Pulse
Pulse: A broad engagement suite for teams combining feedback, recognition, rewards and gamification. Ranked #12 of 40 in Employee Engagement Software by our editors (7.8/10); pricing: Pricing on request; best for teams wanting engagement, recognition and gamification.
At a glance
- Editor score7.8 / 10
- PricingPricing on request
- Best forTeams wanting engagement, recognition and gamification
- Pulse surveysYes
- Facts checked19 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Combines surveys, 360 feedback, recognition, rewards and action plans
- Supports anonymous feedback with configurable anonymity thresholds
- Connects with collaboration tools, SSO providers and HR systems
Where it doesn't
- Quote-based pricing makes direct plan comparison less straightforward
- Web-only platform may not suit teams seeking other platform options
- Broad feature coverage may exceed the needs of survey-only teams
Our verdict on Pulse
Pulse brings recurring pulse surveys, anonymous employee surveys, social barometers, 360-degree feedback, dashboards, peer recognition, rewards, team-building activities and gamification into one web platform. It is designed for HR teams and managers that want to measure engagement, collect feedback, recognize employees and turn results into tracked action plans. Real-time dashboards support team, site and department segmentation, while automatic alerts highlight weak engagement signals. Teams wanting engagement, recognition and gamification should find the product’s scope especially relevant.
The feature depth extends beyond survey collection. Pulse supports configurable anonymity thresholds, multi-source 360 feedback, configurable questionnaires, peer recognition with points and badges, redeemable rewards, quizzes, wellness challenges and other team activities. Its analytics level is advanced, and action plans connect feedback results with progress tracking. This breadth suits organizations that want one engagement program spanning measurement, recognition and participation rather than a narrowly focused survey tool.
Pulse is designed to fit existing collaboration and workplace environments, with integrations including Microsoft Teams, Slack, Google Chat, SharePoint, Viva, Staffbase, Workplace, Discord, LumApps, Unily and Workvivo. It also connects with Deel, Okta, Microsoft Entra ID and Google Workspace, supporting collaboration, identity and HR-system workflows. Pricing is quote-based, so interested teams need to engage with sales rather than select from published plan amounts. Choose Pulse for a broad, integrated engagement program; teams needing only lightweight surveys or a platform beyond the web may prefer a more focused alternative.
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Pulse fact sheet
| Free plan | Not verified |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Pulse surveys | Yes |
| Peer recognition | Yes |
| Anonymous surveys | Yes |
| Feedback workflows | Yes |
| Analytics level | Advanced |
| Mobile access | Not verified |
| Deployment | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web |
| Integrations | 20 integrations: Microsoft Teams, Slack, Google Chat, SharePoint, Viva, Staffbase … |
| Pricing | Pricing on request (source) |
| Website | pulsework.app |
| Facts checked | 19 Sep 2026 |
Pulse integrations
Pulse lists 20 integrations on its own site.
- Microsoft Teams
- Slack
- Google Chat
- SharePoint
- Viva
- Staffbase
- Workplace
- Discord
- LumApps
- Unily
- Workvivo
- Deel
- Okta
- Microsoft Entra ID
- Google Workspace
- Auth0
- Workday
- BambooHR
- Personio
- HiBob
Alternatives to Pulse
- Vantage CircleA broad engagement suite for organizations combining recognition, feedback, rewards, and wellness.8.9
- WorkTangoA broad employee-experience platform for measuring engagement and acting on feedback.8.8
- Culture AmpA broad platform for connecting employee feedback with performance and development work.8.7
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