Qualtrics vs Wellness Pulse: Which is best for anonymous organizational feedback?
Qualtrics is a powerful, general-purpose survey suite. Wellness Pulse is purpose-built for truly anonymous pulse feedback—no logins, no cookies, no tracking—so people respond candidly and leaders act faster across workplaces, education, healthcare, hospitality, and communities.
Quick comparison
| Dimension | Qualtrics | Wellness Pulse |
|---|---|---|
| Audience focus | Broad research | Anonymous feedback & wellness signals |
| Identity posture | Accounts/SSO | Zero identifiers |
| Speed to launch | Weeks–months | 5 minutes with AI-powered question selection |
| Question Creation | Manual question writing | AI automatically finds best questions based on your business |
| Location analytics | Manual buildouts | Built-in location/time trends |
| Privacy defaults | Configurable | Privacy-first, no tracking |
Why organizations pick Wellness Pulse
- 5-minute setup: Get up and running in just 5 minutes—no weeks or months of implementation like Qualtrics
- AI-powered question selection: Our AI automatically finds the best questions for your employees and customers based on your location, business type, and who you are. The AI understands your context and generates the perfect questions automatically—no manual question creation needed.
- 100% anonymous by design (no identifiers, no tracking)
- QR-native, 30–60 second check-ins
- Real-time dashboards with location insights (sites, buildings, teams)
- Calendar-aware pulses around high-stress periods (e.g., audits, exams, peak seasons)
- Bank-level encryption and strict data minimization
Pricing comparison
| Platform | Starting Price | Typical Annual Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Qualtrics | Custom pricing | $15,000–$50,000/year + per-response fees |
| Wellness Pulse | $30/month per location | $360/location/year (20% education discount available) |
Cost savings: Wellness Pulse offers 80–90% savings versus enterprise survey platforms. For a typical organization with 20 locations, that's $600/month ($7,200/year) with Wellness Pulse versus $15,000+ annually with Qualtrics—with unlimited responses included.
When to use each
Choose Qualtrics for complex, longitudinal research with heavy customization across departments.
Choose Wellness Pulse when you need trusted, anonymous signals to surface sensitive issues with minimal admin work—across teams, campuses, facilities, and public spaces.
FAQs
Is Wellness Pulse a general survey tool?
No. Wellness Pulse is purpose-built for anonymous pulse feedback and wellness monitoring.
Does Wellness Pulse collect personal data?
No. Wellness Pulse avoids identifiers, logins, cookies, and tracking.
Is Wellness Pulse compliant for regulated environments?
Yes. Its privacy-first design and data minimization support use in sensitive and regulated settings.