Staffbase vs Firstup

Staffbase8.8Visit Firstup8.3Visit

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

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Firstup #7 in Digital Workplace Software 8.3/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Firstup

• Staffbase fits best

  Large organizations coordinating employee communications

• Firstup fits best

  Enterprises coordinating employee communications

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Side by side

Feature	Staffbase 8.8/10 Visit ↗	Firstup 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.8	8.3
Ranking	#2 in Digital Workplace Software	#7 in Digital Workplace Software
Best for	Large organizations coordinating employee communications	Enterprises coordinating employee communications
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	Pricing on request	—
Free plan	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Tickets, Docs	Tickets, Docs
Compliance	SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, SSO/SAML, 2FA	SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA
Integrations	12 integrations	3 integrations
Built for	Enterprise	Enterprise
Features Staffbase 0/4 · Firstup 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	Target audiences by employee attributes and behavioral data. Build sequenced journeys with triggers, decision splits, and metrics. Publish across email, web, mobile, third-party channels, and signage.
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	Pricing is available only by contacting sales. Journey orchestration is limited to the Premier plan. Employee intranet features require a separate add-on.
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 →	Firstup brings workforce communications and intranet tools together for enterprise internal communications, HR, and IT teams. It supports audience targeting, campaign creation, employee profiles, analytics, and delivery through email, web,… 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

• Firstup — where it wins

  • Target audiences by employee attributes and behavioral data.
  • Build sequenced journeys with triggers, decision splits, and metrics.
  • Publish across email, web, mobile, third-party channels, and signage.

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing is available only by contacting sales.
  • Journey orchestration is limited to the Premier plan.
  • Employee intranet features require a separate add-on.

• Staffbase8.8/10 · Pricing on request

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

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• Firstup8.3/10 · Pricing on request

  An enterprise platform for targeting, publishing, and measuring employee communications across channels.

  Visit FirstupFull verdict →