Head-to-head · Intranet Software
Appspace Intranet vs Open Intranet
Appspace Intranet leads on 0 checks, Open Intranet on 0, and 6 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 planboth
Appspace Intranet scores higher on our rubric for intranet software: 7.9 against 6.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #12 and #24.
On mobile access, Open Intranet gives you None where Appspace Intranet offers Native.
Appspace Intranet is the better fit for free employee communications with mobile. Open Intranet is the better fit for self-hosted teams seeking a free intranet.
- Appspace Intranet fits best
Free employee communications with mobile
- Open Intranet fits best
Self-hosted teams seeking a free intranet
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Side by side
| Feature | Appspace Intranet 7.9/10 Visit ↗ | Open Intranet 6.8/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.9 | 6.8 |
| Ranking | #12 in Intranet Software | #24 in Intranet Software |
| Best for | Free employee communications with mobile | Self-hosted teams seeking a free intranet |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free |
| Starting price | — | Free |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Self-hosted, Browser extension |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web |
| Support | Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Docs | Email, Community, Docs |
| Compliance | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, SSO/SAML | GDPR, HIPAA, SSO/SAML |
| Integrations | 12 integrations | 13 integrations |
| Built for | Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Appspace Intranet 5/5 · Open Intranet 5/5 | ||
| Employee directory | ✓ | ✓ |
| News publishing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Page builder | ✓ | ✓ |
| SSO support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Audience targeting | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Mobile access | Native | None |
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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 → |
Open Intranet is an open-source intranet platform distributed as a Drupal installation profile. It is designed for organizations that want internal communication, knowledge management, document sharing, employee directories, workflows, and… 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
Open Intranet — where it wins
- Free Community edition with self-hosted deployment
- Combines publishing, directories, documents, forms, and learning
- Supports SSO, directory synchronization, calendars, and REST APIs
Where it doesn't
- Requires self-hosting on company infrastructure or PHP-capable hosting
- Mobile access is limited to responsive, mobile-first web access
- Paid installation, hosting, support, and development add cost
- Appspace Intranet7.9/10 · Free plan
A free, mobile-ready intranet for targeted employee communications and workplace communities.
Visit AppspaceFull verdict → - Open Intranet6.8/10 · Free plan
A free, self-hosted intranet with publishing, directories, documents, forms, learning, and SSO.
Visit Open IntranetFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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