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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, enterprises1
Pricing model
Quote only1
Free trial
Yes1
Deployment
Cloud2

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
By LeadChange Research TeamUpdated Based on 12 sources, most recently checked
How we evaluated Simpplr

This review rests on the 20 facts this page shows, each checked against the source listed under “Sources”, most recently on . We did not test the product hands-on: the score uses only those verified facts, as our methodology explains; third-party ratings, where we quote them, never count in the score.

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.

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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, Analytics3

  • 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: Yes4

  • Audited security

    Annual ISO 27001:2022 certification and SOC 2 Type 2 audit, GDPR compliance and a HIPAA business associate agreement.

    Evidence: ISO 27001: Yes2

  • 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 configuration2

Weaknesses

  • Quote-only pricing

    No price list is published: the quote depends on organization size, complexity and support level.

    Evidence: Price transparency: Quote only1

  • 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: Yes1

How many employees does your company have?

Some products only serve certain team sizes: those that do not fit yours drop out.

Price at a glance

  • Pricing model

    Quote only1

  • Free trial

    Yes1

Simpplr plans and prices

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 only1
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: Yes1
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: Yes2
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, ServiceNow5

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 search5
  • Content authoring and publishing · not verified yet
  • Audience targeting3
  • Permissions and security6
  • Directory and org chart7
  • Document management2
  • News and social features5
  • HR and business integrations5
  • Mobile and frontline access4
  • Analytics8
  • Accessibility9

Specifications

Pricing

Price transparency
Quote only1

Product

Modules
Intranet, Employee communications, Enterprise search, Employee listening and surveys, Recognition and rewards, Employee service delivery, Analytics3
Mobile apps
iOS, Android9
AI features
AI Writing Assistant, Comms AI campaign planning, EX Agent virtual assistant, AI enterprise search with RAG, AI sentiment and theme analysis6

Integrations

API
Yes7

Simpplr integrations

Simpplr 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 9 products compared: 6

  • Microsoft Teams · documented by 8 of 9
  • Workday · documented by 8 of 9
  • Google Workspace · documented by 6 of 9
  • Microsoft 365 · documented by 6 of 9
  • Okta · documented by 6 of 9
  • ServiceNow · documented by 6 of 9
  • Slack · documented by 6 of 9
  • SharePoint · documented by 5 of 9
  • Salesforce · documented by 3 of 9
  • SAP · documented by 3 of 9

Integrations each vendor documents (native, marketplace, Zapier, API or named by the vendor), 9 live employee intranet products. Not documented does not mean not possible.

Employee Intranet

Where it ranks

Simpplr alternatives

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Security and compliance

  • SOC 2 Type IIYes2
  • ISO 27001Yes2
  • GDPRYes7
  • HIPAAYes2
  • Single sign-onSAML 2.0, OAuth 2.02

Implementation and support

Typical implementation
Weeks, with templated experiences and no-code configuration2
Support channels
Customer success team, global support, training1

About Simpplr

Founded
201410
Headquarters
Redwood City, California, US11
Ownership
Private12

Official profiles

All Simpplr products

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 SOC 2 Type II compliance.

What are the best alternatives to Simpplr?

In our employee intranet ranking, the highest-scored products other than Simpplr are Jostle, Blink, and Haiilo. Compared side by side, by reason to switch: Simpplr alternatives.

Which is better, Simpplr or LumApps?

It depends on the team. Choose Simpplr if: you want a 14-day trial before signing. Choose LumApps if: frontline staff should sign in with a QR code instead of a company email. The full comparison: Simpplr vs LumApps.

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 API.

How long does it take to implement Simpplr?

Simpplr states a typical implementation of weeks, with templated experiences and no-code configuration.

How this page was made

  • What it is built from

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

  • Method

    Scored and compared with the LeadChange methodology, version 1.5. Read the methodology

  • Independent review

    Not reviewed yet by our independent reviewer. How we review

  • Hands-on testing

    We have not tested Simpplr hands-on: this page uses public information only.

  • Who made it

    The LeadChange Research Team, following a written research process. No named expert has reviewed this page. About us

  • Independence and errors

    Who pays us never changes a score or a rank. If something here is wrong, tell us and we correct it publicly. Request a correction

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Sources

The 12 pages this page's facts come from, with the day we last checked each one. The numbers beside the figures above link here.

Quotes from the sources
  1. Simpplr simpplr.com/pricing“Yes. We offer discounted intranet pricing to organizations with 500 employees or more. Contact us for pricing.” “Simpplr will tailor your employee experience platform quote to your organization’s size, complexity and level of ongoing support.”
  2. Simpplr simpplr.com/security-compliance“Simpplr is hosted on Salesforce and Amazon Web Services (AWS) in the US and EU regions.” “Simpplr is ISO 27001:2022 certified annually.”
  3. Simpplr simpplr.com/employee-communication“Centralize communications on a single platform, from publishing announcements to creating alerts and sending newsletters.”
  4. Simpplr simpplr.com/frontline-employees
  5. Simpplr simpplr.com/modern-intranet“Yes. Simpplr connects with workplace tools such as Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Slack, Teams, Workday, ServiceNow, and other business systems.”
  6. Simpplr simpplr.com/enterprise-search“Simpplr’s search engine combines the precision of keyword search with the deep understanding of natural language AI, powered by advanced RAG and vector search technologies.”
  7. 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.”
  8. Simpplr simpplr.com/prescriptive-analytics
  9. Simpplr simpplr.com/digital-accessibility“Simpplr delivers an accessible experience across web, iOS, and Android.”
  10. 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.”
  11. Simpplr simpplr.com/gdpr“By Mail: 3 Twin Dolphin Drive, Suite 160, Redwood City CA 94065”
  12. 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.”

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