--- description: Review of Inspire Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs on Software Advice New Zealand. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: Inspire | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice NZ --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Employee Engagement Software](/directory/3397/employee-engagement/software) > [Inspire](/software/89170/inspire) # Inspire Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/89170/inspire Page: 1 / 2\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/89170/inspire?page=2) > Inspire is a strategy execution platform for continuous performance management and OKRs. It is built for organizations of 200 to 5,000 employees that need a defensible line from company strategy to the work an individual does, connected both ways so leaders see what is moving and who owns each outcome. Core capabilities include strategy maps, cascading OKRs, weekly check-ins with metric targets, one-on-one agendas, continuous and 360 feedback, review cycles and appraisals, recognition tied to values, and dashboards that flag drift mid-quarter. The Inspire Agent drafts objectives, surfaces pending check-ins and preps managers for one-on-ones. Customers can connect their own AI assistant, including Claude and ChatGPT, to live Inspire data via the Model Context Protocol, permission-scoped and audited, with no personally identifiable information sent to models. The AI is advisory and does not score or rank people. Inspire is SOC 2 Type II, integrates directly with Microsoft, Google, Workday, ADP and Salesforce, plus over 200 more via a unified API, and is priced from $5 to $16 per user per month. > > Verdict: Rated **4.8/5** by 6 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.8/5** | 6 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.0/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Inspire Software - **Location**: San Diego, US - **Founded**: 2012 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$10.00 - **Pricing model**: Per User - **Pricing Details**: Inspire offers two plans, Essentials and Essentials Plus. All plans come with a 1, 3, or 5 year contract. Prices are calculated per user per month and are billed annually. Inspire Software pricing starts at $8.39 per month, per user. Contact Inspire Software for full pricing details. - **Target Audience**: 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Chromebook (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: Arabic, Basque, Brazilian Portuguese, Bulgarian, Catalan, Chinese, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Estonian, European Portuguese, Finnish, French, Galician, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Icelandic, Indonesian, Irish, Italian, Japanese, Kazakh, Korean, Latvian, Lithuanian, Malay, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Serbian, Slovak, Slovenian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Traditional Chinese, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese - **Available Countries**: Albania, Andorra, Argentina, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bolivia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Ecuador, Estonia, Falkland Islands and 49 more ## Features - 360 Degree Feedback - API - Activity Tracking - Assessment Management - Benchmarking - Collaboration Tools - Communication Management - Competency Management - Configurable Workflow - Customisable Dashboard - Customisable Questions - Customisable Templates - Dashboard - Employee Engagement Software - Employee Management - Employee Recognition Software - Engagement Tracking - Feedback Management - Goal Management - Goal Setting/Tracking ## Integrations (23 total) - Asana - BambooHR - Cornerstone - Dropbox Backup - Google Drive - Google Workspace - HubSpot CRM - Jira - Lattice - MS Dynamics - Microsoft 365 - Microsoft Excel - Microsoft Outlook - Microsoft Power BI - Microsoft Teams ... and 8 more integrations ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - Chat ## Category - [Employee Engagement Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/3397/employee-engagement/software) ## Related Categories - [Employee Engagement Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/3397/employee-engagement/software) - [Employee Recognition Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/3780/employee-recognition/software) - [OKR Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/3713/okr/software) - [Strategic Planning Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/3854/strategic-planning/software) - [Performance Appraisal Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/323/performance-review-software/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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In the end we settled with the Advanced plan to give us better Tech Support access and better access to leadership training. > > While our team faced a bit of a learning curve coming from multiple tools to an integrated solution, with a few coaching sessions, we were able to get the tool up and running and we LOVE it. I highly recommend this tool if you are not already using a fully integrated solution that allows you to transform your strategy into goals and effectively track progress through all levels of your team. ----- ### "Supportive Community With Helpful Information" — 5.0/5 > **Brad** | *28 September 2026* | Law Practice | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: I liked how Inspire made it easy to connect with people who share similar experiences and interests. The community feels supportive, and the platform makes it simple to find relevant discussions and useful information. > > **Cons**: Some parts of the platform can feel a little cluttered, and finding specific discussions or information is not always as intuitive as it could be. > > Overall, my experience with Inspire has been positive. It provides a supportive environment where people can connect, share experiences, and learn from others facing similar situations. The platform could be easier to navigate, but the community and information available make it worthwhile. ----- ### "Great way to recognize and be recognized\!" — 4.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *10 December 2025* | Biotechnology | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: The variety of gift cards is better than other similar programs. It is user very user friendly on either side of a recognition transaction. > > **Cons**: The price of physical goods on this platform seems a bit overpriced when compared to the cost of redeeming for gift cards. > > Overall, inspire offers a very user friendly and diverse platform for recognizing and rewarding colleagues. The selection of good is great, if a bit overpriced. ----- ### "Inspire is highly recommended for ease of use" — 5.0/5 > **Wendy** | *28 June 2026* | Health, Wellness & Fitness | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: I appreciate the Inspire platform and I'm able to have all the data for the most optimal structure when I review files. > > **Cons**: I enjoy the platform for most everything; the only downside is the cost compared to other platforms . > > Inspire is efficient, easy to navigate and has a user friendly structure, which makes my work easy to retrieve and review during time constraints. ----- ### "A great tool for recognising employees without biasness." — 5.0/5 > **Marco** | *21 December 2024* | Information Technology & Services | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: The product is an affordable tool for empowering employees and motivating them. > > **Cons**: Inspire has delivered and survived the test of times. > > For employees recognition and rewarding is recommended Inspire product. 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