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Qualtrics EmployeeXM vs Wrike

Qualtrics EmployeeXM logo

Qualtrics EmployeeXM

Employee Engagement

Turn employee feedback into action

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Wrike logo

Wrike

Marketing

Versatile & robust project management software

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Wrike has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Qualtrics EmployeeXM pricing is not published for either the People Engage or People Lifecycle products; both require submitting a Request Pricing form to Qualtrics; 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: Qualtrics EmployeeXM covers Engagement surveys, Wrike covers Interactive Gantt charts.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Qualtrics EmployeeXM and Wrike actually diverge.

Attributes where Qualtrics EmployeeXM and Wrike differ
AttributeQualtrics EmployeeXMWrike
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelquoteUnknown
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, ApiWeb, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, Linux
CategoryEmployee EngagementMarketing
Founded20022006

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 Qualtrics EmployeeXM

  • Engagement surveys
  • Pulse surveys
  • Lifecycle surveys
  • AI-powered insights
  • Predictive analytics
  • Action planning
  • Manager enablement
  • 360-degree feedback

Only in Wrike

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

Both cover

  • Microsoft Teams
  • Slack
  • ISO27001
  • GDPR

What people use each for

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

Qualtrics EmployeeXM

  • Organizations wanting employee experience tools priced against their own headcount rather than a flat seat feenot Wrike

Wrike

  • Marketing campaignsnot Qualtrics EmployeeXM
  • Creative projectsnot Qualtrics EmployeeXM
  • Product developmentnot Qualtrics EmployeeXM
  • Professional servicesnot Qualtrics EmployeeXM
  • Event managementnot Qualtrics EmployeeXM

Where each one falls short

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

Qualtrics EmployeeXM

  • Pricing is not published for either the People Engage or People Lifecycle products; both require submitting a Request Pricing form to Qualtrics
  • Pricing is based on employee count rather than a flat platform fee, so cost scales with organization size

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

Qualtrics EmployeeXM

On request
  • Essentials$undefined/month
    • Engagement surveys
    • Pulse surveys
    • Basic analytics
  • Business$undefined/month
    • Everything in Essentials
    • AI insights
    • Predictive analytics
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • Everything in Business
    • Custom integrations
    • Advanced security

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 Qualtrics EmployeeXM if

  • You need engagement surveys.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
  • You also want pulse surveys.
Qualtrics EmployeeXM 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 Qualtrics EmployeeXM or Wrike better?
Neither clearly leads. Qualtrics EmployeeXM starts at On request and Wrike at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Qualtrics EmployeeXM or Wrike?
Wrike has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Qualtrics EmployeeXM and Free for Wrike.
Does Qualtrics EmployeeXM or Wrike run on more platforms?
Qualtrics EmployeeXM runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api. Wrike runs on Web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, Linux.
Can I use Wrike for free?
Yes. Wrike has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Qualtrics EmployeeXM starts at On request.
What is Qualtrics EmployeeXM best used for?
Qualtrics EmployeeXM is most often used for organizations wanting employee experience tools priced against their own headcount rather than a flat seat fee. Of those, organizations wanting employee experience tools priced against their own headcount rather than a flat seat fee is not what Wrike is typically brought in for.
What can Qualtrics EmployeeXM do that Wrike cannot?
Qualtrics EmployeeXM covers Engagement surveys, Pulse surveys, Lifecycle surveys, AI-powered insights. Wrike covers Interactive Gantt charts, Real-time collaboration, Custom workflows, Resource management. Both handle Microsoft Teams, Slack, ISO27001, GDPR.

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.

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