Staffbase
Staffbase: A broad employee hub for connecting frontline and desk-based teams across web and mobile. Ranked #3 of 74 in Intranet Software by our editors (8.8/10); pricing: Pricing on request; best for frontline and desk-based employee hubs.
At a glance
- Editor score8.8 / 10
- PricingPricing on request
- Best forFrontline and desk-based employee hubs
- Employee directoryYes
- Founded2014 · Chemnitz, Germany and New York City, United States
- Facts checked21 Sep 2026
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
Our verdict on Staffbase
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 and frontline employees. Core capabilities include news pages, channels, posts, feeds, a page editor, employee profiles, a directory, audience targeting, and access through web, iOS, and Android apps.
Pricing is based on tailored quotes, so organizations should expect a sales-led buying process rather than a published tier comparison. The platform’s value proposition is its breadth: teams can combine centralized information, resources, tools, news, and employee communications instead of assembling separate systems for office and mobile audiences. The AI assistant and governed knowledge delivery add a way to support information access, while the page editor handles text, images, videos, widgets, and links.
Staffbase fits organizations that need targeted communication across varied employee groups and already rely on workplace or HR systems. Integrations include Microsoft 365, ServiceNow, Google Workspace, SharePoint, and enterprise HR systems, while SAML 2.0 and OpenID Connect support single sign-on. Choose it when native mobile access, audience targeting, and multi-channel employee communication matter together. Teams seeking a narrowly focused intranet or straightforward self-service pricing may prefer a simpler alternative.
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Staffbase fact sheet
| Free plan | Not verified |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Employee directory | Yes |
| News publishing | Yes |
| Page builder | Yes |
| Mobile access | Native |
| SSO support | Yes |
| Audience targeting | Yes |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android |
| Compliance & security | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, SSO/SAML, 2FA |
| Support | Email, Tickets, Docs |
| Built for | Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 12 integrations: Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, ServiceNow, Cornerstone, Google, Workday … See all → |
| Pricing | Pricing on request (source) |
| Website | staffbase.com |
| Facts checked | 21 Sep 2026 |
Staffbase integrations
Staffbase lists 12 integrations on its own site.
- Microsoft SharePoint
- Microsoft Teams
- ServiceNow
- Cornerstone
- Workday
- ADP Workforce
- Microsoft Entra ID
- Oracle
- Outlook Calendar
- Box
- Confluence
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Alternatives to Staffbase
- Zoho ConnectA broad intranet suite with a free entry tier and low-cost paid plans.9.1
- MangoAppsA broad intranet suite for organizations coordinating desk-based and frontline teams.8.9
- SimpplrA broad intranet suite for targeted communications, knowledge, search, and employee feedback.8.7
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Staffbase is ranked in 8 of our directories; the 6 strongest besides Intranet Software.
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