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
4.0
May 7, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Innovative company with a great strategy

Cons

Appian is sales-driven even though it is a product company

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Appian Response
2w
Thank you for sharing your feedback and highlighting our innovation and strategy. We appreciate you sharing your perspective on our company focus. We are dedicated to ensuring our product teams and sales strategies are closely aligned to deliver the best results. Please continue sharing any ideas and feedback with your manager as we continue to grow.
5.0
May 6, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

A lot of flexibility in how you operate day to day

Cons

Company was going through a restructure when I left but seems like they've sorted it out now

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Appian Response
2w
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback! We are glad to hear you valued the flexibility.
4.0
Apr 8, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great culture and WLB, growth-focused mindset for employees

Cons

Pay can be on the lower end compared to other similar companies

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Appian Response
1mo
Thank you for recognizing our culture, work-life balance, and growth focus. We appreciate your feedback on compensation. We regularly assess our compensation approach to ensure alignment with market conditions and competitiveness. We encourage you to share any additional feedback with your manager or HRBP.
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