Head-to-head · Intranet Software
Appspace Intranet vs Blink
Appspace Intranet leads on 1 check, Blink on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreAppspace Intranet · 7.9/10
- Free planonly Appspace Intranet
- Free trialonly Blink
Appspace Intranet scores higher on our rubric for intranet software: 7.9 against 7.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #12 and #21.
Appspace Intranet offers free plan; Blink doesn't.
Appspace Intranet is the better fit for free employee communications with mobile. Blink is the better fit for broad intranet needs at a low price.
- Appspace Intranet fits best
Free employee communications with mobile
- Blink fits best
Broad intranet needs at a low price
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Side by side
| Feature | Appspace Intranet 7.9/10 Visit ↗ | Blink 7.0/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.9 | 7.0 |
| Ranking | #12 in Intranet Software | #21 in Intranet Software |
| Best for | Free employee communications with mobile | Broad intranet needs at a low price |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Paid |
| Starting price | — | $3.75/user/mo |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | — |
| Free trial | — | 14 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android |
| Support | Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Docs | Email, Tickets, Community, Docs · 24/7 |
| Compliance | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, SSO/SAML | ISO 27001, GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA |
| Integrations | 12 integrations | 1,000+ integrations |
| Built for | Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Appspace Intranet 5/5 · Blink 5/5 | ||
| Employee directory | ✓ | ✓ |
| News publishing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Page builder | ✓ | ✓ |
| SSO support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Audience targeting | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Mobile access | Native | Native |
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| Our verdict | Appspace Intranet is a cloud-based employee communications and workplace experience platform for mid-market and enterprise organizations. It is designed for distributed, hybrid, and frontline workforces, combining personalized newsfeeds,… Read the review → |
Blink combines internal communications, collaboration, knowledge management, and employee experience features for organizations with frontline and desk-based workers. It includes news feeds, rich post publishing, an employee directory,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Appspace Intranet — where it wins
- Free plan includes personalized news, directory, communities, and mobile access
- Publishes across intranet, email, chat, and digital signage
- Integrates with Microsoft 365, Slack, Google Workspace, and more
Where it doesn't
- Free tier is limited to 2 Premium Users
- Free tier includes 1 Appspace Device ID
- Free tier includes 5GB each of monthly storage and bandwidth
Blink — where it wins
- Core intranet features start at $3.75 per user monthly, billed annually
- Native web, desktop, and mobile apps support flexible access
- Targeted publishing, analytics, SSO, and broad integrations cover varied needs
Where it doesn't
- No free plan is available
- Enterprise capabilities require a separate Enterprise plan
- The breadth may exceed the needs of teams wanting only basic pages
- Appspace Intranet7.9/10 · Free plan
A free, mobile-ready intranet for targeted employee communications and workplace communities.
Visit AppspaceFull verdict → - Blink7.0/10 · 14-day trial
A broad intranet suite with core publishing, collaboration, targeting, and mobile access.
Visit BlinkFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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