Polly
Productivity bots software
Employee engagement software
Team building software
Survey software
Talent management software
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What is Polly
Polly is a survey and feedback tool that runs primarily inside collaboration platforms such as Slack and Microsoft Teams. It helps teams collect pulse feedback, run polls and Q&A, and measure engagement through recurring or one-off surveys. The product is commonly used by People/HR teams, managers, and internal communications teams to gather input and share results without leaving chat. It differentiates through chat-native delivery, automation for recurring pulses, and integrations that fit day-to-day team workflows.
Native Slack and Teams delivery
Polly is designed to run where employees already communicate, reducing the need to switch to a separate survey portal. This chat-first approach can improve response rates for lightweight pulse checks and quick polls. It also supports interactive formats (e.g., polls and Q&A) that fit real-time team discussions. For distributed teams, this makes feedback collection more immediate than email-based surveys.
Recurring pulses and automation
Polly supports scheduled and recurring surveys, which helps organizations track trends over time rather than relying on one-off questionnaires. Automated reminders and distribution reduce manual effort for HR and team leads. This is useful for ongoing engagement measurement, manager check-ins, and post-event feedback loops. The automation focus aligns with teams that want continuous listening without heavy administration.
Actionable reporting and exports
Polly provides dashboards and reporting to summarize results and monitor participation. It typically supports segmentation and filtering options to help teams interpret results by group or timeframe (subject to plan and configuration). Data export options help teams share findings or analyze results in external tools. This supports operational use cases such as tracking engagement drivers and documenting follow-ups.
Best for lightweight surveys
Polly is optimized for quick, frequent feedback in chat, which can be less suitable for complex research-style surveys. Organizations needing advanced survey logic, extensive question libraries, or sophisticated statistical analysis may find limitations. Longer questionnaires can also feel cumbersome in a chat interface. As a result, some teams pair it with more specialized survey tooling for deep-dive studies.
Chat platform dependency
The strongest experience depends on Slack or Microsoft Teams adoption and user access. If parts of the workforce are deskless, external, or not active in chat, coverage and response rates can be uneven. Changes to chat platform policies, permissions, or admin controls can also affect deployment. This dependency can complicate rollouts in mixed-environment organizations.
Limited talent management depth
While Polly supports engagement measurement and feedback collection, it is not a full talent management suite. Capabilities such as performance reviews, goal management, compensation planning, and end-to-end employee lifecycle workflows typically require additional systems. Teams looking for a single system of record for HR processes may need integrations and complementary tools. This can increase overall process complexity and administration.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Free (Individual / EDU & NPO) | $0 per month | Instant in-channel feedback, Unlimited responses, Polls, Hot Takes, Icebreakers, Templates, Real-time results. Results history: Slack = 45 days; Teams = 30 days. |
| Standard / Basic | $12 per user/month (Individual, billed annually — $144/yr); EDU/NPO: $6 per user/month | All Free features plus anonymous responses, scheduling, surveys, quizzes, exports, and unlimited results history (product-specific differences apply). |
| Pro | $24 per user/month (Individual, billed annually — $288/yr); EDU/NPO: $12 per user/month | All Standard features plus Q&A moderation/advanced settings, DM delivery, reminders, branding & custom themes, anonymous/private responses, Google Sheets sync, team-based collaboration, priority support. |
| Enterprise | Custom pricing (Get a quote / Contact sales) | All Pro features plus tenant-wide deployment, API/Webhooks, demographics filters, admin dashboard, custom data retention/policies, audit logs, dedicated CSM, custom MSA & DPA. |
Notes: Plans are sold as creator licenses (respondents do not need a paid license). Annual billing is the default for paid plans; checkout allows adding multiple licenses. (See vendor site for product-specific differences between Slack/Teams/Zoom offerings.)
Seller details
Polly, Inc.
San Francisco, California, United States
2016
Private
https://www.polly.ai/
https://x.com/pollysurveys
https://www.linkedin.com/company/polly-surveys
