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Compare Haystack and Jostle 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (69.0% of reviews)
Mid-Market (75.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
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$5.00
Haystack
Star Rating
(222)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (69.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
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Star Rating
(219)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (75.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$5.00
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Jostle excels in user engagement, with many praising its intuitive interface that makes it easy to stay connected with colleagues. Users appreciate features like the centralized document library and the ability to share updates and photos, which are particularly beneficial for remote teams.
- Users say Haystack shines in document organization and accessibility. Reviewers highlight its seamless navigation, which allows them to efficiently manage company-wide documentation and resources, making it a go-to platform for keeping everything related to work in one place.
- According to verified reviews, Jostle has a slight edge in overall user satisfaction, reflected in its higher G2 Scores across multiple categories. Users enjoy the variety of features, from news posts to quick discussions, which foster a sense of community within the organization.
- Reviewers mention that while Haystack offers a solid platform for resource management, it sometimes lacks the social connectivity features that Jostle provides. Users miss the interactive elements that help build relationships among team members, especially in hybrid work environments.
- G2 reviewers highlight that both platforms have their strengths in ease of use, but Jostle's user-friendly design is often noted as a standout feature. Users appreciate how easy it is to navigate and utilize the platform, which enhances their daily workflow and communication.
- Users report that while both products have strong support systems, Haystack's quality of support is frequently praised for being responsive and helpful. This aspect is crucial for users who rely on timely assistance to resolve issues and maintain productivity.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Jostle
Bronze
$5.00
Starting at $5/user/month to help you connect culture and drive communications. Full details at jostle.me/pricing
- Internal comms
- Android & iPhone apps
- Full support
Free Trial
Haystack
Free Trial is available
Jostle
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.3
193
8.9
181
Ease of Use
9.3
200
9.1
181
Ease of Setup
9.3
79
8.8
128
Ease of Admin
9.3
48
8.9
140
Quality of Support
9.3
142
9.1
152
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.7
44
9.4
132
Product Direction (% positive)
9.3
197
9.0
171
Features by Category
Communication
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Content Management
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Productivity Tools
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
Administration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Business Instant Messaging
Not enough data
8.6
66
Not enough data
8.6
75
Not enough data
9.0
72
Business Instant Messaging
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Business Instant Messaging
Not enough data
8.5
66
Not enough data
9.2
73
Not enough data
8.0
45
Generative AI - Business Instant Messaging
Not enough data
Not enough data
AI - Business Instant Messaging
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Business Instant Messaging
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Information Distribution
9.4
117
9.5
55
9.1
108
8.8
44
9.1
112
9.1
54
8.7
102
9.1
44
8.7
100
8.9
30
Employee Engagement
9.1
109
8.8
53
8.9
99
8.8
44
9.2
110
9.3
56
8.1
86
Feature Not Available
9.0
97
9.4
53
9.5
34
9.5
13
8.5
33
7.9
13
Feature Not Available
8.2
12
User Experience & Accessibility - Employee Communications
8.8
34
9.3
12
9.3
34
8.8
12
9.2
34
8.6
12
9.0
35
8.6
12
Content Distribution - Employee Communications
9.2
35
9.6
12
8.9
33
7.5
12
9.0
33
8.2
11
Additional Features - Employee Communications
8.7
34
7.8
10
8.5
33
8.9
11
8.4
32
8.3
10
Agentic AI - Employee Communications
8.5
11
Not enough data
8.8
12
Not enough data
Content & Community Features - Enterprise Social Networking (ESN)
6.8
11
Feature Not Available
8.6
11
Not enough data
8.8
11
Not enough data
8.8
11
Not enough data
Admin & Reporting Features - Enterprise Social Networking (ESN)
8.2
10
Not enough data
8.2
10
Not enough data
8.0
10
Not enough data
7.7
10
Not enough data
8.8
10
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Enterprise Social Networking (ESN)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Employee Intranet
8.1
29
7.4
7
8.3
28
7.6
7
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Haystack and Jostle are categorized as Enterprise Social Networking (ESN), Employee Intranet, and Employee Communications
Unique Categories
Haystack has no unique categories
Jostle is categorized as Business Instant Messaging
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Haystack
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Jostle
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
Information Technology and Services
8.5%
Financial Services
8.0%
Hospital & Health Care
6.1%
Computer Software
6.1%
Marketing and Advertising
5.2%
Other
66.2%
Non-Profit Organization Management
7.9%
Construction
5.6%
Real Estate
4.7%
Insurance
4.7%
Hospital & Health Care
4.7%
Other
72.6%
Discussions
Haystack has no discussions with answers
Any suggestions on a biweekly/monthly update of some sort to boost employee appreciation 4 eachother
1 Comment
RD
My company has incorporated bonusly and we love it! It gives you points each month to distribute and these can be redeemed for gift cards.Read more
What are the storage restrictions with Jostle?
1 Comment
Official Response from Jostle
We offer unlimited storage.Read more
Which mobile devices do you support?
1 Comment
Official Response from Jostle
Jostle has mobile apps for iPhone, Android and iPad (https://www.jostle.me/mobile). We also have JostleTV so your intranet can stream to TV screens...Read more
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