Appian reviews

3.6

60% would recommend to a friend

(789 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 789 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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789 reviews
1.0
May 15, 2026

Management issues overshadow any positives

Recommend
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Pros

Few to mention. They hire and fire on a whim! Appian and Salesforce were established in the same year. That should speak volumes.

Cons

Many, but most of all the mgt.

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Appian Response
2w
Thank you for sharing your perspective. To support our teams and ensure clear direction, we are actively investing in ongoing management training and leadership development programs to better foster a supportive and transparent environment.
3.0
May 11, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

free food and team events

Cons

politics and clique, slow growth

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Appian Response
2w
Thank you for your feedback and for highlighting our office culture and team events. We are committed to fostering a transparent and inclusive environment where employees feel informed, supported, and empowered to grow. To support this, we host executive “Ask Me Anything” sessions and employee forums that encourage open dialogue and provide visibility into company strategy and leadership priorities. We also utilize a defined growth framework to help ensure employees have clear expectations and opportunities for career development. We appreciate you taking the time to share your perspective.
5.0
May 11, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Supportive team that cares about your growth

Cons

Can be a bit bureaucratic

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Appian Response
2w
We are glad to hear you felt supported by your team and that they contributed positively to your growth at Appian. We value your perspective and recognize the importance of balancing growth with agility. We remain focused on refining processes and reducing friction so our teams can continue to innovate and operate effectively.
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