- 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.
Simpplr vs Unily
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.
- 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
| Dimension | Simpplr | Unily |
|---|---|---|
| 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.com | Quote only | Quote 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 detection | 10 of 11 core capabilities | 9 of 11 core capabilities |
| SecurityBoth state ISO 27001 and SOC 2 Type II. Simpplr also states GDPR and HIPAA. Yes | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR | SOC 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, Zoom | 6 documented | 8 documented |
Key differences
| Attribute | Simpplr | Unily |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile apps | iOS, Android | iOS |
| Single sign-on | SAML 2.0, OAuth 2.0 | OpenID Connect |
| Support channels | Customer success team, global support, training | Customer success manager, technical success manager, support tickets, Universe knowledge center and community |
| Founded | 2014 | 2005 |
| Headquarters | Redwood City, California, US | Lower Eashing, Surrey, United Kingdom |
Show 7 attributes where they are the same
| Attribute | Simpplr | Unily |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Quote only | Quote only |
| Price transparency | Quote only | Quote only |
| Best for | Mid-market companies, enterprises | Mid-market companies, enterprises |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud |
| SOC 2 Type II | ||
| ISO 27001 | ||
| Ownership | Private | Private |
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).
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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.
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