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
2.0
Mar 23, 2026

You can't fix culture with RTO

Anonymous employee
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CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great technology So much potential Great people

Cons

Culture is poor. Leadership's approach to fixing culture is forcing everyone back into the office 5 days a week. Problem with that is the DMV traffic is horrible. It is actually working against them more than it is helping them. Senior leadership is a revolving door which is leading to a lack of continuity and a disconnect with strategic uncertainty. I was there for 4 years and saw 4 different (technically) CROs and 3 different CMOs. Most of the veterans that lead to the success of Appian have all left. And Sales culture is very much about the numbers and less about the behaviors that drive the numbers.

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Appian Response
2mo
Thank you for sharing your perspective and for recognizing the great people across the team. We acknowledge your feedback around our return-to-office and leadership transitions. Being in person fosters stronger collaboration and connection across teams. We also recognize the impact that leadership changes can have on continuity, and are focused on strengthening alignment and direction during times of transition. Employee forums and executive-level “Ask Me Anything” sessions are one way we provide transparency and create space for open feedback. We appreciate you taking the time to share this feedback, as it helps inform how we continue to improve.
4.0
Mar 2, 2026

Security Engineer

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Company has a good work culture

Cons

the salary increments and hikes aren't as good

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Appian Response
3mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback and for recognizing our positive work culture. We appreciate your feedback regarding compensation growth and understand how important this is to long-term satisfaction and retention. We continually review our compensation practices to ensure they remain competitive and aligned with market trends. We encourage you to share any additional feedback with your manager or HRBP.
4.0
Feb 17, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good culture and supportive managers

Cons

Some projects can be repetitive and long

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Appian Response
3mo
We appreciate your recognition of our supportive culture and management. Thank you for your feedback regarding project duration. We remain focused on balancing long-term client impact with diverse opportunities for our consultants.
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