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Head-to-head · Portal Software

Simpplr vs Formaloo

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score Simpplr #7 in Portal Software 6.8/10 Pricing on request · 14-day trial ✓ 0 of 1 features Visit Simpplr
Formaloo #8 in Portal Software 6.5/10 Free plan · paid from $19/mo Free plan✓ 1 of 1 features Visit Formaloo

Simpplr leads on 0 checks, Formaloo on 2, and 0 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreSimpplr · 6.8/10
  • Free planonly Formaloo
  • Most featuresFormaloo · 1 of 1

Simpplr scores higher on our rubric for portal software: 6.8 against 6.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #7 and #8.

Formaloo offers free plan; Simpplr doesn't. Formaloo offers custom branding; Simpplr doesn't publish it.

Simpplr is the better fit for mid-size and large teams needing an employee hub. Formaloo is the better fit for small teams creating low-cost branded portals.

  • Simpplr fits best

    Mid-size and large teams needing an employee hub

  • Formaloo fits best

    Small teams creating low-cost branded portals

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Side by side

Feature Simpplr 6.8/10 Visit ↗ Formaloo 6.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 6.8 6.5
Ranking #7 in Portal Software #8 in Portal Software
Best for Mid-size and large teams needing an employee hub Small teams creating low-cost branded portals
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan — ✓ (best)
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web
Support Tickets, Community, Docs Docs · 24/7
Compliance SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML
Integrations 200+ integrations 3,000+ integrations
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Simpplr 0/1 · Formaloo 1/1
Custom branding Not published ✓ (best)
Specs
Portal types Not published Multi-audience
Access controls Not published Sso
Self-service tools Not published Forms
Listed integrations Not published Not published
Mobile access Not published Not published
Our review
Pros
  • Employee directory, org charts, targeted publishing, and page templates
  • Enterprise search, analytics, surveys, and AI assistance in one hub
  • Native mobile apps, SAML 2.0 SSO, and 200 listed integrations
  • Free plan includes unlimited forms and apps
  • Custom domains, branding controls, and role-based access
  • Supports workflows, approvals, PDFs, signatures, and dashboards
Cons
  • Pricing is volume-based and requires a sales quote
  • No free plan; the trial period is limited to 14 days
  • Classic support ends October 31, 2026, requiring migration to Simpplr One
  • Free tier limits usage to one team member and 1 GB storage
  • Custom domains and access management begin on Business
  • SSO, provisioning, audit controls, and self-hosting require Enterprise
Our verdict

Simpplr is a cloud-based employee experience and intranet platform for organizations that need one place for company information, communications, knowledge, and employee connections. It combines employee profiles and organizational charts…

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Formaloo is a no-code platform for creating branded client and employee portals, forms, apps, and workflows. It suits small teams that need customer or staff self-service without assembling separate tools for intake, approvals, documents,…

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  1. SimpplrPortal Software 6.8Pricing on request · 14-day trial
  2. FormalooPortal Software 6.5Free plan · paid from $19/mo

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Simpplr — where it wins

    • Employee directory, org charts, targeted publishing, and page templates
    • Enterprise search, analytics, surveys, and AI assistance in one hub
    • Native mobile apps, SAML 2.0 SSO, and 200 listed integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing is volume-based and requires a sales quote
    • No free plan; the trial period is limited to 14 days
    • Classic support ends October 31, 2026, requiring migration to Simpplr One

  • Formaloo — where it wins

    • Free plan includes unlimited forms and apps
    • Custom domains, branding controls, and role-based access
    • Supports workflows, approvals, PDFs, signatures, and dashboards

    Where it doesn't

    • Free tier limits usage to one team member and 1 GB storage
    • Custom domains and access management begin on Business
    • SSO, provisioning, audit controls, and self-hosting require Enterprise
  • Simpplr6.8/10 · Pricing on request · 14-day trial

    A broad employee hub for mid-size and enterprise teams with deep integrations.

    Visit SimpplrFull verdict →
  • Formaloo6.5/10 · Free plan · paid from $19/mo

    A low-cost no-code portal builder with forms, workflows, dashboards, and integrations.

    Visit FormalooFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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