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LumApps vs Unily

The short answer

LumApps and Unily both state ISO 27001 and SOC 2 Type II and are sold by quote. LumApps, founded in Lyon in 2012, targets every company size and adds QR logins, an AI Agent Hub and no-code micro-apps.

By LeadChange Research TeamUpdated
Best for
Google Workspace or Microsoft organizations that want one intranet across both desk and frontline staff

Choose LumApps if

  • You are below 1,000 employees: LumApps addresses organizations of all sizes.
  • You want SSO through Google as well as Microsoft and SAML.
  • You need a GDPR statement next to ISO 27001 and SOC 2.
Best for
Large organizations that want one governed intranet across regions and languages

Choose Unily if

  • You want a published pricing structure: base package plus add-ons.
  • You want broadcast email with scheduling and targeting.
  • You want Salesforce and Zoom connected to the intranet.

LeadChange Score: editorial assessment based on public information.

Scorecard

LumApps wins 2Unily wins 11 tie

LumApps vs Unily by dimension
DimensionLumAppsUnily
PricingUnily explains its structure: a base package, add-ons for campaigns, journeys and premium support, staging environments and a services retainer. LumApps publishes no pricing page. Quote onlyQuote onlyQuote only
CapabilitiesUnily documents 9 of the 11 items on our intranet checklist, LumApps 7; Unily adds a people directory, governed authoring and an accessibility statement. Targeted pop-ups and announcements, Mandatory reading, Push notifications, Broadcast email with scheduling and targeting, Searchable people directory and org charts, Offline access on mobile, AI translation7 of 11 core capabilities9 of 11 core capabilities
SecurityBoth state ISO 27001 and SOC 2 Type II. LumApps also states GDPR. YesSOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPRSOC 2, ISO 27001
Fit and supportLumApps addresses organizations of all sizes. Unily serves mid-size and large organizations. Small businesses, mid-market companies, enterprisesSmall businesses, mid-market companies, enterprisesMid-market companies, enterprises

Key differences

Where LumApps and Unily differ (4)
AttributeLumAppsUnily
Best forSmall businesses, mid-market companies, enterprisesMid-market companies, enterprises
Single sign-onMicrosoft, Google, SAML 2.0, OpenIDOpenID Connect
Founded20122005
OwnershipPrivate equity-backedPrivate
Show 6 attributes where they are the same
Where they are the same (6)
AttributeLumAppsUnily
Pricing modelQuote onlyQuote only
Price transparencyQuote onlyQuote only
DeploymentCloudCloud
Mobile appsiOSiOS
SOC 2 Type II
ISO 27001

Analysis by dimension

Pricing. Unily explains its structure: a base package, add-ons for campaigns, journeys and premium support, staging environments and a services retainer. LumApps publishes no pricing page.

Capabilities. Unily documents 9 of the 11 items on our intranet checklist, LumApps 7; Unily adds a people directory, governed authoring and an accessibility statement.

Security. Both state ISO 27001 and SOC 2 Type II. LumApps also states GDPR.

Fit and support. LumApps addresses organizations of all sizes. Unily serves mid-size and large organizations.

Neither one?

Jostle

Jostle has the highest LeadChange Score in Employee Intranet after excluding these two (8.5/10).

Frequently asked questions

Is LumApps or Unily cheaper?

Neither publishes a figure. Unily at least lays out what you pay for: a base package, add-ons, extra staging environments and a professional services retainer. LumApps has no pricing page and quotes after a personalized demo.

Which company size suits LumApps or Unily?

LumApps describes its platform for organizations of all sizes, including frontline operations. Unily pitches from the first 1,000 employees to 10,000 and more.

How do LumApps and Unily compare on security?

Both build on ISO 27001 and SOC 2 Type II. LumApps also states GDPR and supports SSO through Microsoft, Google, SAML 2.0 and OpenID; Unily uses OpenID Connect.

Where are LumApps and Unily from?

LumApps was founded in Lyon in 2012 and is majority-backed by Bridgepoint. Unily is privately held, with growth investment from Silversmith Capital Partners and Farview Equity Partners, and is headquartered in Surrey, UK.

How do LumApps and Unily reach deskless staff?

LumApps uses QR code logins, targeting by shift and delivery to Teams, email and mobile push. Unily uses push notifications, mandatory reading and offline access on mobile.

What is LumApps used for?

Companies use LumApps as an intranet and employee hub: targeted news to Teams, email and mobile, communities, enterprise search and analytics, plus tasks and forms for frontline teams. Unily is used the same way, with a stronger focus on governed publishing and mandatory reading.

Which other intranets compete with LumApps and Unily?

Simpplr, Workvivo, Staffbase, Haiilo and Firstup are the other enterprise platforms we review, and Jostle for smaller teams.

Which is better for small businesses, LumApps or Unily?

LumApps lists small businesses among the sizes it is built for; Unily is built for mid-market companies and enterprises.

Who are LumApps’s biggest competitors?

LumApps ranks #5 of 8 in our employee intranet ranking. Besides Unily, the highest-scored are Jostle, Simpplr, and Haiilo. Every alternative, matched to the reason you might switch: LumApps alternatives.

LumApps or Unily? Your answer in 3 questions

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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