9 best employee engagement software tools for 2025

One in three individual contributors wants to quit their jobs.* That’s a key finding from our latest Workforce Trends Report, underscoring the importance of prioritizing employee engagement.

Engaged team members are productive, loyal, and critical to business success. Yet, according to Gallup, only 23% of the global workforce is actively engaged.*

People leaders are working hard to bridge this gap despite significant challenges — half faced budget cuts last year, and 85% are under pressure to reduce HR spending.** To meet these demands, investing in robust employee engagement software is essential.

Whether you’re considering new software or reevaluating your current system, we’ve analyzed nine top solutions, detailing their pros and cons to help you find the best fit for your business.

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*Leapsome Workforce Trends Report, 2024

**Gallup, 2023

The information below is based on our research in November and December 2024. All user feedback referenced in the text has been sourced from independent software review platforms such as G2 and Capterra in November and December 2024.

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Customer rating

Leapsome

Leapsome’s flexible pricing starts at US$3 (user/month).

38

4.8

15Five

15five engagement software

Pricing starts at US$4 (user/month)

1

4.6

Culture Amp

culture amp engagement software

Pricing not readily available

29

4.5

Elevo

Elevo (Engagement)

Elevo’s pricing isn’t readily available.

2

4.5

Empuls

Empuls (Engagement)

Pricing not readily available

20

4.6

Lattice

lattice engagement software

Engagement add-on starts at US$4 per user per month

7

4.7

PerformYard

Performyard engagement software

Engagement add-on starts at US$1 per user per month

1

4.8

Workleap Officevibe

workleap Officevibe (Engagement)

Pricing starts at US$6.25 (user/month)

2

4.3

Worktango

Worktango (Engagement)

Pricing not readily available

40

4.7

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Eloomi (360)

Pricing not readily available.

22

4.8

Key features to look for in employee engagement solutions

Before investing in new employee engagement software, consider which features will help boost engagement levels across your organization. We’ve outlined key capabilities to look for so you don’t waste your time and money on an ill-fitting solution.

Engagement surveys

Continuous feedback

AI features

Anonymity features

Detailed analytics

Actionable insights

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^1. Leapsome — best all-in-one employee engagement platform

Screenshot of an Engagement survey action plan in LEapsome

Leapsome is a holistic HR platform that combines core HR tools with cutting-edge employee engagement and development features.

With our interconnected suite of tools, People teams can run more meaningful performance reviews, align teams behind common objectives, run engagement surveys, foster a feedback culture, and personalize development.

Our industry-leading AI tools also help HR professionals work smarter by automating tasks like synthesizing feedback, action planning, and setting objectives — freeing up time for high-impact initiatives.

Our people-first approach also sets us apart from competitors. Our new human resources information system (HRIS) is designed with both HR teams and employees in mind, offering features for time tracking, payroll, absence management, document management, and more.

By unifying workflows and data, Leapsome makes HR tasks simpler, more efficient, and impactful for everyone.
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Notable features‍

Screenshot of a positive, 5-star review left on G2 about Leapsome's performance management features.

Pros

User-friendly interface
Top-rated customer experience
Built-in HRIS combining HRIS and engagement tools
Industry-leading AI capabilities
Personalized employee engagement action plans‍
Automated onboarding and exit surveys
Customizable, best-practice survey templates
Advanced sentiment analysis
Supports continuous feedback and real-time recognition
Anonymous feedback conversations
Available in 38 languages

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cons

There could be a slight learning curve for new admins (who can be supported by Leapsome’s award-winning Customer Success team)
Ongoing updates may lead to occasional bugs
Some HRIS features are still pending rollout

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"Leapsome is a great product at a good price point. The value goes way beyond the features and abilities it offers. You can have a real partnership with Leapsome.

They’ve been very responsive to us and listened to our requests — and not just throughout the sales cycle. Whenever we have problems, they respond in a very empathetic and solution-oriented way.”

Jessie Martin

Sr. Manager, TA Programs and People Experience

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^2.15Five

Compilation of screenshots showing 15Five's engagement dashboard and tools.

15Five is a performance management platform with built-in employee engagement features. It gives HR teams science-backed insights into what’s impacting engagement and where to take action to improve performance and retention.

Like Leapsome, 15Five’s features support proactive analysis, data-driven decision-making, and survey customization. The platform’s primary goal is to measure employee engagement, implement strategic action plans, and enable People managers to develop their teams. However, 15Five doesn’t have all the benefits of an HRIS, so you’ll have to purchase additional services to manage all aspects of HR and people enablement.
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Notable features

Pulse surveys
Predictive Impact Model
360° and continuous feedback
Goal setting and tracking
Review cycle tracking
Ongoing performance tracking

Pros

AI-driven action plan recommendations
Customizable, best-practice survey templates
User-friendly interface
Strong goal-setting features

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cons

No built-in HRIS
Some users report poor customer support
Some users say employee engagement reporting could be improved
Only available in English

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^3.Culture Amp

Product image of an example Culture Amp employee engagement survey dashboard.

Culture Amp is an employee experience platform with performance management tools and dedicated engagement features. It has 40+ customizable survey templates that help HR teams investigate everything from DEIB initiatives to onboarding and offboarding.

This cloud-based software solution is popular with companies of different sizes in various sectors. But once again, Culture Amp doesn’t have its own built-in HRIS. So, if you’re looking to consolidate your HR tech stack, this might not be the solution for you.
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Notable features

Ready-to-use surveys
Employee development tools
AI-powered analytics and summaries
Retention insights
360° and continuous feedback
Performance review management

Pros

Industry benchmarking tools
Comprehensive range of features
Emphasis on diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB)
Detailed reporting and analytics

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cons

No built-in HRIS
Some users have flagged an inefficient and unclear UX
Some missing features and integrations
Some users find the platform overwhelming to navigate

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^4. Elevo

Two screenshots from Elevo's eNPS platform, one showing a survey question and the other a graph of progress over time.

Elevo is a French HR software solution that integrates employee engagement, development, and performance management. It has a pleasing UI and strives to help companies adopt a more agile management style.

It’s worth pointing out that Elevo mainly focuses on the employee experience and doesn’t cover other core HR capabilities, so you’d need to implement other solutions to manage other tasks like time tracking, absence management, and payroll.
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Notable features

Agile goal tracking
People analytics
360° reviews
Training management
Development interviews
Manager surveys

Pros

Comprehensive performance management capabilities
AI capabilities
Holistic talent management tools
Prioritizes the employee experience

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cons

No HRIS capabilities
Some Elevo content is only available in French
Some users say the platform is difficult to navigate at first

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^5. Empuls

A screenshot of recognition and rewards product images and graphics from Empuls.

Empuls is an employee engagement platform designed to enhance workplace culture by offering recognition, rewards, and gamification. It empowers HR teams to develop incentive systems using points, driving employee motivation and fostering a culture of appreciation to improve engagement and satisfaction.

With its reward capabilities, Empuls aims to help organizations foster a culture of appreciation, boost engagement, and increase retention by ensuring employees feel valued and recognized for their contributions.
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Notable features

Rewards and recognition tools
Perks and benefits features
Surveys
Feedback
Connection and community tools

Pros

Makes it easy to recognize employees
Allows team members to choose perks and rewards they enjoy
Fosters a culture of appreciation and recognition
Helps HR teams proactively address engagement challenges
Some users enjoy the gamification experience

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cons

No built-in HRIS
Some reward options have been removed or are unavailable
Some users feel the UI could be improved
The emphasis on rewards may not align with all employees (and the options are limited)

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^6.Lattice

A screenshot of a "My Team" user interface from Lattice.

Aside from Leapsome, Lattice is the only platform on this list with built-in engagement features and HRIS capabilities. Its engagement tools let managers collect real-time feedback, access actionable insights, and implement recognition programs to improve productivity and retention.

Lattice’s survey feature includes engagement benchmarks highlighting how users’ internal data compares to other Lattice customers. However, the engagement tools are optional add-ons to the core talent management platform and are separate from the HRIS. So, this might be an expensive option for larger organizations looking for a comprehensive HR solution.
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Notable features

Pulse, onboarding, and exit surveys
Feedback and praise
eNPS questionnaires
Meeting tools
AI analysis tools
Goal-setting tools

Pros

New built-in HRIS tool
Works well for continuous performance management
Supports ongoing feedback
Wide range of integrations, like Slack, Teams, and Outlook
Robust analytics

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cons

Some users say the UI could be more intuitive
Some users feel the platform lacks certain basic capabilities
Some users report a steep learning curve
Some users have flagged the goal-setting features need improvement

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^7.PerformYard

Screenshot of PerformYard's dashboard with review forms, feedback, goals, reviews, and to-dos.

PerformYard’s out-of-the-box employee engagement software includes features like automated surveys and reporting. It provides visual dashboards for monitoring employee sentiment over time and allows users to dig into survey responses to identify specific areas for improvement.

This platform is built for “mid-sized organizations burdened by outdated performance management and a lack of employee engagement data.” Primarily a performance management system with engagement features, PerformYard has yet to introduce core HR functionalities.
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Notable features

Real-time feedback
Continuous feedback
Custom questions
Engagement trends dashboard
Employee cohort analysis

Pros

AI-powered reporting
Anonymous surveys and reviews
User-friendly interface
Detailed performance tracking insights

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cons

No built-in HRIS
Some users say the integration capabilities need improvement
Pricing is higher than some competitors

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^8. Workleap Officevibe

Workleap Officevibe (formerly Officevibe) is an employee engagement and feedback software designed to help organizations improve workplace culture and employee satisfaction. It provides tools to measure and enhance engagement through continuous feedback, surveys, and performance reviews. It’s split into two platforms: Engagement and Recognition.
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Notable features

Automated pulse surveys
Custom employee surveys
eNPS questions
DEIB surveys
Anonymous feedback and messaging
1:1 templates
Onboarding surveys

Pros

Actionable performance insights
A wide variety of survey questions
User-friendly interface
Anonymity options
A range of features for recognizing and celebrating employee achievements

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cons

Some users have pointed out limited customization capabilities
Some users feel it needs more robust reporting features
Little AI support
Some users say the platform is prone to errors and bugs

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^9. WorkTango

Product image from WorkTango showing an example pulse survey with comments.

Formerly known as Kazoo, WorkTango is an employee experience platform that combines surveys, feedback, goal management, and incentives to help organizations increase satisfaction and engagement.

WorkTango’s surveys and insights make it easy to measure engagement across the employee lifecycle. The platform also helps HR leaders track team member sentiment with intuitive dashboards, while recognition and rewards tools aim to enable companies to create a culture of appreciation. Integrations are available for different types of HRIS and communication platforms.
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