Staffbase vs Workvivo

The short answer

Staffbase runs a branded employee app, intranet, employee email, SMS and digital signage from one platform, with EU or US hosting. Workvivo, a Zoom company since 2023, is a social employee hub with spaces, knowledge hubs, surveys, livestreams and Workvivo TV signage.

By LeadChange Research TeamUpdated Oct 23, 2026Facts checked Oct 22, 2026

Staffbase

Best for: Large organizations that must reach frontline employees without a company email address

Choose Staffbase if

You need employee email with open, click and read tracking alongside the app.
You want text messages and digital signage run from the same platform.
Your security review asks for a HIPAA business associate agreement.

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Workvivo

Best for: Organizations that want a social, engagement-led intranet for desk and frontline staff

Choose Workvivo if

You already run Zoom and want search powered by Zoom AI Companion.
You want native apps on both Android and iOS.
You want HRIS feeds from UKG or BambooHR as well as Workday.

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LeadChange Score: editorial assessment based on public information.

Scorecard

Staffbase wins 1Workvivo wins 12 ties

Staffbase vs Workvivo by dimension
Dimension	Staffbase	Workvivo
PricingNeither publishes prices. Staffbase states it has no generic price list; Workvivo builds a customized package and offers a demo instead of a free trial. Quote only	Quote only	Quote only
CapabilitiesStaffbase documents 10 of the 11 items on our internal communications checklist, Workvivo 9; the gap is read and acknowledgment tracking. 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 broadcasting	10 of 11 core capabilities	9 of 11 core capabilities
IntegrationsWorkvivo lists 40+ out-of-box integrations, among them Zoom, Teams, SharePoint, Slack, Salesforce, Jira, Workday, UKG and BambooHR. Staffbase names Teams, SharePoint, Microsoft 365 Copilot, ServiceNow, Workday, SAP and Oracle. 40	6 documented	40 native
SecurityBoth state SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001 and GDPR. Staffbase also offers a HIPAA business associate agreement. Yes	SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR	SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR

Key differences

Where Staffbase and Workvivo differ (6)
Attribute	Staffbase	Workvivo
Mobile apps	iOS	iOS, Android
Single sign-on	Okta	Active Directory, Okta
Support channels	Help center, support tickets, customer success manager, on-demand training (Staffbase Campus)	Help desk tickets, monthly support reports on request
Founded	2014	2017
Headquarters	Chemnitz, Germany	Cork, Ireland
Ownership	Private	Subsidiary

Show 8 attributes where they are the same

Where they are the same (8)
Attribute	Staffbase	Workvivo
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
Open API
SOC 2 Type II
ISO 27001
GDPR program

Analysis by dimension

Pricing. Neither publishes prices. Staffbase states it has no generic price list; Workvivo builds a customized package and offers a demo instead of a free trial.

Capabilities. Staffbase documents 10 of the 11 items on our internal communications checklist, Workvivo 9; the gap is read and acknowledgment tracking.

Integrations. Workvivo lists 40+ out-of-box integrations, among them Zoom, Teams, SharePoint, Slack, Salesforce, Jira, Workday, UKG and BambooHR. Staffbase names Teams, SharePoint, Microsoft 365 Copilot, ServiceNow, Workday, SAP and Oracle.

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

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 Staffbase or Workvivo cheaper?

Neither can be priced in advance. Staffbase says it keeps no generic price list because workforces differ; Workvivo quotes a customized package after a demo, with no free trial. Ask both to quote the same number of desk and frontline users.

Is Workvivo owned by Zoom?

Yes. Zoom acquired Workvivo in April 2023, and its search runs on Zoom AI Companion. Staffbase is an independent company founded in 2014 and headquartered in Chemnitz, Germany.

Which reaches frontline employees better, Staffbase or Workvivo?

Staffbase adds email, SMS and digital signage to its branded app, so staff without a company login can still be reached. Workvivo relies on its Android and iOS apps with push notifications, plus Workvivo TV screens.

How do Staffbase and Workvivo compare on security and compliance?

Both list SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001; Workvivo shares its SOC 2 report under NDA. Staffbase lets you choose EU or US hosting and signs a HIPAA business associate agreement.

What AI features do Staffbase and Workvivo have?

Staffbase has the Navigator assistant with sourced answers, AI translation and personalized audio briefings. Workvivo offers writing help with tone-of-voice profiles, AI-generated surveys, podcasts from articles and the HQ Agent search.

Who are the main competitors of Staffbase and Workvivo?

Firstup, Simpplr, Unily, Haiilo and LumApps compete with both for large employers, and Jostle for smaller ones. We review each with the same verified facts.

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