# 2026 Capterra Shortlist for Employee Engagement | Capterra

> Discover the highest-rated & most popular Employee Engagement Software of 2026. Make Capterra Shortlist your first stop when searching for software.

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# 2026 Capterra Shortlist for Employee Engagement

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](https://www.capterra.com/p/129232/Employee-Success-Platform/)

## [Achievers](https://www.capterra.com/p/129232/Employee-Success-Platform/)

[4.8 (2906)](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/)

Achievers is an employee recognition and rewards software trusted by 4M+ employees globally.

Overall Score

99/100

Popularity: 50/50

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

18/20

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

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](https://www.capterra.com/p/186557/PerkNow/)

## [Nectar](https://www.capterra.com/p/186557/PerkNow/)

[4.8 (771)](https://www.capterra.com/p/186557/PerkNow/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/186557/PerkNow/reviews/)

Nectar connects rewards and recognition, communication, and feedback to give leaders clear insights that strengthens performance.

Overall Score

91/100

Popularity: 41/50

Ratings: 50/50

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

12/20

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](https://www.capterra.com/p/148439/Recognize/)

## [Recognize](https://www.capterra.com/p/148439/Recognize/)

[4.8 (576)](https://www.capterra.com/p/148439/Recognize/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/148439/Recognize/reviews/)

[](https://www.capterra.com/p/148439/Recognize/)

Recognize is an engagement platform integrating with Microsoft 365 and Slack to boost motivation, retention, and workplace culture.

Overall Score

84/100

Popularity: 35/50

Ratings: 49/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.8

Customer Service

4.7

Features

4.7

Value for Money

4.6

Paid plans start at

Not provided by the vendor

Category Features

13/20

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[

](https://www.capterra.com/p/140423/Kudos/)

## [Kudos](https://www.capterra.com/p/140423/Kudos/)

[4.8 (1117)](https://www.capterra.com/p/140423/Kudos/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/140423/Kudos/reviews/)

[](https://www.capterra.com/p/140423/Kudos/)

Kudos® drives engagement with flexible recognition, automation, and insights to make appreciation a daily part of your culture.

Overall Score

83/100

Popularity: 35/50

Ratings: 48/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.8

Customer Service

4.7

Features

4.7

Value for Money

4.6

Paid plans start at

Not provided by the vendor

Category Features

17/20

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

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[

](https://www.capterra.com/p/151676/Lattice/)

## [Lattice](https://www.capterra.com/p/151676/Lattice/)

[4.5 (204)](https://www.capterra.com/p/151676/Lattice/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/151676/Lattice/reviews/)

[](https://www.capterra.com/p/151676/Lattice/)

Gain valuable insight into company culture and explore the deep relationship between employee engagement and performance with Lattice.

Overall Score

83/100

Popularity: 36/50

Ratings: 47/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.5

Customer Service

4.5

Features

4.3

Value for Money

4.4

Paid plans start at

$10.00Per Month

Free Trial

Free Version

Category Features

15/20

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

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[

](https://www.capterra.com/p/147912/Motivosity/)

## [Motivosity](https://www.capterra.com/p/147912/Motivosity/)

[4.8 (1180)](https://www.capterra.com/p/147912/Motivosity/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/147912/Motivosity/reviews/)

The people-first Recognition and Rewards solution for today’s workforce building a connected and positive culture!

Overall Score

83/100

Popularity: 34/50

Ratings: 49/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.8

Customer Service

4.6

Features

4.6

Value for Money

4.7

Paid plans start at

Not provided by the vendor

Category Features

16/20

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

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](https://www.capterra.com/p/146809/E-Gift-Card-Rewards-and-Incentives/)

## [Tango](https://www.capterra.com/p/146809/E-Gift-Card-Rewards-and-Incentives/)

[4.8 (520)](https://www.capterra.com/p/146809/E-Gift-Card-Rewards-and-Incentives/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/146809/E-Gift-Card-Rewards-and-Incentives/reviews/)

[](https://www.capterra.com/p/146809/E-Gift-Card-Rewards-and-Incentives/)

Tango bundles simple technology, great rewards, and expert service to help companies get the most out of their reward programs.

Overall Score

82/100

Popularity: 34/50

Ratings: 48/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.7

Customer Service

4.6

Features

4.7

Value for Money

4.8

Paid plans start at

Not provided by the vendor

Category Features

8/20

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

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](https://www.capterra.com/p/181224/Assembly/)

## [Assembly](https://www.capterra.com/p/181224/Assembly/)

[4.8 (135)](https://www.capterra.com/p/181224/Assembly/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/181224/Assembly/reviews/)

[](https://www.capterra.com/p/181224/Assembly/)

Assembly is a powerful employee engagement tool that makes recognition, communication, and team alignment a breeze.

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

$2.00Per Month

Free Trial

Free Version

Category Features

16/20

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

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](https://www.capterra.com/p/156106/Hibob/)

## [HiBob](https://www.capterra.com/p/156106/Hibob/)

[4.6 (175)](https://www.capterra.com/p/156106/Hibob/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/156106/Hibob/reviews/)

HR leaders/managers use HiBob to boost employee engagement via personalized experiences, recognition & tools for connection & feedback

Overall Score

81/100

Popularity: 34/50

Ratings: 47/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.5

Customer Service

4.5

Features

4.3

Value for Money

4.4

Paid plans start at

Not provided by the vendor

Category Features

17/20

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

PRICING

PROS & CONS

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](https://www.capterra.com/p/150237/Recognition/)

## [Quantum Workplace](https://www.capterra.com/p/150237/Recognition/)

[4.6 (152)](https://www.capterra.com/p/150237/Recognition/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/150237/Recognition/reviews/)

[](https://www.capterra.com/p/150237/Recognition/)

Gather feedback, find insights, and act confidently. Quickly turn insights into action to boost employee engagement.

Overall Score

80/100

Popularity: 33/50

Ratings: 47/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.6

Customer Service

4.7

Features

4.3

Value for Money

4.4

Paid plans start at

Not provided by the vendor

Category Features

16/20

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

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[

](https://www.capterra.com/p/205376/Dayforce-HCM/)

## [Dayforce HCM](https://www.capterra.com/p/205376/Dayforce-HCM/)

[4.3 (1055)](https://www.capterra.com/p/205376/Dayforce-HCM/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/205376/Dayforce-HCM/reviews/)

[](https://www.capterra.com/p/205376/Dayforce-HCM/)

Dayforce simplifies work with a unified HCM platform for HR, payroll, talent, and more—boosting productivity and compliance at scale.

Overall Score

79/100

Popularity: 35/50

Ratings: 44/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.2

Customer Service

3.8

Features

4.2

Value for Money

4.1

Paid plans start at

Not provided by the vendor

Category Features

7/20

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

PRICING

PROS & CONS

[

](https://www.capterra.com/p/480/UKG-Pro/)

## [UKG Pro](https://www.capterra.com/p/480/UKG-Pro/)

[4.3 (711)](https://www.capterra.com/p/480/UKG-Pro/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/480/UKG-Pro/reviews/)

[](https://www.capterra.com/p/480/UKG-Pro/)

UKG helps organizations understand and empower their workforce with AI-driven HR, payroll, and workforce management solutions.

Overall Score

79/100

Popularity: 34/50

Ratings: 45/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.1

Customer Service

4.0

Features

4.2

Value for Money

4.1

Paid plans start at

Not provided by the vendor

Category Features

11/20

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

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[

](https://www.capterra.com/p/66908/Workday-HCM/)

## [Workday HCM](https://www.capterra.com/p/66908/Workday-HCM/)

[4.5 (1741)](https://www.capterra.com/p/66908/Workday-HCM/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/66908/Workday-HCM/reviews/)

[](https://www.capterra.com/p/66908/Workday-HCM/)

Workday HCM helps master the transition to a new era of work with a comprehensive global HR suite for core HR, talent, and benefits.

Overall Score

79/100

Popularity: 33/50

Ratings: 46/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.3

Customer Service

4.3

Features

4.4

Value for Money

4.3

Paid plans start at

Not provided by the vendor

Category Features

7/20

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

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PROS & CONS

[

](https://www.capterra.com/p/113540/Bitrix24/)

## [Bitrix24](https://www.capterra.com/p/113540/Bitrix24/)

[4.2 (986)](https://www.capterra.com/p/113540/Bitrix24/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/113540/Bitrix24/reviews/)

[](https://www.capterra.com/p/113540/Bitrix24/)

Bitrix24 is #1 employee engagement and employee recognition platform. 15 million companies rely on free Bitrix24 HR platform.

Overall Score

78/100

Popularity: 33/50

Ratings: 45/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.0

Customer Service

4.0

Features

4.3

Value for Money

4.2

Paid plans start at

€61.00Per Month

Free Trial

Free Version

Category Features

14/20

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

PRICING

PROS & CONS

[

](https://www.capterra.com/p/154170/Employee-Effectiveness/)

## [Culture Amp](https://www.capterra.com/p/154170/Employee-Effectiveness/)

[4.6 (157)](https://www.capterra.com/p/154170/Employee-Effectiveness/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/154170/Employee-Effectiveness/reviews/)

Drive engagement and reduce turnover with customizable surveys, predictive retention signals, and AI-powered, action-ready insights.

Overall Score

78/100

Popularity: 31/50

Ratings: 47/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.6

Customer Service

4.5

Features

4.5

Value for Money

4.4

Paid plans start at

Not provided by the vendor

Category Features

17/20

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

PRICING

PROS & CONS

[

](https://www.capterra.com/p/140234/Chronus-Mentoring-Software/)

## [Chronus](https://www.capterra.com/p/140234/Chronus-Mentoring-Software/)

[4.8 (153)](https://www.capterra.com/p/140234/Chronus-Mentoring-Software/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/140234/Chronus-Mentoring-Software/reviews/)

[](https://www.capterra.com/p/140234/Chronus-Mentoring-Software/)

Chronus is a next-level mentoring and connection platform helping enterprises develop employees, navigate change, and build culture.

Overall Score

77/100

Popularity: 29/50

Ratings: 48/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.7

Customer Service

4.7

Features

4.7

Value for Money

4.6

Paid plans start at

Not provided by the vendor

Category Features

10/20

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

PRICING

PROS & CONS

[

](https://www.capterra.com/p/182991/Kudoboard/)

## [Kudoboard](https://www.capterra.com/p/182991/Kudoboard/)

[4.9 (706)](https://www.capterra.com/p/182991/Kudoboard/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/182991/Kudoboard/reviews/)

Create authentic culture with Kudoboard, the employee engagement platform your people are already using. No points. Real recognition.

Overall Score

77/100

Popularity: 29/50

Ratings: 48/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.9

Customer Service

4.8

Features

4.7

Value for Money

4.5

Paid plans start at

$25.00Per Month

Free Trial

Free Version

Category Features

7/20

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

PRICING

PROS & CONS

[

](https://www.capterra.com/p/167264/Vantage-Circle/)

## [Vantage Circle](https://www.capterra.com/p/167264/Vantage-Circle/)

[4.7 (5123)](https://www.capterra.com/p/167264/Vantage-Circle/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/167264/Vantage-Circle/reviews/)

[](https://www.capterra.com/p/167264/Vantage-Circle/)

A award winning employee engagement platform that helps corporations automate and transform their employee engagement programs.

Overall Score

77/100

Popularity: 30/50

Ratings: 47/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.7

Customer Service

4.6

Features

4.6

Value for Money

4.7

Paid plans start at

Not provided by the vendor

Category Features

16/20

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

PRICING

PROS & CONS

[

](https://www.capterra.com/p/158072/Reward-Recognition/)

## [Mo](https://www.capterra.com/p/158072/Reward-Recognition/)

[4.7 (130)](https://www.capterra.com/p/158072/Reward-Recognition/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/158072/Reward-Recognition/reviews/)

[](https://www.capterra.com/p/158072/Reward-Recognition/)

The #1 employee engagement platform for the new world of work. Celebrate success, reward great work, and create a positive culture.

Overall Score

76/100

Popularity: 29/50

Ratings: 47/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.9

Customer Service

4.6

Features

4.4

Value for Money

4.6

Paid plans start at

Not provided by the vendor

Category Features

9/20

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

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[

](https://www.capterra.com/p/228475/WorkforceHub/)

## [WorkforceHub](https://www.capterra.com/p/228475/WorkforceHub/)

[4.4 (86)](https://www.capterra.com/p/228475/WorkforceHub/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/228475/WorkforceHub/reviews/)

[](https://www.capterra.com/p/228475/WorkforceHub/)

WorkforceHub's HR handles manager check-ins, a recognition wall and an anonymous suggestion box to help you foster a happier, healthier

Overall Score

76/100

Popularity: 30/50

Ratings: 46/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.5

Customer Service

4.2

Features

4.4

Value for Money

4.5

Paid plans start at

$4.00

Free Trial

Free Version

Category Features

8/20

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

PRICING

PROS & CONS

[

](https://www.capterra.com/p/180286/Qooper/)

## [Qooper](https://www.capterra.com/p/180286/Qooper/)

[4.8 (170)](https://www.capterra.com/p/180286/Qooper/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/180286/Qooper/reviews/)

[](https://www.capterra.com/p/180286/Qooper/)

Surround your employees with the right mentors, peers and resources by leveraging your network on a modern platform.

Overall Score

75/100

Popularity: 27/50

Ratings: 48/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.8

Customer Service

4.8

Features

4.7

Value for Money

4.8

Paid plans start at

$10000.00Per Year

Free Trial

Free Version

Category Features

17/20

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

PRICING

PROS & CONS

[

](https://www.capterra.com/p/198579/UKG-Ready/)

## [UKG Ready](https://www.capterra.com/p/198579/UKG-Ready/)

[4.2 (993)](https://www.capterra.com/p/198579/UKG-Ready/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/198579/UKG-Ready/reviews/)

[](https://www.capterra.com/p/198579/UKG-Ready/)

UKG Ready is a HR and payroll software that streamlines workforce processes and scales with business needs to support growth.

Overall Score

75/100

Popularity: 29/50

Ratings: 46/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.1

Customer Service

4.1

Features

4.1

Value for Money

4.0

Paid plans start at

Not provided by the vendor

Category Features

14/20

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

PRICING

PROS & CONS

[

](https://www.capterra.com/p/128705/SageHR/)

## [Sage HR](https://www.capterra.com/p/128705/SageHR/)

[4.5 (369)](https://www.capterra.com/p/128705/SageHR/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/128705/SageHR/reviews/)

[](https://www.capterra.com/p/128705/SageHR/)

Effectively engage your people from anywhere with user-friendly and mobile ready HR software from Sage HR.

Overall Score

72/100

Popularity: 25/50

Ratings: 47/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.4

Customer Service

4.6

Features

4.1

Value for Money

4.4

Paid plans start at

£4.40Per Month

Free Trial

Free Version

Category Features

8/20

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

PRICING

PROS & CONS

[

](https://www.capterra.com/p/227568/Unifocus/)

## [Unifocus](https://www.capterra.com/p/227568/Unifocus/)

[4.5 (80)](https://www.capterra.com/p/227568/Unifocus/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/227568/Unifocus/reviews/)

[](https://www.capterra.com/p/227568/Unifocus/)

Unifocus STAFFScope drives full-length and mobile pulse surveys to measure employee engagement so that managers can make an impact.

Overall Score

72/100

Popularity: 24/50

Ratings: 48/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.3

Customer Service

4.2

Features

4.3

Value for Money

4.3

Paid plans start at

Not provided by the vendor

Category Features

14/20

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

PRICING

PROS & CONS

[

](https://www.capterra.com/p/10017880/Wrenly/)

## [Wrenly](https://www.capterra.com/p/10017880/Wrenly/)

[4.9 (50)](https://www.capterra.com/p/10017880/Wrenly/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/10017880/Wrenly/reviews/)

[](https://www.capterra.com/p/10017880/Wrenly/)

Leverage the power of AI to take your employee experience to the next level with Wrenly, the leading employee engagement software.

Overall Score

71/100

Popularity: 22/50

Ratings: 49/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.9

Customer Service

4.8

Features

4.8

Value for Money

4.7

Paid plans start at

Not provided by the vendor

Category Features

16/20

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

PRICING

PROS & CONS

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Date published:January 5, 2026