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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 27001:2022
- ISO 27001
Data & Hosting
Data residency
Germany/EU (data centers in Frankfurt and several other locations)
Hosting
Optional SSO mode is considered a security risk; we recommend enforcing SSO for all users.
Hosting in Germany/the EU; multilingual support for international rollouts; psychological risk assessment available.
Feature Scope
Scientifically validated questionnaire based on the JD-R model (in collaboration with Freie Universität Berlin). AI-powered text analysis for automatic clustering of open-ended responses and sentiment/topics. Interactive, customizable dashboards with filters (location, department, role) and time-series comparisons. Multiple survey types (engagement, pulse, annual survey, onboarding, exit, leadership, eNPS, 360°, mental health risk assessment, custom surveys). Multi-channel participation (email, app, QR code, Microsoft Teams, Slack, code access; blue-collar-friendly). Benchmarking (internal/external) and exports (PowerPoint, PDF, Excel). Action/initiative management, including Kanban tracking and AI recommendations; anonymous employee chat for questions. Role-based access, hierarchy-based data access, user-defined employee groups. SSO/SAML (depending on the package). Multilingual surveys and dashboards; platform supports over 40 languages. Native HRIS/HCM integrations (including SAP, Workday, HiBob, Personio) as well as API, CSV/SFTP imports; integration with Deel available. Security & Data Protection: ISO 27001 certified, GDPR-compliant, configurable data anonymization, detailed data access controls, penetration tests; hosted in Germany or the EU.
Pricing details: Annual billing license model based on the number of users. Plans: Team starting at 75 €/month, Business starting at 120 €/month, Enterprise starting at 330 €/month (each plus optional add-ons such as AI assistant, anonymous chat, SSO/SAML, multilingual support, advanced analytics, and custom integrations). Transparent pricing with no setup fee; Honestly is sometimes advertised as “starting at approx. 900 €/year.” Trial access/evaluation available.
Security highlights: ISO 27001 (including 27001:2022) certified. GDPR-compliant. Data hosting in Germany or the EU; websites explicitly mention German servers. Configurable anonymity, detailed role/permission models. SSO/SAML (Business/Enterprise, sometimes as an add-on). Penetration testing, high service availability, vendor security forms.
Compliance hints: GDPR compliance, ISO 27001 certification. Data Processing Agreement (DPA) available. Support for works council and data protection readiness during onboarding. Data residency: Germany/EU.
Implementation tips: First annual survey can be set up in minutes using a template. Full implementation of the platform typically takes 1–4 weeks: technical setup (tenant, roles, data protection), data import/user creation (HRIS export or API/integration; typically 1–2 weeks depending on data quality), rollout & first survey in approx. 2–4 weeks. Onboarding support includes kick-off, data import/configuration assistance, best practices (including works council/data protection topics), and enablement for admins. Migration from other tools (e.g., Peakon) via API, SFTP, or CSV is possible.
Support details: Email support (all plans), Premium support; in the Business plan, a dedicated contact person via email and phone; Enterprise plan with extended SLAs and a dedicated success/implementation team. German-language support and consulting. Help articles, webinars, and best-practice resources available.
Integration details: Native HCM/HRIS integrations (e.g., SAP, Workday, HiBob, Personio), integration with Deel. Data imports via API, CSV, SFTP; automatic synchronization (typically twice daily, according to the comparison/FAQ page). Communication/participation channels: Microsoft Teams, Slack, email, app, QR code. Exports to PowerPoint, PDF, Excel.
Scientifically grounded questions based on the Job Demands-Resources model, developed in collaboration with Freie Universität Berlin; pre-built templates for mental health risk assessments. AI-powered analysis of open-ended responses, including topic clustering and sentiment analysis; summaries generated without manual analysis. Interactive, customizable dashboards with filtering by departments, locations, and roles; trend, heatmap, and impact analyses (depending on the package/add-on). Initiative management: Create actions directly from dashboards, assign responsibilities and due dates, and track progress. 100% anonymous, GDPR-compliant surveys; data hosting on German or EU servers; customizable anonymity based on compliance requirements; detailed role-based and access control. Security/Compliance Framework: ISO 27001 certification, penetration tests, high service availability, vendor security forms. Single Sign-On / SAML (Business as an add-on, Enterprise included). Multilingual Support: Platform/surveys in over 40 languages; multilingual surveys and dashboards (Business as an add-on, Enterprise included). Integrations: Native HRIS/HCM integrations, SSO, Microsoft Teams & Slack, participation via code; API/custom integrations available; MDM app management. Exports: PowerPoint, PDF, Excel. Reach all employees via email, app, Microsoft Teams/Slack. Status page and premium support/customer success available. (Sources: https://www.honestly.de/employee-engagement/psychische-gefaehrdungsbeurteilung/; https://www.honestly.de/preise/; https://www.honestly.de/)
Pricing details: Licensing model with annual billing based on the number of users. Team: starting at €75/month; Business: starting at €120/month; Enterprise: starting at €330/month. Add-ons include: AI assistant, anonymous employee chat, SSO, multilingual support, advanced analytics. No setup fee.
Security highlights: ISO 27001:2022 certified; GDPR-compliant processing; hosting in Germany/EU; customizable anonymity; detailed data access control; penetration testing; high service availability; SSO/SAML (Business as an add-on, Enterprise included). (Sources: https://www.honestly.de/preise/; https://www.honestly.de/employee-engagement/psychische-gefaehrdungsbeurteilung/)
Compliance highlights: GDPR compliance; support for the legal obligation to conduct psychological risk assessments under Section 5 of the German Occupational Safety and Health Act (ArbSchG); ISO 27001 certification; AVV/DPA and TOMs available upon request; Works Council/data protection readiness during onboarding. (Sources: https://www.honestly.de/employee-engagement/psychische-gefaehrdungsbeurteilung/; https://www.honestly.de/preise/)
Implementation hints: Typically 1–4 weeks until full implementation: Technical setup in a few days; data import/user setup 1–2 weeks; rollout & first survey in 2–4 weeks. Onboarding support including kickoff, data protection/works council readiness, and enablement.
Support information: Premium Online Support (Team); Business: Premium support with a dedicated contact person via email and phone; Enterprise: comprehensive Enterprise SLAs. Customer Success Manager and Implementation Manager available as options; knowledge resources and guides available. Public support phone number: +49 221 828 282 40.
Integration notes: Native HRIS/HCM integrations, SSO/SAML, Microsoft Teams, Slack, participation via code; API/custom integrations possible; MDM app management. (Sources: https://www.honestly.de/preise/; https://www.honestly.de/)
Features at a Glance
Analytics
- Dashboards
- Custom reports
Data & API
- Data export
- API
Integrations
- MS Teams integration
- Slack integration
- Azure AD integration
- Okta integration
Mobile
- iOS/Android app
- Responsive UI
Performance
- 360 feedback
Security & IT
- SSO/SAML
- RBAC
- Data residency region
- MFA
- Audit logs
Compliance
- GDPR
- DPA available
- ISO 27001
Core HR
- Roles & permissions
- Workflows
Administration
- Custom fields
- Audit trail
Pricing Model
Per employee
A transparent licensing model with no setup fee. Pricing depends on the number of active users, contract length, and selected modules. Trial access or an evaluation is available. Some older or external sources mention a starting price of approximately €900 per year. Some features are add-ons, such as SSO/SAML, multilingual support, an AI assistant, anonymous chat, advanced analytics, and custom integrations.
Implementation
Multilingual rollouts and HRIS synchronization are taken into account during setup.
Support
Email · Phone (Business/Enterprise)
SLA: Enterprise: comprehensive service-level agreements; Business: premium support with a dedicated contact person.
Support tickets via the Help Center; personalized support from Customer Success for Business/Enterprise.
Integrations
Excel Export
OtherExport Report as XLSX/CSV
Fountain
ATSHigh-Volume Recruiting
SAP (SuccessFactors/HCM)
HRISAutomatic employee synchronization (native integrations possible)
Deel
PayrollEOR/Payroll-Integration
Employment Hero
HRISHRIS/Payroll Platform
Microsoft Teams
OtherChannel for Invitations/Survey Participation
Remote
PayrollEOR/Payroll-Integration
Slack
OtherChannel for Invitations/Survey Participation
SAP (HCM/SuccessFactors)
HRISNative HRIS/HCM-Integration
SAML SSO
SSOSSO/SAML; 2FA supported
API
APIData imports/exports; customizable integrations
CSV
OtherCSV-Import/Export
MDM
OtherApp Management via Mobile Device Management
Status Page
OtherPublic System Status Page
SAML SSO (Generic)
SSOSSO/SAML Available
Honestly API
APIData import/synchronization; integration options available upon request
Native HRIS/HCM-Integrationen
HRISBroad Coverage
MDM (Mobile Device Management)
OtherApp Management/Deployment via MDM
Individuelle/erweiterte Integrationen
OtherCan be implemented upon request
SAP
HRISNative HRIS/HCM-Integration
HiBob
HRISNative HRIS/HCM-Integration
SAML 2.0 SSO
SSOSingle Sign-On for Enterprise
REST API
APIData Import/Export; Integration Automation
SFTP
OtherScheduled Batch Import/Export
CSV Import/Export
OtherData imports from HRIS exports; manual exports
PowerPoint Export
OtherExport Report as a PPT
PDF Export
OtherExport Report as PDF
MDM-App-Verwaltung
OtherSupport for Mobile Device Management Deployment (generic)
HRIS/HCM (native)
HRISNative HRIS/HCM integrations for user/employee creation and data synchronization
SSO/SAML
SSOSSO/SAML supported; Business as an add-on, Enterprise included
Personio
HRISNative HRIS/HCM-Integration
Workday
HRISNative HRIS/HCM-Integration
SAP SuccessFactors
HRISNative HRIS/HCM-Integration
BambooHR
HRISNative HRIS/HCM-Integration
HRworks
HRISNative HRIS-Integration
Factorial
HRISNative HRIS-Integration
Kenjo
HRISNative HRIS-Integration
Sage HR
HRISNative HRIS-Integration
PayFit
PayrollPayroll-Integration
Greenhouse
ATSRecruiting-Integration
SmartRecruiters
ATSRecruiting-Integration
Workable
ATSRecruiting-Integration
Lever
ATSRecruiting-Integration
Oracle Recruiting Cloud
ATSRecruiting-Integration
Welcome to the Jungle
ATSJob Platform/ATS Integration
Microsoft Azure AD
SSOIdentity/SSO (SAML/SSO optional depending on the package)
Okta
SSOIdentity/SSO (SAML/SSO optional depending on the package)
Google Workspace
SSOIdentity/SSO
Excel/CSV Import
OtherImporting Data via an Export File
Public API
APIData Import via API/Integration
Native HRIS/HCM
HRISNative integrations for data import and synchronization.
SAML 2.0
SSOSingle Sign-On via SAML.
SSO (SAML)
SSOSSO/SAML: optional (Business) or included (Enterprise)
HRIS/HCM (generic)
HRISNative HRIS/HCM Integration
MDM (generic)
OtherMDM App Management for Mobile Apps
Report Exports (PPT, PDF, Excel)
OtherAutomated/Manual Exports for Reporting
