Head-to-head · Intranet Software
Open Intranet vs Silverpeas
Open Intranet leads on 0 checks, Silverpeas 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 scoreOpen Intranet · 6.8/10
- Free planboth
Open Intranet scores higher on our rubric for intranet software: 6.8 against 6.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #24 and #31.
On mobile access, Open Intranet gives you None where Silverpeas offers Native.
Open Intranet is the better fit for self-hosted teams seeking a free intranet. Silverpeas is the better fit for open-source teams with structured content needs.
- Open Intranet fits best
Self-hosted teams seeking a free intranet
- Silverpeas fits best
Open-source teams with structured content needs
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Side by side
| Feature | Open Intranet 6.8/10 Visit ↗ | Silverpeas 6.1/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 6.8 | 6.1 |
| Ranking | #24 in Intranet Software | #31 in Intranet Software |
| Best for | Self-hosted teams seeking a free intranet | Open-source teams with structured content needs |
| Pricing model | Free | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | Free | €2,500/yr |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted, Browser extension | Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Community, Docs | Email, Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs |
| Integrations | 13 integrations | 6 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Open Intranet 5/5 · Silverpeas 5/5 | ||
| Employee directory | ✓ | ✓ |
| News publishing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Page builder | ✓ | ✓ |
| SSO support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Audience targeting | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Mobile access | None | Native |
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| Our verdict | 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 → |
Silverpeas is an open-source collaborative platform for organizations building an intranet or digital workplace. It brings together internal news publishing, employee and photo directories, document management, configurable collaborative… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
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
Silverpeas — where it wins
- Free self-hosted open-source edition
- News, documents, directories, workflows, and calendars
- LDAP, Active Directory, SAML, SCIM, and SSO support
Where it doesn't
- Cloud storage is limited to 25 GB
- On-premise deployment includes €9,000 implementation fees
- Mobile access and some modules may require paid setup
- Open Intranet6.8/10 · Free plan
A free, self-hosted intranet with publishing, directories, documents, forms, learning, and SSO.
Visit Open IntranetFull verdict → - Silverpeas6.1/10 · Free plan
A flexible self-hosted intranet with publishing, documents, directories, and team spaces.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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