Compare employee survey software

Comparing employee survey software? From engagement surveys and eNPS to pulse surveys — find the tool that measures how people feel and makes it usable.

Employee survey software measures engagement, satisfaction and eNPS through questionnaires and pulse surveys. From one large annual study to frequent short check-ins — the right tool helps you spot patterns and improve deliberately.

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How do you find the right employee survey software?

You find the right employee survey software by getting your requirements clear — organisation size, region, integrations and budget — and matching those against vendors that fit. With OptioHR you complete one free intake, and providers that fit your request on category and region come forward themselves: no preferential treatment, and you pay nothing.

  1. 1Complete the free intake — Your requirements: size, region, integrations, budget.
  2. 2Providers come forward — Providers that fit on category and region come forward themselves.
  3. 3Compare and choose — Put those who come forward side by side and decide.

What to look for

Employee satisfaction surveys and eNPS
Pulse surveys and annual studies
Anonymous, secure feedback
Benchmarks against peers in your sector
Reporting and heatmaps per team

The options side by side

A vendor-independent comparison of common approaches. Costs are indicative — ask for quotes based on your own situation.

Types of employee research compared: annual survey, pulse surveys, eNPS and 360°
TypeFrequencyDepthSuits
Annual employee surveyOnce a yearHigh — broad and deepA strategic annual cycle
Pulse surveyMonthly/quarterlyShort — 5–10 questionsAdjusting course in between
eNPSContinuousLow — one core questionTracking engagement quickly
360° feedbackPer cycleHigh — per individualDeveloping individual people

Not sure which approach fits? The intake works it out for you — free, 5–8 minutes.

OptioHR in numbers

Based on our independent vendor directory for the Benelux.

28
survey vendors compared
140+
vendors in the directory
64
vendors focused on the Netherlands

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Frequently asked questions about employee survey software

What is an employee survey?

An employee survey measures the engagement, satisfaction and experience of the people who work for you. It is run through questionnaires, pulse surveys and eNPS measurements.

What does employee survey software cost?

Pricing ranges from €2–€8 per employee per month, depending on functionality and the size of your organisation. Pulse-only tools are usually cheaper than full research platforms.

How often should you run an employee survey?

Common practice is one broad annual study supplemented with short quarterly or monthly pulse surveys of 5–10 questions, so you can adjust course in between.

What is the difference between employee surveys and employee engagement?

Surveys are the measurement; engagement software is about the follow-up — acting on what the results tell you.

Last updated: 13 June 2026

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