Head-to-head · Intranet Software
Blink vs Open Intranet
Blink leads on 0 checks, Open Intranet on 1, 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 scoreBlink · 7.0/10
- Free planonly Open Intranet
- Free trialonly Blink
Blink scores higher on our rubric for intranet software: 7.0 against 6.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #21 and #24.
Open Intranet offers free plan; Blink doesn't. On mobile access, Open Intranet gives you None where Blink offers Native.
Blink is the better fit for broad intranet needs at a low price. Open Intranet is the better fit for self-hosted teams seeking a free intranet.
- Blink fits best
Broad intranet needs at a low price
- Open Intranet fits best
Self-hosted teams seeking a free intranet
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Side by side
| Feature | Blink 7.0/10 Visit ↗ | Open Intranet 6.8/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.0 | 6.8 |
| Ranking | #21 in Intranet Software | #24 in Intranet Software |
| Best for | Broad intranet needs at a low price | Self-hosted teams seeking a free intranet |
| Pricing model | Paid | Free |
| Starting price | $3.75/user/mo | Free |
| Free plan | — | ✓ (best) |
| Free trial | 14 days | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile | Cloud, Self-hosted, Browser extension |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android | Web |
| Support | Email, Tickets, Community, Docs · 24/7 | Email, Community, Docs |
| Compliance | ISO 27001, GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA | GDPR, HIPAA, SSO/SAML |
| Integrations | 1,000+ integrations | 13 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Blink 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 | 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 → |
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
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
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
- Blink7.0/10 · 14-day trial
A broad intranet suite with core publishing, collaboration, targeting, and mobile access.
Visit BlinkFull verdict → - Open Intranet6.8/10 · Free plan
A free, self-hosted intranet with publishing, directories, documents, forms, learning, and SSO.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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