Head-to-head · Intranet Software
eXo Platform vs Blink
eXo Platform leads on 0 checks, Blink 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 scoreeXo Platform · 7.1/10
- Free trialboth
eXo Platform scores higher on our rubric for intranet software: 7.1 against 7.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #20 and #21.
eXo Platform is the better fit for open-source and self-hosted intranets. Blink is the better fit for broad intranet needs at a low price.
- eXo Platform fits best
Open-source and self-hosted intranets
- Blink fits best
Broad intranet needs at a low price
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Side by side
| Feature | eXo Platform 7.1/10 Visit ↗ | Blink 7.0/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.1 | 7.0 |
| Ranking | #20 in Intranet Software | #21 in Intranet Software |
| Best for | Open-source and self-hosted intranets | Broad intranet needs at a low price |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | — | $3.75/user/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | 14 days | 14 days |
| Free trial length | 14 days | 14 days · no card needed |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android |
| Support | Docs | Email, Tickets, Community, Docs · 24/7 |
| Compliance | GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA | ISO 27001, GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA |
| Integrations | 8 integrations | 1,000+ integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features eXo Platform 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 | eXo Platform is an open-source digital workplace and intranet platform for organizations that need centralized employee communication, collaboration and knowledge management. It suits enterprises, public-sector organizations, educational… 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
eXo Platform — where it wins
- Combines publishing, directories, targeting and collaboration in one platform
- Supports self-hosting, SaaS, private cloud, APIs and mobile access
- Includes SSO, LDAP, identity-provider integration, permissions and 2FA
Where it doesn't
- No free plan is available
- The broad feature set may exceed the needs of a simple intranet
- Silver and Gold plans cover fewer spaces than Platinum
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
- eXo Platform7.1/10 · Open source · 14-day trial
A broad open-source intranet for teams needing publishing, collaboration and self-hosting.
Visit eXo PlatformFull verdict → - Blink7.0/10 · 14-day trial
A broad intranet suite with core publishing, collaboration, targeting, and mobile access.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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