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Head-to-head · Intranet Software

Staffbase vs LumApps

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Staffbase #3 in Intranet Software 8.8/10 Pricing on request ✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Staffbase
LumApps #8 in Intranet Software 8.3/10 Pricing on request ✓ 4 of 5 features Visit LumApps

Staffbase leads on 0 checks, LumApps on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreStaffbase · 8.8/10
  • Most featuresStaffbase · 5 of 5

Staffbase scores higher on our rubric for intranet software: 8.8 against 8.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #8.

Staffbase is the better fit for frontline and desk-based employee hubs. LumApps is the better fit for personalized communications across large workforces.

  • Staffbase fits best

    Frontline and desk-based employee hubs

  • LumApps fits best

    Personalized communications across large workforces

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Side by side

Feature Staffbase 8.8/10 Visit ↗ LumApps 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.8 8.3
Ranking #3 in Intranet Software #8 in Intranet Software
Best for Frontline and desk-based employee hubs Personalized communications across large workforces
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request 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
Compliance SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, SSO/SAML, 2FA SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, SSO/SAML
Integrations 12 integrations 100+ integrations
Built for Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Staffbase 5/5 · LumApps 4/5
Employee directory ✓ ✓
News publishing ✓ ✓
Page builder ✓ (best) Not checked yet
SSO support ✓ ✓
Audience targeting ✓ ✓
Specs
Mobile access Native Native
Our review
Pros
  • Native web, iOS, and Android access for desk-based and frontline workers
  • Audience targeting, directory tools, and publishing support personalized communication
  • Integrates with Microsoft 365, ServiceNow, Google Workspace, and HR systems
  • Targeted communications across web, mobile, and employee audiences
  • AI search, CMS, communities, directory, and analytics in one hub
  • Integrations with Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Workday, and more
Cons
  • Pricing uses tailored quotes rather than published plan rates
  • Its broad employee experience scope may exceed simpler intranet needs
  • AI assistant and knowledge delivery require governed content practices
  • Pricing requires a sales conversation
  • Native mobile access depends on the subscription
  • Broad functionality may exceed the needs of smaller teams
Our verdict

Staffbase brings intranet, employee-app, internal communications, and workplace service capabilities into one employee experience platform. It is designed for communications, HR, IT, and leadership teams that need to reach both desk-based…

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LumApps is an enterprise intranet and employee hub for internal communications, HR, IT, and frontline teams. It brings company news, documents, business tools, communities, employee profiles, workflows, and search into a branded workplace…

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  1. StaffbaseIntranet Software 8.8Pricing on request
  2. LumAppsIntranet Software 8.3Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Staffbase — where it wins

    • Native web, iOS, and Android access for desk-based and frontline workers
    • Audience targeting, directory tools, and publishing support personalized communication
    • Integrates with Microsoft 365, ServiceNow, Google Workspace, and HR systems

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing uses tailored quotes rather than published plan rates
    • Its broad employee experience scope may exceed simpler intranet needs
    • AI assistant and knowledge delivery require governed content practices

  • LumApps — where it wins

    • Targeted communications across web, mobile, and employee audiences
    • AI search, CMS, communities, directory, and analytics in one hub
    • Integrations with Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Workday, and more

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires a sales conversation
    • Native mobile access depends on the subscription
    • Broad functionality may exceed the needs of smaller teams
  • Staffbase8.8/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad employee hub for connecting frontline and desk-based teams across web and mobile.

    Visit StaffbaseFull verdict →
  • LumApps8.3/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad employee hub for personalized communications across distributed workforces.

    Visit LumAppsFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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