These are the 8 Best Intranet Software for Your Business
Nils Martens10/27/2026
We explain everything to you about the subject of Intranet and present to you the best Intranet solutions.
Table of contents
- The 8 best social intranet tools compared
- Which tool is right for you?
- Other intranet software providers
- Conclusion: Clarify your target group first, then choose the tool
A social intranet brings news, knowledge, chat and documents together in one place and, ideally, reaches all employees, whether they work at a desk, in production or in the field. The tools differ greatly: some are classic intranet platforms for knowledge work, others are lean employee apps for non-desk workers or all-in-one solutions with HR modules.
We show you the eight social intranet tools with the highest OMR Score, what they can do, what they cost and what users praise and criticize in their reviews on OMR Reviews.
Key takeaways
- A social intranet brings news, knowledge, chat and documents together in one place and reaches employees at their desks just as well as in production or in the field.
- Just Social and Haiilo are well suited for a classic intranet with a social feel; Haiilo adds employee listening with sentiment analysis.
- Microsoft SharePoint is the obvious choice in a Microsoft 365 environment, while CORE smartwork combines internal communication with HR processes such as applicant management and digital personnel files.
- Employee apps such as LOLYO, Quiply and HUMANSTARSapp are made for non-desk workers, while Überblick combines communication with task management for operational businesses.
- Prices range from €1.99 per user (CORE lite) to individual quotes; Just Social, Überblick, HUMANSTARSapp, LOLYO and Quiply can be tested free of charge.
Looking for a tool that users truly love? In the "Best-of," we create a leader board based on the OMR Score and compare the top tools in a category for you.
The 8 best social intranet tools compared
| Tool name | Price per month | Free trial |
|---|---|---|
| Just Social | From €3.00 per user (annual subscription for 25+ users, plus €150 base price) | Yes (3 months) |
| CORE smartwork | From €1.99 per user | No clear information found on the product page (demo available) |
| Überblick | From €100.00 (up to 15 users) | Yes (14 days) |
| Microsoft SharePoint | From €4.20 per user | No clear information found on the product page |
| HUMANSTARSapp | On request | Yes (1 month) |
| LOLYO | From €2.10 per user (plus €109 base fee) | Yes (60 days) |
| Haiilo | On request | No clear information found on the product page (demo available) |
| Quiply | On request | Yes (4 weeks) |
The selection of tools is based on our OMR Score. The ranking is determined by the average rating and the number of ratings up to a specific point in time. The more positive votes, the better the result reflects general satisfaction. This score is intended to help you with your decision-making.
1. Just Social
Just Social is a social intranet from Hamburg that combines news, chat, polls, events, wiki, files, employee directory and analytics in one platform. Employees access it via browser on their PC or via the app on their smartphone. With 4.8 stars from 84 reviews, Just Social is one of the best-rated tools in the category.
Why this tool?
According to reviews, Just Social feels less like a classic intranet and more like a social media app, which noticeably increases acceptance within the team.
According to reviews, Just Social feels less like a classic intranet and more like a social media app, which noticeably increases acceptance within the team.
Features
- News, polls and events
- Chat and employee directory
- Wiki and file storage
- Integrations, for example with MS Teams and Active Directory
- Custom design (colors, logo) and optionally your own app with an individual icon
Ideal for: Mid-sized companies looking for an easily accessible intranet for office and mobile employees. Most reviews come from mid-sized companies; the main use cases are social intranet, knowledge management and employee communications.
Not ideal for: Teams that expect extensive formatting and design options in wiki and news posts.
Just Social pricing: The "Intranet + App" package starts at €3.00 per user per month with an annual subscription for 25+ users, plus a €150 base price; you can test it free of charge for three months.
What OMR Reviews users say
| Strengths | Areas for improvement |
|---|---|
| Intuitive operation, hardly any training needed | Limited text formatting in news and wiki |
| Fast, friendly support | Limited design options |
| News, wiki, chat and files in one place | Search sometimes inaccurate, tablet support could be improved |
Finally an intranet that doesn't feel like an intranet and is actually used. – Fabienne, Die digitale Kartenmanufaktur
2. CORE smartwork
CORE smartwork is an all-in-one solution for HR, communication and organization that, depending on its scope, can be used as an employee app or as a social intranet or digital workplace. The platform has a modular structure and stands at 4.6 stars from 62 reviews.
Why this tool?
No other tool on this list covers as many HR processes alongside internal communication, from applicant management to digital personnel files.
No other tool on this list covers as many HR processes alongside internal communication, from applicant management to digital personnel files.
Features
- Chat incl. AI, digital bulletin board and appreciation features
- Knowledge, idea and goal management
- E-learning and resource management
- Applicant management, employee reviews and 360° feedback
- Employee self-service and digital personnel files
Ideal for: Companies of all sizes and industries that want to strengthen internal communication, digitize HR processes and centralize collaboration, according to the vendor also in multiple languages.
Not ideal for: Teams looking only for a lean communication tool: reviews mention a long onboarding time for rights and settings management.
CORE smartwork pricing: The basic package CORE lite (5 modules) starts at €1.99 per user; larger packages are available on request.
What OMR Reviews users say
| Strengths | Areas for improvement |
|---|---|
| Broad range of functions in one platform | Complex rights and settings management |
| Clear, intuitive interface | Search function needs improvement |
| Fast, solution-oriented support | Occasional bugs after updates |
A tool that has thought the intranet through to the end and still regularly impresses with new features. – Max, Fill Gesellschaft m.b.H.
3. Überblick
Überblick combines employee communication with task management and aims to close the gap between employees at a PC and colleagues on the go. The tool is primarily aimed at industries such as hospitality, gastronomy, care, retail, logistics and skilled trades. With 142 reviews and 4.8 stars, Überblick has the most reviews of the specialized vendors on this list.
Why this tool?
Überblick is the only tool in the comparison that puts task coordination, including recurring tasks, at its center, replacing WhatsApp groups and paper notes in day-to-day operations.
Überblick is the only tool in the comparison that puts task coordination, including recurring tasks, at its center, replacing WhatsApp groups and paper notes in day-to-day operations.
Features
- Info area and chat
- Tasks incl. recurring tasks
- Knowledge area for guides and onboarding
- Forms, team calendar and auto-translation (from Professional)
- Whistleblower module and statistics (Enterprise)
Ideal for: Small and mid-sized businesses with many operational staff, for example in gastronomy and hospitality. The reviews come exclusively from small and mid-sized companies.
Not ideal for: Large corporations looking for a classic intranet with extensive content management.
Überblick pricing: The Starter plan for teams of up to 15 users costs from €100.00 per month, Enterprise is available on request; a 14-day free trial is available.
What OMR Reviews users say
| Strengths | Areas for improvement |
|---|---|
| Intuitive operation, even for less tech-savvy teams | Search, especially in chat, could be improved |
| Assign tasks to specific people or groups | Translations sometimes inaccurate |
| Translation feature for multilingual teams | Completed tasks cannot be archived |
Nothing gets lost or forgotten, full bulletin boards are a thing of the past – Andreas, Sprungpark.de GmbH
4. Microsoft SharePoint
Microsoft SharePoint is Microsoft's intranet solution. The focus is on sharing files, data, news and resources as well as central collaboration inside and outside the company. With 195 reviews, SharePoint is the most-reviewed tool on the list, but at 4.1 stars it ranks below the specialized vendors.
Why this tool?
SharePoint is the obvious choice for companies that already work in the Microsoft 365 ecosystem and want intranet, document management and Office integration from a single source.
SharePoint is the obvious choice for companies that already work in the Microsoft 365 ecosystem and want intranet, document management and Office integration from a single source.
Features
- Central file storage with sharing via link
- Personalized news and knowledge sharing
- Lists and libraries for digital workplaces
- Automations and apps via Microsoft Flow and PowerApps
- Integration with Word, Excel, Teams and Outlook
Ideal for: Companies of all sizes in a Microsoft environment. According to the product page, Plan 1 is aimed at small and mid-sized companies; for larger organizations, Microsoft recommends Plan 2 or Office 365 E3.
Not ideal for: Teams without IT resources: reviews mention a steep learning curve and complex rights management.
Microsoft SharePoint pricing: SharePoint Online Plan 1 starts at €4.20 per user per month; however, the pricing information on the product page dates from February 2023.
What OMR Reviews users say
| Strengths | Areas for improvement |
|---|---|
| Integration with Microsoft 365 | Confusing interface, steep learning curve |
| Simultaneous editing of documents | Complex administration and rights management |
| Granular access rights and versioning | Sync problems and slow performance with large files |
SharePoint makes teamwork easier, especially in times of working from home. – Katrin, Mercedes Benz
5. HUMANSTARSapp
HUMANSTARSapp is a social intranet app for employee communication that was developed around 20 years ago together with customers. Via push notifications, it reaches frontline and blue-collar workers as well as employees in the office, in the field or working from home. It is rated 4.8 stars from 51 reviews.
Why this tool?
HUMANSTARSapp places a strong focus on data protection with servers in Germany and the EU and connects systems such as SharePoint, SAP and Microsoft Teams via a REST API.
HUMANSTARSapp places a strong focus on data protection with servers in Germany and the EU and connects systems such as SharePoint, SAP and Microsoft Teams via a REST API.
Features
- News and notification center with push notifications
- Blog and polls
- Company wiki and employee directory
- Calendar and direct links to applications
- REST API for SharePoint, SAP, Microsoft Teams
Ideal for: Companies with distributed workforces and many employees without a fixed PC workstation, for example in logistics, energy, healthcare or manufacturing.
Not ideal for: Teams expecting a modern, playful design: reviews criticize the design and UX as needing improvement.
HUMANSTARSapp pricing: The price depends on the number of users and is calculated individually via a configurator; a one-month free trial is available.
What OMR Reviews users say
| Strengths | Areas for improvement |
|---|---|
| Simple, intuitive operation without training | Design and UX look outdated |
| Data security and servers in Germany/EU | Limited formatting of posts |
| Fair value for money, fast support | Chat function could be improved |
It connects the employees of all three locations in a modern way. – Helga, Klinikum Itzehoe
6. LOLYO
LOLYO is an employee app that covers all internal communication through a single channel, from the office to the field to the warehouse. Its own "MITMACH-Booster" (participation booster) is designed to drive high engagement with a points and goodies system; according to the vendor, the app speaks more than 20 languages. LOLYO has 4.8 stars from 41 reviews.
Why this tool?
LOLYO is the only tool on the list with built-in gamification that actively motivates employees to interact, and it offers more than 30 functions even in the basic version.
LOLYO is the only tool on the list with built-in gamification that actively motivates employees to interact, and it offers more than 30 functions even in the basic version.
Features
- News feed, bulletin board and messenger incl. group chats
- Engagement tool and employee referral function
- Polls, feedback forms and events with registration
- Automation tool, for example for onboarding processes and reminders
- Library/document management and custom pages
Ideal for: Companies that want to reach employees without a PC or email address and specifically increase participation. The reviews come from industries ranging from public administration to hospitality to financial services.
Not ideal for: Teams with many tool integrations: reviews criticize missing connections, for example to Microsoft Teams or time tracking.
LOLYO pricing: The standard version costs €2.10 per user per month plus a €109 base fee; LOLYO plus with its own app starts at €0.99 per user plus a one-time €4,990 setup fee. You can test it free of charge for 60 days.
What OMR Reviews users say
| Strengths | Areas for improvement |
|---|---|
| Intuitive operation across all age groups | Admin area with a steep learning curve |
| Reaches all employees via push and chat | Limited calendar functions |
| Points system motivates participation | Few integrations with other tools |
I like that we can reach all colleagues at the same time. – Karin, Stadtgemeinde Schwechat
7. Haiilo
Haiilo is an employee experience platform that brings together social intranet, internal communication, employee listening and analytics. According to the product page, more than 1,000 customers worldwide rely on Haiilo, including Deutsche Telekom, Ritter Sport and Deutsche Bahn. Haiilo holds 4.6 stars from 46 reviews.
Why this tool?
Haiilo is the only tool on the list that combines an intranet with employee listening functions such as sentiment analysis and real-time risk notifications.
Haiilo is the only tool on the list that combines an intranet with employee listening functions such as sentiment analysis and real-time risk notifications.
Features
- Branded mobile app and web platform
- Central content creator with calendar and audience targeting
- Pages, communities, events and chats
- Content and knowledge management with AI assistant
- Smart surveys with sentiment analysis and automated engagement reports
Ideal for: Mid-sized and large organizations that want to bundle communication, engagement and employee surveys on one platform.
Not ideal for: Teams that want to connect many third-party systems: reviews cite a missing API interface as the biggest point of criticism.
Haiilo pricing: All three packages (Core, Business, Enterprise) are only available as individual quotes.
What OMR Reviews users say
| Strengths | Areas for improvement |
|---|---|
| Modern, intuitive interface | No API interface |
| Flexible widgets and building blocks for pages | Sometimes long loading times |
| Communities with a familiar social media feel | No templates, limited chat functions |
The possibility to map different parts of the company individually on pages and communities. – Birgit, Sanoptis
8. Quiply
Quiply is an employee app for companies that want to reach all employees, from the field to production to the office. Communication, knowledge, feedback and operational workflows come together in one app, hosted in Germany. Quiply has 4.7 stars from 38 reviews.
Why this tool?
Quiply has a modular structure: you start with a lean core package and add modules such as chat, forms or real-time translation only when needed.
Quiply has a modular structure: you start with a lean core package and add modules such as chat, forms or real-time translation only when needed.
Features
- News channels, bulletin board and push notifications
- Document management and user directory
- Chats, forms and polls (as modules)
- Real-time translation and confirmation campaigns
- Tasks, calendar and maps
Ideal for: Industries with many non-desk workers such as manufacturing, care, logistics, hospitality or facility services. The reviews come predominantly from mid-sized companies.
Not ideal for: Companies that need classic document storage with a folder structure, which according to reviews is missing.
Quiply pricing: Quiply lists prices for the Essential and Professional packages on its own website; a four-week free trial is available.
What OMR Reviews users say
| Strengths | Areas for improvement |
|---|---|
| Intuitive operation for employees and admins | No central document storage with folders |
| Reaches employees without a PC or email | Advanced functions cost extra |
| Fast, competent support | Slow loading times in the web app |
Quiply impresses with its simple and intuitive operation, which makes internal communication significantly more efficient. – Pascal, HASTAG St. Gallen Bau AG
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Which tool is right for you?
- If you are looking for a modern social intranet that feels like a social media app and is adopted quickly, Just Social is the best choice.
- If you want to bundle internal communication and HR processes such as applicant management or personnel files in one platform, CORE smartwork is the best choice.
- If you want to coordinate communication and recurring tasks in gastronomy, hospitality or care, Überblick is the best choice.
- If your company already works with Microsoft 365 and document management is the focus, Microsoft SharePoint is the best choice.
- If you want to reach distributed workforces with high data protection requirements and connect systems via API, HUMANSTARSapp is the best choice.
- If you want to specifically increase your employees' participation with gamification, LOLYO is the best choice.
- If you want to combine an intranet and employee surveys with sentiment analysis on one platform, Haiilo is the best choice.
- If you want to start with a lean employee app and add functions modularly, Quiply is the best choice.
Recommended Social Intranet Plattforms
On our comparison platform OMR Reviews you can find more recommended social intranet platforms. We have listed over 40 social networks for small and medium-sized companies, start-ups and large corporations that support you in all areas of employee communication. So take a look and compare the software with the help of authentic and verified user reviews:
Other intranet software providers
If seven software recommendations are still not enough for you, you will find several more social intranet software and many other tools for your company, your employees or for you as a freelancer on OMR Reviews.
All software is evaluated by real users based on their experience reports. Feel free to make up your own mind and compare the tools:
Bitrix24
Jive
Loxonet
Beekeeper
IK-up!
Intrexx
Basecamp
LumAppsConclusion: Clarify your target group first, then choose the tool
The most important question when choosing a social intranet is who you want to reach. If most employees work at a desk and in a Microsoft environment, SharePoint is the obvious choice, but it requires IT resources for setup and rights management. For an intranet with a social feel that is adopted quickly, Just Social and Haiilo score points, with Haiilo also offering employee listening. If non-desk workers are the focus, employee apps such as LOLYO, Quiply and HUMANSTARSapp are the better choice; Überblick adds task management for operational businesses. If you want to digitize HR processes at the same time, CORE smartwork is the way to go. Use the free trials to check acceptance within your own team before you commit.
