Viva Glint
Employee engagement software
Talent management software
Employee experience software
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- Ease of use
- Ease of management
- Quality of support
- Affordability
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What is Viva Glint
Viva Glint is an employee engagement and listening platform used to run surveys, analyze feedback, and track engagement drivers over time. It is typically used by HR, people analytics teams, and managers to measure sentiment, identify focus areas, and plan follow-up actions. The product emphasizes survey programs (e.g., engagement and pulse), analytics for themes and drivers, and integration with Microsoft 365 and related identity/admin controls.
Strong survey and listening programs
Viva Glint supports common employee listening workflows such as engagement surveys, pulse surveys, and lifecycle surveys. It provides configurable question libraries and program management features to run recurring measurement cycles. This makes it well-suited for organizations that want standardized, repeatable engagement measurement rather than ad hoc polling.
Analytics for drivers and themes
The platform focuses on turning survey results into interpretable insights, including engagement drivers and topic-level analysis. It supports segmentation to compare results across groups and time periods. These capabilities help HR teams prioritize interventions and monitor whether actions correlate with changes in engagement.
Microsoft ecosystem alignment
As part of Microsoft Viva, the product aligns with Microsoft enterprise administration patterns and identity management. It is commonly deployed in environments already standardized on Microsoft 365, which can simplify access management and procurement. This positioning can reduce the need to introduce separate point solutions for engagement measurement in Microsoft-centric IT stacks.
Best fit for Microsoft-first orgs
Organizations not standardized on Microsoft 365 may realize fewer operational benefits from the Viva suite alignment. Some customers may prefer a vendor-agnostic engagement tool if their collaboration and identity stack is mixed. This can affect rollout effort and the perceived value of suite-based licensing.
Engagement-centric, not full HCM
Viva Glint primarily addresses employee listening and engagement analytics rather than end-to-end talent management processes. Capabilities such as compensation planning, learning delivery, or full performance management typically require additional systems. Buyers looking for a single system of record for talent processes may need integrations and multiple vendors.
Survey governance and change management
Effective use requires careful governance around anonymity thresholds, question design, and action planning. Without disciplined follow-through, frequent surveys can lead to fatigue and reduced participation. Organizations may need dedicated HR analytics and communications support to sustain a mature listening program.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Viva Glint | $2.00 per user/month (paid yearly; annual commitment — auto renews) | Feedback surveys with actionable recommendations; requires Microsoft 365 license prerequisites; 50-seat license minimum. |
| Microsoft Viva Workplace Analytics and Employee Feedback | $6.00 per user/month (paid yearly) | Everything in Viva Glint plus data-driven insights for managers/leaders and brief team surveys. |
| Microsoft Viva Suite | $12.00 per user/month (paid yearly) | Everything in Viva Workplace Analytics & Employee Feedback plus company-branded employee apps, premium community/knowledge experiences, centralized campaign management, targeted upskilling recommendations, and (coming soon) Copilot in Viva AI features. |
Seller details
Microsoft Corporation
Redmond, Washington, United States
1975
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https://www.microsoft.com/
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