# Jive, LumApps vs HCL Connections Comparison | | Jive | LumApps | HCL Connections | |---|---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 3.8 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 3.9 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 309 | 164 | 518 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Enterprise (51.2% of reviews) | Enterprise (52.6% of reviews) | Enterprise (48.9% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | No pricing available | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### Jive **Not enough data** ### LumApps Pros: - Ease of Use (14 reviews) - Helpful (8 reviews) Cons: - Insufficient Information (5 reviews) - Lack of Features (5 reviews) ### HCL Connections **Not enough data** --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Jive | LumApps | HCL Connections | |---|---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 8.0 (260 reviews) | 8.4 (124 reviews) | 8.3 (434 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 7.8 (261 reviews) | 8.8 (129 reviews) | 8.2 (438 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 7.5 (67 reviews) | 8.6 (96 reviews) | 7.4 (98 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 7.9 (64 reviews) | 8.7 (97 reviews) | 7.4 (95 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 7.9 (198 reviews) | 8.6 (122 reviews) | 8.0 (377 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 7.8 (56 reviews) | 9.1 (94 reviews) | 8.1 (91 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 6.3 (257 reviews) | 9.1 (126 reviews) | 6.9 (428 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### Jive #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial Yes ### LumApps #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### HCL Connections #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial Yes --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Team Collaboration | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Jive** | N/A | N/A | | **LumApps** | N/A | N/A | | **HCL Connections** | N/A | N/A | #### Communication | Feature | Jive | LumApps | HCL Connections | |---|---|---|---| | **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 | Jive | LumApps | HCL Connections | |---|---|---|---| | **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 | Jive | LumApps | HCL Connections | |---|---|---|---| | **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 | Jive | LumApps | HCL Connections | |---|---|---|---| | **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 | |---|---|---| | **Jive** | N/A | N/A | | **LumApps** | 8.0/10 | 62 | | **HCL Connections** | N/A | N/A | #### Information Distribution | Feature | Jive | LumApps | HCL Connections | |---|---|---|---| | **News Feed** | Not enough data | 8.3 (59 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Newsletter** | Not enough data | 7.1 (50 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Notifications** | Not enough data | 7.6 (56 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Email** | Not enough data | 7.7 (49 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Multi-Channel Sharing** | Not enough data | 7.9 (48 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Employee Engagement | Feature | Jive | LumApps | HCL Connections | |---|---|---|---| | **Employee Generated Content** | Not enough data | 8.5 (51 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Confirmation** | Not enough data | 8.0 (47 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Comments** | Not enough data | 8.5 (57 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Inline Translation** | Not enough data | 7.5 (45 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Administrative Access** | Not enough data | 8.6 (57 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Content Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Surveys (global & local)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Chat** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### User Experience & Accessibility - Employee Communications | Feature | Jive | LumApps | HCL Connections | |---|---|---|---| | **Native Mobile Application** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Branded Experience** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Personalized Ux Experience** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Audience Management & Creation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Content Distribution - Employee Communications | Feature | Jive | LumApps | HCL Connections | |---|---|---|---| | **Newsfeed** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Newsletter Engine** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Multi-Channel Sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Additional Features - Employee Communications | Feature | Jive | LumApps | HCL Connections | |---|---|---|---| | **Emergency Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Employee Communications | Feature | Jive | LumApps | HCL Connections | |---|---|---|---| | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Talent Management | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Jive** | N/A | N/A | | **LumApps** | N/A | N/A | | **HCL Connections** | N/A | N/A | #### Generative AI | Feature | Jive | LumApps | HCL Connections | |---|---|---|---| | **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 | |---|---|---| | **Jive** | N/A | N/A | | **LumApps** | 8.6/10 | 5 | | **HCL Connections** | N/A | N/A | #### Content & Community Features - Enterprise Social Networking (ESN) | Feature | Jive | LumApps | HCL Connections | |---|---|---|---| | **Gamification** | Not enough data | 6.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Community Building** | Not enough data | 9.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Knowledge Sharing** | Not enough data | 9.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | | **User Generated Content** | Not enough data | 8.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Admin & Reporting Features - Enterprise Social Networking (ESN) | Feature | Jive | LumApps | HCL Connections | |---|---|---|---| | **Content Moderation** | Not enough data | 8.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Polls & Surveys** | Not enough data | 9.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Content Management** | Not enough data | 9.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Analytics & Reporting** | Not enough data | 9.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | | **User Management** | Not enough data | 9.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Enterprise Social Networking (ESN) | Feature | Jive | LumApps | HCL Connections | |---|---|---|---| | **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 | |---|---|---| | **Jive** | N/A | N/A | | **LumApps** | N/A | N/A | | **HCL Connections** | N/A | N/A | #### Administrative Tasks - Frontline Worker Communication Platforms | Feature | Jive | LumApps | HCL Connections | |---|---|---|---| | **Training & Learning Modules** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Health & Safety Policies** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 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 | Jive | LumApps | HCL Connections | |---|---|---|---| | **Group Messaging** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 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 | Jive | LumApps | HCL Connections | |---|---|---|---| | **Shift Scheduling** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | | **Insights & Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Task Management** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | | **SOPs & Documentation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Frontline Worker Communication Platforms | Feature | Jive | LumApps | HCL Connections | |---|---|---|---| | **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 | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | ### Employee Experience | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Jive** | N/A | N/A | | **LumApps** | 8.7/10 | 5 | | **HCL Connections** | N/A | N/A | #### Core Features - Employee Experience Software | Feature | Jive | LumApps | HCL Connections | |---|---|---|---| | **Employee Lifecycle Management** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | | **Communication** | Not enough data | 8.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | #### People Analytics - Employee Experience Software | Feature | Jive | LumApps | HCL Connections | |---|---|---|---| | **Action Plan** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | | **Productivity** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | #### Advanced Features - Employee Experience Software | Feature | Jive | LumApps | HCL Connections | |---|---|---|---| | **Digital Experience Management** | Not enough data | 8.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Benchmarking** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | | **Employee Listening** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | #### Employee Improvement - Employee Experience Software | Feature | Jive | LumApps | HCL Connections | |---|---|---|---| | **Performance Management** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | | **Learning** | Not enough data | 9.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Team Building** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### SAP Store | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Jive** | N/A | N/A | | **LumApps** | N/A | N/A | | **HCL Connections** | N/A | N/A | #### Agentic AI - SAP Store | Feature | Jive | LumApps | HCL Connections | |---|---|---|---| | **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 | | **Adaptive Learning** | 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 | | **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Employee Intranet | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Jive** | N/A | N/A | | **LumApps** | N/A | N/A | | **HCL Connections** | N/A | N/A | #### Agentic AI - Employee Intranet | Feature | Jive | LumApps | HCL Connections | |---|---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Employee Engagement | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Jive** | N/A | N/A | | **LumApps** | 8.9/10 | 49 | | **HCL Connections** | N/A | N/A | #### Platform Basics | Feature | Jive | LumApps | HCL Connections | |---|---|---|---| | **Performance Benchmarking** | Not enough data | 8.5 (26 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Reporting & Dashboards** | Not enough data | 9.0 (39 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Interoperability** | Not enough data | 8.8 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Platform Content | Feature | Jive | LumApps | HCL Connections | |---|---|---|---| | **Employee Pulse Surveys** | Not enough data | 9.3 (32 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Survey Customization** | Not enough data | 8.7 (38 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Goal and Challenge Creation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Science-based templates** | Not enough data | 9.3 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Platform Additional Functionality | Feature | Jive | LumApps | HCL Connections | |---|---|---|---| | **Employee Segmenting** | Not enough data | 8.5 (34 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Goal and Challenge Creation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Peer Recognition** | Not enough data | 9.0 (30 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Social Feedback Portal** | Not enough data | 8.8 (35 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Platform | Feature | Jive | LumApps | HCL Connections | |---|---|---|---| | **Customization ** | Not enough data | 8.9 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Integration APIs** | Not enough data | 8.3 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Internationalization** | Not enough data | 8.7 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | | **User, Role, and Access Management** | Not enough data | 9.0 (31 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Performance** | Not enough data | 9.0 (32 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Mobility** | Not enough data | 9.1 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Reporting** | Not enough data | 9.0 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Dashboards** | Not enough data | 9.0 (31 reviews) | Not enough data | ### Workforce Management | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Jive** | N/A | N/A | | **LumApps** | 8.7/10 | 44 | | **HCL Connections** | N/A | N/A | #### Platform | Feature | Jive | LumApps | HCL Connections | |---|---|---|---| | **Customization ** | Not enough data | 8.9 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Integration APIs** | Not enough data | 8.3 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Internationalization** | Not enough data | 8.7 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | | **User, Role, and Access Management** | Not enough data | 9.0 (31 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Performance** | Not enough data | 9.0 (32 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Mobility** | Not enough data | 9.1 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Reporting** | Not enough data | 9.0 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Dashboards** | Not enough data | 9.0 (31 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Workforce Management Platform Features | Feature | Jive | LumApps | HCL Connections | |---|---|---|---| | **Labor Forecasting** | Not enough data | 8.7 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Shift Scheduling** | Not enough data | 8.8 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Time & Attendance Tracking** | Not enough data | 8.3 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Absence & Leave Management** | Not enough data | 8.3 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Skills Management** | Not enough data | 7.9 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Succession Planning** | Not enough data | 7.9 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Workforce Analytics** | Not enough data | 8.8 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Self-Service Capabilities** | Not enough data | 8.5 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Mobile Shift Scheduling** | Not enough data | 8.4 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Team Communication** | Not enough data | 9.3 (26 reviews) | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (1):** [Employee Intranet Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/employee-intranet) **Unique to Jive (1):** [Enterprise Social Networking (ESN) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/enterprise-social-networking-esn) **Unique to LumApps (8):** [Employee Experience Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/employee-experience), [Frontline Worker Communication Platforms Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/frontline-worker-communication-platforms), [Enterprise Social Networking (ESN) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/enterprise-social-networking-esn), [Employee Communications Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/employee-communications), [Employee Engagement Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/employee-engagement), [Workforce Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/workforce-management), [SAP Store Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/sap-store), [Emergency Notification Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/emergency-notification) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Jive | LumApps | HCL Connections | |---|---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 17.6% | 12.5% | 23.3% | | **Mid-Market** | 31.1% | 34.9% | 27.8% | | **Enterprise** | 51.2% | 52.6% | 48.9% | ### By Industry #### Jive - **Information Technology and Services:** 13.1% - **Computer Software:** 12.1% - **Internet:** 5.5% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 5.2% - **Insurance:** 4.1% - **Telecommunications:** 4.1% - **Financial Services:** 3.8% - **Education Management:** 3.1% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 2.8% - **Retail:** 2.4% - **Other:** 43.8% #### LumApps - **Hospitality:** 7.1% - **Retail:** 6.4% - **Financial Services:** 5.8% - **Computer Software:** 5.8% - **Information Technology and Services:** 5.1% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 3.8% - **Food Production:** 3.2% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 2.6% - **Food & Beverages:** 2.6% - **Consumer Goods:** 2.6% - **Other:** 55.1% #### HCL Connections - **Information Technology and Services:** 6.8% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 5.3% - **Retail:** 5.1% - **Education Management:** 4.4% - **Higher Education:** 3.6% - **Automotive:** 3.0% - 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## Top Discussions ### Jive - Title: [Does Jive have a Mobile App?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/does-jive-have-a-mobile-app) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Yes there is an app called Jive Daily with notifications capabilities, you can use it to share publish blogs/documents" - Title: [What is Jive (Intranet) Software?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-jive-intranet-software) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "it is a kind of facebook but for enterprise to enhance collaboration and information sharing within an company. it is not only an intranet but any employee..." ### LumApps - Title: [How do you use LumApps?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-do-you-use-lumapps) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "LumApps can be used for a variety of use cases, ranging from internal communications and Human Resources, to IT. With the LumApps mobile app, users can..." ### HCL Connections No discussions available for this product. --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/jive-vs-lumapps-vs-hcl-connections)