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
4.0
Jan 7, 2026

Opportunities aplenty

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Company treats employees well. Unlimited PTO. Good benefits. Plenty of perks and charitable engagements

Cons

Proprietary software can pidgeonhole skillsets

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Appian Response
2mo
We’re glad to hear you’ve had a positive experience with our benefits and how employees are treated. Thank you for sharing your feedback around technology and its impact on skill development. We recognize the importance of building transferable skills and are dedicated to providing learning opportunities and exposure to a broad range of tools and technologies. We encourage you to share any feedback you may have with your manager or HRBP.
2.0
Dec 30, 2025

Great employees, poor management

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The company is full of passionate, hardworking people, offers good work–life balance in many departments, provides fair market compensation, and delivers an excellent product.

Cons

Avoid the Business Technology department. There are serious concerns about sexism and racism, limited advancement opportunities unless you fit a narrow demographic, and high turnover—five women left within a single year. PTO approvals have been rescinded months later, and the leadership team requires significant change.

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Appian Response
4mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. Feedback related to leadership, inclusion, and the overall employee experience is taken seriously, and we remain committed to fostering a respectful, equitable workplace. We continue to review and strengthen our practices and culture as part of that commitment.
3.0
Dec 29, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Smart people to work with

Cons

Leadership isn’t aligned, not a tech company at heart

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Appian Response
4mo
We appreciate your recognition of the talented people at Appian. We also acknowledge your feedback on leadership alignment and remain focused on clear communication and connection across teams. We encourage ongoing feedback through your manager or HRBP as part of those efforts.
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