The short answer
LumApps and Simpplr are both AI intranets with SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001 and GDPR, and both are sold by quote. LumApps targets every company size and adds QR code logins, an AI Agent Hub and a frontline experience from Beekeeper.
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LumApps wins 2Simpplr wins 12 ties
| Dimension | LumApps | Simpplr |
|---|---|---|
| PricingBoth quote; LumApps has no pricing page at all. Simpplr explains what its price includes and offers 14-day trials. Quote only | Quote only | Quote only |
| CapabilitiesSimpplr documents 10 of the 11 items on our intranet checklist, LumApps 7; LumApps documents no people directory, document management or accessibility statement. Targeting by role, location and network, Must-read content, Newsletters with personalized intranet content, Built-in video with captions, Pulse, engagement and ad hoc surveys, Interactive org chart, Automatic stale-content detection | 7 of 11 core capabilities | 10 of 11 core capabilities |
| IntegrationsLumApps names Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, ServiceNow, Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, SharePoint, Google Drive, Teams, Slack and Google Chat. Simpplr names Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Slack, Teams, Workday and ServiceNow. Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, ServiceNow, Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, SharePoint, Google Drive, Microsoft Teams, Slack, Google Chat | 7 documented | 6 documented |
| SecurityBoth state ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type II and GDPR. Simpplr also covers HIPAA. Yes | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR |
| Fit and supportLumApps describes its platform for organizations of all sizes. Simpplr serves mid-size and large organizations. Small businesses, mid-market companies, enterprises | Small businesses, mid-market companies, enterprises | Mid-market companies, enterprises |
| Attribute | LumApps | Simpplr |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Small businesses, mid-market companies, enterprises | Mid-market companies, enterprises |
| Mobile apps | iOS | iOS, Android |
| Single sign-on | Microsoft, Google, SAML 2.0, OpenID | SAML 2.0, OAuth 2.0 |
| Founded | 2012 | 2014 |
| Ownership | Private equity-backed | Private |
| Attribute | LumApps | Simpplr |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Quote only | Quote only |
| Price transparency | Quote only | Quote only |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud |
| SOC 2 Type II | ||
| ISO 27001 | ||
| GDPR program |
Pricing. Both quote; LumApps has no pricing page at all. Simpplr explains what its price includes and offers 14-day trials.
Capabilities. Simpplr documents 10 of the 11 items on our intranet checklist, LumApps 7; LumApps documents no people directory, document management or accessibility statement.
Integrations. LumApps names Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, ServiceNow, Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, SharePoint, Google Drive, Teams, Slack and Google Chat. Simpplr names Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Slack, Teams, Workday and ServiceNow.
Security. Both state ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type II and GDPR. Simpplr also covers HIPAA.
Fit and support. LumApps describes its platform for organizations of all sizes. Simpplr serves mid-size and large organizations.
Jostle has the highest LeadChange Score in Employee Intranet after excluding these two (8.5/10).
Neither can be priced in advance. LumApps has no pricing page and leads every visitor to a personalized demo. Simpplr quotes by size, complexity and support, with discounted pricing from 500 employees.
Bridgepoint backs LumApps as majority investor; the company was founded in Lyon in 2012. Simpplr is venture-funded and headquartered in Redwood City, California.
Both hold ISO 27001 and SOC 2 Type II and state GDPR compliance. Simpplr adds HIPAA with a business associate agreement; LumApps runs on Google Cloud and Microsoft Azure with SLA-backed uptime.
LumApps offers QR code logins, targeting by shift, read confirmation on critical updates and a frontline experience from Beekeeper. Simpplr targets by role, location and network and marks must-read content.
LumApps has Ask AI for policy questions, sentiment analysis, AI moderation of sensitive data and a governed AI Agent Hub. Simpplr has an AI writing assistant, Comms AI campaign planning and the EX Agent virtual assistant.
Unily, Workvivo, Staffbase, Haiilo and Firstup are the other platforms we review for large employers; Jostle suits smaller teams.
LumApps lists small businesses among the sizes it is built for; Simpplr is built for mid-market companies and enterprises.
LumApps ranks #5 of 8 in our employee intranet ranking. Besides Simpplr, the highest-scored are Jostle, Haiilo, and Workvivo. Every alternative, matched to the reason you might switch: LumApps alternatives.
Your team size, what matters most and your role: see which one fits more of your answers, from verified facts and list prices. Then, if you like, ask to hear from both.
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