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Simpplr vs Workvivo

Simpplr7.2/10

Workvivo5.8/10

Scored in Employee Intranet

The short answer

Simpplr and Workvivo are both quoted intranets for mid-size and large organizations with Android and iOS apps, SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001. Simpplr offers 14-day trials and adds recognition and employee service delivery.

By LeadChange Research TeamUpdated Based on 15 sources, most recently checked
Best for
Organizations that want the intranet and employee communications in one platform

Choose Simpplr if

  • You want a 14-day trial before you buy.
  • You need a HIPAA business associate agreement.
  • You want recognition and employee service requests in the intranet.
Best for
Organizations that want a social, engagement-led intranet for desk and frontline staff

Choose Workvivo if

  • You run Zoom and want search through Zoom AI Companion.
  • You want 40+ out-of-box integrations, including Jira and Salesforce.
  • You want digital signage and livestreams from the same vendor.

LeadChange Score: editorial assessment based on public information.

Scorecard

Simpplr wins 0Workvivo wins 12 ties

Simpplr vs Workvivo by dimension
DimensionSimpplrWorkvivo
PricingBoth quote. Simpplr offers 14-day trials and says pricing includes four releases a year and global support; Workvivo offers a demo, not a trial. Quote only1Quote onlyQuote only
IntegrationsWorkvivo lists 40+ out-of-box integrations, among them Zoom, Teams, Slack, Salesforce, Jira, Workday, UKG and BambooHR. Simpplr names Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Slack, Teams, Workday and ServiceNow. 40+26 documented14 documented (vendor says 40+)
SecurityBoth state SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001 and GDPR. Simpplr will also sign a HIPAA business associate agreement. Yes3SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPRSOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR

Simpplr or Workvivo: what matters most to you?

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Key differences

Where Simpplr and Workvivo differ (6)
AttributeSimpplrWorkvivo
Free trial14
Single sign-onSAML 2.0, OAuth 2.03Active Directory, Okta2
Support channelsCustomer success team, global support, training1Help desk tickets, monthly support reports on request5
Founded2014620177
HeadquartersRedwood City, California, US8Cork, Ireland9
OwnershipPrivate10Subsidiary7
Show 9 attributes where they are the same
Where they are the same (9)
AttributeSimpplrWorkvivo
Pricing modelQuote only1Quote only4
Price transparencyQuote only1Quote only4
Best forMid-market companies, enterprises1Mid-market companies, enterprises11
DeploymentCloud3Cloud5
Mobile appsiOS, Android12iOS, Android13
API142
SOC 2 Type II315
ISO 27001315
GDPR program1411

Analysis by dimension

Pricing. Both quote. Simpplr offers 14-day trials and says pricing includes four releases a year and global support; Workvivo offers a demo, not a trial.

Integrations. Workvivo lists 40+ out-of-box integrations, among them Zoom, Teams, Slack, Salesforce, Jira, Workday, UKG and BambooHR. Simpplr names Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Slack, Teams, Workday and ServiceNow.

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

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 Workvivo cheaper?

Neither publishes prices, so only matching quotes settle it. Simpplr prices by size, complexity and support and discounts from 500 employees. Workvivo builds a customized package, starting from its core Workvivo HQ platform.

Can I try Simpplr or Workvivo for free?

Simpplr offers 14-day trials, with limited places. Workvivo does not offer a free trial and gives a tailored demo instead.

How do Simpplr and Workvivo handle security and compliance?

Simpplr is ISO 27001:2022 certified, audited for SOC 2 Type 2 every year and signs HIPAA business associate agreements. Workvivo is ISO 27001 certified and shares its annual SOC 2 Type 2 report under NDA.

Which intranet has better search, Simpplr or Workvivo?

Simpplr combines keyword and natural-language search using RAG and vector search. Workvivo runs enterprise search on Zoom AI Companion and adds the HQ Agent for agentic search.

How quickly can Simpplr be implemented?

Simpplr says teams launch in weeks, using templated experiences and no-code configuration. Workvivo raises support issues through its help desk and offers monthly support reports on request.

What are the competitors of Simpplr and Workvivo?

Staffbase, Unily, Haiilo, LumApps and Firstup compete with both for large employers, and Jostle for smaller teams. All are reviewed with the same verified facts.

Do Simpplr and Workvivo offer a free trial?

Simpplr lists a free trial; Workvivo does not.

How this page was made

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    32 verified facts, each checked against the vendor's own pages or another primary source, most recently on Oct 22, 2026.

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Sources

The 15 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.” “Yes! We offer 14-day trials, but space is limited. Contact us for more information.”
  2. Workvivo workvivo.com/integrations“40+ out-of-box integrations… and growing!” “Support for federated identity management solutions like Active Directory, and Okta ensures secure and streamlined user authentication across all platforms.”
  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. Workvivo workvivo.com/pricing“No, we do not offer a free trial, but we will give you a comprehensive demo aligned with your business needs.” “Get the best pricing with a customized package that meets your needs. Our team is here to understand your goals and provide a proposal that works for you.”
  5. Workvivo workvivo.com/supportpolicydoc“Incidents are submitted via our Help Desk on support.workvivo.com.” “The Service is a multi-tenant service where common practices and procedures apply across all customers which allows for higher resilience and improved quality and performance.”
  6. 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.”
  7. Workvivo workvivo.com/about“Workvivo was founded in 2017 by CEO John Goulding and CTO Joe Lennon on a strong desire to improve the working experience of every employee on the planet.” “In April of 2023, tech giant Zoom acquired Workvivo to bolster their employee experience offering.”
  8. Simpplr simpplr.com/gdpr“By Mail: 3 Twin Dolphin Drive, Suite 160, Redwood City CA 94065”
  9. Workvivo workvivo.com/privacy-policy“Exham House, The Fingerpost, Douglas, Co Cork T12 PDD2, Ireland”
  10. 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.”
  11. Workvivo workvivo.com/intranet“90%+ of Workvivo enterprise customers run Microsoft 365.” “GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA-ready — Data residency options and compliance controls for regulated markets”
  12. Simpplr simpplr.com/digital-accessibility“Simpplr delivers an accessible experience across web, iOS, and Android.”
  13. Workvivo workvivo.com/accessibility“On android we use the Googles Accessibility Scanner App and Xcode for iOS.”
  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. Workvivo workvivo.com/security“Audited annually by our AICPA auditor partners, Workvivo makes its SOC 2 Type 2 report available under NDA on an annual basis.” “Workvivo is ISO 27001 certified”

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