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Forsta Features

What are the features of Forsta?

Platform Basics

  • Performance Benchmarking
  • Reporting & Dashboards
  • Interoperability

Platform Content

  • Employee Pulse Surveys
  • Survey Customization
  • Goal and Challenge Creation
  • Science-based templates

Platform Additional Functionality

  • Employee Segmenting
  • Goal and Challenge Creation
  • Peer Recognition
  • Social Feedback Portal

Analytics

  • Customer Satisfaction (CSAT) Score

Customization

  • Multilanguage Support
  • Multiple Branding Support
  • Vertical-specific Solutions

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Reports

Reports Interface

Reports interface for standard and self-service reports is intuitive and easy to use. 10 reviewers of Forsta have provided feedback on this feature.
93%
(Based on 10 reviews)

Steps to Answer

Requires a minimal number of steps/clicks to answer business question.

Not enough data

Graphs and Charts

As reported in 11 Forsta reviews. Offers a variety of attractive graph and chart formats.
94%
(Based on 11 reviews)

Score Cards

Score cards visually track KPI's.

Not enough data

Dashboards

Based on 11 Forsta reviews. Provides business users an interface to easily design, refine and collaborate on their dashboards
92%
(Based on 11 reviews)

Reports Interface

Reports interface for standard and self-service reports is intuitive and easy to use.

Not enough data

Share Reports

Receive email reports and notifications regarding metrics.

Not enough data

Steps to Answer

Requires a minimal number of steps/clicks to answer business question.

Not enough data

Platform

Customization

Allows administrators to customize to accommodate their unique processes. Includes ability to create custom objects, fields, rules, calculations, and views. This feature was mentioned in 32 Forsta reviews.
81%
(Based on 32 reviews)

Integration APIs

Application Programming Interface - Specification for how the application communicates with other software. API's typically enable integration of data, logic, objects, etc with other software applications. This feature was mentioned in 25 Forsta reviews.
82%
(Based on 25 reviews)

Internationalization

Based on 31 Forsta reviews. Enables users to view and transact business with the same content in multiple languages and currencies.
84%
(Based on 31 reviews)

User, Role, and Access Management

As reported in 33 Forsta reviews. Grant access to select data, features, objects, etc. based on the users, user role, groups, etc.
85%
(Based on 33 reviews)

Performance

Based on 33 Forsta reviews. Is consistently available (uptime) and allows users to complete tasks reliably.
86%
(Based on 33 reviews)

Mobility

Is accessible from a mobile device and by users on the go. This feature was mentioned in 31 Forsta reviews.
78%
(Based on 31 reviews)

Reporting

Based on 32 Forsta reviews. Provides analytics tools that reveal important business metrics and track progress.
81%
(Based on 32 reviews)

Dashboards

As reported in 32 Forsta reviews. Has a centralized dashboard for users to interact with.
83%
(Based on 32 reviews)

Data Updates

Historical Snapshots

Ability to track historical data.

Not enough data

Real-Time Updating

Track metrics in real time with consistent and frequent updates.

Not enough data

Email Reports

Receive email reports and notifications regarding metric.

Not enough data

Historical Snapshots

Ability to track historical data.

Not enough data

Real-Time Updating

Track metrics in real time with consistent and frequent updates.

Not enough data

User Response Methods

Survey

Text-based surveys or quizzes related to user experience. This feature was mentioned in 11 Forsta reviews.
86%
(Based on 11 reviews)

Video Snippets

Individually recorded video clips based on situations or prompts.

Not enough data

Video Interview

One-on-one video conferences with users.

Not enough data

Photo Submission

Screenshots or in-context photos sent in from users.

Not enough data

Text/Notes

As reported in 13 Forsta reviews. Text responses to situational prompts.
76%
(Based on 13 reviews)

Participant Selection

In-App

Intercepting users during application usage. 11 reviewers of Forsta have provided feedback on this feature.
62%
(Based on 11 reviews)

In-Store

Intercepting customers during in-person shopping experience.

Not enough data

On-Site

Intercepting visitors while on particular webpage.

Not enough data

Recruitment Pool

Vendor-provided database of respondents.

Not enough data

Insights

Analytics

Actionable data generated from user responses. This feature was mentioned in 12 Forsta reviews.
74%
(Based on 12 reviews)

Collaboration

As reported in 13 Forsta reviews. Collaborative tools for analyzing or repurposing responses.
74%
(Based on 13 reviews)

Sorting

Tools for tagging, storing, and searching responses. This feature was mentioned in 13 Forsta reviews.
72%
(Based on 13 reviews)

Human Transcription

Video responses are transcribed by a human

Not enough data

Computer Transcription

Video responses are transcribed by a computer

Not enough data

Analytics

Actionable data generated from user responses

Not enough data

Feedback Source

Invitation

Invite customers to respond via SMS, email, or social media

Not enough data

Survey Link

Create a unique survey link to invite respondents

Not enough data

App

Capture video feedback via vendor app

Not enough data

Widget

Invite respondents via in-app or on-site widget

Not enough data

Recruitment Pool

Solicit responses from pre-approved database provided by vendor

Not enough data

Feedback Management

Media Library

Collect and archive video responses in a private media library

Not enough data

Sorting

Tools for tagging, filtering, and searching video responses

Not enough data

Sharing

Publish or share videos privately within the organization or publicly online

Not enough data

Privacy

Features for ensuring privacy compliance

Not enough data

Tagging

Tag content to organize and assign to specific departments or categories

Not enough data

Segmentation

Based on 10 Forsta reviews. Break down a population of users by demographics, sequence actions, time, and able to build custom segments.
87%
(Based on 10 reviews)

Custom Reports and Dashboards

Allows users to easily build customized reports and dashboards. This feature was mentioned in 12 Forsta reviews.
92%
(Based on 12 reviews)

Platform Basics

Performance Benchmarking

Compare survey results to industry benchmarks to locate key areas for improvement. Evaluate survey results at either a high-level or individual employee level. This feature was mentioned in 52 Forsta reviews.
83%
(Based on 52 reviews)

Reporting & Dashboards

Survey results can be visualized and reported on in real time, with manager dashboards and automated reporting tools. Reports can be customized and distributed to aid in organizational improvement and employee performance reviews. 56 reviewers of Forsta have provided feedback on this feature.
80%
(Based on 56 reviews)

Interoperability

Connects to external systems and applications as needed to complete team workflows. 46 reviewers of Forsta have provided feedback on this feature.
79%
(Based on 46 reviews)

Reporting

Provides analytics tools that reveal important business metrics and track progress.

Not enough data

Interoperability

Connects to external systems and applications as needed to complete team workflows.

Not enough data

Performance

Is consistently available (uptime) and allows users to complete tasks reliably.

Not enough data

User, Role, and Access Management

Grant access to select data, features, objects, etc. based on the users, user role, groups, etc.

Not enough data

Platform Content

Employee Pulse Surveys

Distribute short, customizable culture-focused surveys or polls to employees to measure the various factors of employee engagement, including job, environment, and pay satisfaction. This feature was mentioned in 52 Forsta reviews.
85%
(Based on 52 reviews)

Survey Customization

Customize various components of surveys, including individual questions, distribution frequency, audience size, and anonymity. 55 reviewers of Forsta have provided feedback on this feature.
88%
(Based on 55 reviews)

Goal and Challenge Creation

Set professional and personal goals with customizable due dates and milestones within the system. Share these goals with other users and track and measure performance using built in tools. 40 reviewers of Forsta have provided feedback on this feature.
82%
(Based on 40 reviews)

Science-based templates

Provides content templates built by academics and/or practitioners and leverage science and research. 45 reviewers of Forsta have provided feedback on this feature.
81%
(Based on 45 reviews)

Technology

Provides pre-recorded and/or live interviewing technology.

Not enough data

File Sharing

Provides robust sharing options for communication with both internal and external stakeholders.

Not enough data

Customization

Allows administrators to customize to accommodate their unique processes. Includes ability to create custom objects, fields, rules, calculations, and views.

Not enough data

Platform Additional Functionality

Employee Segmenting

Based on 48 Forsta reviews. Segment employees according to factors such as location, demographics, and position. Distribute surveys and filter survey results according to employee segments.
85%
(Based on 48 reviews)

Goal and Challenge Creation

Based on 40 Forsta reviews. Set professional and personal goals with customizable due dates and milestones within the system. Share these goals with other users and track and measure performance using built in tools.
82%
(Based on 40 reviews)

Peer RecognitionView full feature definition

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Send and receive recognition in the form of digital badges, awards, or messages to colleagues, employees, and managers. Recognition is displayed in real time in the platform on a live activity feed. 39 reviewers of Forsta have provided feedback on this feature.
80%
(Based on 39 reviews)

Social Feedback Portal

Communicate with team members and managers through a built-in customizable web portal. Users can communicate 1 on 1 with each other, and can ask questions, share frustrations, and make suggestions with varying degrees of anonymity. 41 reviewers of Forsta have provided feedback on this feature.
80%
(Based on 41 reviews)

Mobility

Is accessible from a mobile device and by users on the go.

Not enough data

Messaging

Contains in-application messaging abilities.

Not enough data

Task Management

Provides task prioritization and management abilities.

Not enough data

Dashboards

Has a centralized dashboard for users to interact with.

Not enough data

Analytics

Net Promoter Score (NPS)

As reported in 36 Forsta reviews. Calculates net promoter score (NPS) using customer feedback data.
86%
(Based on 36 reviews)

Customer Satisfaction (CSAT) Score

Based on 38 Forsta reviews. Calculates customer satisfaction (CSAT) score using customer feedback data.
84%
(Based on 38 reviews)

Customer Effort Score (CES)

Calculates customer effort score (CES) using customer feedback data. This feature was mentioned in 30 Forsta reviews.
83%
(Based on 30 reviews)

Gamification

Based on 34 Forsta reviews. Provides gamification tools to incentivize employees to leverage customer feedback insights.
75%
(Based on 34 reviews)

Customization

Stakeholder Management

As reported in 34 Forsta reviews. Provides insight concerning engagement with various stakeholders in regards to customer feedback and experience.
81%
(Based on 34 reviews)

Multilanguage Support

As reported in 59 Forsta reviews. Allow users to create surveys and repond to customer feedback in a variety of languages.
90%
(Based on 59 reviews)

Multiple Branding Support

Allows users to deploy surveys and intake feedback data for multiple brands. This feature was mentioned in 47 Forsta reviews.
84%
(Based on 47 reviews)

Vertical-specific Solutions

Based on 40 Forsta reviews. Vendor provides industry- or role-specific experience management solutions.
85%
(Based on 40 reviews)

Pre-Built Parameterization

Allow capabilities to be customized (key-phrase, topics, sentiment, named entity) by adding keywords or exceptions.

Not enough data

Custom Extension

Allow user to add custom functions to Analysis capabilities

Not enough data

Compositionality

User created models can be used as features/pre-built in other models

Not enough data

Feedback Analysis

Thematic Analysis

Identifies key phrases, themes, and patterns within a given text

Not enough data

Sentiment Analysis

Outputs the sentiment (positive or negative) of a given text

Not enough data

NPS/CSAT Scoring

Measures and reports on NPS, CSAT, or other metrics over time

Not enough data

Feedback Sources

Online Reviews

Analyzes feedback from online reviews

Not enough data

Surveys

Analyzes feedback from surveys through built-in survey features or integrations with survey tools 11 reviewers of Forsta have provided feedback on this feature.
98%
(Based on 11 reviews)

Social Media

Analyzes customer feedback from social media

Not enough data

Customer Service Channels

Analyzes feedback sourced from integrations with customer service tools, such as help desks and live chat

Not enough data

Survey Management

Survey Builder

Based on 16 Forsta reviews. Enables users to create surveys through a simple drag-and-drop or WYSIWYG editor
88%
(Based on 16 reviews)

Question Types

Allows the use of various question types such as open-ended, closed-ended, multiple choice, and ratings This feature was mentioned in 15 Forsta reviews.
89%
(Based on 15 reviews)

Templates

Based on 16 Forsta reviews. Offers pre-built templates for creating surveys with different audiences or use cases
84%
(Based on 16 reviews)

Survey Distribution

As reported in 14 Forsta reviews. Provides tools for distributing surveys through email, SMS, social media, etc.
90%
(Based on 14 reviews)

Survey Customization

Branching/Skip Logic

Based on 14 Forsta reviews. Helps create more intelligent surveys based on respondent's actions and answers
90%
(Based on 14 reviews)

Branding

As reported in 15 Forsta reviews. Allows users to customize survey colors, logos, and URLs to match company branding
83%
(Based on 15 reviews)

Multimedia Support

Ability to embed videos, photos, or other rich media 15 reviewers of Forsta have provided feedback on this feature.
84%
(Based on 15 reviews)

Multilingual Surveys

Allows for creation of surveys in different languages and advanced survey translation 13 reviewers of Forsta have provided feedback on this feature.
83%
(Based on 13 reviews)

Survey Insights

Reporting & Analytics

As reported in 16 Forsta reviews. Provides tools to visualize and analyze data
88%
(Based on 16 reviews)

BI Tools Integration

Based on 11 Forsta reviews. Allows integration with third -party reporting and business intelligence applications
79%
(Based on 11 reviews)

Data Exporting

Based on 15 Forsta reviews. Allows users to export reports from the product into an .xsl, .csv, or .pdf file
90%
(Based on 15 reviews)

Permissions

Based on 16 Forsta reviews. Allows administrators to set permissions on viewing, filtering, or sharing survey results
84%
(Based on 16 reviews)

Visualization

Graphs and Charts

Offers a variety of attractive graph and chart formats. 10 reviewers of Forsta have provided feedback on this feature.
93%
(Based on 10 reviews)

Score Cards

Score cards visually track KPI's.

Not enough data

DashboardsView full feature definition

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Provides business users an interface to easily design, refine and collaborate on their dashboards 10 reviewers of Forsta have provided feedback on this feature.
93%
(Based on 10 reviews)

Formats

Allows one to create and export visualization into various formats (PNG, JPEG, etc.)

Not enough data

Collaboration

Sharing

Provides the ability to easily share visualizations.

Not enough data

Co-Editing

Allows multiple users to edit and create visualizations together.

Not enough data

Devices

Has the ability to edit visualization across devices and device types (e.g. computer and phone).

Not enough data

Setup

Integration

Provides the ability to import data from a variety of sources and in multiple data formats.

Not enough data

Maintenance

Consistently maintains, updates, and tests data sources to ensure quality.

Not enough data

No-Code

Allows users to analyze data easily without the need to code.

Not enough data

Data

Security

Ensures privacy and security of customer data.

Not enough data

Data Visualization

Visualizes text data through charts and graphs.

Not enough data

Analysis

Automation

Automates back-end technical manual processes.

Not enough data

Named entity recognition

Identifies entities such as organization, person name, location, etc

Not enough data

Keyphrase Extraction

Extracts keyphrases to determine patterns and themes within text.

Not enough data

Topic Analysis

Automatically identifies and organizes text based on topic or subject matter.

Not enough data

Sentiment Analysis

Utilizes sentiment analysis to capture user feedback.

Not enough data

Language Identification

Identifies the language in which text was written in.

Not enough data

Syntax/Part of Speech Parsing

Provides the ability to identify syntax and parts of speech.

Not enough data