# Haystack, Intranet Connections vs Microsoft SharePoint Comparison

| | Haystack | Intranet Connections | Microsoft SharePoint | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.7 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.0 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 249 | 22 | 8,956 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (69.2% of reviews) | Mid-Market (63.6% of reviews) | Enterprise (49.8% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | Contact Us | No pricing available | $20 user/month | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Haystack

Pros:
- Ease of Use (64 reviews)
- Navigation Ease (29 reviews)

Cons:
- Search Difficulty (8 reviews)
- Confusion (6 reviews)

### Intranet Connections

**Not enough data**

### Microsoft SharePoint

Pros:
- Ease of Use (138 reviews)
- Team Collaboration (118 reviews)

Cons:
- Understanding Difficulty (48 reviews)
- Difficult Setup (43 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Haystack | Intranet Connections | Microsoft SharePoint | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.3 (208 reviews) | 8.9 (17 reviews) | 8.5 (7552 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.3 (215 reviews) | 8.8 (17 reviews) | 7.8 (7605 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 9.2 (86 reviews) | 8.6 (12 reviews) | 7.5 (2056 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 9.4 (49 reviews) | 9.0 (12 reviews) | 7.6 (1689 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 9.3 (152 reviews) | 9.2 (17 reviews) | 8.0 (5784 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.6 (46 reviews) | 9.6 (12 reviews) | 8.2 (1517 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.2 (211 reviews) | 9.3 (16 reviews) | 7.1 (7351 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Haystack

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Click Below for More!

Price: Contact Us

Key Features:
- Get a custom quote

[Learn more about Haystack](https://www.g2.com/products/haystack-2024-05-28/reviews)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Intranet Connections

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Microsoft SharePoint

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Office 365 Enterprise E3

Price: $20 user/month

Description: annual commitment

Key Features:
- Team Sites
- External Sharing
- Content Management

[Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-sharepoint/pricing)

#### Free Trial

No

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Team Collaboration

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Haystack** | N/A | N/A |
| **Intranet Connections** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft SharePoint** | N/A | N/A |

#### Communication

| Feature | Haystack | Intranet Connections | Microsoft SharePoint | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Status Updates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Instant Messaging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Feed** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Comments and Voting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Discussions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User Directory** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Online Status of Coworkers** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Content Management

| Feature | Haystack | Intranet Connections | Microsoft SharePoint | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **File Sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Document Collaboration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Version Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Tagging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Knowledge Base** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Surveys** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Productivity Tools

| Feature | Haystack | Intranet Connections | Microsoft SharePoint | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Task Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Calendar** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Search** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-Language Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Administration

| Feature | Haystack | Intranet Connections | Microsoft SharePoint | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Moderation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Performance and Reliability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Employee Communications

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Haystack** | 9.0/10 | 129 |
| **Intranet Connections** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft SharePoint** | N/A | N/A |

#### Information Distribution

| Feature | Haystack | Intranet Connections | Microsoft SharePoint | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **News Feed** | 9.4 (120 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Newsletter** | 9.1 (110 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Notifications** | 9.0 (117 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Email** | 8.7 (104 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-Channel Sharing** | 8.7 (101 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Employee Engagement

| Feature | Haystack | Intranet Connections | Microsoft SharePoint | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Employee Generated Content** | 9.1 (114 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Confirmation** | 8.9 (101 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Comments** | 9.2 (114 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Inline Translation** | 8.1 (87 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Administrative Access** | 9.0 (98 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Content Interaction** | 9.5 (39 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Surveys (global & local)** | 8.5 (34 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Chat** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### User Experience & Accessibility - Employee Communications

| Feature | Haystack | Intranet Connections | Microsoft SharePoint | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Native Mobile Application** | 8.7 (36 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Branded Experience** | 9.3 (35 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Personalized Ux Experience** | 9.0 (36 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Audience Management & Creation** | 9.0 (36 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Content Distribution - Employee Communications

| Feature | Haystack | Intranet Connections | Microsoft SharePoint | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Newsfeed** | 9.3 (39 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Newsletter Engine** | 8.9 (34 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-Channel Sharing** | 9.0 (34 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Additional Features - Employee Communications

| Feature | Haystack | Intranet Connections | Microsoft SharePoint | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Emergency Notifications** | 8.7 (35 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Analytics** | 8.5 (34 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integrations** | 8.5 (33 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Employee Communications

| Feature | Haystack | Intranet Connections | Microsoft SharePoint | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Cross-system Integration** | 8.6 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | 8.8 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Talent Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Haystack** | N/A | N/A |
| **Intranet Connections** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft SharePoint** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Haystack | Intranet Connections | Microsoft SharePoint | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Enterprise Social Networking (ESN)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Haystack** | 8.2/10 | 11 |
| **Intranet Connections** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft SharePoint** | N/A | N/A |

#### Content & Community Features - Enterprise Social Networking (ESN)

| Feature | Haystack | Intranet Connections | Microsoft SharePoint | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Gamification** | 6.8 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Community Building** | 8.6 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Knowledge Sharing** | 8.8 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User Generated Content** | 8.8 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Admin & Reporting Features - Enterprise Social Networking (ESN)

| Feature | Haystack | Intranet Connections | Microsoft SharePoint | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Content Moderation** | 8.2 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Polls & Surveys** | 8.2 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Content Management** | 8.0 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Analytics & Reporting** | 7.7 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User Management** | 8.8 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Enterprise Social Networking (ESN)

| Feature | Haystack | Intranet Connections | Microsoft SharePoint | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Frontline Worker Communication Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Haystack** | N/A | N/A |
| **Intranet Connections** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft SharePoint** | N/A | N/A |

#### Administrative Tasks - Frontline Worker Communication Platforms

| Feature | Haystack | Intranet Connections | Microsoft SharePoint | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Training & Learning Modules** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Health & Safety Policies** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Onboarding & Offboarding** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Surveys & Feedback** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Employee Services** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Knowledge Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Communication Features - Frontline Worker Communication Platforms

| Feature | Haystack | Intranet Connections | Microsoft SharePoint | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Group Messaging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Private Messaging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Announcements** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Emergency Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Operations - Frontline Worker Communication Platforms

| Feature | Haystack | Intranet Connections | Microsoft SharePoint | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Shift Scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Insights & Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Task Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **SOPs & Documentation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Frontline Worker Communication Platforms

| Feature | Haystack | Intranet Connections | Microsoft SharePoint | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Employee Intranet

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Haystack** | 8.3/10 | 32 |
| **Intranet Connections** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft SharePoint** | 8.4/10 | 329 |

#### Agentic AI - Employee Intranet

| Feature | Haystack | Intranet Connections | Microsoft SharePoint | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | 8.2 (31 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.3 (252 reviews) | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | 8.3 (31 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.4 (249 reviews) | 

### Employee Engagement

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Haystack** | N/A | N/A |
| **Intranet Connections** | 8.0/10 | 10 |
| **Microsoft SharePoint** | N/A | N/A |

#### Platform Basics

| Feature | Haystack | Intranet Connections | Microsoft SharePoint | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Performance Benchmarking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting & Dashboards** | Not enough data | 8.7 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Interoperability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Content

| Feature | Haystack | Intranet Connections | Microsoft SharePoint | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Employee Pulse Surveys** | Not enough data | 6.9 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Survey Customization** | Not enough data | 7.9 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Goal and Challenge Creation** | Not enough data | 7.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Science-based templates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Additional Functionality

| Feature | Haystack | Intranet Connections | Microsoft SharePoint | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Employee Segmenting** | Not enough data | 7.5 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Goal and Challenge Creation** | Not enough data | 7.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Peer Recognition** | Not enough data | 7.8 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Social Feedback Portal** | Not enough data | 8.1 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Haystack | Intranet Connections | Microsoft SharePoint | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Customization ** | Not enough data | 8.3 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Integration APIs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Internationalization** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | Not enough data | 9.0 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Performance** | Not enough data | 8.3 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Mobility** | Not enough data | 7.8 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | 8.2 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Dashboards** | Not enough data | 8.5 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Employee Intranet Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/employee-intranet)

**Unique to Haystack (2):** [Enterprise Social Networking (ESN) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/enterprise-social-networking-esn), [Employee Communications Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/employee-communications)

**Unique to Intranet Connections (2):** [Frontline Worker Communication Platforms Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/frontline-worker-communication-platforms), [Employee Engagement Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/employee-engagement)



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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Haystack | Intranet Connections | Microsoft SharePoint | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 12.2% | 13.6% | 17.0% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 69.2% | 63.6% | 33.2% | 
| **Enterprise** | 18.6% | 22.7% | 49.8% | 

### By Industry

#### Haystack

- **Information Technology and Services:** 8.7%
- **Financial Services:** 7.9%
- **Computer Software:** 6.6%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 6.1%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 5.7%
- **Logistics and Supply Chain:** 4.8%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 3.9%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 3.5%
- **Construction:** 3.5%
- **Insurance:** 3.5%
- **Other:** 45.9%

#### Intranet Connections

- **Financial Services:** 18.2%
- **Banking:** 13.6%
- **Computer Networking:** 9.1%
- **Telecommunications:** 4.5%
- **Recreational Facilities and Services:** 4.5%
- **Primary/Secondary Education:** 4.5%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 4.5%
- **Leisure, Travel & Tourism:** 4.5%
- **Legal Services:** 4.5%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 4.5%
- **Other:** 27.3%

#### Microsoft SharePoint

- **Information Technology and Services:** 11.0%
- **Financial Services:** 5.9%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 5.5%
- **Computer Software:** 4.6%
- **Education Management:** 4.0%
- **Higher Education:** 3.9%
- **Accounting:** 3.1%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 3.1%
- **Insurance:** 2.7%
- **Retail:** 2.7%
- **Other:** 53.5%

---
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## Top Discussions

### Haystack

No discussions available for this product.

### Intranet Connections

No discussions available for this product.

### Microsoft SharePoint

- Title: [What is the purpose of this software](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-purpose-of-this-software) — 7 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "SharePoint is an excellent document sharing repository system. You can keep multiple versions of the same document with a detailed document history and track..."
- Title: [What is Microsoft SharePoint used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-microsoft-sharepoint-used-for) — 5 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Share point is mainly used by organizations in order to store their information in an organized manner which is accessible to all of the employees there..."
- Title: [What are some innovative ways organizations are using Microsoft SharePoint to enhance internal collaboration?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-are-some-innovative-ways-organizations-are-using-microsoft-sharepoint-to-enhance-internal-collaboration) — 4 comments
  > **Top comment:** "SHAREPOINT is best utilized when it's Integrated with teams or any platform because it's the best backend storage."
- Title: [What is SharePoint software used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-sharepoint-software-used-for) — 3 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Storing documents in their original format"
- Title: [How to save multiple files without checking in each file](https://www.g2.com/discussions/13929-how-to-save-multiple-files-without-checking-in-each-file) — 3 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Unfortunately you cannot. At least not that I’ve seen. It is a headache uploading one file at a time. "

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/haystack-2024-05-28-vs-intranet-connections-vs-microsoft-sharepoint)