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Microsoft Viva Glint vs People Element
Both stand on employee experience management software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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Viva Glint combines broad survey types with reporting, alerts, and recommended follow-up actions. Its paid annual commitment and 50-seat minimum make it oriented toward organizations rather than small individual use.
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People Element combines lifecycle surveys with AI analysis, reporting, and implementation services for mid-market HR teams. Its all-inclusive plan is broad, but buyers must request pricing based on workforce size.
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| Microsoft Viva Glint | People Element | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Web | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | See the plans | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 3 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | microsoft.com | peopleelement.com |
| On employee experience management software | #15 of 28 | #19 of 28 |
Microsoft Viva Glint: what it does well
- Organization-wide lifecycle surveys
- AI comment summaries
- Trend and heat-map reports
- Viva Insights integration
- API access
What to know first
- No free plan
- Minimum 50 active licenses
- Requires Microsoft Entra ID
- Teams has notification exceptions
People Element: what it does well
- Surveys across the employee lifecycle
- Customizable templates and questions
- AI comment summaries and risk detection
- PDF and PowerPoint report exports
- Unlimited surveys, admins, and users
What to know first
- No free plan
- Pricing requires a custom quote
- Billed annually by invoice
- Price depends on employees surveyed
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