Head-to-head · Intranet Software
Interact vs eXo Platform
Interact 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 scoreInteract · 7.7/10
- Free trialonly eXo Platform
Interact scores higher on our rubric for intranet software: 7.7 against 7.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #14 and #20.
Interact is the better fit for mature enterprise communications programs. eXo Platform is the better fit for open-source and self-hosted intranets.
- Interact fits best
Mature enterprise communications programs
- eXo Platform fits best
Open-source and self-hosted intranets
Advertiser disclosure: iTechGuides is reader-supported. Vendors can pay for top positions in our rankings and for a place on other products' pages, and we may earn a commission when you click some links. Bought places stand at the number bought; this page and our disclosure say so. Paying vendors may get a fuller, more detailed review from our editors, and that review can change their score. How we rank.
Side by side
| Feature | Interact 7.7/10 Visit ↗ | eXo Platform 7.1/10 Visit ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.7 | 7.1 |
| Ranking | #14 in Intranet Software | #20 in Intranet Software |
| Best for | Mature enterprise communications programs | 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 | Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Community | Docs |
| Compliance | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA | GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA |
| Integrations | 100+ integrations | 8 integrations |
| Built for | Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Interact 5/5 · eXo Platform 5/5 | ||
| Employee directory | ✓ | ✓ |
| News publishing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Page builder | ✓ | ✓ |
| SSO support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Audience targeting | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Mobile access | Native | Native |
| Our review | ||
| Pros |
|
|
| Cons |
|
|
| Our verdict | Interact is an enterprise intranet and employee experience platform for organizations connecting office, frontline, and deskless employees. It brings together employee directories and organizational charts, internal news, announcements,… 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
Interact — where it wins
- Targeted publishing with personalized homepages, pages, news, and newsletters
- Native iOS and Android apps plus search across connected systems
- SAML 2.0 SSO, provisioning, analytics, and broad workplace integrations
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires a sales conversation
- Enterprise-focused scope may exceed smaller teams’ needs
- Broad publishing and community tools require ongoing content governance
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
- Interact7.7/10 · Pricing on request
A mature intranet suite for targeted communications, collaboration, search, and mobile access.
Visit InteractFull 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 →
All intranet software comparisons → · Full ranking →
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
Last updated · How we research and update