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How Internal Communications Software Is Priced

How internal communications software is priced: the pricing models you will meet, what drives the cost and the fees that are easy to miss.

By LeadChange Research TeamUpdated Based on 3 sources, facts checked Report an error

How much internal communications cost

Common pricing models: per employee per month, tiered by headcount, per active user, and platform fee plus modules. Too few vendors publish comparable list prices for us to give a price range; the models and cost drivers below explain what you will be quoted.

Pricing models explained

  • Per employee per month. A rate per employee in scope, sometimes with a minimum.
  • Tiered by headcount. Fixed price bands by total employees.
  • Per active user. Billed for people who use the app or read content.
  • Platform fee plus modules. A base fee plus modules such as surveys or SMS.

What drives the price

  • Headcount
  • Number of channels such as SMS, kiosk and mobile
  • Advanced analytics and targeting
  • Integrations and SSO
  • Languages and translation

Fees to ask about before you sign:

  • SMS and messaging fees
  • Setup and onboarding services
  • Premium analytics or surveys
  • Kiosk or digital signage hardware
  • Fees for each additional publisher or admin

Frequently asked questions

How much does internal communications software cost?

Most vendors charge per employee per month or by headcount band, with extra fees for messaging, analytics and services. Costs vary by channels and features. Ask for a quote based on your total employees and the channels you need, with every add-on listed.

Do internal communications platforms publish their prices?

Of the 10 internal communications platforms we track, 0 publish a list price we can compare at 25 users and 7 are quote-only (Firstup, Haiilo, LumApps, Simpplr, and 3 more).

Is there free internal communications software?

Connecteam lists a free plan, 1 of the 10 internal communications platforms we track. Free plans limit employees, features or support.

Can I pay for internal communications software month to month?

Blink and Connecteam bill month to month. Jostle sells annual terms.

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Sources

The 3 pages this page's facts come from, with the day we last checked each one.

Quotes from the sources
  1. Blink joinblink.com/pricing“per month, billed annually per month”
  2. Connecteam connecteam.com/pricing“We offer a monthly subscription that can be canceled at any time (no refunds will be granted for any pre-paid amounts), and an annual subscription that includes a prorated refund if canceled within the first 30 days.”
  3. Jostle jostle.me/pricing“Prices are USD for a prepaid annual subscription. NFP/Educational discounts available. Rather pay monthly? Just add 15%.”