Comparison

Harmny vs Engagedly: Features, Pricing & Fit (2026)

By Harmny Editorial Team · Last updated September 2026

Bottom line

Engagedly and Harmny are the most similar tools in this comparison category. Both combine performance reviews, OKRs, engagement surveys, recognition, and gamification in one platform. Harmny has expanded significantly: it now covers time off, attendance tracking, org chart, onboarding checklists, compliance (I-9, EEO-1), and recruiting with offer letters, features Engagedly mostly lacks. The key differentiators that remain: Harmny's AI (Org Brain), including flight risk scoring, a 90-day attrition forecast, and AI-drafted development plans and 1:1 prep, has no Engagedly equivalent; Harmny's career pathing is employee-self-service while Engagedly's is primarily HR-facing; Harmny's redeemable rewards catalog (stars for wellness, learning, and team experiences) goes beyond Engagedly's points-and-badges model; and Harmny has a free tier with self-serve access. Engagedly's remaining genuine advantage is its built-in LMS if integrated learning and certification tracking are core requirements.

Similar platforms, now with different operational depth

Engagedly and Harmny are genuinely similar in scope: both have performance reviews, OKRs, engagement surveys, recognition, and gamification in one platform. This is a more nuanced comparison than Harmny vs. survey-only tools. But Harmny has expanded significantly into operational HR: time off, attendance, org chart, onboarding, compliance, and recruiting are now part of the platform.

Feature comparison

As of September 2026. Engagedly's pricing is modular and requires a sales call; not published as a single number.

	Harmny	Engagedly
Starting price	Free / $8/user/mo	Sales call required
Free tier	✓ Up to 10 users	✗
Self-serve	✓ No sales call	✗
Performance reviews	✓ Full cycle + calibration	✓ 360 reviews
Goals / OKRs	✓ Cascading goals	✓ OKR tracking
1:1 meetings	✓ Shared agendas + history	✓ 1:1 tool
Engagement surveys	✓ Anonymous/confidential/identified, AI-generated, lifecycle surveys	✓ Pulse surveys
Recognition & rewards	✓ XP, badges, streaks, redeemable rewards catalog	✓ Points, badges, social recognition
Competency frameworks	✓ Employee-visible career paths	✓ Competency management
Career pathing (employee view)	✓ Live gap analysis, self-serve	HR/manager-facing
AI assistance	✓ Org Brain (Growth plan): plans, 1:1 prep, summaries, flight risk	AI features (Engagedly AI)
Attrition forecast	✓ 90-day forecast with top drivers (Growth plan)	✗
Client portal	✓ Magic-link, white-labeled (Growth plan)	✗
Time off management	✓ Custom policies, one-click approvals, team calendar	✗
Attendance tracking	✓ Work hours and attendance	✗
Org chart	✓ Visualize org and reporting structure	✓
Automations / workflow automation	✓ Trigger-action rules on HR events	✓
Onboarding checklists	✓ Structured checklists	✗
Recruiting & offer letters	✓ E-sign offers, auto-convert to onboarding	✓ Module
Compliance (I-9, EEO-1)	✓ E-signatures + audit trail	✗
LMS / learning	✗ (integrates with external LMS)	✓ Built-in LMS + courses
Total Rewards statements	✓ Base + benefits + bonuses + recognition value (PDF)	✗
Succession planning	✓ Nominee tracking with readiness levels	✓ Succession module
Job architecture + salary bands	✓ Job families, salary bands, compa-ratio	✗
Project profitability tracking	✓ Cost rates, margin rollups by client	✗
Meeting rooms	✓ Bookable rooms, duration, recurring	✗
Best team size	10–500	100–5,000

Gamification: rewards on both sides, but Harmny adds a redemption catalog

Both platforms use gamification for the same basic purpose: reinforce good behavior and acknowledge achievements. Engagedly's points and badges are a social recognition and motivation layer, staying inside the platform as visible acknowledgment.

Harmny's gamification (XP, badges, streaks, challenges) works the same way, then goes a step further with a redeemable rewards catalog. Employees exchange stars for real perks: wellness activities, learning resources, and team experiences, not just a badge on a profile. Harmny also has real AI on top of the rest of the platform (Org Brain, on the Growth plan): flight risk scoring, a 90-day attrition forecast with top drivers, AI-drafted development plans and 1:1 coaching prep, and AI-generated surveys. None of that reads gamification activity itself. It works from goals, competency scores, evaluations, and 1:1 history.

Harmny's expanded operational HR coverage

Since these tools were first compared, Harmny has added a full operational HR layer that Engagedly largely lacks: time off with custom policies and one-click approvals, attendance tracking, an org chart for visualizing reporting structure, structured onboarding checklists, compliance tools (I-9, EEO-1, consent forms, and policy e-signatures with audit trail), and recruiting with offer letter e-signing that auto-converts to an onboarding workflow. Both platforms have org chart and automations. Engagedly has a recruiting module, but Harmny now covers the full HR operational stack that Engagedly mostly doesn't touch.

Where Engagedly wins: LMS

Engagedly has a built-in learning management system: create and deliver courses, track completion, assign certifications, and connect learning goals to performance plans. This is a genuine Engagedly advantage if blended learning and skill certification are core requirements. Harmny does not have a native LMS.

Choose Harmny if:

✓ You want one platform for performance management AND operational HR (time off, attendance, onboarding, compliance)
✓ AI-drafted development plans, 1:1 prep, and flight risk scoring are valuable
✓ Employee-visible career pathing year-round is a priority
✓ A redeemable rewards catalog (wellness, learning, team experiences) matters
✓ Self-serve with a free tier
✓ You don't need a native LMS

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Consider Engagedly if:

• A built-in LMS for course delivery, tracking, and certifications is a core requirement
• You're a 200+ person org already evaluating Engagedly enterprise with LMS as a key use case
• Your existing HR stack already covers time off and compliance and you only need performance + learning

Frequently asked questions

What is Engagedly?

Engagedly is a performance management and employee engagement platform aimed at mid-market companies (100–5,000 employees). It combines 360 reviews, OKRs, engagement surveys, social recognition, gamification (points and badges), a recruiting module, and a learning management system (LMS) in one platform. Pricing requires a sales call. It is headquartered in the US and targets HR-led deployments.

Is Harmny cheaper than Engagedly?

Likely yes for most small and mid-size teams. Harmny is free for up to 10 users and $8/user/month at scale, with AI (Org Brain) and the client portal on the $16/user/month Growth plan, all with no sales call. Engagedly's pricing is modular and not published as a single number; third-party estimates place individual modules anywhere from roughly $2 to $10/user/month depending on the suite, with a minimum annual commitment, so a full deployment can add up quickly. Get a quote directly from Engagedly to compare against your expected module mix.

Both have gamification. How are they different?

Engagedly's gamification (points and badges) is primarily a recognition and motivation mechanic. Harmny's gamification (XP, badges, streaks, challenges) works the same way, but goes further with a redeemable rewards catalog: stars that employees exchange for real perks such as wellness activities, learning resources, and team experiences. Engagedly's recognition stays within the platform as points and social acknowledgment, with no redemption catalog.

What does Harmny have that Engagedly doesn't?

Harmny now covers significantly more ground than Engagedly on the operational HR side: time off management with custom policies and team calendar, attendance tracking, org chart visualization, structured onboarding checklists, compliance (I-9, EEO-1, policy e-signatures with audit trail), and recruiting with offer letter e-signing. On the AI side, Harmny's Org Brain (flight risk scoring, a 90-day attrition forecast, AI-drafted development plans and 1:1 coaching prep, AI-generated surveys, and a knowledge base chat with source citations) has no Engagedly equivalent. Harmny also has a redeemable rewards catalog, stars exchangeable for wellness, learning, and team experiences, whereas Engagedly's recognition is points and badges only.

What does Engagedly have that Harmny doesn't?

Engagedly's LMS (learning management system) is a genuine advantage if integrated learning is a priority. Engagedly can deliver, track, and certify courses alongside performance goals. Harmny does not have a native LMS. It integrates with external learning tools but doesn't have Engagedly's built-in course management. If blended learning and certification tracking are core requirements, Engagedly is ahead.

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