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Simpplr vs Staffbase

Simpplr6.1/10

Staffbase5.7/10

Scored in Internal Communications

The short answer

Simpplr is an AI intranet with targeted news, must-read content, surveys, recognition and service delivery, and a 14-day trial on request. Staffbase starts from a branded employee app and adds intranet, employee email, SMS and digital signage. Both quote by size and state SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, GDPR and HIPAA.

By LeadChange Research TeamUpdated Based on 20 sources, most recently checked
Best for
Organizations that want the intranet and employee communications in one platform

Choose Simpplr if

  • You want to try the product first: Simpplr offers 14-day trials on request.
  • You want to launch in weeks with templates and no-code setup.
  • You want recognition and employee service requests in the intranet.
Best for
Large organizations that must reach frontline employees without a company email address

Choose Staffbase if

  • You need text messages and digital signage in the same platform.
  • You want employee email with open, click and read tracking per group.
  • You want 1-1, group and managed chats inside the employee app.

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Scorecard

Simpplr wins 0Staffbase wins 13 ties

Simpplr vs Staffbase by dimension
DimensionSimpplrStaffbase
PricingBoth quote: Simpplr by size, complexity and support level, Staffbase per organization. Simpplr says its price includes four releases a year and global support, and offers trials. Quote only1Quote onlyQuote only
CapabilitiesStaffbase documents 10 of the 11 items on our internal communications checklist, Simpplr 9. Branded employee app with push notifications, Audience targeting by role, location and language, Dynamic email content per group with open, click and read tracking, Shared editorial calendar, Employee journeys triggered automatically, 1-1, group and managed chats, Live video broadcasting29 of 11 core capabilities10 of 11 core capabilities
SecurityBoth state SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, GDPR and a HIPAA business associate agreement. Yes3SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPRSOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR
IntegrationsStaffbase names Teams, SharePoint, Microsoft 365 Copilot, ServiceNow, Workday, SAP, Oracle, Okta, Confluence and Box. Simpplr names Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Slack, Teams, Workday and ServiceNow. Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Workday, ServiceNow46 documented12 documented

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Key differences

Where Simpplr and Staffbase differ (5)
AttributeSimpplrStaffbase
Mobile appsiOS, Android5iOS6
Single sign-onSAML 2.0, OAuth 2.03Okta7
Support channelsCustomer success team, global support, training1Help center, support tickets, customer success manager, on-demand training (Staffbase Campus)8
Typical implementationWeeks, with templated experiences and no-code configuration33 to 4 months on average, including migration, content strategy and setup9
HeadquartersRedwood City, California, US10Chemnitz, Germany11
Show 10 attributes where they are the same
Where they are the same (10)
AttributeSimpplrStaffbase
Pricing modelQuote only1Quote only12
Price transparencyQuote only1Quote only12
Best forMid-market companies, enterprises1Mid-market companies, enterprises12
DeploymentCloud3Cloud13
API1415
SOC 2 Type II316
ISO 27001316
GDPR program1413
Founded201417201418
OwnershipPrivate19Private20

Analysis by dimension

Pricing. Both quote: Simpplr by size, complexity and support level, Staffbase per organization. Simpplr says its price includes four releases a year and global support, and offers trials.

Capabilities. Staffbase documents 10 of the 11 items on our internal communications checklist, Simpplr 9.

Security. Both state SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, GDPR and a HIPAA business associate agreement.

Integrations. Staffbase names Teams, SharePoint, Microsoft 365 Copilot, ServiceNow, Workday, SAP, Oracle, Okta, Confluence and Box. Simpplr names Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Slack, Teams, Workday and ServiceNow.

Neither one?

Firstup

Firstup has the highest LeadChange Score in Internal Communications after excluding these two (5.9/10).

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Frequently asked questions

Is Simpplr or Staffbase cheaper?

Both are quoted, so compare like-for-like proposals. Simpplr tailors its quote to size, complexity and support and offers discounted pricing from 500 employees. Staffbase has dedicated frontline pricing so those employees pay only for what they use.

Does Simpplr or Staffbase offer a free trial?

Simpplr offers 14-day trials, with limited places. Staffbase lists no trial; its onboarding includes guided paths and courses in Staffbase Campus.

Which is faster to roll out, Simpplr or Staffbase?

Simpplr says teams launch in weeks thanks to templates and no-code configuration. Staffbase puts its average deployment at 3 to 4 months, including migration and content strategy.

How do Simpplr and Staffbase compare on compliance?

They match: both list SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, GDPR and will sign a HIPAA business associate agreement. Simpplr hosts on Salesforce and AWS in US and EU regions; Staffbase offers EU or US hosting.

Do Simpplr and Staffbase have mobile apps?

Yes. Simpplr runs on web, iOS and Android. Staffbase is built around a branded employee app with push notifications.

What are the competitors of Simpplr and Staffbase?

Workvivo, Unily, Firstup, Haiilo and LumApps are the other enterprise platforms we review, and Jostle for smaller organizations.

How this page was made

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Sources

The 20 pages this page's facts come from. The date beside each is our last check of the facts taken from it (the oldest, when they differ). The numbers beside the figures above link here.

Quotes from the sources
  1. Simpplr simpplr.com/pricing“Simpplr will tailor your employee experience platform quote to your organization’s size, complexity and level of ongoing support.” “Typically, pricing includes a subscription to Simpplr One™ employee experience platform, comprehensive of the intranet and employee experience features, 4 releases per year, and global support.”
  2. Staffbase staffbase.com/employee-email“Outlook sends messages. Staffbase Email is built to drive alignment: audience targeting by user data, dynamic content sending per group, open/click/read tracking, and a SharePoint integration built for Microsoft-first organizations.”
  3. Simpplr simpplr.com/security-compliance“Simpplr annually undergoes a SOC 2 Type 2 audit.” “Customers are encouraged to bring their own identity provider and Simpplr supports several identity providers via SAML 2.0 and OAuth 2.0 to allow access to its application.”
  4. Simpplr simpplr.com/modern-intranet“Yes. Simpplr connects with workplace tools such as Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Slack, Teams, Workday, ServiceNow, and other business systems.”
  5. Simpplr simpplr.com/digital-accessibility“Simpplr delivers an accessible experience across web, iOS, and Android.”
  6. Apple App Store apps.apple.com/us/app/staffbase-employee-app/id918506038“Staffbase is the employee app for all employees.”
  7. Staffbase staffbase.com/integrations“Secure your platform with seamless Single Sign-On and automated user provisioning via Okta.”
  8. Staffbase support.staffbase.com/hc/en-us“Build your expertise with guided onboarding paths and product courses designed to help you get the most out of Staffbase.”
  9. Staffbase staffbase.com“Average deployment is 3 to 4 months, including migration, content strategy, and setup.”
  10. Simpplr simpplr.com/gdpr“By Mail: 3 Twin Dolphin Drive, Suite 160, Redwood City CA 94065”
  11. Staffbase staffbase.com/press/releases/staffbase-converts-into-staffbase-se“Headquartered in Chemnitz, Germany, Staffbase has offices worldwide, including New York City, London, Berlin, Sydney, and Vancouver.”
  12. Staffbase staffbase.com/pricing“No generic price list, because no two workforces look alike.” “Because a published price would be wrong for most organizations.”
  13. Staffbase staffbase.com/security“Staffbase customers can choose between EU hosting or US hosting for the services.” “Staffbase complies with the requirements of the EU General Data Protection Regulation and provides a secure communication platform that protects employee and customer data equally.”
  14. Simpplr simpplr.com/integrations-apis“Build custom workflows, integrations, extensions and plugins. Utilize APIs with versioning, access control and rate limiting.” “Maintain trust through secure authentication, authorization and compliance with enterprise-grade certifications such as ISO 27001, SOC 2 and GDPR.”
  15. Staffbase developers.staffbase.com/api“Explore our wide range of APIs and unlock the power they have to offer.”
  16. Staffbase staffbase.com/privacy-data-protection“If you’d like to learn more about Staffbase’s stringent securitypolicies and procedures, please see our Trust Center, including more details about our ISO 27001 and SOC2 Type II certifications.”
  17. Simpplr simpplr.com/newsroom/press-releases/simpplr-raises-32-million-to-amplify-employee-engagement-as-teams-adapt-to-the-hybrid-office“Founded in 2014, Simpplr’s modern intranet platform accelerates employee engagement, workplace collaboration, and productivity.”
  18. Staffbase staffbase.com/about-us“In 2014, they founded Staffbase and launched the world's first employee app, built on a simple belief: the hardest-to-reach employee sets the bar for everyone else.”
  19. Simpplr simpplr.com/about“Simpplr has raised more than $131 million in multiple rounds of funding from Norwest Venture Partners, Sapphire Ventures, Tola Capital, Salesforce Ventures, and Still Venture Capital.”
  20. Staffbase staffbase.com/press/releases/staffbase-raises-115m-at-1-1b-valuation“Staffbase, a leading provider of employee communications management solutions, today announced a $115M (€106M) Series E financing round led by General Atlantic, a leading global growth equity firm.”

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