# HCL Connections vs Viva Engage Comparison

| | HCL Connections | Viva Engage | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 3.9 out of 5 | 3.6 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 518 | 1,442 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Enterprise (48.9% of reviews) | Enterprise (59.6% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### HCL Connections

**Not enough data**

### Viva Engage

Pros:
- Ease of Use (3 reviews)
- Sharing Ease (3 reviews)

Cons:
- Distraction (2 reviews)
- Lack of Notifications (2 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | HCL Connections | Viva Engage | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.3 (434 reviews) | 7.9 (1265 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.2 (438 reviews) | 8.1 (1281 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 7.4 (98 reviews) | 8.3 (179 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 7.4 (95 reviews) | 7.7 (166 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.0 (377 reviews) | 7.8 (758 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.1 (91 reviews) | 7.8 (147 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 6.9 (428 reviews) | 6.0 (1265 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### HCL Connections

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Viva Engage

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Team Collaboration

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **HCL Connections** | N/A | N/A |
| **Viva Engage** | N/A | N/A |

#### Communication

| Feature | HCL Connections | Viva Engage | 
|---|---|---|
| **Status Updates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Instant Messaging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Feed** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Comments and Voting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Discussions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User Directory** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Online Status of Coworkers** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Content Management

| Feature | HCL Connections | Viva Engage | 
|---|---|---|
| **File Sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Document Collaboration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Version Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Tagging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Knowledge Base** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Surveys** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Productivity Tools

| Feature | HCL Connections | Viva Engage | 
|---|---|---|
| **Task Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Calendar** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Search** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-Language Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Administration

| Feature | HCL Connections | Viva Engage | 
|---|---|---|
| **Moderation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Performance and Reliability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Enterprise Social Networking (ESN)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **HCL Connections** | N/A | N/A |
| **Viva Engage** | 9.0/10 | 10 |

#### Content & Community Features - Enterprise Social Networking (ESN)

| Feature | HCL Connections | Viva Engage | 
|---|---|---|
| **Gamification** | Not enough data | 7.7 (8 reviews) | 
| **Community Building** | Not enough data | 9.4 (9 reviews) | 
| **Knowledge Sharing** | Not enough data | 8.8 (8 reviews) | 
| **User Generated Content** | Not enough data | 9.5 (10 reviews) | 

#### Admin & Reporting Features - Enterprise Social Networking (ESN)

| Feature | HCL Connections | Viva Engage | 
|---|---|---|
| **Content Moderation** | Not enough data | 9.2 (8 reviews) | 
| **Polls & Surveys** | Not enough data | 9.4 (8 reviews) | 
| **Content Management** | Not enough data | 9.0 (8 reviews) | 
| **Analytics & Reporting** | Not enough data | 9.0 (8 reviews) | 
| **User Management** | Not enough data | 9.0 (8 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Enterprise Social Networking (ESN)

| Feature | HCL Connections | Viva Engage | 
|---|---|---|
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Employee Intranet

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **HCL Connections** | N/A | N/A |
| **Viva Engage** | N/A | N/A |

#### Agentic AI - Employee Intranet

| Feature | HCL Connections | Viva Engage | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Employee Intranet Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/employee-intranet)


**Unique to Viva Engage (1):** [Enterprise Social Networking (ESN) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/enterprise-social-networking-esn)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | HCL Connections | Viva Engage | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 23.3% | 10.2% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 27.8% | 30.2% | 
| **Enterprise** | 48.9% | 59.6% | 

### By Industry

#### HCL Connections

- **Information Technology and Services:** 6.8%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 5.3%
- **Retail:** 5.1%
- **Education Management:** 4.4%
- **Higher Education:** 3.6%
- **Automotive:** 3.0%
- **Banking:** 3.0%
- **Research:** 2.7%
- **Food & Beverages:** 2.5%
- **Insurance:** 2.3%
- **Other:** 61.4%

#### Viva Engage

- **Information Technology and Services:** 14.9%
- **Computer Software:** 6.8%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 5.2%
- **Education Management:** 3.9%
- **Higher Education:** 3.8%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 3.6%
- **Retail:** 3.5%
- **Accounting:** 3.4%
- **Management Consulting:** 2.7%
- **Financial Services:** 2.5%
- **Other:** 49.5%

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## Top Discussions

### HCL Connections

No discussions available for this product.

### Viva Engage

- Title: [I'm new to Yammer and unsure how to engage my team in company-wide discussions. Any advice?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/i-m-new-to-yammer-and-unsure-how-to-engage-my-team-in-company-wide-discussions-any-advice) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "To engage your team on Yammer, start by setting a welcoming tone with introductions and simple icebreaker questions. Tag team members in relevant posts,..."
- Title: [Is yammer any good?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-yammer-any-good) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Yes it’s a great tool for employee communication. "
- Title: [What can yammer be used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-can-yammer-be-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Networking with colleagues"
- Title: [Can i get notifications of when a poll is being answered and the progress made based on the number of users that have submitted their answers to determine percentages of participation?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/can-i-get-notifications-of-when-a-poll-is-being-answered-and-the-progress-made-based-on-the-number-of-users-that-have-submitted-their-answers-to-determine-percentages-of-participation) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Yes you can get notifications in your email"
- Title: [Whats the best way to use Yammer is it only for sharing an update or a post?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/30075-whats-the-best-way-to-use-yammer-is-it-only-for-sharing-an-update-or-a-post) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "in the application but the Web interface is not bad at all"

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/hcl-connections-vs-viva-engage)