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
May 11, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Supportive team that cares about your growth

Cons

Can be a bit bureaucratic

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Appian Response
2d
We are glad to hear you felt supported by your team and that they contributed positively to your growth at Appian. We value your perspective and recognize the importance of balancing growth with agility. We remain focused on refining processes and reducing friction so our teams can continue to innovate and operate effectively.
4.0
May 7, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Innovative company with a great strategy

Cons

Appian is sales-driven even though it is a product company

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Appian Response
2d
Thank you for sharing your feedback and highlighting our innovation and strategy. We appreciate you sharing your perspective on our company focus. We are dedicated to ensuring our product teams and sales strategies are closely aligned to deliver the best results. Please continue sharing any ideas and feedback with your manager as we continue to grow.
5.0
May 6, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

A lot of flexibility in how you operate day to day

Cons

Company was going through a restructure when I left but seems like they've sorted it out now

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Appian Response
2d
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback! We are glad to hear you valued the flexibility.
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