Alternatives
Best Glint alternatives in 2026
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Cite this list: Toolradar, best Glint alternatives 2026, toolradar.com/alternatives/glint
3 direct alternatives to Glint and 5 more tools in the same category, compared on pricing, features, and best-for use cases. Pick the right replacement without the marketing fluff.
Quick answer
- WorkTango is the top alternative to Glint on our list, followed by Culture Amp and Quantum Workplace.
- 1 of the 8 alternatives has a free plan, starting with Bonusly.
- Highest rated: Awardco, 4.9 out of 5 from 11,265 ratings, Sep 2026.
- 8 alternatives
- 3 direct
- 1 with a free plan
Top 3 alternatives to Glint
WorkTango
#1 Top pickEngage, inspire, and retain your employees with a holistic employee experience platform.
Pricing
Contact sales
4.8 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 1,543 ratings, Sep 2026
Our take
Best overall
Culture Amp
#2Employee experience and engagement platform
Pricing
Not published
4.5 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 1,780 ratings, Sep 2026
An all-in-one HR platform for engagement, performance, and development.
Pricing
Contact sales
4.4 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 1,038 ratings, Sep 2026
Glint vs 8 alternatives
| Tool | Starting price (Oct 2026) | Free plan | Rating | Fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Price: Not published | Free plan: No | n/a | |
| Price: Contact sales | Free plan: No | 4.8 out of 5, from 1,543 ratings across G2 and Capterra (1,543) | Direct alternative |
| Price: Not published | Free plan: No | 4.5 out of 5, from 1,780 ratings across G2 and Capterra (1,780) | Direct alternative |
| Price: Contact sales | Free plan: No | 4.4 out of 5, from 1,038 ratings across G2 and Capterra (1,038) | Direct alternative |
 | Price: $8/mo | Free plan: No | 4.8 out of 5, from 18,284 ratings across G2 and Capterra (18,284) | Same category as Glint |
 | Price: $19/mo | Free plan: No | 4.7 out of 5, from 20,580 ratings across G2, Capterra and Trustpilot (20,580) | Same category as Glint |
 | Price: Contact sales | Free plan: No | 4.9 out of 5, from 11,265 ratings across G2 and Capterra (11,265) | Same category as Glint |
 | Price: $5.25/mo | Free plan: No | 4.5 out of 5, from 10,281 ratings across G2 and Capterra (10,281) | Same category as Glint |
 | Price: $3/mo | Free plan: Yes | 4.7 out of 5, from 8,994 ratings across G2 and Capterra (8,994) | Same category as Glint |
Why people consider alternatives to Glint
Glint, now integrated with Microsoft Viva, is an employee engagement platform designed to help organizations understand and improve their employee experience.
Teams most often switch away when one of these starts to bite:
- Pricing at scale as usage or premium tiers add up.
- Missing integrations with the rest of your stack.
- Performance or scale limits as your needs grow.
- A specific feature gap you have hit in hr & recruiting.
The 3 direct alternatives below cover the same core job (HR & recruiting) with different trade-offs. The 5 tools marked "Same category as Glint" fit the category but replace Glint less directly.
Glint by the numbers
| Metric | Glint | Peer median | Position (1 is best) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | 63% have one | n/a |
| Listed as an alternative to | 1 tool | 2 | #55 of 91 (joint) |
Each position is counted among the tools that have data for that row, as noted under it. All Survey Tools data · How we compute this. Advertising and placement fees are not inputs to any position.
Cite this: Toolradar, “Glint by the numbers”, Oct 2026.
HR & Recruiting leaderboards from Toolradar data
Toolradar ranks HR & Recruiting tools on one measure at a time, only where at least 8 tools have data. As of Oct 2026.
Lowest entry price, plans with no stated unit
Cheapest standard paid plan per month (annual prices divided by 12), read on vendor pages and compared only with tools priced on the same basis.
Counted among 99 tools with no stated price unit, verified price.
| # | Tool | Entry plan |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Daily Connect | $1.40/mo, billed monthly |
| 2 | Swingvy | $1.89/mo |
| 3 | HRJee | $2/mo |
| 3 | ZoomShift | $2/mo, billed monthly |
| 5 | Applauz | $3/mo, billed monthly |
Lowest entry price, per-user plans
Cheapest standard paid plan per month (annual prices divided by 12), read on vendor pages and compared only with tools priced on the same basis.
Counted among 35 tools priced per user, verified price.
| # | Tool | Entry plan |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Assembly | $2/user/mo, billed yearly |
| 1 | Sling | $2/user/mo, billed monthly |
| 1 | TalentHR | $2/user/mo, billed monthly |
| 4 | AccessOwl | $2.50/user/mo, billed monthly |
| 4 | When I Work | $2.50/user/mo, billed monthly |
Lowest entry price, per-employee plans
Cheapest standard paid plan per month (annual prices divided by 12), read on vendor pages and compared only with tools priced on the same basis.
Counted among 14 tools priced per employee, verified price.
| # | Tool | Entry plan |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ThriveSparrow | $2/employee/mo, billed monthly |
| 2 | PeopleForce | $2.50/employee/mo, billed yearly |
| 3 | ChartHop | $8/employee/mo, billed monthly |
| 3 | Shapes (formerly DreamTeam) | $8/employee/mo, billed monthly |
| 5 | Playroll | $10/employee/mo, billed monthly |
A position exists only when at least 8 tools have data for that metric. 147 of 411 HR & Recruiting tools have a verified price; the others publish none we could read (often "contact sales"). Advertising and placement fees are not inputs to any position. Visit counts include visits from every source. How we compute this. Cite this: Toolradar, “HR & Recruiting leaderboards”, Oct 2026. Data licensed CC BY 4.0. All HR & Recruiting statistics.
8 alternatives to Glint
Direct alternatives come first, ranked by G2 and Capterra ratings, media mentions, and editor review. Tools marked "Same category as Glint" follow, ranked the same way.
- 1
WorkTango
Paid Battle-tested at scaleEngage, inspire, and retain your employees with a holistic employee experience platform.
4.8 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 1,543 ratings, Sep 2026
Price not published
- 2
Culture Amp
Paid Battle-tested at scaleEmployee experience and engagement platform
4.5 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 1,780 ratings, Sep 2026
Price not published
- 3
Quantum Workplace
Paid Battle-tested at scaleAn all-in-one HR platform for engagement, performance, and development.
4.4 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 1,038 ratings, Sep 2026
Price not published
- 4
Rippling
Paid Battle-tested at scaleUnify HR, IT, and finance for seamless employee management
4.8 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 18,284 ratings, Sep 2026
From $8/user/mo, billed monthly
Same category as Glint
- 5
Deel
Paid Battle-tested at scaleHire globally, pay compliantly, and manage payroll worldwide
4.7 /5 across G2, Capterra and Trustpilot · 20,580 ratings, Sep 2026
From $19/employee/mo, billed monthly
Same category as Glint
- 6
Awardco
Paid Battle-tested at scaleMake employee recognition more rewarding and drive engagement with a flexible platform.
4.9 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 11,265 ratings, Sep 2026
Price not published
Same category as Glint
- 7
BambooHR
Paid Battle-tested at scaleHR software for small businesses
4.5 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 10,281 ratings, Sep 2026
From $5.25/mo, billed yearly
Same category as Glint
- 8
Bonusly
Free plan Cheaper than GlintReimagine employee recognition and rewards to drive continuous performance and build a thriving culture.
4.7 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 8,994 ratings, Sep 2026
From $3/seat/mo, billed monthly; free plan available
Same category as Glint
Frequently asked questions
What is the best alternative to Glint?
Based on real-signal scoring (G2 and Capterra ratings, media mentions, and editorial review), the top alternatives to Glint are WorkTango, Culture Amp, Quantum Workplace. Each solves the same core job with different trade-offs on pricing, features, and integrations.
Is there a free alternative to Glint?
There is no fully free alternative in this list. Bonusly is freemium: a permanent free tier plus paid plans (Reimagine employee recognition and rewards to drive continuous performance and build a thriving culture).
Why do people look for Glint alternatives?
Common reasons teams switch away from Glint: pricing that scales aggressively, missing integrations with the rest of their stack, performance or scale limits, or a specific feature gap in hr & recruiting. The alternatives on this page solve the same core problem with different trade-offs.
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