Case IQ vs Pulpstream Employee Relations

Case IQ8.4Visit Pulpstream Employee Relations8.0Visit

Higher score Case IQ #4 in Employee Relations Software 8.4/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 7 features Visit Case IQ

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Pulpstream Employee Relations #8 in Employee Relations Software 8.0/10 Pricing on request · 30-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 7 features Visit Pulpstream

• Case IQ fits best

  Teams prioritizing configurable intake and analytics

• Pulpstream Employee Relations fits best

  Mid-market teams running formal investigations

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Side by side

Feature	Case IQ 8.4/10 Visit ↗	Pulpstream Employee Relations 8.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.4	8.0
Ranking	#4 in Employee Relations Software	#8 in Employee Relations Software
Best for	Teams prioritizing configurable intake and analytics	Mid-market teams running formal investigations
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	Pricing on request	Pricing on request · 30-day trial
Free plan	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Free trial	—	30 days
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud
Platforms	Web	Web
Integrations	8 integrations	10 integrations
Features Case IQ 1/7 · Pulpstream Employee Relations 1/7
Employee case management	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Investigation workflows	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Grievance tracking	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Disciplinary workflows	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Anonymous reporting	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Case audit trail	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Mobile app	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Accepts cases through forms, web portals, and email Configurable workflows, fields, and automated actions Combines audit history with dashboards and trend analysis	Tracks complaints, evidence, interviews, and resolution in one case workflow Coordinates multiple investigators with assignments and task management Connects with HRIS platforms including Workday, UKG, and ADP
Cons	Pricing is customized and requires contacting sales Plans typically include a one-time implementation component Mobile access is through a browser	Pricing requires contacting sales rather than choosing a published plan The 30-day trial's card requirements are unclear Available on web, which may not suit teams seeking a native mobile app
Our verdict	Case IQ is a web-based investigative case management platform for ethics, compliance, HR, security, fraud, and investigations teams. Its intake options include in-application forms, external web portals, and email, while customizable forms… Read the review →	Pulpstream Employee Relations centralizes workplace complaints and employee issues, including investigations, disciplinary actions, and performance improvement plans. Its case records bring together evidence, communications, interview… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Case IQ — where it wins

  • Accepts cases through forms, web portals, and email
  • Configurable workflows, fields, and automated actions
  • Combines audit history with dashboards and trend analysis

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing is customized and requires contacting sales
  • Plans typically include a one-time implementation component
  • Mobile access is through a browser

• Pulpstream Employee Relations — where it wins

  • Tracks complaints, evidence, interviews, and resolution in one case workflow
  • Coordinates multiple investigators with assignments and task management
  • Connects with HRIS platforms including Workday, UKG, and ADP

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing requires contacting sales rather than choosing a published plan
  • The 30-day trial's card requirements are unclear
  • Available on web, which may not suit teams seeking a native mobile app

• Case IQ8.4/10 · Pricing on request

  Configurable intake, case workflows, audit history, and analytics for investigation teams.

  Visit Case IQFull verdict →
• Pulpstream Employee Relations8.0/10 · Pricing on request · 30-day trial

  A structured investigation hub for mid-market and enterprise HR teams.

  Visit PulpstreamFull verdict →