Link copied to clipboard # Jive vs Jostle Comparison - What are their main differences? Share [ Export ](/compare/jive/jostle/export.csv) JiveJostle[+ Add Product](#) Reviews **Jive** [ 3.8/5(309) ](https://www.g2.com/products/jive/reviews#reviews) **Jostle** [ 4.6/5(273) ](https://www.g2.com/products/jostle/reviews#reviews) Pricing **Jive** Free Trial No pricing available **Jostle** Free Trial **$5.00** · Bronze **Pricing Insights** from reviews Time to Implement **Jive** 4 months Based on 9 responses **Jostle** 2 monthsFaster Based on 21 responses Return on Investment **Jive** 17 months Based on 6 responses **Jostle** 13 months4 months sooner Based on 18 responses Perceived Cost **Jive** $$$$$ **Jostle** $$$$$ Average Discount **Jive** 19%10% more **Jostle** 9% Pros & Cons **Jive** Not enough data **Jostle** [ Ease of Use (15) ](https://www.g2.com/products/jostle/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1163795&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Features (10) ](https://www.g2.com/products/jostle/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1161149&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Slow Loading (4) ](https://www.g2.com/products/jostle/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1163621&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Inefficient Searching (2) ](https://www.g2.com/products/jostle/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1163417&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews) Integrations **Jive** Not enough data **Jostle** [ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_1a7e554d1fb3f18f576c54aa12909c79/avanti-software.png "Product Avatar Image") Avanti Software ](https://www.g2.com/products/avanti-software/reviews)[ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_790f5095f4e17577cead05669971b794/microsoft-onedrive-for-business.jpg "Product Avatar Image") Microsoft OneDrive ](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-onedrive-for-business/reviews)[ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_69054bc7d40597b06fc3905720ccc914/microsoft-outlook.png "Product Avatar Image") Outlook ](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-outlook/reviews)[ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_cbdded440dd46c7dcb4debe3e10b5048/microsoft-sharepoint.png "Product Avatar Image") Microsoft SharePoint ](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-sharepoint/reviews)[ View all ](https://www.g2.com/products/jostle/integrations) Screenshots **Jive** ![Jive screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/63111/expirable-direct-uploads_2F480c5087-fed5-4808-9083-a0a1518ed4a4_2FJive_screenshot1.png) **Jostle** ![Jostle screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/1214613/news-_1_.png) Ratings Meets Requirements **Jive** 8.0 8.0260 **Jostle** 9.0 9.0220 Ease of Use **Jive** 7.8 7.8261 **Jostle** 9.2 9.2223 Ease of Setup **Jive** 7.5 7.567 **Jostle** 9.0 9.0163 Ease of Admin **Jive** 7.9 7.964 **Jostle** 9.0 9.0164 Quality of Support **Jive** 7.9 7.9198 **Jostle** 9.2 9.2183 Has the product been a good partner in doing business? **Jive** 7.8 7.856 **Jostle** 9.4 9.4155 Product Direction (% positive) **Jive** 6.3 6.3257 **Jostle** 9.0 9.0206 Features Business Instant Messaging[Hide 69 FeaturesShow 69 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data 8.8 83 Business Instant Messaging File Sharing Not enough data 8.7(won by default) 68 Notifications Not enough data 8.7(won by default) 78 Search Not enough data 9.0(won by default) 74 Screen Sharing Not enough data Not enough data Alerts/Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Business Instant Messaging Audio Conferencing Not enough data Feature Not Available Video Conferencing Not enough data Feature Not Available Two-Way Audio & Video Not enough data Not enough data Conferencing Not enough data Not enough data Business Instant Messaging Mobile Application Not enough data 8.5(won by default) 67 Web Application Not enough data 9.2(won by default) 74 Third-Party Integrations Not enough data 8.1(won by default) 46 Active Directory Integration Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI - Business Instant Messaging Text Summarization Not enough data Feature Not Available AI - Business Instant Messaging AI Powered Search Not enough data Not enough data Smart Notifications Not enough data Feature Not Available AI Powered Language Translation Not enough data Feature Not Available Content Generation Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Agentic AI - Business Instant Messaging Cross-system Integration Not enough data Feature Not Available Natural Language Interaction Not enough data Feature Not Available Multi-Language Not enough data Not enough data Additional Functionality Group Messaging Not enough data Not enough data Bulk Send Not enough data Not enough data Meeting Management Not enough data Not enough data Mobile Access Not enough data Not enough data Rich Text Editor Not enough data Not enough data Role-Based Permissions Not enough data Not enough data Discussions/Forums Not enough data Not enough data Transcripts/Chat History Not enough data Not enough data Contact Management Not enough data Not enough data User Management Not enough data Not enough data Message Recall Not enough data Not enough data Canned Responses Not enough data Not enough data Document Storage Not enough data Not enough data Collaboration Tools Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Reporting & Statistics Not enough data Not enough data Multi-Channel Communication Not enough data Not enough data Workflow Configuration Not enough data Not enough data Single Sign On Not enough data Not enough data Access Controls/Permissions Not enough data Not enough data Task Management Not enough data Not enough data Reminders Not enough data Not enough data Read Receipts Not enough data Not enough data @mentions Not enough data Not enough data API Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Chat Not enough data Not enough data SSL Security Not enough data Not enough data Data Import/Export Not enough data Not enough data Email Management Not enough data Not enough data Search/Filter Not enough data Not enough data Secure Data Storage Not enough data Not enough data Activity Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Broadcast Messaging Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Branding Not enough data Not enough data Drag & Drop Not enough data Not enough data Commenting/Notes Not enough data Not enough data Employee Database Not enough data Not enough data One-to-One Messaging Not enough data Not enough data Event Calendar Not enough data Not enough data Tagging Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Templates Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Updates Not enough data Not enough data Employee Photos Not enough data Not enough data Mobile Alerts Not enough data Not enough data Engagement Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Blogs Not enough data Not enough data Employee Communications[Hide 92 FeaturesShow 92 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data 8.9 88 Information Distribution News Feed Not enough data 9.4(won by default) 80 Newsletter Not enough data 8.9(won by default) 54 Notifications Not enough data 9.2(won by default) 69 Email Not enough data 9.2(won by default) 55 Multi-Channel Sharing Not enough data 9.0(won by default) 32 Mass Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Alerts/Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Employee Engagement Employee Generated Content Not enough data 9.1(won by default) 69 Confirmation Not enough data 9.0(won by default) 51 Comments Not enough data 9.5(won by default) 71 Administrative Access Not enough data 9.4(won by default) 59 Content Interaction Not enough data 9.7(won by default) 26 Surveys (global & local) Not enough data 8.5(won by default) 18 Chat Not enough data 8.3(won by default) 17 Inline Translation Not enough data Feature Not Available Mobile Access Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Chat Not enough data Not enough data Live Chat Not enough data Not enough data User Experience & Accessibility - Employee Communications Native Mobile Application Not enough data 9.3(won by default) 15 Branded Experience Not enough data 8.9(won by default) 16 Personalized Ux Experience Not enough data 8.3(won by default) 13 Audience Management & Creation Not enough data 8.6(won by default) 12 Newsletter Management Not enough data Not enough data Content Management Not enough data Not enough data Email Management Not enough data Not enough data Visitor Management Not enough data Not enough data Communication Management Not enough data Not enough data Screensaver Management Not enough data Not enough data Calendar Management Not enough data Not enough data Document Management Not enough data Not enough data Knowledge Management Not enough data Not enough data Task Management Not enough data Not enough data Campaign Management Not enough data Not enough data Workflow Management Not enough data Not enough data File Management Not enough data Not enough data Content Distribution - Employee Communications Newsfeed Not enough data 9.6(won by default) 23 Newsletter Engine Not enough data 7.9(won by default) 14 Multi-Channel Sharing Not enough data 8.2(won by default) 11 File Sharing Not enough data Not enough data Additional Features - Employee Communications Emergency Notifications Not enough data 8.0(won by default) 11 Analytics Not enough data 9.1(won by default) 13 Integrations Not enough data 8.3(won by default) 16 Social Media Integration Not enough data Not enough data Agentic AI - Employee Communications Cross-system Integration Not enough data Feature Not Available Natural Language Interaction Not enough data Feature Not Available Multi-Language Not enough data Not enough data Additional Functionality Event Calendar Not enough data Not enough data Live Streaming Not enough data Not enough data Digital Signage Not enough data Not enough data Chat/Messaging Not enough data Not enough data Employee Directory Not enough data Not enough data Single Sign On Not enough data Not enough data Audience Targeting Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Branding Not enough data Not enough data Employee Communities Not enough data Not enough data Access Controls/Permissions Not enough data Not enough data API Not enough data Not enough data Audio/Video Messaging Not enough data Not enough data Collaboration Tools Not enough data Not enough data Surveys & Feedback Not enough data Not enough data Reporting & Statistics Not enough data Not enough data Quizzes Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Scheduled Messaging Not enough data Not enough data Read Receipts Not enough data Not enough data Multi-Channel Communication Not enough data Not enough data Secure Data Storage Not enough data Not enough data Space Reservation Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Templates Not enough data Not enough data Compliance Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Employee Engagement Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Updates Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Employee Onboarding Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Forms Not enough data Not enough data Search/Filter Not enough data Not enough data Employee Database Not enough data Not enough data Tagging Not enough data Not enough data Discussions/Forums Not enough data Not enough data Document Storage Not enough data Not enough data Drag & Drop Not enough data Not enough data Role-Based Permissions Not enough data Not enough data Data Import/Export Not enough data Not enough data Commenting/Notes Not enough data Not enough data Employee Photos Not enough data Not enough data Activity Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Transcripts/Chat History Not enough data Not enough data Mobile Alerts Not enough data Not enough data Engagement Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Blogs Not enough data Not enough data @mentions Not enough data Not enough data Enterprise Social Networking (ESN)[Hide 45 FeaturesShow 45 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data 9.3 12 Content & Community Features - Enterprise Social Networking (ESN) Community Building Not enough data 9.2(won by default) 6 Knowledge Sharing Not enough data 9.4(won by default) 9 Gamification Not enough data Feature Not Available User Generated Content Not enough data Not enough data Admin & Reporting Features - Enterprise Social Networking (ESN) Polls & Surveys Not enough data 8.1(won by default) 6 Content Management Not enough data 10.0(won by default) 7 User Management Not enough data 10.0(won by default) 5 Content Moderation Not enough data Not enough data Analytics & Reporting Not enough data Not enough data Contact Management Not enough data Not enough data Newsletter Management Not enough data Not enough data Email Management Not enough data Not enough data Calendar Management Not enough data Not enough data Workflow Management Not enough data Not enough data Meeting Management Not enough data Not enough data Agentic AI - Enterprise Social Networking (ESN) Multi-step Planning Not enough data Feature Not Available Cross-system Integration Not enough data Feature Not Available Natural Language Interaction Not enough data Feature Not Available Proactive Assistance Not enough data Feature Not Available Additional Functionality Search/Filter Not enough data Not enough data Event Calendar Not enough data Not enough data Employee Database Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Tagging Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Templates Not enough data Not enough data Discussions/Forums Not enough data Not enough data Document Storage Not enough data Not enough data Drag & Drop Not enough data Not enough data API Not enough data Not enough data Role-Based Permissions Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Updates Not enough data Not enough data Data Import/Export Not enough data Not enough data Reporting & Statistics Not enough data Not enough data Access Controls/Permissions Not enough data Not enough data Commenting/Notes Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Branding Not enough data Not enough data Employee Photos Not enough data Not enough data Activity Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Transcripts/Chat History Not enough data Not enough data Mobile Alerts Not enough data Not enough data Single Sign On Not enough data Not enough data Engagement Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Blogs Not enough data Not enough data @mentions Not enough data Not enough data Show 3 feature categories with incomplete data Collaboration & Productivity[Hide 45 FeaturesShow 45 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data Not enough data Additional Functionality Third-Party Integrations Not enough data Not enough data To-Do List Not enough data Not enough data @mentions Not enough data Not enough data Single Sign On Not enough data Not enough data File Management Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Drag & Drop Not enough data Not enough data Alerts/Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Prioritization Not enough data Not enough data Access Controls/Permissions Not enough data Not enough data Screen Sharing Not enough data Not enough data Content Management Not enough data Not enough data Brainstorming Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data File Transfer Not enough data Not enough data Calendar Management Not enough data Not enough data Status Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Version Control Not enough data Not enough data Task Management Not enough data Not enough data Activity Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Real Time Editing Not enough data Not enough data Communication Management Not enough data Not enough data Chat/Messaging Not enough data Not enough data Tagging Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Assignment Management Not enough data Not enough data Task Scheduling Not enough data Not enough data Project Management Not enough data Not enough data Collaboration Tools Not enough data Not enough data Workflow Management Not enough data Not enough data Secure Data Storage Not enough data Not enough data File Sharing Not enough data Not enough data Document Storage Not enough data Not enough data Task Progress Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Discussions/Forums Not enough data Not enough data Commenting/Notes Not enough data Not enough data Reporting & Statistics Not enough data Not enough data Contact Management Not enough data Not enough data Video Conferencing Not enough data Not enough data Progress Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Mobile Access Not enough data Not enough data API Not enough data Not enough data Document Management Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Branding Not enough data Not enough data Team Collaboration[Hide 51 FeaturesShow 51 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data Not enough data Communication Status Updates Not enough data Not enough data Instant Messaging Not enough data Not enough data Activity Feed Not enough data Not enough data Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Comments and Voting Not enough data Not enough data Discussions Not enough data Not enough data User Directory Not enough data Not enough data Online Status of Coworkers Not enough data Not enough data Content Management File Sharing Not enough data Not enough data Document Collaboration Not enough data Not enough data Version Control Not enough data Not enough data Tagging Not enough data Not enough data Knowledge Base Not enough data Not enough data Surveys Not enough data Not enough data Productivity Tools Task Management Not enough data Not enough data Calendar Not enough data Not enough data Search Not enough data Not enough data Mobile Not enough data Not enough data Multi-Language Support Not enough data Not enough data Calendar Management Not enough data Not enough data Document Management Not enough data Not enough data Project Management Not enough data Not enough data Content Management Not enough data Not enough data Workflow Management Not enough data Not enough data Email Management Not enough data Not enough data Contact Management Not enough data Not enough data File Management Not enough data Not enough data Meeting Management Not enough data Not enough data Administration Moderation Not enough data Not enough data User, Role, and Access Management Not enough data Not enough data Performance and Reliability Not enough data Not enough data Additional Functionality API Not enough data Not enough data @mentions Not enough data Not enough data Commenting/Notes Not enough data Not enough data Reminders Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Branding Not enough data Not enough data Collaboration Tools Not enough data Not enough data Surveys & Feedback Not enough data Not enough data Progress Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Single Sign On Not enough data Not enough data Discussions/Forums Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Data Import/Export Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integrations Not enough data Not enough data Reporting & Statistics Not enough data Not enough data Audio Calls Not enough data Not enough data Search/Filter Not enough data Not enough data Calendar Sync Not enough data Not enough data Drag & Drop Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Employee Intranet[Hide 49 FeaturesShow 49 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data Not enough data Agentic AI - Employee Intranet Autonomous Task Execution Not enough data Feature Not Available Adaptive Learning Not enough data Feature Not Available Personalization Not enough data Not enough data Additional Functionality Collaboration Tools Not enough data Not enough data Activity/News Feed Not enough data Not enough data Employee Communities Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Task Management Not enough data Not enough data Employee Portal Not enough data Not enough data Reporting & Statistics Not enough data Not enough data Surveys & Feedback Not enough data Not enough data Multi-Language Not enough data Not enough data Engagement Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integrations Not enough data Not enough data Active Directory Integration Not enough data Not enough data Discussions/Forums Not enough data Not enough data Wiki Not enough data Not enough data Event Calendar Not enough data Not enough data Calendar Management Not enough data Not enough data Workflow Management Not enough data Not enough data Single Sign On Not enough data Not enough data File Management Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Branding Not enough data Not enough data Org Chart Creation Not enough data Not enough data Employee Database Not enough data Not enough data Employee Profiles Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Alerts/Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Blogs Not enough data Not enough data Policy Management Not enough data Not enough data API Not enough data Not enough data Access Controls/Permissions Not enough data Not enough data Drag & Drop Not enough data Not enough data Content Library Not enough data Not enough data Knowledge Base Management Not enough data Not enough data Private Network Not enough data Not enough data Tagging Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Templates Not enough data Not enough data Chat/Messaging Not enough data Not enough data Document Storage Not enough data Not enough data Mobile Access Not enough data Not enough data Employee Onboarding Not enough data Not enough data Search/Filter Not enough data Not enough data Content Management Not enough data Not enough data Commenting/Notes Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Forms Not enough data Not enough data Document Management Not enough data Not enough data User Insights Reviewers' Company Size [![Jive](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/0207ba5fe58797e2caf87db11d99f1c4/jive.svg "Jive")](https://www.g2.com/products/jive/reviews) Jive Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.) 17.6% Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.) 31.1% Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.) 51.2% [![Jostle](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/191474708eb13c0f1a8c07eac375b6bf/jostle.svg "Jostle")](https://www.g2.com/products/jostle/reviews) Jostle Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.) 14.5% Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.) 74.7% Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.) 10.8% Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 17.6% 14.5% Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 31.1% 74.7% Enterprise (\> 1000 emp.) 51.2% 10.8% Reviewers' Industry [![Jive](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/0207ba5fe58797e2caf87db11d99f1c4/jive.svg "Jive")](https://www.g2.com/products/jive/reviews) Jive Information Technology and Services 13.1% Computer Software 12.1% Internet 5.5% Hospital & Health Care 5.2% Insurance 4.1% Other 60.0% [![Jostle](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/191474708eb13c0f1a8c07eac375b6bf/jostle.svg "Jostle")](https://www.g2.com/products/jostle/reviews) Jostle Non-Profit Organization Management 7.4% Construction 5.4% Hospital & Health Care 4.7% Insurance 4.3% Real Estate 3.9% Other 74.3% FAQs ## Jive vs Jostle FAQs Generated using AI Last updated: August 14, 2026 ### What is the difference between Jive vs Jostle? Jostle stands out from Jive with a significantly higher G2 rating, stronger support scores, and a top-cited strength in ease of use. | [Jive](https://www.g2.com/products/jive/reviews) | [Jostle](https://www.g2.com/products/jostle/reviews) | | --- | --- | | 3.8/5 (309 reviews) | 4.6/5 (258 reviews) | | Enterprise | Mid-Market | | 7.5 | 8.9 | | 7.9 | 9.2 | | — | Ease of Use (15 all-time mentions) | ### How do the pricing models of Jive and Jostle compare? Jostle is rated higher for value, with reviewers expressing greater satisfaction with its pricing and overall cost-effectiveness. - **Jive:** Reviewers note that costs can add up quickly, especially for cloud VoIP features, and some switched to other options for better value. - **Jostle:** In recent reviews, buyers describe Jostle as worth the price, efficient, and effective for their needs. ### What are the best alternatives to Jive and Jostle? The top three alternatives to Jive and Jostle are Simpplr, Viva Engage, and Workvivo. | Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Jive](https://www.g2.com/products/jive/reviews) | 3.8/5 (309 reviews) | Enterprise | Costs can add up quickly | — | | [Jostle](https://www.g2.com/products/jostle/reviews) | 4.6/5 (258 reviews) | Mid-Market | Worth the price, efficient and effective | Ease of Use (15 all-time mentions) | | [Simpplr](https://www.g2.com/products/simpplr/reviews) | 4.6/5 (376 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | — | | [Viva Engage](https://www.g2.com/products/viva-engage/reviews) | 3.6/5 (1442 reviews) | Enterprise | — | — | | [Workvivo](https://www.g2.com/products/workvivo/reviews) | 4.8/5 (2685 reviews) | Enterprise | — | — | ### Which Employee Intranet features should I prioritize when comparing Jive and Jostle? Buyers comparing Jive and Jostle should prioritize ease of use, quality of support, ease of setup, employee engagement, and communication features. - **Ease of Use:** Jive 7.8, Jostle 9.1; Jostle has 15 all-time mentions for ease of use. - **Quality of Support:** Jive 7.9, Jostle 9.2; Jostle has 6 all-time mentions for customer support. - **Ease of Setup:** Jive 7.5, Jostle 8.9. - **Employee Engagement:** Jostle has 7 all-time mentions for engagement and 5 for employee engagement. - **Communication:** Jostle has 8 all-time mentions for communication and 9 for team collaboration. ### What are the pros and cons of Jive vs Jostle? Jostle's headline strength is ease of use, while Jive's main advantage is its customizability and professional social platform features. - **Jive strengths:** Customizable tool, supports multiple plug-ins, integrates with Microsoft Office, enables collaboration and document sharing, and offers a professional social connecting platform. - **Jive trade-offs:** Costs can add up quickly, admin panel can be confusing, search and reporting features are limited, and mobile app usability could be improved. - **Jostle strengths:** Ease of use (15 all-time mentions), strong features (10), team collaboration (9), communication (8), engagement (7), sharing ease (7), customer support (6), customization (6), intuitive UI (6), and employee engagement (5). - **Jostle trade-offs:** Limited customization options, busy home feed can cause missed communications, search function requires improvement, and notification management can be challenging. ### Is Jive or Jostle better for small businesses? Jostle is the better fit for small businesses, with a strong mid-market presence and consistently positive small-business reviewer sentiment. - **Jive:** Largest segment is Enterprise; reviewers note it is customizable and can be used by any organization, but cost concerns are more prominent. - **Jostle:** Largest segment is Mid-Market; reviewers highlight ease of use, quick setup, and suitability for organizations of various sizes, including small businesses. ### Which Employee Intranet platform has better integrations? Jive and Jostle are at parity for integrations, as neither product has recent reviewer-cited integration themes or high all-time mention counts for specific third-party tools. - **Jive:** Reviewers mention integration with Microsoft Office and zip tools, but no high-frequency third-party integration themes are present. - **Jostle:** Reviewers mention integration with SharePoint and identity systems, but no high-frequency third-party integration themes are present. ### How do Jive and Jostle compare on customer support? Jostle outperforms Jive on Quality of Support by a material margin, with a score of 9.2 versus Jive's 7.9. - **Jive:** Reviewers describe support as helpful and responsive, but some note inconsistent experiences and slower response times. - **Jostle:** Reviewers consistently praise Jostle's support, citing quick responses, proactive customer success managers, and outstanding onboarding experiences. ### Which is easier to implement, Jive or Jostle? Jostle is easier to implement than Jive, with an Ease of Setup score of 8.9 compared to Jive's 7.5. - **Jive:** Reviewers describe setup as straightforward but note that customization and integration can require additional effort and sometimes external consultants. - **Jostle:** Reviewers highlight very easy setup, minimal training required, and positive onboarding experiences, with many citing a quick start for new employees. ### Which product has better Search? Jive has a stronger Search feature than Jostle, according to reviewer sentiment and all-time mention counts. - **Jive:** Reviewers frequently cite ease of use during searches and finding pages, with positive feedback on search speed and accessibility. - **Jostle:** Several reviewers note that the search function requires improvement, with feedback that it does not always return the most relevant documents and could benefit from more filters and better accuracy. 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