Appian reviews

3.6

59% would recommend to a friend

(787 total reviews)
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Matt Calkins

51% approve of CEO

48% positive business outlook

Appian has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 787 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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787 reviews
5.0
Sep 16, 2025

Great Place To Work

Recommend
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Pros

You work with a lot of highly motivated people to tackle interesting client projects that have an impact on the clients' business

Cons

As in other places, consulting has its own set of challenges that you need to adapt to.

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Appian Response
8mo
Thank you for sharing your experience and for highlighting the motivated colleagues and impactful client work you’ve been part of. We agree that consulting brings unique challenges, and we appreciate your adaptability and contributions in helping clients achieve meaningful outcomes. Your feedback is valued.
4.0
Sep 7, 2025

Great company to work for

Recommend
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Pros

Great people, good career growth with opportunities to get promoted regularly based on performance not tenure, good work life balance, decent pay, training onsite in America was great

Cons

Depending on project, work can be more/less exciting, pay could be higher but it’s also not bad

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Appian Response
8mo
It’s great to hear that you’ve found career growth, supportive colleagues, and training opportunities here at Appian valuable. We hear your feedback on project variety and compensation, and encourage open conversations with your manager and HRBP to ensure your work remains engaging and rewarding. Your input is valuable in helping us continue to improve.
3.0
Aug 30, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Solid solution that drives impact into clients organisations

Cons

Frequent changes in direction. Legal seem to run engineering, sales and marketing. Push to sell professional services over enabling partners.

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Appian Response
9mo
We’re grateful for your tenure and for recognizing the strength and impact of our solutions. We want employees to feel aligned with leadership and confident in our direction, which is why we’re working to reinforce our values, improve cross-team collaboration, and ensure that decision-making is transparent and consistent. Your input helps us stay focused on building clarity and trust across the organization, and we encourage you to continue sharing your perspective as we strengthen these efforts.
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