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Engagedly vs Wrike

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Engagedly

Software

Cloud-based employee engagement and performance management

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Wrike logo

Wrike

Software

Versatile & robust project management software

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Engagedly there is a minimum spend of $7,500 per year regardless of headcount; Wrike seats are sold in blocks rather than singly: groups of 5 up to 30 seats, groups of 10 up to 100, and groups of 25 above that, so adding one person can mean paying for five
  • They diverge on capability: Engagedly covers Performance management, Wrike covers Interactive Gantt charts.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Engagedly and Wrike actually diverge.

Attributes where Engagedly and Wrike differ
AttributeEngagedlyWrike
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
PlatformsWebWeb, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, Linux
Founded20132006

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

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 Engagedly

  • Performance management
  • Goal tracking
  • Feedback tools
  • Recognition
  • Analytics dashboard
  • Mobile app
  • Manager resources
  • Development plans

Only in Wrike

  • Interactive Gantt charts
  • Real-time collaboration
  • Custom workflows
  • Resource management
  • Time tracking
  • Proofing tools
  • Performance reports
  • Mobile apps

Both cover

  • Slack
  • Microsoft Teams

What people use each for

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

Engagedly

  • Performance reviews, goals and continuous feedbacknot Wrike
  • Employee engagement and pulse surveysnot Wrike
  • Peer recognition with badges and a rewards storefrontnot Wrike

Wrike

  • Marketing campaignsnot Engagedly
  • Creative projectsnot Engagedly
  • Product developmentnot Engagedly
  • Professional servicesnot Engagedly
  • Event managementnot Engagedly

Where each one falls short

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

Engagedly

  • There is a minimum spend of $7,500 per year regardless of headcount
  • All published per-user rates are billed annually rather than monthly
  • The platform is sold as separate modules, so performance, learning, survey and recognition capabilities are priced individually and stack up
  • Per-user rates are quoted as ranges such as $5 to $8 for performance and $3 to $5 for learning, with the actual figure varying by employee count and bundling
  • Recognition and rewards is a further $2 per user per month on top of the other modules
  • Every plan routes through Book a Demo rather than self-serve checkout

Wrike

  • Seats are sold in blocks rather than singly: groups of 5 up to 30 seats, groups of 10 up to 100, and groups of 25 above that, so adding one person can mean paying for five
  • The Team plan is limited to 2 to 15 users and Business to 5 to 200
  • Business and above are annual subscriptions only
  • Pinnacle and Apex pricing is not published
  • AI actions are rationed by tier rather than unlimited

Pricing, plan by plan

Engagedly

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Basic performance management
    • Goals
    • Feedback
  • Pro$undefined/month
    • Advanced performance management
    • Recognition
    • Analytics

Wrike

Free
  • FreeFree
  • Team$10/month
    • Per user
    • Gantt charts
    • AI included
  • Business$25/month
    • Per user
  • Pinnacle$null/month

Which should you pick?

Choose Engagedly if

  • You need performance management.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want goal tracking.
Engagedly review

Choose Wrike if

  • You need interactive gantt charts.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, Linux.
  • You also want real-time collaboration.
Wrike review

Questions people ask

Is Engagedly or Wrike better?
Neither clearly leads. Engagedly starts at Free and Wrike at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Engagedly or Wrike?
Engagedly starts at Free and Wrike at Free.
Does Engagedly or Wrike run on more platforms?
Engagedly runs on Web. Wrike runs on Web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, Linux.
Can I use Engagedly for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Engagedly best used for?
Engagedly is most often used for performance reviews, goals and continuous feedback, employee engagement and pulse surveys, peer recognition with badges and a rewards storefront. Of those, performance reviews, goals and continuous feedback and employee engagement and pulse surveys are not what Wrike is typically brought in for.
What can Engagedly do that Wrike cannot?
Engagedly covers Performance management, Goal tracking, Feedback tools, Recognition. Wrike covers Interactive Gantt charts, Real-time collaboration, Custom workflows, Resource management. Both handle Slack, Microsoft Teams.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Wrike: Are Gantt charts included in all plans?

Gantt charts are available in the Team plan ($10/user/month) and higher. The free plan has limited project visualization.

Source
Wrike: Is AI included in the pricing?

Yes. As of January 2026, Wrike includes AI Agents and AI Priority Inbox in all plans at no extra cost, a major differentiator from competitors charging $20-40/user/month for AI.

Source
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