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Head-to-head · Employee Survey Software

Microsoft Viva Glint vs Effectory

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score Microsoft Viva Glint #3 in Employee Survey Software 9.1/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Viva Glint
Effectory #7 in Employee Survey Software 8.6/10 Pricing on request ✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Effectory

Microsoft Viva Glint leads on 0 checks, Effectory on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreMicrosoft Viva Glint · 9.1/10
  • Most featuresEffectory · 5 of 5

Microsoft Viva Glint scores higher on our rubric for employee survey software: 9.1 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #7.

Microsoft Viva Glint is the better fit for microsoft customers seeking low-cost engagement surveys. Effectory is the better fit for established organizations wanting validated benchmarks.

  • Microsoft Viva Glint fits best

    Microsoft customers seeking low-cost engagement surveys

  • Effectory fits best

    Established organizations wanting validated benchmarks

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Side by side

Feature Microsoft Viva Glint 9.1/10 Visit ↗ Effectory 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 8.6
Ranking #3 in Employee Survey Software #7 in Employee Survey Software
Best for Microsoft customers seeking low-cost engagement surveys Established organizations wanting validated benchmarks
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $2/user/mo —
Free plan — Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web
Support Community, Docs Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Docs
Compliance GDPR SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, 2FA
Integrations 3 integrations 20 integrations
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Microsoft Viva Glint 0/5 · Effectory 5/5
Pulse surveys Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Engagement surveys Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Anonymous responses Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Action planning Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Survey benchmarking Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Specs
Response limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Starts at $2 per user monthly with annual billing
  • Supports engagement, lifecycle, onboarding, exit, and 360 surveys
  • Adds benchmarks, dashboards, recommendations, and Copilot summaries
  • Validated questions with engagement and pulse surveys
  • Benchmarking, confidential reporting, and action planning
  • HRIS integrations plus a public API
Cons
  • Requires a minimum of 50 seats
  • No free plan is available
  • Its strongest ecosystem fit is centered on Microsoft products
  • Pricing requires a sales conversation
  • Advanced analytics start with the Expert plan
  • Business-hours support may not suit urgent needs
Our verdict

Microsoft Viva Glint is an employee listening and engagement platform for organizations running structured feedback programs. It supports customizable engagement and lifecycle surveys, along with programs for onboarding, exit, diversity…

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Effectory is a cloud-based employee feedback and listening platform for HR teams and organizational leaders. It supports engagement surveys, pulse surveys, validated question sets, analytics, reporting dashboards, benchmarking, aggregated…

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  1. Microsoft Viva GlintEmployee Survey Software 9.1Paid
  2. EffectoryEmployee Survey Software 8.6Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Microsoft Viva Glint — where it wins

    • Starts at $2 per user monthly with annual billing
    • Supports engagement, lifecycle, onboarding, exit, and 360 surveys
    • Adds benchmarks, dashboards, recommendations, and Copilot summaries

    Where it doesn't

    • Requires a minimum of 50 seats
    • No free plan is available
    • Its strongest ecosystem fit is centered on Microsoft products

  • Effectory — where it wins

    • Validated questions with engagement and pulse surveys
    • Benchmarking, confidential reporting, and action planning
    • HRIS integrations plus a public API

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires a sales conversation
    • Advanced analytics start with the Expert plan
    • Business-hours support may not suit urgent needs
  • Microsoft Viva Glint9.1/10 · Paid

    A Microsoft-centered employee listening platform with broad survey programs and practical analysis.

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  • Effectory8.6/10 · Pricing on request

    A benchmark-focused employee listening platform for structured, confidential feedback programs.

    Visit EffectoryFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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