--- title: "2025 Capterra Shortlist for Employee Communication Tools | Capterra" description: "Discover the highest-rated & most popular Employee Communication Tools Software of 2025. Make Capterra Shortlist your first stop when searching for software." source_url: "https://www.capterra.com/employee-communication-tools-software/shortlist/" page_type: "shortlist" language: "en" --- # 2025 Capterra Shortlist for Employee Communication Tools - [All Products](https://www.capterra.com/employee-communication-tools-software/) - [Capterra Shortlist](https://www.capterra.com/employee-communication-tools-software/shortlist/) [How it was made](#methodology) ## / Get to a better list with verified ratings & reviews Capterra Shortlist charts the highest-rated and most popular software products. Explore, save your progress, and share with colleagues. Want to learn more? [Read Full Scoring Methodology](https://www.capterra.com/resources/proprietary-data-research/#capterra-shortlist-methodology) ## Our Top 5 Picks 2025 Capterra Shortlist The five highest-scoring tools from our shortlist, compared on the metrics that matter most. | Metric | [Slack (Top Rated)](https://www.capterra.com/p/135003/Slack/) | [Connecteam (Top Support)](https://www.capterra.com/p/153140/Connecteam/) | [Guru (Easy to Use)](https://www.capterra.com/p/224830/Guru/) | [Achievers (Feature Rich)](https://www.capterra.com/p/129232/Employee-Success-Platform/) | [Zoom Workplace (Great Value)](https://www.capterra.com/p/144037/Zoom-Video-Conferencing/) | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Rating | 4.7 (24,231 reviews) | 4.6 (5,321 reviews) | 4.8 (640 reviews) | 4.8 (2,911 reviews) | 4.6 (14,694 reviews) | | Capterra score | 94/100 | 91/100 | 89/100 | 88/100 | 86/100 | | Starting price | $8.75/month | $29.00/month | Not available | Not available | $14.99/month | | Free plan | Available | Available | Not available | Not available | Available | | Free trial | 30-day trial | Available | Available | Not available | Not available | | Standout Feature | Archiving & Retention | Accounting Integration | Activity/News Feed | Employee Engagement | Activity/News Feed | | Integrations | 182 integrations | 13 integrations | 13 integrations | 15 integrations | 75 integrations | --- ## Explore the Full Employee Communication Tools Shortlist [ ](https://www.capterra.com/p/135003/Slack/) ## [Slack](https://www.capterra.com/p/135003/Slack/) [4.7 (24231)](https://www.capterra.com/p/135003/Slack/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/135003/Slack/reviews/) [](https://www.capterra.com/p/135003/Slack/) Slack is cloud-based software that unites people, projects, and tools, helping teams work efficiently with productivity & AI features. Overall Score 94/100 Popularity: 46/50 Ratings: 48/50 Review Breakdown Ease of Use 4.6 Customer Service 4.4 Features 4.6 Value for Money 4.5 Paid plans start at $8.75Per Month Free Trial Free Version Category Features 9/14 REVIEW BREAKDOWN PRICING PROS & CONS [ ](https://www.capterra.com/p/153140/Connecteam/) ## [Connecteam](https://www.capterra.com/p/153140/Connecteam/) [4.6 (5321)](https://www.capterra.com/p/153140/Connecteam/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/153140/Connecteam/reviews/) Reach Every Employee in One App - Chat, Updates, Surveys & Knowledge Base. Built for Frontline Teams. Try Free. Overall Score 91/100 Popularity: 44/50 Ratings: 47/50 Review Breakdown Ease of Use 4.7 Customer Service 4.6 Features 4.5 Value for Money 4.5 Paid plans start at $29.00Per Month Free Trial Free Version Category Features 5/14 REVIEW BREAKDOWN PRICING PROS & CONS [ ](https://www.capterra.com/p/224830/Guru/) ## [Guru](https://www.capterra.com/p/224830/Guru/) [4.8 (640)](https://www.capterra.com/p/224830/Guru/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/224830/Guru/reviews/) [](https://www.capterra.com/p/224830/Guru/) Cloud-based knowledge management platform that structures and verifies company knowledge, delivering cited answers to employee. Overall Score 89/100 Popularity: 39/50 Ratings: 50/50 Review Breakdown Ease of Use 4.8 Customer Service 4.8 Features 4.8 Value for Money 4.8 Paid plans start at Not provided by the vendor Category Features 14/14 REVIEW BREAKDOWN PRICING PROS & CONS [ ](https://www.capterra.com/p/129232/Employee-Success-Platform/) ## [Achievers](https://www.capterra.com/p/129232/Employee-Success-Platform/) [4.8 (2911)](https://www.capterra.com/p/129232/Employee-Success-Platform/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/129232/Employee-Success-Platform/reviews/) [](https://www.capterra.com/p/129232/Employee-Success-Platform/) Employee experience platform with recognition, rewards, surveys, and insights that improve engagement and retention. Overall Score 88/100 Popularity: 39/50 Ratings: 49/50 Review Breakdown Ease of Use 4.7 Customer Service 4.6 Features 4.6 Value for Money 4.5 Paid plans start at Not provided by the vendor Category Features 1/14 REVIEW BREAKDOWN PRICING PROS & CONS [ ](https://www.capterra.com/p/144037/Zoom-Video-Conferencing/) ## [Zoom Workplace](https://www.capterra.com/p/144037/Zoom-Video-Conferencing/) [4.6 (14694)](https://www.capterra.com/p/144037/Zoom-Video-Conferencing/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/144037/Zoom-Video-Conferencing/reviews/) [](https://www.capterra.com/p/144037/Zoom-Video-Conferencing/) Cloud-based collaboration platform unifying meetings, team chat, phone, email, whiteboard, docs, and workspace management in one app. Overall Score 86/100 Popularity: 39/50 Ratings: 47/50 Review Breakdown Ease of Use 4.6 Customer Service 4.4 Features 4.5 Value for Money 4.5 Paid plans start at $14.99Per Month Free Trial Free Version Category Features 6/14 REVIEW BREAKDOWN PRICING PROS & CONS [ ](https://www.capterra.com/p/186557/PerkNow/) ## [Nectar](https://www.capterra.com/p/186557/PerkNow/) [4.8 (875)](https://www.capterra.com/p/186557/PerkNow/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/186557/PerkNow/reviews/) [](https://www.capterra.com/p/186557/PerkNow/) Effortlessly design, schedule, and track engaging internal communications with Nectar's intuitive platform. Overall Score 81/100 Popularity: 32/50 Ratings: 49/50 Review Breakdown Ease of Use 4.8 Customer Service 4.8 Features 4.7 Value for Money 4.7 Paid plans start at $4000.00Per Year Free Trial Free Version Category Features 9/14 REVIEW BREAKDOWN PRICING PROS & CONS ## Get the full software list now ### The latest prices and features straight to your inbox. Compare anytime. [ ](https://www.capterra.com/p/167338/Bonusly/) ## [Bonusly](https://www.capterra.com/p/167338/Bonusly/) [4.8 (1611)](https://www.capterra.com/p/167338/Bonusly/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/167338/Bonusly/reviews/) [](https://www.capterra.com/p/167338/Bonusly/) Streamline team communication with in-flow recognition, feedback, and check-ins—plus insights leaders can act on. Overall Score 78/100 Popularity: 30/50 Ratings: 48/50 Review Breakdown Ease of Use 4.8 Customer Service 4.7 Features 4.7 Value for Money 4.7 Paid plans start at $3.00Per Month Free Trial Free Version Category Features 9/14 REVIEW BREAKDOWN PRICING PROS & CONS [ ](https://www.capterra.com/p/182544/Flip/) ## [Flip AI](https://www.capterra.com/p/182544/Flip/) [4.6 (55)](https://www.capterra.com/p/182544/Flip/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/182544/Flip/reviews/) [](https://www.capterra.com/p/182544/Flip/) Flip AI is the Frontline Agentic Operating System that connects frontline teams to everything they need in one touch. Overall Score 74/100 Popularity: 27/50 Ratings: 47/50 Review Breakdown Ease of Use 4.7 Customer Service 4.9 Features 4.3 Value for Money 4.4 Paid plans start at Not provided by the vendor Category Features 14/14 REVIEW BREAKDOWN PRICING PROS & CONS [ ](https://www.capterra.com/p/218055/Pumble/) ## [Pumble](https://www.capterra.com/p/218055/Pumble/) [4.7 (234)](https://www.capterra.com/p/218055/Pumble/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/218055/Pumble/reviews/) [](https://www.capterra.com/p/218055/Pumble/) Team collaboration app with free storage, unlimited messages, users and access to complete chat history. Overall Score 74/100 Popularity: 26/50 Ratings: 48/50 Review Breakdown Ease of Use 4.7 Customer Service 4.6 Features 4.4 Value for Money 4.6 Paid plans start at Not provided by the vendor Category Features 8/14 REVIEW BREAKDOWN PRICING PROS & CONS [ ](https://www.capterra.com/p/149175/Yapp/) ## [Yapp](https://www.capterra.com/p/149175/Yapp/) [4.7 (180)](https://www.capterra.com/p/149175/Yapp/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/149175/Yapp/reviews/) [](https://www.capterra.com/p/149175/Yapp/) Yapp makes it easy to create custom apps for employee communication—share updates, schedules, and resources in one central place. Overall Score 72/100 Popularity: 24/50 Ratings: 48/50 Review Breakdown Ease of Use 4.8 Customer Service 4.8 Features 4.5 Value for Money 4.8 Paid plans start at $399.00Per Year Free Trial Free Version Category Features 6/14 REVIEW BREAKDOWN PRICING PROS & CONS [ ](https://www.capterra.com/p/167639/Zoho-Cliq/) ## [Zoho Cliq](https://www.capterra.com/p/167639/Zoho-Cliq/) [4.6 (109)](https://www.capterra.com/p/167639/Zoho-Cliq/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/167639/Zoho-Cliq/reviews/) [](https://www.capterra.com/p/167639/Zoho-Cliq/) Cliq will help you communicate, collaborate and reach consensus without any hassles. Catch up with your team no matter where you are. Overall Score 72/100 Popularity: 24/50 Ratings: 48/50 Review Breakdown Ease of Use 4.5 Customer Service 4.3 Features 4.4 Value for Money 4.6 Paid plans start at $2.00Per Month Free Trial Free Version Category Features 8/14 REVIEW BREAKDOWN PRICING PROS & CONS [ ](https://www.capterra.com/p/178769/StaffCircle/) ## [StaffCircle](https://www.capterra.com/p/178769/StaffCircle/) [4.6 (179)](https://www.capterra.com/p/178769/StaffCircle/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/178769/StaffCircle/reviews/) [](https://www.capterra.com/p/178769/StaffCircle/) StaffCircle uniquely combines performance management & employee engagement into one cloud platform that measurably improves culture. Overall Score 70/100 Popularity: 23/50 Ratings: 47/50 Review Breakdown Ease of Use 4.4 Customer Service 4.6 Features 4.4 Value for Money 4.4 Paid plans start at $6.00Per Year Free Trial Free Version Category Features 11/14 REVIEW BREAKDOWN PRICING PROS & CONS [ ](https://www.capterra.com/p/142701/SmartHub/) ## [Reward Gateway](https://www.capterra.com/p/142701/SmartHub/) [4.5 (351)](https://www.capterra.com/p/142701/SmartHub/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/142701/SmartHub/reviews/) An employee communications platform to keep your people connected and engaged. Overall Score 68/100 Popularity: 21/50 Ratings: 47/50 Review Breakdown Ease of Use 4.5 Customer Service 4.5 Features 4.4 Value for Money 4.3 Paid plans start at Not provided by the vendor Category Features 9/14 REVIEW BREAKDOWN PRICING PROS & CONS [ ](https://www.capterra.com/p/144958/ThoughtFarmer/) ## [ThoughtFarmer](https://www.capterra.com/p/144958/ThoughtFarmer/) [4.8 (121)](https://www.capterra.com/p/144958/ThoughtFarmer/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/144958/ThoughtFarmer/reviews/) [](https://www.capterra.com/p/144958/ThoughtFarmer/) Easy-to-use intranet platform with 240+ features, fast setup, and a 90-day risk-free guarantee to connect and engage your team. Overall Score 68/100 Popularity: 20/50 Ratings: 48/50 Review Breakdown Ease of Use 4.8 Customer Service 4.9 Features 4.5 Value for Money 4.8 Paid plans start at $6.00Per Month Free Trial Free Version Category Features 11/14 REVIEW BREAKDOWN PRICING PROS & CONS [ ](https://www.capterra.com/p/168669/Workplace/) ## [Workplace from Meta](https://www.capterra.com/p/168669/Workplace/) [4.4 (1351)](https://www.capterra.com/p/168669/Workplace/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/168669/Workplace/reviews/) [](https://www.capterra.com/p/168669/Workplace/) Workplace connects everyone in an organization using familiar Facebook features like chat, video calling, posts and groups. Overall Score 68/100 Popularity: 21/50 Ratings: 47/50 Review Breakdown Ease of Use 4.5 Customer Service 4.2 Features 4.3 Value for Money 4.3 Paid plans start at $4.00Per Month Free Trial Free Version Category Features 12/14 REVIEW BREAKDOWN PRICING PROS & CONS [View All Employee Communication Tools Software](https://www.capterra.com/employee-communication-tools-software/) Most Popular Popularity Score Popular Highly Rated Ratings Score Highest Rated To ensure objectivity and avoid any bias, Capterra Shortlist mathematically combines two key dimensions: a ratings score and a popularity score. These two dimensions are combined to plot top products on the grid and create a total score for a stack-ranked list view—all independent of vendor influence. Date published:August 20, 2025