Staffbase vs Blink

Staffbase8.8Visit Blink8.2Visit

Higher score Staffbase #2 in Digital Workplace Software 8.8/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Staffbase

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Blink #8 in Digital Workplace Software 8.2/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Blink

• Staffbase fits best

  Large organizations coordinating employee communications

• Blink fits best

  Teams wanting a low-cost, mobile-friendly intranet

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Side by side

Feature	Staffbase 8.8/10 Visit ↗	Blink 8.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.8	8.2
Ranking	#2 in Digital Workplace Software	#8 in Digital Workplace Software
Best for	Large organizations coordinating employee communications	Teams wanting a low-cost, mobile-friendly intranet
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	Pricing on request	$3.75/user/mo
Free plan	Not checked yet	—
Free trial	—	14 days
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Tickets, Docs	Email, Tickets, Community, Docs · 24/7
Compliance	SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, SSO/SAML, 2FA	ISO 27001, GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA
Integrations	12 integrations	1,000+ integrations
Built for	Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Staffbase 0/4 · Blink 0/4
Employee news feed	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Mobile apps	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Integrated search	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
People directory	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Content authoring	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Supported languages	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Targets news and content by role, group, and location Combines a page builder, directory, mobile app, and HR self-services Connects workplace systems and supports SSO and multi-factor authentication	Combines directory, news, chat, hub pages, forms, surveys, and analytics Audience-targeted publishing helps tailor updates to teams and groups Native iOS and Android apps alongside web and desktop access
Cons	Pricing requires a tailored quote rather than published standard plans Its enterprise focus may not suit organizations seeking a simpler tool The breadth of communications and employee services may exceed narrow intranet needs	No permanent free plan; Core starts at $3.75/user/month with annual billing The listed integrations are ServiceNow, Salesforce, Zoom, Microsoft 365, and Zapier Advanced controls, deeper integrations, and enterprise support require Enterprise
Our verdict	Staffbase brings an intranet, employee app, internal communications, directory, pages, and employee services into one employee experience platform. It is designed for desk-based, frontline, deskless, and distributed workforces, with… Read the review →	Blink brings internal communications and employee resources into a single workplace platform for frontline and desk-based teams. Its mix of news, secure one-to-one and group chat, searchable employee profiles, hub pages, forms, surveys,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Staffbase — where it wins

  • Targets news and content by role, group, and location
  • Combines a page builder, directory, mobile app, and HR self-services
  • Connects workplace systems and supports SSO and multi-factor authentication

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing requires a tailored quote rather than published standard plans
  • Its enterprise focus may not suit organizations seeking a simpler tool
  • The breadth of communications and employee services may exceed narrow intranet needs

• Blink — where it wins

  • Combines directory, news, chat, hub pages, forms, surveys, and analytics
  • Audience-targeted publishing helps tailor updates to teams and groups
  • Native iOS and Android apps alongside web and desktop access

  Where it doesn't

  • No permanent free plan; Core starts at $3.75/user/month with annual billing
  • The listed integrations are ServiceNow, Salesforce, Zoom, Microsoft 365, and Zapier
  • Advanced controls, deeper integrations, and enterprise support require Enterprise

• Staffbase8.8/10 · Pricing on request

  An enterprise intranet and employee app for targeted communications and workplace services.

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• Blink8.2/10 · 14-day trial

  A broad internal communications hub with mobile apps, targeted publishing, and chat.

  Visit BlinkFull verdict →