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# Jive vs Microsoft SharePoint Comparison - What are their main differences?

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Reviews

**Jive** [

3.8/5(309)

](https://www.g2.com/products/jive/reviews#reviews)

**Microsoft SharePoint** [

4/5(8,989)

](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-sharepoint/reviews#reviews)

Pricing

**Jive**
Free Trial

No pricing available

**Microsoft SharePoint**
 **$20** user/month · Office 365 Enterprise E3

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**Jive**
4 months

Based on 9 responses

**Microsoft SharePoint**
4 months

Based on 232 responses

Return on Investment

**Jive**
17 months

Based on 6 responses

**Microsoft SharePoint**
17 months

Based on 167 responses

Perceived Cost

**Jive**
$$$$$

**Microsoft SharePoint**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**Jive**
19%4% more

**Microsoft SharePoint**
15%

Pros & Cons

**Jive**
Not enough data

**Microsoft SharePoint**
[
Ease of Use (130)
](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-sharepoint/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1360283&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Team Collaboration (113)
](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-sharepoint/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1359504&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Understanding Difficulty (43)
](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-sharepoint/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1359530&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Difficult Setup (41)
](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-sharepoint/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1359367&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

Integrations

**Jive**
Not enough data

**Microsoft SharePoint**
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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)

**Microsoft SharePoint**
 ![Microsoft SharePoint 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/12721/uploads_2F34faaf64-03db-4acb-b2e8-5dc0e07991c4_2Fshare3.jpeg)

Ratings

Meets Requirements

**Jive**

8.0

8.0260

**Microsoft SharePoint**

8.5

8.57,580

Ease of Use

**Jive**

7.8

7.8261

**Microsoft SharePoint**

7.8

7.87,639

Ease of Setup

**Jive**

7.5

7.567

**Microsoft SharePoint**

7.5

7.52,085

Ease of Admin

**Jive**

7.9

7.964

**Microsoft SharePoint**

7.6

7.61,701

Quality of Support

**Jive**

7.9

7.9198

**Microsoft SharePoint**

8.0

8.05,805

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**Jive**

7.8

7.856

**Microsoft SharePoint**

8.2

8.21,527

Product Direction (% positive)

**Jive**

6.3

6.3257

**Microsoft SharePoint**

7.1

7.17,373

Features

Employee Intranet[Hide 49 FeaturesShow 49 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

9.6

356

Agentic AI - Employee Intranet

Autonomous Task Execution

Not enough data

8.3(won by default)

264

Adaptive Learning

Not enough data

8.5(won by default)

258

Personalization

Not enough data

10.0(won by default)

6

Additional Functionality

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

9.3(won by default)

10

Activity/News Feed

Not enough data

9.7(won by default)

6

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

10.0(won by default)

6

Employee Portal

Not enough data

10.0(won by default)

8

Event Calendar

Not enough data

10.0(won by default)

5

Single Sign On

Not enough data

10.0(won by default)

5

File Management

Not enough data

10.0(won by default)

7

Document Storage

Not enough data

10.0(won by default)

6

Document Management

Not enough data

9.7(won by default)

6

Employee Communities

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Management

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

Calendar Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow 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

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

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

Enterprise Social Networking (ESN)[Hide 45 FeaturesShow 45 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content & Community Features - Enterprise Social Networking (ESN)

Gamification

Not enough data

Not enough data

Community Building

Not enough data

Not enough data

Knowledge Sharing

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Generated Content

Not enough data

Not enough data

Admin & Reporting Features - Enterprise Social Networking (ESN)

Content Moderation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Polls & Surveys

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Analytics & Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Management

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

Not enough data

Cross-system Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Natural Language Interaction

Not enough data

Not enough data

Proactive Assistance

Not enough data

Not enough data

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

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%

[![Microsoft SharePoint](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/e01a9707d56088a8ed2e4707dc1f8d8c/microsoft-sharepoint.svg "Microsoft SharePoint")](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-sharepoint/reviews)

Microsoft SharePoint

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

17.1%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

33.2%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

49.7%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

17.6%

17.1%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

31.1%

33.2%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

51.2%

49.7%

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%

[![Microsoft SharePoint](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/e01a9707d56088a8ed2e4707dc1f8d8c/microsoft-sharepoint.svg "Microsoft SharePoint")](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-sharepoint/reviews)
Microsoft SharePoint

Information Technology and Services

11.0%

Financial Services

5.9%

Hospital & Health Care

5.5%

Computer Software

4.5%

Education Management

4.0%

Other

69.0%

FAQs

## Jive vs Microsoft SharePoint FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 14, 2026

### What is the difference between Jive vs Microsoft SharePoint?

Microsoft SharePoint stands out for its higher G2 rating, larger review volume, and stronger reviewer-cited strengths in team collaboration and integrations, while Jive is noted for its customizability and ease of use.

| [Jive](https://www.g2.com/products/jive/reviews) | [Microsoft SharePoint](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-sharepoint/reviews) |
| --- | --- |
| 3.8/5 (309 reviews) | 4.0/5 (8,980 reviews) |
| Enterprise | Enterprise |
| 7.5 | 7.5 |
| 7.9 | 8.0 |
| Customizable, easy to use, supports plug-ins | Team collaboration (118 all-time mentions), easy integrations (98 all-time mentions) |

### How do the pricing models of Jive and Microsoft SharePoint compare?

Microsoft SharePoint is rated higher for value, with reviewers expressing greater satisfaction with its pricing and bundled offering.

- **Jive:** In recent reviews, some reviewers mention that costs can add up quickly, especially for cloud VoIP features, and switching to a hosted option saved money.
- **Microsoft SharePoint:** Reviewers highlight that SharePoint is often included in Microsoft 365 bundles, making it a strong value proposition for organizations already using Microsoft products.

### What are the best alternatives to Jive and Microsoft SharePoint?

The top three alternatives to Jive and Microsoft SharePoint are Workvivo, Viva Engage, and Simpplr.

| 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 for cloud features | Customizable, easy to use, supports plug-ins |
| [Microsoft SharePoint](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-sharepoint/reviews) | 4.0/5 (8,980 reviews) | Enterprise | Often included in Microsoft 365 bundles | Team collaboration, easy integrations |
| [Workvivo](https://www.g2.com/products/workvivo/reviews) | 4.8/5 (2,685 reviews) | Enterprise | — | — |
| [Viva Engage](https://www.g2.com/products/viva-engage/reviews) | 3.6/5 (1,442 reviews) | Enterprise | — | — |
| [Simpplr](https://www.g2.com/products/simpplr/reviews) | 4.6/5 (376 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | — |

### Which Employee Intranet features should I prioritize when comparing Jive and Microsoft SharePoint?

Buyers should prioritize team collaboration, integrations, document management, ease of setup, and support quality when comparing Jive and Microsoft SharePoint.

- **Team Collaboration:** Microsoft SharePoint is cited in 118 all-time reviews for team collaboration; Jive is frequently praised for collaboration but without a publishable count.
- **Integrations:** Microsoft SharePoint is mentioned in 98 all-time reviews for easy integrations, especially with Microsoft 365; Jive supports plug-ins and Microsoft Office integration per recent reviews.
- **Document Management:** Both products are praised for document sharing and management, with SharePoint reviewers highlighting version control and centralized storage.
- **Ease of Setup:** Both products score 7.5 on Ease of Setup, indicating parity in reviewer satisfaction.
- **Support Quality:** Microsoft SharePoint scores 8.0 and Jive 7.9 on Quality of Support, showing near parity.

### What are the pros and cons of Jive vs Microsoft SharePoint?

Microsoft SharePoint's headline strength is team collaboration and integrations, while Jive is recognized for its customizability and ease of use.

- **Jive strengths:** Customizable platform, easy to use, supports plug-ins, praised for remote work and collaboration, integrates with Microsoft Office.
- **Jive trade-offs:** Reviewers note costs can add up quickly, limited reporting features, manual effort required for maintenance, and some challenges with integrations and mobile usability.
- **Microsoft SharePoint strengths:** Team collaboration (118 all-time mentions), easy integrations (98 all-time mentions), centralized document management, strong version control, and robust permission management.
- **Microsoft SharePoint trade-offs:** Reviewers cite understanding difficulty (48 all-time mentions), outdated interface (17 all-time mentions), complex setup and customization, and navigation challenges for new users.

### Is Jive or Microsoft SharePoint better for small businesses?

Bitrix24 is the top-ranked alternative with a Small-Business segment, but between Jive and Microsoft SharePoint, neither is specifically optimized for small businesses as both are most used in Enterprise environments.

- **Jive:** Largest segment is Enterprise; reviewers highlight ease of use and remote work benefits, but cost concerns are noted for smaller deployments.
- **Microsoft SharePoint:** Largest segment is Enterprise; reviewers appreciate its value when bundled with Microsoft 365, but mention licensing costs can be high for smaller organizations.

### Which Employee Intranet platform has better integrations?

Microsoft SharePoint is favored for integrations, especially with Microsoft 365 and related tools.

- **Jive:** Reviewers mention integration with Microsoft Office and support for plug-ins, but no all-time mention counts are available.
- **Microsoft SharePoint:** Microsoft 365 integration is cited in 112 all-time reviews, with additional mentions of Teams, Outlook, and OneDrive integration.

### How do Jive and Microsoft SharePoint compare on customer support?

Microsoft SharePoint and Jive are at near parity on Quality of Support, with scores of 8.0 and 7.9 respectively, which is below the materiality threshold for a meaningful difference.

- **Jive:** Reviewers describe support as responsive and helpful, with several citing positive experiences and quick resolutions.
- **Microsoft SharePoint:** Reviewers report generally positive support experiences, with some highlighting prompt assistance and effective problem-solving, especially for enterprise customers.

### Which is easier to implement, Jive or Microsoft SharePoint?

Jive and Microsoft SharePoint are rated equally on Ease of Setup, both scoring 7.5, indicating parity in reviewer satisfaction with implementation.

- **Jive:** Reviewers highlight an easy onboarding process, minimal training required, and straightforward setup, especially for remote and distributed teams.
- **Microsoft SharePoint:** Reviewers note that setup is straightforward for organizations already using Microsoft 365, but mention a learning curve for new users and complexity in site customization.

Alternatives

**Jive Alternatives**

 ![Viva Engage](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1ae14c466ef88b3aec33497087a15a76/viva-engage.svg "Viva Engage")

[
Viva Engage
](/products/viva-engage/reviews)

 ![Simpplr](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/582339a68cea5ff76548b307429e8b22/simpplr.svg "Simpplr")

[
Simpplr
](/products/simpplr/reviews)

 ![Jostle](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/191474708eb13c0f1a8c07eac375b6bf/jostle.svg "Jostle")

[
Jostle
](/products/jostle/reviews)

 ![eXo Platform](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1487565831/exo-platform.svg "eXo Platform")

[
eXo
](/products/exo-platform/reviews)

**Microsoft SharePoint Alternatives**

 ![Workvivo](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/4168aa94aaafa620921159ee1547a753/workvivo.svg "Workvivo")

[
Workvivo
](/products/workvivo/reviews)

 ![Bitrix24](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/b341f1fc6e58241db30cd7f55f9a4f31/bitrix24.svg "Bitrix24")

[
Bitrix24
](/products/bitrix24/reviews)

 ![HCL Connections](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/665c71dfb767aeb6cf12f0dfe1a376e8/hcl-connections.svg "HCL Connections")

[
HCL Connections
](/products/hcl-connections/reviews)

 ![Simpplr](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/582339a68cea5ff76548b307429e8b22/simpplr.svg "Simpplr")

[
Simpplr
](/products/simpplr/reviews)