Head-to-head · Intranet Software
Happeo vs eXo Platform
Happeo leads on 0 checks, eXo Platform 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 scoreHappeo · 8.5/10
- Free trialonly eXo Platform
Happeo scores higher on our rubric for intranet software: 8.5 against 7.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #20.
Happeo is the better fit for google- or Microsoft-centric enterprises. eXo Platform is the better fit for open-source and self-hosted intranets.
- Happeo fits best
Google- or Microsoft-centric enterprises
- eXo Platform fits best
Open-source and self-hosted intranets
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Side by side
| Feature | Happeo 8.5/10 Visit ↗ | eXo Platform 7.1/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.5 | 7.1 |
| Ranking | #6 in Intranet Software | #20 in Intranet Software |
| Best for | Google- or Microsoft-centric enterprises | Open-source and self-hosted intranets |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | — | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | 14 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Docs | Docs |
| Compliance | ISO 27001, GDPR, SSO/SAML | GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA |
| Integrations | 18 integrations | 8 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Happeo 5/5 · eXo Platform 5/5 | ||
| Employee directory | ✓ | ✓ |
| News publishing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Page builder | ✓ | ✓ |
| SSO support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Audience targeting | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Mobile access | Native | Native |
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| Our verdict | Happeo is an intranet platform for organizations that need one place for policies, processes, company information, updates, employee profiles, and connected workplace content. Its core structure combines Pages for organized knowledge,… Read the review → |
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 → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Happeo — where it wins
- Structured Pages, Channels, directory, and permission-aware search
- Audience targeting, analytics, and lifecycle management for content
- Web, iOS, Android, API access, and a large integration catalog
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires a contact-sales request
- No free plan is available
- Advanced controls and custom development are reserved for Enterprise
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
- Happeo8.5/10 · Pricing on request
A structured intranet for organizations connecting Google, Microsoft, and workplace tools.
Visit HappeoFull verdict → - 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 →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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