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Microsoft Viva

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4.5

Overview

Product Information on Microsoft Viva

Updated 13th October 2025

What is Microsoft Viva?

Microsoft Viva is an employee experience software that integrates with Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Teams to support communications, knowledge sharing, learning, resources, and insights within organizations. The software offers features such as personalized content discovery, learning modules, collaboration tools, and analytics to help organizations foster employee engagement and productivity. Microsoft Viva addresses business challenges related to fragmented communication and information silos by providing a unified platform that centralizes knowledge, streamlines workflows, and surfaces relevant resources. The software aims to enhance workforce connection and knowledge management without requiring users to leave their existing work environment.

Microsoft Viva Pricing

Microsoft Viva software adopts a per-user subscription pricing model, with costs varying based on selected modules and plan tiers. The software is offered as an add-on to existing Microsoft 365 plans, with different modules available for separate purchase or as part of bundled packages. The structure is designed for monthly or annual billing, depending on organization requirements.

Overall experience with Microsoft Viva

MANAGER
50M - 250M USD, Travel and Hospitality
FAVORABLE

“Centralized Space in Microsoft Viva Boosts Engagement and Community Awareness”

4.0
Nov 25, 2025
Our overall experience with Microsoft Viva has been very positive. It has played an important role in helping employees across our geographically dispersed business units feel more connected. By using Viva, we've been able to create a single, central space where each unit can share updates and celebrate successes. We've even designated local ambassadors in each business unit to post positive stories, which has significantly improved cross-team visibility and engagement.
DIRECTOR- INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
500M - 1B USD, Transportation
CRITICAL

“Improving Customer Experience and Adoption: A Bold Approach”

3.0
Jul 3, 2024
Need to focus more on customer experience and adoption, the success management approach needs enhancement.

About Company

Company Description

Updated 11th August 2023

Microsoft enables digital transformation for the era of an intelligent cloud and an intelligent edge. Its mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. Microsoft is dedicated to advancing human and organizational achievement. Microsoft Security helps protect people and data against cyberthreats to give peace of mind.

Company Details

Updated 25th March 2024
Company type
Public
Year Founded
1975
Head office location
Redmond, Washington, United States
Number of employees
10000+
Annual Revenue
30B+ USD
Website
https://microsoft.com

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Performance of Microsoft Viva Across Market Features

Microsoft Viva Likes & Dislikes

Like

- It naturally integrates into the Microsoft 365 environment that our employees use every day - The platform has made it easier to foster a sense of community across locations - It is easy to share knowledge across the organization

Like

the briefing and summary for all activities .

Like

This is creating a better space of connectivity and helping people know each other when they are far out in the market.

Dislike

- Sometimes the experience doesn't feel very polished compared to others - Licensing can feel confusing - Some settings and configurations are limited

Dislike

the rigidity of the software. shallow output not covering the main requirement. generic address to send the notification to.

Dislike

the program works great overall, we just have had some pain points of understanding how to really deploy it.

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Microsoft Viva Reviews and Ratings

Showing data for 93 ratings and reviews for Employee Communications Applications market. View all 93 ratings and reviews across markets for a complete picture.

4.5

(93 Ratings)

Rating Distribution

5 Star
43%
4 Star
56%
3 Star
1%
2 Star
0%
1 Star
0%
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Customer Experience

Evaluation & Contracting

4.4

Integration & Deployment

4.6

Service & Support

4.4

Product Capabilities

4.6

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  • MANAGER
    50M-1B USD
    Travel and Hospitality
    Review Source

    Centralized Space in Microsoft Viva Boosts Engagement and Community Awareness

    4.0
    Nov 25, 2025
    Our overall experience with Microsoft Viva has been very positive. It has played an important role in helping employees across our geographically dispersed business units feel more connected. By using Viva, we've been able to create a single, central space where each unit can share updates and celebrate successes. We've even designated local ambassadors in each business unit to post positive stories, which has significantly improved cross-team visibility and engagement.
  • IT Cyber Security Specialist
    50M-1B USD
    Manufacturing
    Review Source

    Enhanced Workplace Connection with Some Difficulties in Initial Implementation Process

    5.0
    Aug 19, 2025
    This is a great solution for creating this space for people in the company to connect and share the items they have done or are working on.
  • Data Analyst
    50M-1B USD
    Healthcare and Biotech
    Review Source

    Smooth Team Communication and Engagement With Microsoft Viva

    5.0
    Jan 12, 2026
    We have been using Microsoft Viva and it streamlines communication while bridging the gap between in-house and remote teams. It boosts engagement and makes teamwork easy thus enhancing productivity. Microsoft Viva ensures that all teams are informed and team leaders an get insights from employee comments and communication for better decision making.
  • It Specialist
    50M-1B USD
    Services (non-Government)
    Review Source

    Seamless Employee Communication/Engagement With Microsoft Viva

    5.0
    Feb 8, 2026
    Microsoft Viva centralizes all our communications and ensures smooth engagement thanks to ease of delivering personalized content. The platform ensures teams are aligned and improves connections in our hybrid work environment. It is also secure and blends well with our existing Microsoft infrastructure.
  • Project Manager
    50M-1B USD
    Construction
    Review Source

    Enhanced Employees Social Connection and Communication With MS Viva

    5.0
    Jul 1, 2025
    It has helped enhance social interactions and communications at our workplace. Using Microsoft Viva is easy and it is secure and mobile making it a great engagement tool for teams. In addition, the connection created between employees ensures efficiency and teamwork.
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