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# Jive vs Viva Engage Comparison - What are their main differences?

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Reviews

**Jive** [

3.8/5(309)

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

**Viva Engage** [

3.6/5(1,441)

](https://www.g2.com/products/viva-engage/reviews#reviews)

Pricing

**Jive**
Free Trial

No pricing available

**Viva Engage**
No pricing available

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**Jive**
4 months

Based on 9 responses

**Viva Engage**
2 monthsFaster

Based on 24 responses

Return on Investment

**Jive**
17 months2 months sooner

Based on 6 responses

**Viva Engage**
19 months

Based on 14 responses

Perceived Cost

**Jive**
$$$$$

**Viva Engage**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**Jive**
19%

**Viva Engage**
20%1% more

Pros & Cons

**Jive**
Not enough data

**Viva Engage**
[
Ease of Use (3)
](https://www.g2.com/products/viva-engage/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1535066&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Sharing Ease (3)
](https://www.g2.com/products/viva-engage/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1534947&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Distraction (2)
](https://www.g2.com/products/viva-engage/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2352592&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Lack of Notifications (2)
](https://www.g2.com/products/viva-engage/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2352598&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

Integrations

**Jive**
Not enough data

**Viva Engage**
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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)

**Viva Engage**
 ![Viva Engage 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/43339/expirable-direct-uploads_2Fb01be356-ed49-4fc1-b516-4482de3e5e36_2FYammer___.png)

Ratings

Meets Requirements

**Jive**

8.0

8.0260

**Viva Engage**

7.9

7.91,264

Ease of Use

**Jive**

7.8

7.8261

**Viva Engage**

8.1

8.11,280

Ease of Setup

**Jive**

7.5

7.567

**Viva Engage**

8.3

8.3178

Ease of Admin

**Jive**

7.9

7.964

**Viva Engage**

7.7

7.7166

Quality of Support

**Jive**

7.9

7.9198

**Viva Engage**

7.8

7.8757

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**Jive**

7.8

7.856

**Viva Engage**

7.8

7.8147

Product Direction (% positive)

**Jive**

6.3

6.3257

**Viva Engage**

6.0

6.01,264

Features

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

Not enough data

9.0

9

Content & Community Features - Enterprise Social Networking (ESN)

Gamification

Not enough data

7.7(won by default)

8

Community Building

Not enough data

9.4(won by default)

9

Knowledge Sharing

Not enough data

8.8(won by default)

8

User Generated Content

Not enough data

9.4(won by default)

9

Admin & Reporting Features - Enterprise Social Networking (ESN)

Content Moderation

Not enough data

9.2(won by default)

8

Polls & Surveys

Not enough data

9.4(won by default)

8

Content Management

Not enough data

9.0(won by default)

8

Analytics & Reporting

Not enough data

9.0(won by default)

8

User Management

Not enough data

9.0(won by default)

8

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

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

Not enough data

Adaptive Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

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%

[![Viva Engage](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1ae14c466ef88b3aec33497087a15a76/viva-engage.svg "Viva Engage")](https://www.g2.com/products/viva-engage/reviews)

Viva Engage

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

10.2%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

30.2%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

59.6%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

17.6%

10.2%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

31.1%

30.2%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

51.2%

59.6%

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%

[![Viva Engage](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1ae14c466ef88b3aec33497087a15a76/viva-engage.svg "Viva Engage")](https://www.g2.com/products/viva-engage/reviews)
Viva Engage

Information Technology and Services

14.8%

Computer Software

6.8%

Hospital & Health Care

5.2%

Education Management

3.9%

Higher Education

3.8%

Other

65.4%

FAQs

## Jive vs Viva Engage FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 14, 2026

### What is the difference between Jive vs Viva Engage?

Jive and Viva Engage differ most clearly in their G2 ratings and reviewer-cited strengths, with Jive rated higher overall and Viva Engage praised for ease of use and connectivity.

| [Jive](https://www.g2.com/products/jive/reviews) | [Viva Engage](https://www.g2.com/products/viva-engage/reviews) |
| --- | --- |
| 3.8/5 (309 reviews) | 3.6/5 (1442 reviews) |
| Enterprise | Enterprise |
| 7.5 | 8.3 |
| 7.9 | 7.8 |
| Customizable collaboration and document sharing | Ease of use and internal connectivity (3 all-time mentions each) |

### How do the pricing models of Jive and Viva Engage compare?

Jive and Viva Engage score within a tenth of a point on price satisfaction, indicating parity in perceived value.

- **Jive:** In recent reviews, some reviewers mention that costs can add up quickly, especially for cloud VoIP features, but others find the value aligns with the features provided.
- **Viva Engage:** Recent reviews do not cite specific pricing concerns or advantages, and it is often noted as part of the Microsoft 365 suite, which may influence perceived value.

### What are the best alternatives to Jive and Viva Engage?

Workvivo, Simpplr, and Jostle are the top three G2-ranked alternatives to Jive and Viva Engage.

| 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 VoIP features | Customizable collaboration and document sharing |
| [Viva Engage](https://www.g2.com/products/viva-engage/reviews) | 3.6/5 (1442 reviews) | Enterprise | Often included in Microsoft 365 suite | Ease of use and internal connectivity (3 all-time mentions each) |
| [Workvivo](https://www.g2.com/products/workvivo/reviews) | 4.8/5 (2685 reviews) | Enterprise | — | — |
| [Simpplr](https://www.g2.com/products/simpplr/reviews) | 4.6/5 (376 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | — |
| [Jostle](https://www.g2.com/products/jostle/reviews) | 4.6/5 (255 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | — |

### Which Employee Intranet features should I prioritize when comparing Jive and Viva Engage?

Buyers comparing Jive and Viva Engage should prioritize ease of setup, ease of use, quality of support, internal connectivity, and document sharing.

- **Ease of Setup:** Jive scores 7.5, Viva Engage 8.3.
- **Ease of Use:** Jive scores 7.8, Viva Engage 8.1; Viva Engage has 3 all-time mentions for ease of use.
- **Quality of Support:** Jive scores 7.9, Viva Engage 7.8.
- **Internal Connectivity:** Viva Engage has 2 all-time mentions for connectivity.
- **Document Sharing:** Jive is frequently cited for customizable collaboration and document sharing.

### What are the pros and cons of Jive vs Viva Engage?

Jive's headline strength is customizable collaboration, while Viva Engage is most praised for ease of use and internal connectivity.

- **Jive strengths:** Customizable collaboration and document sharing, integration with Microsoft Office, and a user-friendly interface.
- **Jive trade-offs:** Costs can add up quickly for cloud VoIP features, some reviewers note limited reporting and search capabilities, and occasional challenges with integrations.
- **Viva Engage strengths:** Ease of use (3 all-time mentions), sharing ease (3), connectivity (2), intuitive UI (2), and tool efficiency (2).
- **Viva Engage trade-offs:** Distraction (2 all-time mentions), lack of notifications (2), low engagement (2), cluttered interface (1), difficult navigation (1), and inefficient searching (1).

### Is Jive or Viva Engage better for small businesses?

Jive and Viva Engage both have their largest reviewer segment in Enterprise, with no small-business segment dominance indicated for either product.

- **Jive:** Largest reviewer segment is Enterprise; reviewers highlight customizable collaboration and document sharing, but do not emphasize small-business fit.
- **Viva Engage:** Largest reviewer segment is Enterprise; reviewers praise ease of use and connectivity, but small-business sentiment is not prominent.

### Which Employee Intranet platform has better integrations?

Viva Engage is favored for integrations, with reviewers specifically citing Microsoft Teams integration.

- **Jive:** Reviewers mention integration with Microsoft Office and Outlook, but no recent all-time integration counts are provided.
- **Viva Engage:** Microsoft Teams integration is cited in 10 all-time mentions, with additional qualitative mentions of integration with other Microsoft 365 tools.

### How do Jive and Viva Engage compare on customer support?

Jive and Viva Engage score within 0.1 points on Quality of Support, indicating parity in reviewer satisfaction (Jive 7.9, Viva Engage 7.8).

- **Jive:** Reviewers describe support as responsive and helpful, with several citing positive experiences and quick issue resolution.
- **Viva Engage:** Reviewers consistently mention strong support, with multiple all-time mentions of helpful and efficient assistance.

### Which is easier to implement, Jive or Viva Engage?

Viva Engage leads on Ease of Setup with a 0.8-point advantage over Jive (8.3 vs 7.5), indicating a smoother implementation experience.

- **Jive:** Reviewers note that setup is generally straightforward, but some mention the need for stable internet and occasional admin assistance for optimal configuration.
- **Viva Engage:** Reviewers highlight easy implementation, quick onboarding, and integration with Microsoft 365 as factors contributing to a positive setup experience.

Alternatives

**Jive Alternatives**

 ![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)

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

[
Workvivo
](/products/workvivo/reviews)

**Viva Engage Alternatives**

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

[
Workvivo
](/products/workvivo/reviews)

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

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

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

[
Simpplr
](/products/simpplr/reviews)

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

[
Bitrix24
](/products/bitrix24/reviews)

## Jive vs Viva Engage

When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found Viva Engage easier to use and set up. However, Jive is easier to administer. Reviewers agreed that both vendors make it equally easy to do business overall.

- Reviewers felt that Jive meets the needs of their business better than Viva Engage.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that Jive is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of Jive over Viva Engage.