Honestly 360° Feedback
Honestly — All-in-one employee survey tool
Honestly is a German ISO 27001–certified employee engagement and survey platform that turns employee feedback into measurable actions. It offers scientifically validated surveys, multiple feedback channels, AI-supported analysis, reporting, and initiative tracking, with seamless integrations into HR software. Headquartered in Cologne, it serves 25,000+ teams worldwide.
Security & Compliance
Security and privacy are top priorities.
Security Features
Certifications
- ISO 27001 (inkl. 27001:2022)
- ISO 27001
Data & Hosting
Data residency
Germany/EU
Hosting
Detailed role and permission models; audit logs for administrator and data access.
GDPR-compliant processing; documentation (e.g., AVV, TOMs) available upon request.
Feature Scope
- 360° feedback in minutes: Select participants with a single click, automatic rater assignment (self, peers, direct reports, manager), no need to use CSV or Excel.
- Dedicated 360° dashboards: Self vs. Others comparison, spider charts, clear development recommendations; repeatable processes without the need for exporting.
- AI analysis: Pattern recognition, strengths/areas for development, suggested actions; features such as bubble charts, sentiment analysis, topic clustering, action plan suggestions.
- Anonymity & Rules: System-based minimum group size check, aggregated results according to defined rules, full transparency – works council-friendly (no monitoring/algorithmic evaluations).
- Templates: 360° feedback questionnaire with sample questions; immediately usable in the software.
- Distribution & Channels: Invitations via email/app; additional participation via Microsoft Teams, Slack, or Code (depending on package/add-on).
- Analytics & Follow-up: Heatmaps, trends, impact analyses, text analysis (optional/depending on the package); create initiatives directly from dashboards and track success; anonymous employee chat.
- Integrations & Data: Intuitive data import, native HRIS/HCM integrations, advanced/custom integrations; SSO/SAML optional/Enterprise; role-based access, hierarchy-based data access.
- Multilingual Support: Platform/surveys in 40+ languages; multilingual surveys/dashboards (optional/Enterprise).
- Exports & Reporting: PowerPoint, PDF, Excel exports; real-time and customizable dashboards.
- Security: ISO 27001 certified; GDPR compliant; 2FA & SSO; 256-bit encryption at rest & in transit; audit logs; regular penetration tests; hosting in Germany/EU; redundancy & RAID1.
Pricing details: Licensing model with annual billing; pricing depends on the number of users and feature set. Plans: Team starting at €75/month, Business starting at €120/month, Enterprise starting at €330/month. 360° feedback is included as a survey type. Add-ons, among others: AI assistant, anonymous chat, SSO, multilingual support, advanced analytics, custom integrations. No setup fee; trial access available.
Security features: ISO 27001 certified (including reference to 27001:2022), GDPR compliant; 2FA and Single Sign-On (SSO)/SAML; 256-bit encryption for storage and transmission; Audit logs for admin/data access; regular penetration tests by independent providers; system redundancy and RAID1 mirroring; hosting in Germany/EU; detailed role/permission concepts.
Compliance hints: GDPR-compliant; ISO 27001 certified; AVV/DPA available upon request; works council-friendly (no monitoring, no algorithmic evaluations, full transparency).
Implementation notes: Typically 1–4 weeks until full implementation (larger/more complex setups may take longer). Steps: technical setup (tenant, roles, data protection), data import & user creation, rollout & first survey. Onboarding support included (kickoff, configuration, communication best practices, enablement).
Support details: Premium Online Support (Team); Business: Premium support with a dedicated contact person via email & phone; Enterprise: comprehensive Enterprise SLAs; additionally, Customer Success/Implementation Manager, Senior Engagement Consulting, help articles/best practices, status page.
Integration hints: Native HRIS/HCM integrations, advanced/custom integrations, and API/import available; SSO/SAML; access via Microsoft Teams, Slack, or Code; email/app/QR code as channels; app management via MDM (depending on package/option).
Features at a Glance
Performance
- 360 feedback
Analytics
- Dashboards
- Custom reports
Data & API
- Data export
- API
Integrations
- MS Teams integration
- Slack integration
Mobile
- iOS/Android app
- Responsive UI
Administration
- Audit trail
Security & IT
- SSO/SAML
- MFA
- RBAC
- Audit logs
- Data residency region
Compliance
- GDPR
- DPA available
- ISO 27001
Core HR
- Roles & permissions
Pricing Model
Per employee
The price depends on the number of employees, the contract term, and the selected features/add-ons. Regional sites may show different starting prices (e.g., Business plans starting at €200 on honestly.com vs. starting at €120 on honestly.de).
Implementation
Onboarding support is included in all plans; a full-service option with a dedicated project manager is available.
Support
Email (all plans) · Phone (Business/Enterprise) · Support ticket/Help Center (knowledge base)
SLA: Comprehensive Enterprise SLAs are available with the Enterprise plan; otherwise, standard SLAs apply.
Time zones: EU Business Hours; Global Email Support
Integrations
Microsoft Teams
OtherParticipation/Notifications via Teams (depends on package/add-on)
Slack
OtherParticipation/Notifications via Slack (depends on package/add-on)
SAML 2.0
SSOSSO/SAML optional/Enterprise
HRIS/HCM (native Integrationen)
HRISNative connectors; advanced/custom integrations available upon request
Honestly API
APIData Imports/Integrations; API-Based Data Exchange
MDM (Mobile Device Management)
OtherApp Management via MDM (per package/option)