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Betterworks vs Sogolytics

Betterworks logo

Betterworks

Employee Engagement

Align, develop, and inspire your workforce

From
$1/month
Rated
-
Sogolytics logo

Sogolytics

Surveys

Value-priced survey and experience management platform, rebranded from SoGoSurvey in 2021

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only Sogolytics has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Betterworks the $1 and $2 promotional rates require a three year agreement and expire on 31 August 2026; the standing prices are $8 and $9 per user per month; Sogolytics its statistical analysis and text analytics capability is noticeably shallower than Qualtrics or Medallia for serious market research work.
  • They diverge on capability: Betterworks covers OKR & goal management, Sogolytics covers Drag-and-drop survey builder.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Betterworks and Sogolytics actually diverge.

Attributes where Betterworks and Sogolytics differ
AttributeBetterworksSogolytics
Starting price$1/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionPer user per month
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, ApiWeb, iOS, Android
CategoryEmployee EngagementSurveys
Founded2013Unknown

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Betterworks

  • OKR & goal management
  • Performance reviews
  • Continuous feedback
  • 1-on-1 meetings
  • Goal alignment
  • Calibration tools
  • Analytics & reporting
  • Mobile app

Only in Sogolytics

  • Drag-and-drop survey builder
  • SogoCX and SogoEX modules
  • AI-assisted survey creation
  • Reporting dashboards
  • Response limits by plan
  • Custom branding

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Betterworks

  • Goals and OKR tracking across an organisationnot Sogolytics
  • Performance reviews, 1:1s and continuous feedbacknot Sogolytics
  • Calibration and succession planning on the higher tiernot Sogolytics
  • Skills mapping and development plansnot Sogolytics
  • Engagement surveys on the Enterprise tiernot Sogolytics

Sogolytics

  • A small business wanting published, self-service pricing rather than a Qualtrics-style sales negotiationnot Betterworks
  • A school or nonprofit needing multilingual survey support on a limited budgetnot Betterworks
  • A company wanting basic customer and employee experience management modules without buying separate enterprise platformsnot Betterworks
  • Someone still searching for SoGoSurvey by its former name who lands on the current Sogolytics productnot Betterworks

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Betterworks

  • The $1 and $2 promotional rates require a three year agreement and expire on 31 August 2026; the standing prices are $8 and $9 per user per month
  • Implementation is charged on top of the per-user price
  • Calibration, succession planning and skills intelligence need the Talent Intelligence tier
  • Engagement surveys and change management services are Enterprise only
  • The vendor states it adds most value above 500 employees, so smaller companies are not the target

Sogolytics

  • Its statistical analysis and text analytics capability is noticeably shallower than Qualtrics or Medallia for serious market research work.
  • The free tier response cap, around 100 per project and 200 a year, is restrictive enough that most real programmes need a paid plan quickly.
  • Its enterprise integration and panel access ecosystem is smaller than the larger experience management platforms, limiting it for organisations with complex data pipeline needs.
  • Reported pricing varies noticeably between sources depending on billing term and promotional pricing, so buyers should confirm the current rate directly rather than relying on older reviews.
  • Brand recognition still lags its former name, SoGoSurvey, in some buyer searches, which can create confusion when comparing reviews written before the 2021 rebrand.

Pricing, plan by plan

Betterworks

$1/month
  • Performance$8/month
    • Real-time performance tracking
    • Goals & OKRs
    • Feedback and conversations
  • Performance + Talent Intelligence$9/month
    • All Performance features plus anytime calibration
    • Succession planning
    • Skills intelligence
  • Enterprise$null/mo
    • Custom pricing
    • Everything in Performance + Talent Intelligence plus transformational program design
    • Engagement measurement

Sogolytics

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Around 100 responses per project
    • Up to 200 responses per year
    • Basic survey features
  • Pro$39/month
    • Unlimited surveys
    • Multilingual surveys
    • Template bank
  • Pro Max$49/month
    • Everything in Pro
    • AI-assisted survey creation
    • Custom messages and branding

Which should you pick?

Choose Betterworks if

  • You need okr & goal management.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
  • You also want performance reviews.

Choose Sogolytics if

  • You need drag-and-drop survey builder.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want sogocx and sogoex modules.

Questions people ask

Is Betterworks or Sogolytics better?
Neither clearly leads. Betterworks starts at $1/month and Sogolytics at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Betterworks or Sogolytics?
Sogolytics has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $1/month for Betterworks and Free for Sogolytics.
Does Betterworks or Sogolytics run on more platforms?
Betterworks runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api. Sogolytics runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use Sogolytics for free?
Yes. Sogolytics has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Betterworks starts at $1/month.
What is Betterworks best used for?
Betterworks is most often used for goals and okr tracking across an organisation, performance reviews, 1:1s and continuous feedback, calibration and succession planning on the higher tier, skills mapping and development plans. Of those, goals and okr tracking across an organisation and performance reviews, 1:1s and continuous feedback are not what Sogolytics is typically brought in for.
What can Betterworks do that Sogolytics cannot?
Betterworks covers OKR & goal management, Performance reviews, Continuous feedback, 1-on-1 meetings. Sogolytics covers Drag-and-drop survey builder, SogoCX and SogoEX modules, AI-assisted survey creation, Reporting dashboards.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Betterworks: How much does Betterworks cost per user?

Betterworks costs $8 per user per month for the Performance plan or $9 per user per month for Performance + Talent Intelligence. Promotional pricing as low as $1-$2 per user per month is available for the first contract year with a 3-year commitment (expires August 31, 2026).

Source
Sogolytics: Is Sogolytics the same company as SoGoSurvey?

Yes, it rebranded from SoGoSurvey to Sogolytics in 2021 with a broader experience management positioning.

Betterworks: What does the Enterprise plan include?

The Enterprise plan includes everything in Performance + Talent Intelligence plus transformational program design, engagement measurement, in-app guides, and change management services. Pricing is custom and tailored to your organization.

Source
Sogolytics: Is there a free plan?

Yes, capped at around 100 responses per project and 200 responses a year.

Betterworks: Are there additional costs beyond per-user pricing?

Yes, implementation is a one-time cost separate from monthly per-user pricing. Betterworks' Professional Services team assists with design and launch.

Source
Sogolytics: How does it compare in price with Qualtrics?

Sogolytics publishes monthly self-service pricing from around 39 USD a month, versus Qualtrics enterprise contracts that typically run into five figures annually.

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