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Enterprise (70.0% of reviews)
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DSMN8 - The Employee Advocacy Platform
Star Rating
(1,061)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (70.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Contact Us Per Month
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Star Rating
(206)4.4 out of 5
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Enterprise (75.5% of reviews)
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that DSMN8 excels in user experience, with a higher ease of use rating. Users appreciate its intuitive interface, noting that it simplifies the process of sharing company-branded content on platforms like LinkedIn, making it easier to filter relevant information.
- According to verified reviews, Firstup shines in personalizing employee communications. Users highlight its ability to deliver tailored content, ensuring that employees receive only the most relevant information without feeling overwhelmed by notifications.
- Reviewers mention that DSMN8 offers robust scheduling features, allowing users to pre-approve and schedule posts effortlessly. This capability is particularly praised for its ease of setup, making it a favorite for those looking to streamline their social media presence.
- Users say that Firstup provides effective multi-channel delivery, enabling content to reach employees through various platforms, including email and mobile apps. This flexibility is seen as a significant advantage for organizations aiming to enhance internal communications.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while both platforms have strong support, DSMN8 edges out with a slightly higher quality of support rating. Users appreciate the responsive assistance they receive, which contributes to a smoother overall experience.
- According to recent feedback, Firstup is particularly effective in guiding employees on meaningful conversations, which enhances engagement and collaboration within teams. This feature is seen as a valuable tool for fostering a connected workplace culture.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
DSMN8 - The Employee Advocacy Platform
Start-up
Contact Us
Per Month
For companies looking to distribute content via employees.
- Capabilities
- Includes:
- Email notifications – notify employees when content is ready to share
Firstup
Essential
Contact Us
Reach every worker
- Create the right audience for every communication using multiple attributes
- Build meaningful content using drag-and-drop editing and rich styling capabilities
- Publish once and deliver to email, mobile app, and desktop
Free Trial
DSMN8 - The Employee Advocacy Platform
Free Trial is available
Firstup
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.1
861
8.5
180
Ease of Use
9.3
889
8.7
184
Ease of Setup
9.2
382
8.3
127
Ease of Admin
9.0
85
8.6
139
Quality of Support
9.1
597
8.7
162
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.2
88
9.2
135
Product Direction (% positive)
9.0
848
9.0
177
Features by Category
Information Distribution
9.1
310
8.7
111
8.4
259
8.7
111
8.7
300
8.0
115
8.6
282
8.7
117
8.8
293
8.2
110
Employee Engagement
8.9
292
8.1
112
8.9
275
7.7
103
8.8
289
8.3
111
8.3
240
7.7
95
8.5
232
8.7
110
8.3
55
8.8
26
7.9
53
7.4
25
7.9
55
5.7
24
User Experience & Accessibility - Employee Communications
7.7
53
8.3
20
8.3
54
8.7
22
8.1
53
7.8
23
8.5
52
8.4
23
Content Distribution - Employee Communications
8.6
53
8.7
22
8.2
53
8.4
21
8.4
53
8.0
21
Additional Features - Employee Communications
7.9
53
6.8
20
8.3
53
7.9
22
8.2
54
7.3
20
Agentic AI - Employee Communications
7.9
16
7.8
6
7.8
16
7.2
6
Content Sharing
9.2
414
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
396
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
370
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
354
|
Verified
Not enough data
Content Dashboard
9.0
381
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
369
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
372
|
Verified
Not enough data
Analytics
8.8
356
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
325
Not enough data
8.6
340
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
334
|
Verified
Not enough data
Platform
8.5
334
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
342
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
329
Not enough data
8.1
317
|
Verified
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Employee Advocacy
8.0
100
Not enough data
7.9
102
Not enough data
8.0
103
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Content & Community Features - Enterprise Social Networking (ESN)
8.3
176
4.8
7
8.6
176
6.4
7
8.8
180
5.6
6
8.8
182
8.8
8
Admin & Reporting Features - Enterprise Social Networking (ESN)
8.6
179
8.8
8
8.3
179
7.1
8
8.8
182
8.3
7
8.5
178
8.1
8
8.5
172
9.2
8
Agentic AI - Enterprise Social Networking (ESN)
7.8
54
Not enough data
8.0
54
Not enough data
7.9
54
Not enough data
7.8
55
Not enough data
Administrative Tasks - Frontline Worker Communication Platforms
Not enough data
7.0
15
Not enough data
7.0
15
Not enough data
7.4
14
Not enough data
8.0
16
Not enough data
6.9
16
Not enough data
6.7
15
Communication Features - Frontline Worker Communication Platforms
Not enough data
6.0
14
Not enough data
3.2
14
Not enough data
9.0
18
Not enough data
8.1
18
Operations - Frontline Worker Communication Platforms
Not enough data
4.2
14
Not enough data
7.7
18
Not enough data
4.6
13
Not enough data
5.5
13
Agentic AI - Frontline Worker Communication Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Newsletter Interface Features - Internal Newsletter Software
Not enough data
7.7
27
Not enough data
7.8
30
Not enough data
8.3
29
Newsletter Management Features - Internal Newsletter Software
Not enough data
7.3
28
Not enough data
7.6
29
Not enough data
8.5
29
Administrative Features - Internal Newsletter Software
Not enough data
8.8
30
Not enough data
8.6
29
Not enough data
8.7
29
Not enough data
8.1
28
Core Features - Employee Experience Software
Not enough data
7.0
17
Not enough data
8.8
17
People Analytics - Employee Experience Software
Not enough data
7.1
15
Not enough data
7.3
15
Advanced Features - Employee Experience Software
Not enough data
8.0
16
Not enough data
7.6
14
Not enough data
7.0
14
Employee Improvement - Employee Experience Software
Not enough data
7.1
14
Not enough data
7.1
14
Not enough data
7.7
14
Discovery
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Insight
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Mobile
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
DSMN8 - The Employee Advocacy Platform and Firstup are categorized as Employee Communications and Enterprise Social Networking (ESN)
Unique Categories
DSMN8 - The Employee Advocacy Platform is categorized as Employee Advocacy
Firstup is categorized as Employee Experience, Frontline Worker Communication Platforms, and Internal Newsletter Software
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
DSMN8 - The Employee Advocacy Platform
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Firstup
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Telecommunications
12.3%
Information Technology and Services
10.9%
Staffing and Recruiting
8.9%
Marketing and Advertising
7.4%
Computer Software
7.3%
Other
53.2%
Hospital & Health Care
18.1%
Manufacturing
9.3%
Information Technology and Services
6.9%
Retail
5.4%
Financial Services
5.4%
Other
54.9%
Discussions
In the future will be possible to be able to connect on dsmn8 without having a company account, just with personal address?
2 Comments
LG
Hey, Stamate!
Thanks for your question.
Yes, you can create your own account for DSMN8, at any time using our starter package if you just wanted an...Read more
What is DSMN8 used for?
2 Comments
Official Response from DSMN8 - The Employee Advocacy Platform
Hi there! Thanks for reaching out. DSMN8 is an employee advocacy tool. DSMN8 centralises your company's content and allows your employees to locate and share...Read more
Recent issues with editing text as a user & reporting
1 Comment
LG
Hey, Emily!
Thanks for your question.
As you may now know, we've since launched a brand new analytics suite which is far more powerful than the old...Read more
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