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Leapsome vs Workvivo

Leapsome logo

Leapsome

Employee Engagement

People enablement platform for performance and engagement

From
$8/month
Rated
-
Workvivo logo

Workvivo

Employee Engagement

Employee experience platform for connected workplaces

From
$4/month
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Leapsome the minimum contract term is one year; Workvivo the pricing page publishes no price, no minimum and no per-licence rate; the vendor states cost depends on licence count and organisation needs and requires a custom quote
  • They diverge on capability: Leapsome covers Performance reviews, Workvivo covers Social activity feed.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Leapsome and Workvivo actually diverge.

Attributes where Leapsome and Workvivo differ
AttributeLeapsomeWorkvivo
Starting price$8/month$4/month
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, ApiWeb
Founded20162017

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Employee Engagement).

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 Leapsome

  • Performance reviews
  • OKRs & goal tracking
  • Engagement surveys
  • 1-on-1 meetings
  • Continuous feedback
  • Learning management
  • Compensation management
  • People analytics

Only in Workvivo

  • Social activity feed
  • Employee recognition
  • Internal communications
  • Mobile app
  • Podcasts and video
  • Surveys
  • Analytics
  • Integrations

Both cover

  • Slack
  • Microsoft Teams
  • BambooHR
  • Workday

What people use each for

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

Leapsome

  • HR managementnot Workvivo
  • Employee engagementnot Workvivo
  • Talent managementnot Workvivo

Workvivo

  • Company-wide internal communications and news for desk and frontline staffnot Leapsome
  • Employee recognition, badges and awards inside a social activity feednot Leapsome
  • Livestreamed all-hands broadcasts with multi-language auto-translationnot Leapsome

Where each one falls short

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

Leapsome

  • The minimum contract term is one year
  • Modules are bought individually, so a full platform means combining several purchases
  • Compensation benchmarks and learning content are paid add ons on top of the modules
  • Dedicated customer success support is tied to annual contracts of 6,000 EUR or more
  • Actual pricing is quoted rather than listed, and depends on headcount and contract length

Workvivo

  • The pricing page publishes no price, no minimum and no per-licence rate; the vendor states cost depends on licence count and organisation needs and requires a custom quote
  • There is no free trial; the vendor offers only a demo
  • Real-time chat with voice and video is a paid add-on rather than part of the core platform
  • Agentic search across connected systems is sold separately as the HQ Agent add-on tier
  • Employee listening and engagement surveys sit in the separate Seer product, added on or bought standalone
  • Digital signage through Workvivo TV is another paid add-on
  • Plan and add-on changes go through a Workvivo CX Manager rather than self-serve

Pricing, plan by plan

Leapsome

$8/month
  • Perform$8/month
    • Performance reviews
    • Goals & OKRs
    • Continuous feedback
  • Engage$6/month
    • Engagement surveys
    • Pulse surveys
    • eNPS
  • Develop$5/month
    • Learning paths
    • Onboarding
    • Skills development

Workvivo

$4/month
  • Business$4/month
    • Social feed
    • Recognition
    • Mobile app
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • Advanced analytics
    • Custom integrations
    • Dedicated support

Which should you pick?

Choose Leapsome if

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

Choose Workvivo if

  • You need social activity feed.
  • You also want employee recognition.

Questions people ask

Is Leapsome or Workvivo better?
Neither clearly leads. Leapsome starts at $8/month and Workvivo at $4/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Leapsome or Workvivo?
Leapsome starts at $8/month and Workvivo at $4/month.
Does Leapsome or Workvivo run on more platforms?
Leapsome runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api. Workvivo runs on Web.
What is Leapsome best used for?
Leapsome is most often used for hr management, employee engagement, talent management. Of those, hr management and employee engagement are not what Workvivo is typically brought in for.
What can Leapsome do that Workvivo cannot?
Leapsome covers Performance reviews, OKRs & goal tracking, Engagement surveys, 1-on-1 meetings. Workvivo covers Social activity feed, Employee recognition, Internal communications, Mobile app. Both handle Slack, Microsoft Teams, BambooHR, Workday.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Leapsome: How much does Leapsome cost?

Leapsome pricing starts at €199 per month per user with modular design allowing individual or combined module purchases. Volume discounts are available for larger organizations.

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Workvivo: How is Workvivo pricing structured?

Workvivo uses custom pricing based on the number of licenses you require and your organization's specific needs. The platform offers the core Workvivo HQ product plus optional add-ons including HQ Agent, Chat, Workvivo TV, and Seer.

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Leapsome: What is the minimum contract term?

Leapsome requires a minimum 1-year contract term. No setup fees or hidden costs are charged.

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Workvivo: Can I upgrade my Workvivo account with additional features later?

Yes, you can speak with your Workvivo CX Manager to request additional features or upgrade your account at any time.

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Leapsome: Does Leapsome offer special pricing?

Yes, Leapsome offers special pricing options for startups and NGOs. Full Customer Success services are included for contracts of €6,000/year or more, while email support and resources are available to all customers.

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Workvivo: What add-on products are available beyond the core Workvivo HQ platform?

Workvivo offers four add-on modules: HQ Agent for automation, Chat for internal messaging, Workvivo TV for digital displays, and Seer which can be purchased as an add-on or standalone product.

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