Employee Engagement · head to head
Glint vs Staffbase

Staffbase
Employee Engagement
Employee communications platform for all workers
- From
- €3/month
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Glint glint.com is now a domain sale listing operated by Digimedia and carries no Glint product, documentation or pricing; Staffbase staffbase publishes no price list at all and states directly that it does not publish prices
- They diverge on capability: Glint covers AI-powered insights, Staffbase covers Employee app.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Glint and Staffbase actually diverge.
Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), platforms (Web), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Employee Engagement), founded (2014).
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 Glint
- AI-powered insights
- Engagement surveys
- Pulse surveys
- Real-time listening
- Predictive analytics
- Action planning
- Engagement roadmap
- Manager tools
Only in Staffbase
- Employee app
- Intranet
- Email campaigns
- Digital signage
- News channels
- Chat
- Surveys
- Analytics
Both cover
- Workday
- Slack
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Glint
- Employee engagement pulse surveysnot Staffbase
- Manager-level engagement dashboards and action planningnot Staffbase
- Tracking employee sentiment trends over timenot Staffbase
Staffbase
- Employee communication and engagement for frontline workersnot Glint
- Internal communications for dispersed teamsnot Glint
- Mobile-first employee experience platformnot Glint
- Multi-channel employee messagingnot Glint
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Glint
- glint.com is now a domain sale listing operated by Digimedia and carries no Glint product, documentation or pricing
- There is no vendor-published rate, plan or minimum for Glint at its original domain
Staffbase
- Staffbase publishes no price list at all and states directly that it does not publish prices
- Every route to a number is a sales conversation; the vendor says most customers receive a tailored proposal 3 to 5 business days after a first call
- Pricing is shaped by workforce composition, so the desk-worker to frontline mix determines the rate rather than a published per-seat figure
- Frontline employees are licensed on a separate reduced tier with a narrower capability set than desk workers
- Multi-brand and multi-region enterprise configurations are scoped and priced individually
- The vendor cites a typical 90 days from signed contract to a fully branded launch
- Intranet, email and digital signage are separate channels added on top of the employee app rather than one bundled product
Pricing, plan by plan
Glint
On request- Engage$undefined/month
- Engagement surveys
- Pulse surveys
- AI insights
Staffbase
€3/month- Starter$3/month
- Employee app
- News channels
- Chat
- Business$undefined/month
- Intranet
- Multi-channel
- Advanced analytics
Which should you pick?
Questions people ask
- Is Glint or Staffbase better?
- Neither clearly leads. Glint starts at On request and Staffbase at €3/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Glint or Staffbase?
- Glint starts at On request and Staffbase at €3/month.
- Does Glint or Staffbase run on more platforms?
- Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
- What is Glint best used for?
- Glint is most often used for employee engagement pulse surveys, manager-level engagement dashboards and action planning, tracking employee sentiment trends over time. Of those, employee engagement pulse surveys and manager-level engagement dashboards and action planning are not what Staffbase is typically brought in for.
- What can Glint do that Staffbase cannot?
- Glint covers AI-powered insights, Engagement surveys, Pulse surveys, Real-time listening. Staffbase covers Employee app, Intranet, Email campaigns, Digital signage. Both handle Workday, Slack.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Glint: Is there a minimum number of users required for Microsoft Viva Glint?
Yes, Viva Glint requires a minimum of 50 seats to use the product.
SourceStaffbase: How much does Staffbase cost?
Staffbase does not publish standard pricing. The company uses a custom quote-based model with tailored proposals because 'no two workforces look alike.' Pricing structures vary for frontline workers, mixed desk and frontline environments, and enterprise configurations.
SourceGlint: How is Microsoft Viva Glint billed?
Viva Glint is billed per user per month, with pricing starting at 2.00 dollars per user per month when paid yearly. Higher tiers cost 6.00 and 12.00 dollars per user per month.
SourceStaffbase: How quickly can I get a Staffbase quote?
Staffbase provides tailored proposals within 3-5 business days after an initial consultation. Most teams connect with sales within 48 hours of requesting a quote.
SourceGlint: What happens to my data when I cancel Viva Glint?
When you cancel your Viva Glint subscription, all associated data is deleted.
SourceStaffbase: Does Staffbase pricing differ for frontline versus desk workers?
Yes, Staffbase offers frontline-specific pricing for workers without desk access, and flexible mixed pricing for organizations combining both types of employees. This approach allows organizations to extend reach without increasing enterprise licensing costs.
SourceGlint: Is Viva Glint billed monthly or annually?
Viva Glint subscriptions are annual commitments with auto-renewal. You can cancel at any time through the Microsoft 365 admin center.
SourceGlint: What are the different Viva Glint pricing tiers?
Viva Glint comes in three tiers: Glint at 2.00 dollars per user per month (feedback surveys), Viva Workplace Analytics and Employee Feedback at 6.00 dollars per user per month, and Viva Suite at 12.00 dollars per user per month (marked as best value).
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