Unily vs Workvivo

The short answer

Unily and Workvivo are quoted intranets for mid-size and large organizations with SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001. Unily centers on governed publishing: mandatory reading, targeted pop-ups and broadcast email, priced as a base package plus add-ons.

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

Unily

Best for: Large organizations that want one governed intranet across regions and languages

Choose Unily if

You want mandatory reading and pop-ups for critical announcements.
You want offline access on mobile.
You want to see the pricing structure before talking to sales.

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Workvivo

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

Choose Workvivo if

You want native Android and iOS apps.
You want Jira, Confluence, UKG and BambooHR connected.
You want employee listening surveys in the same platform.

Workvivo plans and prices Workvivo alternatives

LeadChange Score: editorial assessment based on public information.

Scorecard

Unily wins 0Workvivo wins 31 tie

Unily vs Workvivo by dimension
Dimension	Unily	Workvivo
PricingUnily explains its base package, add-ons and extra costs. Workvivo builds a custom package and has no free trial. unily.com	Quote only	Quote only
CapabilitiesWorkvivo documents 10 of the 11 items on our intranet checklist, Unily 9. Campaign planning and scheduling, Spaces for targeted teams, People directory and org chart, Push notifications, Knowledge Hubs, Engagement surveys, Translation into 90 languages	9 of 11 core capabilities	10 of 11 core capabilities
IntegrationsWorkvivo lists 40+ out-of-box integrations including Zoom, Teams, Slack, Salesforce, Jira, Workday, UKG and BambooHR. Unily names Teams, Slack, Google Workspace, SAP, Workday, ServiceNow, Salesforce and Zoom. 40	8 documented	40 native
SecurityBoth state ISO 27001 and SOC 2 Type II. Workvivo also lists GDPR and data residency options. Yes	SOC 2, ISO 27001	SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR

Key differences

Where Unily and Workvivo differ (6)
Attribute	Unily	Workvivo
Mobile apps	iOS	iOS, Android
Single sign-on	OpenID Connect	Active Directory, Okta
Support channels	Customer success manager, technical success manager, support tickets, Universe knowledge center and community	Help desk tickets, monthly support reports on request
Founded	2005	2017
Headquarters	Lower Eashing, Surrey, United Kingdom	Cork, Ireland
Ownership	Private	Subsidiary

Show 6 attributes where they are the same

Where they are the same (6)
Attribute	Unily	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
SOC 2 Type II
ISO 27001

Analysis by dimension

Pricing. Unily explains its base package, add-ons and extra costs. Workvivo builds a custom package and has no free trial.

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

Integrations. Workvivo lists 40+ out-of-box integrations including Zoom, Teams, Slack, Salesforce, Jira, Workday, UKG and BambooHR. Unily names Teams, Slack, Google Workspace, SAP, Workday, ServiceNow, Salesforce and Zoom.

Security. Both state ISO 27001 and SOC 2 Type II. Workvivo also lists GDPR and data residency options.

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 Unily or Workvivo cheaper?

Neither publishes prices. Unily quotes a base package and charges for add-ons, extra staging environments and a services retainer. Workvivo quotes a customized package around its Workvivo HQ core and offers a demo rather than a trial.

Which is better for social engagement, Unily or Workvivo?

Workvivo is built around spaces for teams, a people directory, knowledge hubs and engagement surveys, plus livestreams. Unily offers a social intranet and employee profiles inside a more governed publishing platform.

How do Unily and Workvivo compare on security?

Both are ISO 27001 certified and audited for SOC 2 Type II. Workvivo shares its SOC 2 report under NDA and supports Active Directory and Okta sign-in; Unily uses OpenID Connect single sign-on.

Where are Unily and Workvivo based?

Unily is headquartered in Lower Eashing, Surrey, in the UK. Workvivo was founded in Cork, Ireland, in 2017 and has been part of Zoom since April 2023.

Do Unily and Workvivo include digital signage?

Workvivo sells Workvivo TV for digital signage. Unily reaches staff through push notifications, broadcast email and its mobile app instead.

What are the competitors of Unily and Workvivo?

Simpplr, Staffbase, LumApps, Haiilo and Firstup are the other large-employer platforms we review; Jostle fits smaller teams.

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