Applaud
The workforce experience layer.
Overview
Applaud is a workforce experience layer that sits on top of existing HR systems (like Oracle and SAP) to create a single, seamless digital experience for employees. It transforms complex backend processes into simple, consumer-grade workflows accessible from any device. The platform helps organizations to bridge technology gaps, improve employee engagement with HR tech, and deliver personalized experiences.
✨ Key Features
- Unified Digital Front-end
- No-code Experience Builder
- Cross-system Workflows
- Personalized Content & Journeys
- Employee Communications
- Knowledge Base & Case Management
- Mobile-first Design
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Acts as an 'experience layer' on top of existing systems.
- No-code platform for citizen developers.
- Strong focus on integrating and simplifying complex legacy HR systems.
- Consumer-grade, mobile-first user interface.
Unique Value: Unifies disparate and clunky enterprise systems into a single, beautiful, and intuitive digital experience, increasing employee adoption of HR technology and improving productivity.
🎯 Use Cases (5)
✅ Best For
- Providing a mobile-friendly front-end for employees to access Oracle E-Business Suite.
- Building a unified onboarding journey that pulls tasks from multiple backend systems.
- Creating a personalized homepage for employees with relevant news and tasks.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Deep endpoint performance monitoring and analytics.
- Employee engagement pulse surveys (as a primary tool).
- Application performance monitoring from a technical perspective.
🏆 Alternatives
Unlike intranet platforms that are primarily for communication, Applaud focuses on transactional workflows and creating a unified interface for tasks that live in different backend systems.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Enterprise tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 14-day free trial
Free tier: NA
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