Simpplr Review
Simpplr is an AI-powered intranet and employee communications platform for mid-size and large organizations, with targeted news, must-read tracking, enterprise search, surveys and analytics.
- Company size
- Mid-market companies, enterprises
- Pricing model
- Quote only
- Free trial
- Yes
- Deployment
- Cloud
Best for
- Organizations that want the intranet and employee communications in one platform
- IT teams that need ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type 2 and a HIPAA BAA from the vendor
- Companies running Microsoft, Google Workspace, Slack or Workday alongside the intranet
Not ideal for
- Small teams that want a published price list
- Buyers looking for a frontline-only app without an intranet
How we evaluated Simpplr
This review rests on 20 facts checked against Simpplr’s official pricing pages and documentation, most recently on . We did not test the product hands-on: the score and the pros and cons use only those verified facts, as our methodology explains, and third-party ratings are quoted, never scored.
Our verdict
Simpplr is an AI-powered intranet and employee communications platform from Silicon Valley, founded in 2014 and aimed at mid-size and large organizations. It combines targeted news and newsletters, must-read tracking, enterprise search, surveys and analytics, and states ISO 27001 and SOC 2 Type 2 audits. Pricing is quoted; a 14-day trial is available on request.
Strengths
Intranet and comms in one place
Announcements, alerts, newsletters, enterprise search and surveys sit in one platform, with targeting by role, location and network.
Evidence: Modules: Intranet, Employee communications, Enterprise search, Employee listening and surveys, Recognition and rewards, Employee service delivery, Analytics
Must-read tracking and analytics
Updates can be marked must-read, and dashboards show who read content, for how long, plus campaign reach and sentiment.
Evidence: Read and acknowledgment tracking: Yes
Audited security
Annual ISO 27001:2022 certification and SOC 2 Type 2 audit, GDPR compliance and a HIPAA business associate agreement.
Evidence: ISO 27001: Yes
Fast setup
Simpplr says teams launch in weeks with templated experiences and no-code configuration.
Evidence: Typical implementation: Weeks, with templated experiences and no-code configuration
Weaknesses
Quote-only pricing
No price list is published: the quote depends on organization size, complexity and support level.
Evidence: Price transparency: Quote only
Trial on request
The 14-day trial has limited places and starts through sales, so it is less suited to teams that want to try it on their own.
Evidence: Free trial: Yes
Price at a glance
Pricing model
Quote only
Free trial
Yes
Quick answers
- How much does Simpplr cost?
- Simpplr does not publish prices. Quotes depend on organization size, complexity and support level, and organizations with 500 or more employees get volume discounts.Based on Price transparency: Quote only
- Does Simpplr offer a free trial?
- Yes. Simpplr offers 14-day trials with limited places; you request one through its sales team.Based on Free trial: Yes
- Is Simpplr SOC 2 compliant?
- Yes. Simpplr undergoes an annual SOC 2 Type 2 audit, shares the report under NDA and is ISO 27001:2022 certified. It also signs HIPAA business associate agreements.Based on SOC 2 Type II: Yes
- What does Simpplr integrate with?
- Simpplr connects with Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Slack, Teams, Workday and ServiceNow, and its public APIs support custom integrations.Based on Notable integrations: Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Workday, ServiceNow
Coverage of core employee intranet capabilities
Each core capability we evaluate in Employee Intranet, checked against Simpplr’s own documentation. “Not verified yet” means we have not confirmed it either way, not that it is missing.
10 verified of 11 core capabilities
Employee Intranet
- Intranet search
- Content authoring and publishing · not verified yet
- Audience targeting
- Permissions and security
- Directory and org chart
- Document management
- News and social features
- HR and business integrations
- Mobile and frontline access
- Analytics
- Accessibility
Specifications
Pricing
- Price transparency
- Quote only
Product
- Modules
- Intranet, Employee communications, Enterprise search, Employee listening and surveys, Recognition and rewards, Employee service delivery, Analytics
- Mobile apps
- iOS, Android
- AI features
- AI Writing Assistant, Comms AI campaign planning, EX Agent virtual assistant, AI enterprise search with RAG, AI sentiment and theme analysis
Integrations
- Open API
- Yes
Simpplr integrations
Native integrations
Simpplr integration coverage
The 10 apps that employee intranet products document most often, and whether Simpplr documents each.
6 of the 10 most-connected apps documented by Simpplr; median of the 8 products compared: 6
- Microsoft Teams · documented by 7 of 8
- Workday · documented by 7 of 8
- Google Workspace · documented by 6 of 8
- Slack · documented by 6 of 8
- ServiceNow · documented by 5 of 8
- Microsoft 365 · documented by 4 of 8
- Okta · documented by 4 of 8
- SharePoint · documented by 4 of 8
- Salesforce · documented by 2 of 8
- SAP · documented by 2 of 8
Integrations each vendor documents (native, marketplace, Zapier or API), 8 live employee intranet products. Not documented does not mean not possible.
Where it ranks
- #2 of 7 scoredEmployee Intranet
- #1 of 7 scoredInternal Communications
- #2 of 6 scoredEmployee Intranet for Enterprises
- #2 of 6 scoredEmployee Intranet for Mid-Sized Companies
- #4 of 7 scoredInternal Communications for Enterprises
- #1 of 6 scoredInternal Communications for Mid-Sized Companies
Simpplr alternatives
Security and compliance
- SOC 2 Type IIYes
- ISO 27001Yes
- GDPR programYes
- HIPAAYes
- Single sign-onSAML 2.0, OAuth 2.0
Implementation and support
- Typical implementation
- Weeks, with templated experiences and no-code configuration
- Support channels
- Customer success team, global support, training
About Simpplr
- Founded
- 2014
- Headquarters
- Redwood City, California, US
- Ownership
- Private
Official profiles
Simpplr: frequently asked questions
Does Simpplr have a mobile app?
Yes. Simpplr runs on the web, iOS and Android, with push notifications and must-read updates for frontline staff.
Where is Simpplr based?
Simpplr was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Silicon Valley, with offices in the UK, Canada and India. It is venture-backed.
What is Simpplr used for?
Simpplr, on the market since 2014, is an employee intranet product built for mid-market companies and enterprises. Its modules include Intranet, Employee communications, Enterprise search, Employee listening and surveys, and 3 more.
Is Simpplr legit?
Simpplr is sold by the company of the same name, which was founded in 2014, is headquartered in Redwood City, California, US, and is privately held. Simpplr states that it holds a current SOC 2 Type II report.
What are the best alternatives to Simpplr?
In our employee intranet ranking, the highest-scored products other than Simpplr are Jostle, Haiilo, and Workvivo. Compared side by side, by reason to switch: Simpplr alternatives.
What are the pros and cons of Simpplr?
Strengths documented on the vendor’s own pages: intranet and comms in one place, Must-read tracking and analytics, and audited security. It is less suited to small teams that want a published price list and buyers looking for a frontline-only app without an intranet.
Does Simpplr have an API?
Yes. Simpplr offers an open API to customers.
How long does it take to implement Simpplr?
Simpplr states a typical implementation of weeks, with templated experiences and no-code configuration.
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