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Simpplr vs Unily

Simpplr7.2/10

Unily5.3/10

Scored in Employee Intranet

The short answer

Simpplr and Unily are quoted intranets for mid-size and large organizations, both with SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001. Simpplr launches in weeks with no-code configuration and offers 14-day trials. Unily, founded in 2005, prices a base package and sells campaigns, journeys and premium support as add-ons.

By LeadChange Research TeamUpdated Based on 17 sources, most recently checked
Best for
Organizations that want the intranet and employee communications in one platform

Choose Simpplr if

  • You want to launch in weeks without heavy IT work.
  • You need a HIPAA business associate agreement.
  • You want an Android app as well as iOS.
Best for
Large organizations that want one governed intranet across regions and languages

Choose Unily if

  • You want mandatory reading and targeted pop-ups for critical news.
  • Employees need offline access on mobile.
  • You want Salesforce, SAP and Zoom connected to the intranet.

LeadChange Score: editorial assessment based on public information.

Scorecard

Simpplr wins 2Unily wins 11 tie

Simpplr vs Unily by dimension
DimensionSimpplrUnily
PricingSimpplr says its price covers the platform, four releases a year and global support, and offers trials. Unily prices a base package with add-ons, staging environments and a professional services retainer. simpplr.com1Quote onlyQuote only
CapabilitiesSimpplr documents 10 of the 11 items on our intranet checklist, Unily 9. 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 detection210 of 11 core capabilities9 of 11 core capabilities
SecurityBoth state ISO 27001 and SOC 2 Type II. Simpplr also states GDPR and HIPAA. Yes3SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPRSOC 2, ISO 27001
IntegrationsUnily names Teams, Slack, Google Workspace, SAP, Microsoft 365, Workday, ServiceNow, Salesforce and Zoom. Simpplr names Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Slack, Teams, Workday and ServiceNow. Microsoft Teams, Slack, Google Workspace, SAP, Microsoft 365, Workday, ServiceNow, Salesforce, Zoom46 documented9 documented

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Key differences

Where Simpplr and Unily differ (5)
AttributeSimpplrUnily
Mobile appsiOS, Android5iOS6
Single sign-onSAML 2.0, OAuth 2.03OpenID Connect7
Support channelsCustomer success team, global support, training1Customer success manager, technical success manager, support tickets, Universe knowledge center and community8
Founded20149200510
HeadquartersRedwood City, California, US11Lower Eashing, Surrey, United Kingdom12
Show 7 attributes where they are the same
Where they are the same (7)
AttributeSimpplrUnily
Pricing modelQuote only1Quote only13
Price transparencyQuote only1Quote only13
Best forMid-market companies, enterprises1Mid-market companies, enterprises14
DeploymentCloud3Cloud15
SOC 2 Type II316
ISO 27001316
OwnershipPrivate17Private10

Analysis by dimension

Pricing. Simpplr says its price covers the platform, four releases a year and global support, and offers trials. Unily prices a base package with add-ons, staging environments and a professional services retainer.

Capabilities. Simpplr documents 10 of the 11 items on our intranet checklist, Unily 9.

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

Integrations. Unily names Teams, Slack, Google Workspace, SAP, Microsoft 365, Workday, ServiceNow, Salesforce and Zoom. Simpplr names Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Slack, Teams, Workday and ServiceNow.

Neither one?

Jostle

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

Jostle review

Frequently asked questions

Is Simpplr or Unily cheaper?

Both quote, so the answer depends on your size and scope. Unily adds costs for add-ons, extra staging environments and a professional services retainer on top of its base package. Simpplr bundles four releases a year and global support into its subscription.

How long does it take to launch Simpplr or Unily?

Simpplr says weeks, not months, thanks to templated experiences and no-code configuration. Unily assigns customer and technical success managers and runs the Universe knowledge center.

How do Simpplr and Unily compare on security?

Both follow ISO 27001 and SOC 2 Type II. Simpplr also signs HIPAA business associate agreements and hosts on Salesforce and AWS in US and EU regions.

Which is better for a large global company, Simpplr or Unily?

Unily is built for 1,000 to 10,000+ employees and translates its cloud platform into its supported languages. Simpplr serves mid-size and large organizations from Silicon Valley, with offices in the UK, Canada and India.

Do Simpplr and Unily have AI assistants?

Yes. Unily has Indi for drafting, translation and targeting, plus Unily Glass search. Simpplr has the EX Agent virtual assistant and an AI writing assistant.

Who are the competitors of Simpplr and Unily?

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

How this page was made

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Sources

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Quotes from the sources
  1. Simpplr simpplr.com/pricing“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.” “Simpplr will tailor your employee experience platform quote to your organization’s size, complexity and level of ongoing support.”
  2. Simpplr simpplr.com/employee-communication“Deliver content and messages tailored to each employee’s role, location and network for a more personal touch.”
  3. Simpplr simpplr.com/security-compliance“Simpplr is ISO 27001:2022 certified annually.” “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. Unily unily.com/features/broadcast-emails“Activate employees across the channels they already monitor, including email, Teams, Slack, and mobile notifications, helping critical communications cut through the noise.”
  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/unily-mobile/id1087063794“Unily Mobile is the full-featured App version of the award-winning Unily Intranet Solution which provides employees with access to their Digital Workplace anywhere, anytime.”
  7. Unily unily.com/features/employee-profiles“By integrating with single sign-on (SSO), Unily removes friction, getting employees straight into their digital workplace without extra passwords or hurdles.”
  8. Unily unily.com/services/customer-success“Universe is our knowledge center, but is also a community for all our customers to connect and share successes and draw inspiration”
  9. 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.”
  10. Unily unily.com/about/newsroom/rising-digital-workplace-star-unily-attracts-68m-growth-investment“Founded in 2005, Unily creates award-winning digital workplaces designed to improve collaboration, engage a geographically spread workforce and increase productivity.” “Unily, the leading digital workplace platform today announces it has attracted a $68 million growth investment from Silversmith Capital Partners and Farview Equity Partners.”
  11. Simpplr simpplr.com/gdpr“By Mail: 3 Twin Dolphin Drive, Suite 160, Redwood City CA 94065”
  12. Unily unily.com/contact/surrey“Unily is headquartered in Surrey, UK. Located just 30 miles southwest of London in Lower Eashing near Guildford.”
  13. Unily unily.com/pricing“Unily doesn't publish flat pricing — every plan is quoted based on your organization's size, capabilities, and deployment needs.”
  14. Unily unily.com/solutions/growing-companies“Connect, engage, and empower every employee — from your first 1,000 to 10,000+. One platform, zero complexity.”
  15. Unily unily.com/solutions/digital-accessibility“Unily’s cloud-based platform can be translated into any of its supported languages”
  16. Unily unily.com/policies/privacy-hub/security-certifications“We strictly adhere to internationally recognised best practices, including ISO 27001 and SOC 2 Type II standards, giving you peace of mind that your data is safe and protected.” “Our entire information security programme is built on the ISO 27001 framework, and we complete re-certification and surveillance audits”
  17. 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.”

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