Head-to-head · Intranet Software
MangoApps vs eXo Platform
MangoApps 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 scoreMangoApps · 8.9/10
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MangoApps scores higher on our rubric for intranet software: 8.9 against 7.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #20.
MangoApps is the better fit for teams wanting modular intranet and operations tools. eXo Platform is the better fit for open-source and self-hosted intranets.
- MangoApps fits best
Teams wanting modular intranet and operations tools
- eXo Platform fits best
Open-source and self-hosted intranets
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Side by side
| Feature | MangoApps 8.9/10 Visit ↗ | eXo Platform 7.1/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.9 | 7.1 |
| Ranking | #2 in Intranet Software | #20 in Intranet Software |
| Best for | Teams wanting modular intranet and operations tools | Open-source and self-hosted intranets |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $9/user/mo | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | 14 days | 14 days |
| Free trial length | 14 days · no card needed | 14 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted | Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Docs | Docs |
| Compliance | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, SSO/SAML, 2FA | GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA |
| Integrations | 200+ integrations | 8 integrations |
| Built for | Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features MangoApps 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 | MangoApps is an intranet and employee experience platform for organizations with desk-based and frontline teams. It brings together company and team sites, drag-and-drop page builders, targeted news, announcements, searchable employee… 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
MangoApps — where it wins
- Combines intranet, knowledge, workflows, analytics, and employee communication
- Native web, iOS, and Android access with branded mobile applications
- Supports SSO, SCIM, OAuth, Active Directory, and audience targeting
Where it doesn't
- Enterprise suite pricing includes a 200-employee minimum
- The broad module set may exceed the needs of simple intranet buyers
- Platform Lite is narrower than the full Communications & Intranet suite
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
- MangoApps8.9/10 · 14-day trial
A broad intranet suite for organizations coordinating desk-based and frontline teams.
Visit MangoAppsFull 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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