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.
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Scorecard
LumApps wins 2Unily wins 11 tie
LumApps vs Unily by dimension
Dimension
LumApps
Unily
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 only
Quote only
Quote 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 translation
7 of 11 core capabilities
9 of 11 core capabilities
SecurityBoth state ISO 27001 and SOC 2 Type II. LumApps also states GDPR. Yes
SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR
SOC 2, ISO 27001
Fit and supportLumApps addresses organizations of all sizes. Unily serves mid-size and large organizations. Small businesses, mid-market companies, enterprises
Small businesses, mid-market companies, enterprises
Mid-market companies, enterprises
Key differences
Where LumApps and Unily differ (4)
Attribute
LumApps
Unily
Best for
Small businesses, mid-market companies, enterprises
Mid-market companies, enterprises
Single sign-on
Microsoft, Google, SAML 2.0, OpenID
OpenID Connect
Founded
2012
2005
Ownership
Private equity-backed
Private
Show 6 attributes where they are the same
Where they are the same (6)
Attribute
LumApps
Unily
Pricing model
Quote only
Quote only
Price transparency
Quote only
Quote only
Deployment
Cloud
Cloud
Mobile apps
iOS
iOS
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 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.
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