams, Leapsome is a strong pick; buyers who only need surveys will pay for more platform than they use.

   Strengths

   • +Engagement surveys sit on the same employee record as reviews, goals and learning
   • +14-day free trial and no setup fee
   • +ISO 27001 and SOC 2 Type II certified

   Limitations

   • −Every module requires the platform plan
   • −Pricing page shows euros from our location, so the USD price is unverified
   • −Volume and multi-module discounts only appear in a quote

   SummaryLeapsome is the best choice for multilingual companies that want engagement surveys inside an HR platform because it runs in 38 languages and ties surveys to reviews and goals. Survey-only buyers will find the required platform plan adds cost.

8. 8

   Workleap

   The platform formerly called Officevibe, with pulse surveys, anonymous feedback, Good Vibes recognition and an AI agent for managers.

   7.6overall

   The platform formerly called Officevibe, with pulse surveys, anonymous feedback, Good Vibes recognition and an AI agent for managers.

   Best forCompanies up to 250 employees that want manager-led engagement routines

   Adoption data

   70,000Workleap says more than 70,000 leaders worldwide use it; this counts people, not companies.

   Workleap, Workleap pricing (2026): “Over 70,000 leaders worldwide choose Workleap”

   Workleap is the new name for Officevibe, and its engagement features remain the core: pulse and custom surveys, anonymous feedback shown only when privacy thresholds are met, and Good Vibes recognition cards. Reports cover surveys, feedback, turnover and recognition, with AI highlights that explain results and AI-generated recommended actions; a reply assistant helps managers answer feedback. The platform now adds an AI agent for briefings, reviews, goals and 1:1s, plus 100+ integrations. Pricing is unusual: Standard costs $4,999 a year plus $32 per manager per month, and Pro costs $11,999 plus the same manager fee, both billed annually; companies above 250 employees get custom Enterprise pricing. A 150-person company with 15 managers would pay about $10,759 a year on Standard. Workleap says more than 70,000 leaders use it. It suits small and midsize firms that want managers to run engagement routines, but the platform fee makes it costly for very small teams.

   Strengths

   • +Published USD prices for Standard and Pro
   • +Price is tied to managers rather than every employee
   • +Anonymous feedback is shown only when privacy rules are met

   Limitations

   • −Annual platform fee of $4,999 before manager seats
   • −Standard and Pro plans cover organizations up to 250 employees
   • −Adoption figure counts leaders, not organizations

   SummaryWorkleap is the best choice for manager-led engagement at companies under 250 employees because it prices by manager and pairs anonymous pulse surveys with AI recommended actions. The $4,999 annual base fee rules it out for very small teams.

9. 9

   Workday Peakon Employee Voice

   Workday's AI-powered listening platform for engagement, retention and leadership development across the employee lifecycle.

   6.8overall

   Workday's AI-powered listening platform for engagement, retention and leadership development across the employee lifecycle.

   Best forLarge Workday customers that want continuous listening tied to their HR system

   Workday acquired Peakon and now sells it as Workday Peakon Employee Voice, an AI-powered listening survey platform that covers engagement, well-being, diversity and the wider employee lifecycle. It tracks attrition risks and causes of turnover in real time, gives leaders suggested action plans and progress tracking, supports confidential two-way conversations between employees and managers, and links managers to personalized learning content. Workday says the product combines a science-backed methodology with a large benchmarking dataset, and that deployment takes weeks. Survey data can be exported through a REST API in raw or aggregated form that respects minimum group sizes, and it works inside Microsoft Teams and Slack. Workday publishes no price or customer count for Peakon, so adoption and value are scored conservatively. For large companies already on Workday HCM, Peakon is the natural engagement layer; others will find stronger published evidence elsewhere on this list.

   Strengths

   • +Covers engagement, retention and leadership development in one listening tool
   • +Personal dashboards for employees, managers and HR
   • +Workday says deployment takes weeks rather than years

   Limitations

   • −No public price; sold through Workday sales
   • −Workday publishes no customer count for Peakon
   • −Most value comes when the company already runs Workday

   SummaryWorkday Peakon Employee Voice is the best choice for Workday HCM customers because it adds continuous listening, attrition analysis and confidential manager conversations to the same vendor. Without public prices or customer counts it ranks near the bottom here.

10. 10

    Quantum Workplace

    A talent platform with engagement, lifecycle and pulse surveys, retention analytics, performance, development and recognition.

    6.7overall

    A talent platform with engagement, lifecycle and pulse surveys, retention analytics, performance, development and recognition.

    Best forMidsize and large employers that want engagement plus guided service and can meet a $15,000 minimum

    Quantum Workplace sells four connected modules: Engagement, Performance, Development and Recognition. The Engagement module includes an engagement survey, lifecycle and pulse surveys, action planning and Retention Radar for spotting turnover risk. Every plan comes with HRIS, Slack, Teams and calendar integrations and secure sign-on, and the Signature service plan, included with most plans, adds a dedicated customer success manager, guided implementation for each feature, live one-to-one admin training and unlimited tech support. Quantum Workplace does not list per-user prices; its pricing page says packages start at $15,000 a year, with discounts based on user count. That minimum is far above Lattice's $4,000 or Viva Glint's 50-seat floor, which lowers its value score, and the company publishes no customer count on its own site, so adoption is scored conservatively. For midsize and large employers that want high-touch service bundled with engagement surveys, it is a credible option.

    Strengths

    • +Published minimum lets buyers check fit before a call
    • +Signature service includes a dedicated customer success manager and live admin training
    • +Bundled engagement, performance, development and recognition

    Limitations

    • −Minimum annual contract of $15,000
    • −No per-user list price
    • −Quantum Workplace publishes no customer count on its own site

    SummaryQuantum Workplace is the best choice for employers that want a high-touch service model because its Signature plan includes a dedicated success manager and live admin training. The $15,000 annual minimum makes it a poor fit for small teams.

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