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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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.

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Continuous feedback

A recent Gallup study revealed that 80% of employees who received meaningful feedback in the past week were fully engaged. However, only 16% rated their last conversation with their manager as highly meaningful — often due to missed opportunities to discuss recognition, collaboration, or goals. This highlights the power of effective feedback in driving engagement and satisfaction. ‍To help teams exchange more impactful feedback, prioritize platforms with built-in feedback tools and AI capabilities.

AI features

AI is transforming HR by enabling turnover prediction, performance analysis, personalized learning, and actionable survey insights — all of which are key to boosting employee engagement. Yet, adoption lags. While 83% of HR leaders and managers report greater efficiency with AI, only 42% of individual employees (in tech and consulting) use it weekly or daily. To bridge this gap and get all team members on board, opt for user-friendly engagement platforms that leverage AI to simplify tasks and streamline workflows.

Anonymity features

Facilitating anonymous feedback and conversations is crucial for fostering honest, open communication and psychological safety. When team members can use employee engagement software to express their perspectives without fear of judgment or retaliation, they’re more likely to share their genuine thoughts on workplace issues, company culture, and team leadership. This can help People teams identify hidden challenges, encourage broader participation, and build trust.

Detailed analytics

Data is most useful when you can easily understand it. That’s why your platform of choice should include multiple visualization tools — including filters, benchmarks, and heat maps — to help you track changes in key engagement metrics, like the employee Net Promoter Score (eNPS).

Actionable insights

HR teams need more than data — they need clear, actionable insights. Modern employee engagement platforms store and collate data from the entire employee lifecycle to drive smarter decision-making.

^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)
Some HRIS features are still pending rollout

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Jessie Martin

Sr. Manager, TA Programs and People Experience

Leapsome is saving us lots of time during our performance appraisals and helps us build an open, value-oriented feedback culture. We’ve compared several platforms, and Leapsome stood out convincingly — it’s user-friendly, intuitive, and highly customizable. As a manager, I love how fast and openly the team at Leapsome reacts to our feedback and suggestions.

Dr. Christian Grobe

CEO

Leapsome enhances meaningful feedback and employee engagement. It’s a must-have for every company at any stage. We are growing toward 750 employees, but the rollout was easy, fast, and successful nonetheless. The great customer support helped us through the whole onboarding process.

Thore Schӓck

Head of HR & Recruiting

With the help of the people analytics, you can quickly understand the significance of the results. We also frequently use the 1:1 function, which, although very simple, is extremely useful.

Erica Ancobia

Head of People Operations

We see the People team as a partner team rather than an admin team. We want to focus on our employees and not on processes. With Leapsome, we have automated the manual work around feedback and career development so that we can spend our time with our people: understanding their needs, guiding them through their very own DCMN lifecycle, and helping them find purpose in what they do.

Theresa Jasaraj

Senior Manager, People Relations

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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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Notable features

Anonymous Conversations feature
Dashboards and insights
Employee lifecycle surveys
Peer-to-peer recognition
Points-based discounts and rewards
Gamifying employee performance
Fun, morale-boosting interface

Pros

Incentivizes engagement and well-being with rewards
Helps foster a culture of continuous improvement and recognition
Comprehensive integrations

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cons

No built-in HRIS
Some users have flagged problems with collecting and redeeming points
Reward options are limited
Some users feel the platform has a learning curve

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Why customers love us

Leapsome has been an absolute game-changer for me in terms of my professional growth and development. What I love best about Leapsome is how it has empowered me to take control of my career journey. The user-friendly interface and intuitive design of Leapsome have made it incredibly easy for me to navigate and utilize the platform.

Victor J.

Enterprise (1000+ emloyees)

Leapsome stands out as a best-in-class platform that seamlessly addresses a spectrum of organizational needs, excelling in performance management, employee engagement, OKRs, and learning. Its unparalleled strength lies in its deep integration with existing tools, effortlessly connecting with our HRIS, Slack, Calendar, and Jira.

Jamie S.

Mid-market (50-1000 employees)

Our company is new to Leapsome, but the onboarding has been fantastic. Our Leapsome contact has worked with us every step of the way to make sure that the review process will be easy on HR and all employees. He has walked us through the process step by step to create a review that will be ready to roll out pretty much immediately.
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