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
3.0
Feb 17, 2026

Eh

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great technology Great field managers

Cons

Executives won’t do what it takes to win in and increasingly competitive industry

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Appian Response
3mo
Thank you for your recognition of our technology and managers. We also acknowledge your perspective on our competitive strategy and remain committed to evolving our approach to winning in the market. Please continue to share your feedback with your manager or HRBP.
4.0
Jan 26, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Talented team, good work environment

Cons

Management changes and frequent shifts in strategic targets

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Appian Response
3mo
Thanks for highlighting the talented team and positive work environment! We appreciate your feedback regarding leadership changes and evolving strategic priorities. We’re committed to providing clear communication as we continue to grow and adapt, including offering regular forums and executive “Ask Me Anything” sessions to help ensure transparency around our goals and direction. We encourage you to continue sharing any feedback with your manager or HRBP.
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.
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