HR Cloud vs. Workvivo: Which employee experience platform wins?

Choosing an internal communications and engagement platform is a pivotal decision for any people-first organization. While both Workmates (from HR Cloud) and Workvivo aim to improve connection and culture, their approaches—and pricing models—differ significantly. Here’s how they compare.

“We’re pleased with the results we’ve gained from HR Cloud’s solutions for recruiting, onboarding, and employee engagement. It would be so great if each franchise owner could implement similar solutions to replace legacy systems that might not work as well as they should.”

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Why companies choose HR Cloud over Workvivo

You get an end-to-end HR solution plus built-in engagement —one platform, one price, zero surprises.

Unified with your HR platform —no need to integrate separate systems

Built-in tools: kudos, announcements, pulse surveys, chat, directories

Flat-rate pricing , no per-module or user-based upsells

Easy to launch and scale —no consultants or multi-week rollouts required

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Feature Comparison: Workmates vs. Workvivo

Feature / Benefit
News & Announcements	Built-in with targeted feeds, comments, reactions	Available with social feed & publishing tools
Employee Recognition	Kudos with badges, peer-to-peer shoutouts, leaderboard	Peer recognition built-in
Org-Wide Chat & Messaging	Native 1:1 and group chat	Not included; relies on integration with Slack or MS Teams
Surveys & Polls	Pulse surveys, eNPS, custom questions	Polls and surveys with feedback features
Employee Directory & Org Chart	Visual org chart and searchable directory included	Available, but often needs HRIS integration
Mobile Experience	Responsive and mobile-first UX	Native mobile app available
Support & Onboarding	Live support + onboarding help included	Requires paid onboarding or long implementation cycles
Pricing Structure	Simple, transparent flat pricing	Custom quote required; add-ons cost extra

Built-in vs add-on: Hidden costs matter

Capability
Chat & Collaboration	Included	Requires Slack/Teams
Kudos & Recognition	Included	Included
Org Chart & Directory	Included	May require HRIS integration
eNPS & Surveys	Included	Included
Admin Support & Launch Help	Included	May cost extra
Custom Branding & Feeds	Included	Included

What customers are saying

Workmates Users:

“We needed a way to unify internal comms, surveys, and kudos—and Workmates nailed it.”

“Launch was plug-and-play. We had everyone using it within a week.”

“The all-in-one nature saved us from stacking tools like Slack + SurveyMonkey + HRIS extras.”

Workvivo Users (G2, Capterra):

“Great for comms, but it’s missing native messaging. We still rely on Teams.”

“Rollout was complex—we needed outside support just to launch it.”

“Too many hidden costs. Recognition is there, but basic unless you upgrade.”

Final Verdict: Workmates Wins for All-in-One Culture & Comms

Workvivo offers a polished experience for internal content—but it lacks native chat and depends on integrations for basics like directories or org charts. Implementation and pricing can feel like a maze.

Workmates delivers simplicity, speed, and impact. From shoutouts to surveys, from org charts to chats—it’s built to unify your people experience. All in one login.

HR-Integrated from Day 1
— no need to sync with external directories or HRIS
Chat + Recognition + Surveys in One
so you don’t need 3 tools to stay connected
Rapid Time to Value
— up and running in days, not months
Budget Friendly
— flat-rate pricing with everything included

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