Appian reviews

3.6

60% would recommend to a friend

(790 total reviews)
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Matt Calkins

54% approve of CEO

50% positive business outlook

Appian has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 790 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Appian employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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790 reviews
3.0
Jan 19, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Pay, benefits and conditions .

Cons

Poor senior management. Weak strategic leadership, zero planning.

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Appian Response
4mo
We’re glad to hear you value the pay and benefits at Appian. Thank you for sharing your perspective on leadership and planning. We aim to keep communication open through employee forums and executive “Ask Me Anything” sessions, where teams can ask questions and learn more about what different departments are working on and planning for the future. We encourage you to continue sharing your feedback with your manager or HRBP.
3.0
Aug 30, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Solid solution that drives impact into clients organisations

Cons

Frequent changes in direction. Legal seem to run engineering, sales and marketing. Push to sell professional services over enabling partners.

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Appian Response
9mo
We’re grateful for your tenure and for recognizing the strength and impact of our solutions. We want employees to feel aligned with leadership and confident in our direction, which is why we’re working to reinforce our values, improve cross-team collaboration, and ensure that decision-making is transparent and consistent. Your input helps us stay focused on building clarity and trust across the organization, and we encourage you to continue sharing your perspective as we strengthen these efforts.
3.0
Apr 4, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good work culture; Transparent management

Cons

No financial benefits; Salary hike also less; Bonus are not paid as agreed during offer sanction

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Appian Response
1y
We’re glad to hear you value the work culture and transparency within the team. Total compensation is something we are continuously reviewing to ensure it aligns with expectations and remain competitive. Your input is appreciated and helps us identify where we need to make positive improvements. Thanks for being part of the team.
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