Sonder
Protect your employees. Protect your business
Sonder is a platform dedicated to employee well-being and safety that provides round-the-clock support in the areas of personal safety, medical care, and mental health through a single app. It combines self-help resources, holistic triage, clinical support from medical professionals, crisis intervention, injury management, and executive counseling with data and insights for businesses. Sonder is certified to hospital standards, runs on AWS, and serves companies in Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom as an alternative to EAP programs, with a focus on early intervention and measurable outcomes.
Security & Compliance
Security and privacy are top priorities.
Security Features
Certifications
- ACHS (Australian Council on Healthcare Standards)
- ISO 27001
- SOC 2
Data & Hosting
Data residency
United Kingdom
Hosting
SSO is available for member login (paid add-on; protocol available upon request). SCIM provisioning for Okta and Microsoft Entra, as well as an open API for custom integrations. The provider claims 100% compliance with healthcare regulations and refers to its Trust Center and Privacy Policy. Details on MFA, RBAC, audit logs, encryption standards, IP allowlisting, and data residency: available upon request.
Retention & deletion
Personal information is destroyed or de-identified when it is no longer required, unless its retention is required or authorised by law. The retention period depends, among other things, on the purpose of processing, legal obligations, an ongoing customer relationship and deletion requests. Sonder does not state a general fixed retention period.
Confidentiality is emphasized; ACHS accreditation for clinical quality/safety; positioned as healthcare-compliant. Explicit confirmations regarding the GDPR, ISO 27001, SOC 2, and the DPA: available upon request.
Feature Scope
Core platform and app: single entry point for personal safety, medical and mental health support; 24/7 human support by chat or call with ~10s average response time; proactive messages and alerts for health, local incidents and hazards; personal safety tools (safety alerts, journey tracking, smart check‑ins, real‑time monitoring); self‑help wellbeing resource hub; targeted push notifications; member helpdesk; family access. Clinical and care features: holistic triage and tailored care; aftercare follow‑up; care coordination; counselling; mental health pathways; psychology (virtual and face‑to‑face); couples therapy; social worker support; medical advice; injury management (early intervention); GP referrals; physiotherapy; diagnostic imaging; workplace and post‑employment support; critical incident and trauma support; on‑site trauma support; manager support and psychoeducation. Safety and operations: responder safety deployments; welfare checks; Sonder Whistleblower service (add‑on); Team Safe for lone/frontline visibility (referenced via resources). Insights and admin: data and insights; usage reports; monthly customer insights newsletter; Sonder Portal (customer admin); audit‑ready reporting; seamless reporting and communication. Onboarding and change: dedicated implementation manager; early access to customer success; Customer Portal for fast member setup; weekly launch webinar; premium onboarding (add‑on); marketing toolkit with co‑brandable launch and ongoing engagement assets; integration into existing health & safety programs and playbooks. Security, privacy, compliance: member login SSO (paid add‑on); API and SCIM provisioning (Okta, Microsoft Entra); Open API for custom integrations; 100% healthcare compliant and ACHS certified; Trust Centre and Privacy Policy; emphasis on confidentiality. Languages and regions: multilingual support and interpreter services in 300+ languages (incl. AUSLAN); site markets and offices in AU, NZ, UK. Typical outcomes highlighted: reduced churn and absenteeism, increased productivity, avoided unnecessary GP/ED visits, improved perceived safety.
Pricing hints: Four packages: Starter Care, Sonder Safe, Essential Care, Total Care. Pricing is a fixed, all‑inclusive annual fee (not pay‑per‑use), quote‑based by organisation size/needs. Many capabilities are included per tier with numerous paid add‑ons (e.g., psychology sessions, on‑site trauma support, whistleblower service, premium onboarding, SSO).
Security hints: Member login SSO available (paid add‑on). SCIM user provisioning supported for Okta and Microsoft Entra; Open API available for custom integrations. ACHS certified; described as 100% healthcare compliant; Trust Centre and Privacy Policy referenced.
Compliance hints: ACHS certified and stated 100% healthcare compliant; confidentiality emphasis.
Implementation hints: Dedicated implementation manager; early access to customer success; Customer Portal for fast member registration; weekly launch webinar; premium onboarding available as add‑on; marketing toolkit for activation; integration with existing H&S programs and creation of policy‑aligned playbooks.
Support hints: For members: 24/7 chat or call with trained professionals; interpreter services in 300+ languages incl. AUSLAN; in‑app helpdesk. For customers: customer lifetime support, Customer Success with regular reporting/check‑ins, Helpdesk support, Sonder Portal. Average response time cited as ~10 seconds for member support.
Integration hints: SCIM client integrations for Okta and Microsoft Entra; Open API for custom member management; SSO for member login (paid add‑on). Platform designed to surface internal and external resources within the Sonder app; partner referral network noted.
- Comprehensive wellbeing resource library: 1,800+ self-serve articles, videos, and expert advice on stress, anxiety, sleep, and nutrition; employers can embed workplace policies and resources directly in the app.
- Confidential wellbeing assessments: Personal wellbeing assessment with DASS-21 (21-question survey for depression, anxiety, stress) that generates personalised support pathways and self-help articles.
- Engaging experiences: Personalised recommendations and thematic programs such as a four-week resilience series, 30 days to better sleep, and mindfulness tips to help members make everyday changes.
- Platform access and responsiveness: 24/7 human support via the Sonder app, average response time ~10 seconds; holistic care across personal safety, mental and medical health; high utilisation (40% engagement).
- Security/Integrations: SCIM user provisioning with Okta and Microsoft Entra; Open API for custom integrations to manage member access/subscriptions; integration does not affect SSO (SSO remains the login method).
- Compliance/quality: Trusted accreditation with ACHS (Australian Council on Healthcare Standards) indicating clinical-quality governance comparable to hospital standards; Trust Centre, Privacy Policy, and Terms publicly available.
- Admin/embedding: Ability to embed organisation-specific policies/resources within the app; insights across the broader platform to see what’s happening with your people.
Security hints: SSO is the login method for members. User management can be automated via SCIM with Okta and Microsoft Entra or via an Open API; this integration manages member access/subscriptions and does not interfere with SSO.
Compliance hints: ACHS accreditation for clinical quality/safety; Trust Centre, Privacy Policy, and Terms available.
Implementation hints: Employers distribute the Sonder app and can embed workplace policies in-app. Member lifecycle management can be automated via SCIM (Okta/Microsoft Entra) or Open API; manual edits are possible but discouraged once API sync is active. Contact Sonder for technical docs and next steps.
Support hints: 24/7 member support via in-app chat/call with an average ~10-second response; manager support for leaders; Help Centre for admins; customer support contact available for API onboarding (customer.support@sonder.io). Regional offices in AU, NZ, UK.
Integration hints: SCIM provisioning with Okta and Microsoft Entra; Open API for custom integrations with internal systems; designed to manage member access and stay in sync with HR platforms; SSO remains separate and unaffected.
Features at a Glance
Analytics
- Dashboards
Data & API
- API
Integrations
- Okta integration
- Azure AD integration
Mobile
- iOS/Android app
Security & IT
- SSO/SAML
- SCIM
- MFA
- RBAC
- Data residency region
- Audit logs
Compliance
- ISO 27001
- GDPR
Administration
- Audit trail
Pricing Model
On request
Price on request. The Australian pricing page lists Starter Care, Essential Care, Advanced Care and Total Care, as well as separate safety plans. Sonder describes a fixed annual platform fee and provides quotes based on the organisation’s needs. Depending on the plan, some services are paid add-ons or charged on a pay-as-you-go basis.
Implementation
Early access to Customer Success during the rollout; admin management via a dedicated portal; auditable reports and regular insights.
Support
Email · Cat · Phone
SLA details: Available upon request. 24/7 clinical and security responders are available for deployments and to provide support during critical incidents.
Integrations
Okta
SSOMember login SSO (paid add-on) and SCIM user provisioning supported.
Sonder Open API
APIOpen API for custom integrations; manages member subscriptions and access; does not interfere with SSO.
Single Sign-On (SSO) for member login
SSOPaid add-on.
Employer internal/external support services
OtherHolistic triage acts as a single entry point surfacing existing employer resources; pathways/playbooks configured during onboarding.
Partner referral network
OtherReferral pathways to counselling/medical/safety partners depending on plan.
Internal company resources and services
OtherSonder acts as a single entry point and can route employees into internal and external support pathways.
Existing Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs)
OtherCan integrate/operate alongside existing EAPs and support transitions away from traditional EAP models.
Open-source intelligence feeds (internal capability)
OtherUsed by Sonder’s Intelligence team for geolocated safety alerts; not a customer-managed integration.
Single Sign-On (generic)
SSOSSO-supported access model.
Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)
SSOMember login SSO (paid add-on) and SCIM user provisioning supported.
Open API
APIOpen API available for custom member management and integrations.
