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Microsoft Viva Pulse

What Microsoft Viva Pulse is
Microsoft Viva Pulse is a paid employee feedback product for running pulse surveys, collecting anonymous responses, and planning follow-up actions. Managers can use quick surveys to seek and act on feedback, while organization-wide employee surveys are included in the Microsoft Viva Workplace Analytics and Employee Feedback plan. Viva Pulse is also included in Microsoft Viva Suite, which adds learning recommendations, tracking, and partner integrations. The Workplace Analytics and Employee Feedback plan costs $6.00 per month, billed yearly with an annual commitment. Viva Suite costs $12.00 per month, also billed yearly with an annual commitment. A 30-day trial is available, but there is no free plan. The product is listed for Android, iOS, and the web. Microsoft was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in Redmond, Washington, USA. Viva Pulse’s listed website is Microsoft’s Viva Pulse page.
Who it suits
It suits managers and organizations seeking employee feedback through surveys, anonymous responses, and action planning. Android, iOS, and web availability supports teams using those platforms.
What it does well
- Pulse surveys support employee feedback
- Anonymous responses are available
- Action planning is included
- Available on Android, iOS, and web
- 30-day trial offered
What to know first
- No free plan
- Annual commitment on listed plans
- Paid access starts at $6.00/user/mo
Limits
There is no free plan. The Workplace Analytics and Employee Feedback plan costs $6.00 per month billed yearly, while Viva Suite costs $12.00 per month billed yearly; both require an annual commitment.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Viva Workplace Analytics and Employee Feedback | paid yearly; annual commitment · Quick surveys for managers to seek and act on feedback · Viva Pulse included · Organization-wide employee surveys | $6 a month |
| Microsoft Viva Suite | paid yearly; annual commitment · Includes Viva Workplace Analytics and Employee Feedback · Viva Pulse included · Learning recommendations, tracking, and partner integrations | $12 a month |
As microsoft.com lists them, read 20 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Open the Microsoft Viva Pulse website
- Start the 30-day trial or choose a paid plan
- Select Microsoft Viva Workplace Analytics and Employee Feedback or Microsoft Viva Suite
- Access Viva Pulse on Android, iOS, or the web
- Create pulse surveys and review responses for action planning
Verdict
Microsoft Viva Pulse combines pulse surveys, anonymous responses, and action planning in a paid offering. Both listed plans include Viva Pulse, while Viva Suite adds learning recommendations, tracking, and partner integrations.
Questions
Does Viva Pulse have a free plan?
No. A 30-day trial is available, and the listed product pricing is paid.
How much does Microsoft Viva Pulse cost?
The Workplace Analytics and Employee Feedback plan costs $6.00 per month billed yearly. Microsoft Viva Suite costs $12.00 per month billed yearly.
Which platforms support Viva Pulse?
Viva Pulse is listed for Android, iOS, and the web.
Are anonymous responses supported?
Yes. Anonymous responses are listed as a Viva Pulse capability.
What does Viva Suite add?
Viva Suite includes the Workplace Analytics and Employee Feedback offering and Viva Pulse, plus learning recommendations, tracking, and partner integrations.
Facts from Microsoft Viva Pulse's own pages
- Founded
- 1975 · microsoft.com, 4 Oct 2026
- Headquarters
- Redmond, Washington, USA · microsoft.com, 4 Oct 2026
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