# M-Files, Microsoft SharePoint vs Simpplr Comparison

| | M-Files | Microsoft SharePoint | Simpplr | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.0 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 273 | 8,950 | 361 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (49.6% of reviews) | Enterprise (49.8% of reviews) | Mid-Market (57.0% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | Contact Vendor for Pricing | $20 user/month | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### M-Files

Pros:
- Ease of Use (93 reviews)
- Document Management (52 reviews)

Cons:
- Learning Curve (32 reviews)
- Training Required (26 reviews)

### Microsoft SharePoint

Pros:
- Ease of Use (130 reviews)
- Team Collaboration (113 reviews)

Cons:
- Understanding Difficulty (43 reviews)
- Difficult Setup (41 reviews)

### Simpplr

Pros:
- Ease of Use (19 reviews)
- Helpful (12 reviews)

Cons:
- Missing Features (6 reviews)
- Lack of Features (5 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | M-Files | Microsoft SharePoint | Simpplr | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.8 (221 reviews) | 8.5 (7546 reviews) | 9.0 (276 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.5 (222 reviews) | 7.8 (7599 reviews) | 9.4 (278 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.2 (181 reviews) | 7.5 (2051 reviews) | 8.7 (191 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 7.7 (87 reviews) | 7.6 (1689 reviews) | 8.9 (196 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.5 (212 reviews) | 8.0 (5778 reviews) | 9.3 (259 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.4 (86 reviews) | 8.2 (1517 reviews) | 9.4 (194 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.9 (216 reviews) | 7.1 (7347 reviews) | 9.7 (265 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### M-Files

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Contact Vendor

Price: Contact Vendor for Pricing


[Learn more about M-Files](https://www.g2.com/products/m-files/reviews)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Microsoft SharePoint

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Office 365 Enterprise E3

Price: $20 user/month

Description: annual commitment

Key Features:
- Team Sites
- External Sharing
- Content Management

[Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-sharepoint/pricing)

#### Free Trial

No

### Simpplr

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Cloud Content Collaboration

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **M-Files** | 9.3/10 | 48 |
| **Microsoft SharePoint** | N/A | N/A |
| **Simpplr** | N/A | N/A |

#### File Management

| Feature | M-Files | Microsoft SharePoint | Simpplr | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Device Syncing** | 9.5 (40 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Web Interface** | 9.2 (40 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **File Type Support** | 9.6 (41 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Search** | 9.5 (42 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Apps** | 8.6 (40 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Cloud Content Collaboration

| Feature | M-Files | Microsoft SharePoint | Simpplr | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | 8.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | 8.1 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | 8.6 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Collaboration

| Feature | M-Files | Microsoft SharePoint | Simpplr | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **File following** | 9.3 (39 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **File Sharing** | 9.4 (40 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Simultaneously Editing** | 9.2 (39 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Change Tracking / Audit Logs** | 9.3 (41 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Administration

| Feature | M-Files | Microsoft SharePoint | Simpplr | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **User and Role Management** | 9.1 (39 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Policies and Controls** | 9.3 (38 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Device Management** | 9.1 (41 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Storage Limits** | 8.7 (38 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Storage Zones** | 8.9 (38 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security** | 9.4 (39 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | M-Files | Microsoft SharePoint | Simpplr | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Performance and Reliability** | 9.4 (38 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting and Auditing** | 9.4 (36 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **System of Record Integration** | 9.3 (34 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **APIs** | 9.3 (32 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Team Collaboration

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **M-Files** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft SharePoint** | N/A | N/A |
| **Simpplr** | N/A | N/A |

#### Communication

| Feature | M-Files | Microsoft SharePoint | Simpplr | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 | M-Files | Microsoft SharePoint | Simpplr | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 | M-Files | Microsoft SharePoint | Simpplr | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 | M-Files | Microsoft SharePoint | Simpplr | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 | 

### Workflow Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **M-Files** | 8.9/10 | 73 |
| **Microsoft SharePoint** | N/A | N/A |
| **Simpplr** | N/A | N/A |

#### Setup

| Feature | M-Files | Microsoft SharePoint | Simpplr | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Activities** | 9.1 (60 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Flows** | 9.0 (57 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Dependencies** | 8.9 (57 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Notifications** | 8.7 (61 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Management

| Feature | M-Files | Microsoft SharePoint | Simpplr | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Updates** | 9.0 (59 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Audit Trail** | 8.8 (56 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integration** | 9.0 (59 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | M-Files | Microsoft SharePoint | Simpplr | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | 8.4 (53 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Workflow Management

| Feature | M-Files | Microsoft SharePoint | Simpplr | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | 9.0 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | 8.9 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | 8.8 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | 8.6 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | 8.9 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | 8.9 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | 8.9 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Employee Communications

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **M-Files** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft SharePoint** | N/A | N/A |
| **Simpplr** | 8.6/10 | 113 |

#### Information Distribution

| Feature | M-Files | Microsoft SharePoint | Simpplr | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **News Feed** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (90 reviews) | 
| **Newsletter** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (87 reviews) | 
| **Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (101 reviews) | 
| **Email** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (79 reviews) | 
| **Multi-Channel Sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (70 reviews) | 

#### Employee Engagement

| Feature | M-Files | Microsoft SharePoint | Simpplr | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Employee Generated Content** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (87 reviews) | 
| **Confirmation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (72 reviews) | 
| **Comments** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (94 reviews) | 
| **Inline Translation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (54 reviews) | 
| **Administrative Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (92 reviews) | 
| **Content Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (12 reviews) | 
| **Surveys (global & local)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.6 (11 reviews) | 
| **Chat** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.4 (11 reviews) | 

#### User Experience & Accessibility - Employee Communications

| Feature | M-Files | Microsoft SharePoint | Simpplr | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Native Mobile Application** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (12 reviews) | 
| **Branded Experience** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (12 reviews) | 
| **Personalized Ux Experience** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (12 reviews) | 
| **Audience Management & Creation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (12 reviews) | 

#### Content Distribution - Employee Communications

| Feature | M-Files | Microsoft SharePoint | Simpplr | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Newsfeed** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (11 reviews) | 
| **Newsletter Engine** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (10 reviews) | 
| **Multi-Channel Sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (10 reviews) | 

#### Additional Features - Employee Communications

| Feature | M-Files | Microsoft SharePoint | Simpplr | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Emergency Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (11 reviews) | 
| **Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (11 reviews) | 
| **Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (10 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Employee Communications

| Feature | M-Files | Microsoft SharePoint | Simpplr | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (7 reviews) | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (8 reviews) | 

### Engineering Document Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **M-Files** | 9.3/10 | 35 |
| **Microsoft SharePoint** | N/A | N/A |
| **Simpplr** | N/A | N/A |

#### Data Management

| Feature | M-Files | Microsoft SharePoint | Simpplr | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Document Identification** | 9.3 (33 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Workflows** | 9.2 (30 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Version Control** | 9.3 (28 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Dashboards

| Feature | M-Files | Microsoft SharePoint | Simpplr | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Resource-based Reports** | 8.4 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Visualization and Analysis** | 8.5 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Quality-Based Reports** | 8.6 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Automated Dashboards** | 8.6 (30 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Collaboration

| Feature | M-Files | Microsoft SharePoint | Simpplr | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Change Tracking** | 9.3 (31 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Simultaneous Access** | 8.6 (28 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **File Sharing** | 9.0 (33 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Commenting on Documents** | 9.3 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | M-Files | Microsoft SharePoint | Simpplr | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Authorization** | 9.0 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **QR Code** | 8.8 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Updates on Files** | 9.4 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Talent Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **M-Files** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft SharePoint** | N/A | N/A |
| **Simpplr** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | M-Files | Microsoft SharePoint | Simpplr | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 |
|---|---|---|
| **M-Files** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft SharePoint** | N/A | N/A |
| **Simpplr** | 9.0/10 | 7 |

#### Content & Community Features - Enterprise Social Networking (ESN)

| Feature | M-Files | Microsoft SharePoint | Simpplr | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Gamification** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.2 (6 reviews) | 
| **Community Building** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.7 (6 reviews) | 
| **Knowledge Sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (7 reviews) | 
| **User Generated Content** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (6 reviews) | 

#### Admin & Reporting Features - Enterprise Social Networking (ESN)

| Feature | M-Files | Microsoft SharePoint | Simpplr | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Content Moderation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (6 reviews) | 
| **Polls & Surveys** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (6 reviews) | 
| **Content Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.8 (7 reviews) | 
| **Analytics & Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (6 reviews) | 
| **User Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (6 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Enterprise Social Networking (ESN)

| Feature | M-Files | Microsoft SharePoint | Simpplr | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 |
|---|---|---|
| **M-Files** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft SharePoint** | N/A | N/A |
| **Simpplr** | N/A | N/A |

#### Administrative Tasks - Frontline Worker Communication Platforms

| Feature | M-Files | Microsoft SharePoint | Simpplr | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Training & Learning Modules** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Health & Safety Policies** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 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 | M-Files | Microsoft SharePoint | Simpplr | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Group Messaging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 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 | M-Files | Microsoft SharePoint | Simpplr | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Shift Scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Insights & Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Task Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **SOPs & Documentation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Frontline Worker Communication Platforms

| Feature | M-Files | Microsoft SharePoint | Simpplr | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Internal Newsletter Software

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **M-Files** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft SharePoint** | N/A | N/A |
| **Simpplr** | 8.8/10 | 13 |

#### Newsletter Interface Features - Internal Newsletter Software

| Feature | M-Files | Microsoft SharePoint | Simpplr | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Feedback** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (12 reviews) | 
| **Design** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (12 reviews) | 
| **Content Embedding** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (13 reviews) | 

#### Newsletter Management Features - Internal Newsletter Software

| Feature | M-Files | Microsoft SharePoint | Simpplr | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Collaboration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (12 reviews) | 
| **Personalization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (13 reviews) | 
| **Archive** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (12 reviews) | 

#### Administrative Features - Internal Newsletter Software

| Feature | M-Files | Microsoft SharePoint | Simpplr | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (12 reviews) | 
| **User Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (13 reviews) | 
| **Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (12 reviews) | 
| **Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (12 reviews) | 

### IT Documentation

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **M-Files** | 9.3/10 | 61 |
| **Microsoft SharePoint** | N/A | N/A |
| **Simpplr** | N/A | N/A |

#### Management and Discovery - IT Documentation

| Feature | M-Files | Microsoft SharePoint | Simpplr | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Search and Indexing** | 9.1 (56 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Version Control** | 9.3 (54 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Access and Permissions** | 9.4 (53 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Operations - IT Documentation

| Feature | M-Files | Microsoft SharePoint | Simpplr | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Integrations** | 9.2 (51 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Automation** | 8.9 (50 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | 9.4 (54 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Enterprise Content Management (ECM)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **M-Files** | 8.6/10 | 196 |
| **Microsoft SharePoint** | N/A | N/A |
| **Simpplr** | N/A | N/A |

#### Agentic AI - Enterprise Content Management (ECM)

| Feature | M-Files | Microsoft SharePoint | Simpplr | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | 8.0 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | 8.2 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | 8.3 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### File Management

| Feature | M-Files | Microsoft SharePoint | Simpplr | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **File Type Support** | 9.2 (132 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Metadata** | 9.1 (137 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **OCR Scanning** | 8.3 (97 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Versioning** | 9.1 (118 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Collaboration** | 8.6 (120 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Document Assembly** | 8.5 (112 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Form Creation** | 8.1 (96 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Portals and Sites** | 8.2 (92 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Disposition** | 8.3 (101 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Search** | 9.0 (135 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Web Interface** | 8.7 (118 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Apps** | 8.4 (101 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Workflow

| Feature | M-Files | Microsoft SharePoint | Simpplr | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Process Automation** | 8.7 (121 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Conditions** | 8.5 (119 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activities** | 8.5 (112 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Records Management** | 8.8 (112 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Case Management** | 8.6 (100 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | M-Files | Microsoft SharePoint | Simpplr | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Internationalization** | 8.9 (95 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Performance and Reliability** | 8.7 (130 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting and Auditing** | 8.3 (112 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **System of Record Integration** | 8.6 (111 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **APIs** | 8.5 (97 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Employee Intranet

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **M-Files** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft SharePoint** | 8.4/10 | 324 |
| **Simpplr** | 6.8/10 | 10 |

#### Agentic AI - Employee Intranet

| Feature | M-Files | Microsoft SharePoint | Simpplr | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | 8.3 (250 reviews) | 6.3 (10 reviews) | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | 8.4 (245 reviews) | 7.3 (10 reviews) | 

### Knowledge Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **M-Files** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft SharePoint** | N/A | N/A |
| **Simpplr** | N/A | N/A |

#### Knowledge Base

| Feature | M-Files | Microsoft SharePoint | Simpplr | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Q & A** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Link Sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Searchable** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | M-Files | Microsoft SharePoint | Simpplr | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Verification** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Role-Based Permission** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Public vs Private** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Content

| Feature | M-Files | Microsoft SharePoint | Simpplr | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Trackable Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Import** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **File Viewing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Update Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Communication

| Feature | M-Files | Microsoft SharePoint | Simpplr | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Social Features** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Tagging ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Upload ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Comments** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Employee Engagement

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **M-Files** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft SharePoint** | N/A | N/A |
| **Simpplr** | 8.6/10 | 89 |

#### Platform Basics

| Feature | M-Files | Microsoft SharePoint | Simpplr | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Performance Benchmarking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (58 reviews) | 
| **Reporting & Dashboards** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (67 reviews) | 
| **Interoperability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (50 reviews) | 

#### Platform Content

| Feature | M-Files | Microsoft SharePoint | Simpplr | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Employee Pulse Surveys** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (46 reviews) | 
| **Survey Customization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (43 reviews) | 
| **Goal and Challenge Creation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (44 reviews) | 
| **Science-based templates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.3 (40 reviews) | 

#### Platform Additional Functionality

| Feature | M-Files | Microsoft SharePoint | Simpplr | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Employee Segmenting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (56 reviews) | 
| **Goal and Challenge Creation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (44 reviews) | 
| **Peer Recognition** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (53 reviews) | 
| **Social Feedback Portal** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (53 reviews) | 

#### Platform

| Feature | M-Files | Microsoft SharePoint | Simpplr | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Customization ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (75 reviews) | 
| **Integration APIs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (63 reviews) | 
| **Internationalization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (53 reviews) | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (72 reviews) | 
| **Performance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (76 reviews) | 
| **Mobility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (66 reviews) | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (73 reviews) | 
| **Dashboards** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (76 reviews) | 

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## Categories

**Unique to M-Files (6):** [Document Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/document-management), [Engineering Document Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/engineering-document-management), [Cloud Content Collaboration Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-content-collaboration), [Enterprise Content Management (ECM) Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/enterprise-content-management-ecm), [Workflow Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/workflow-management), [IT Documentation Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/it-documentation)

**Unique to Microsoft SharePoint (1):** [Employee Intranet Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/employee-intranet)

**Unique to Simpplr (6):** [Internal Newsletter Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/internal-newsletter-software), [Employee Communications Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/employee-communications), [Employee Intranet Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/employee-intranet), [Employee Engagement Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/employee-engagement), [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)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | M-Files | Microsoft SharePoint | Simpplr | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 33.3% | 17.0% | 2.6% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 49.6% | 33.2% | 57.0% | 
| **Enterprise** | 17.1% | 49.8% | 40.4% | 

### By Industry

#### M-Files

- **Information Technology and Services:** 16.7%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 4.8%
- **Construction:** 4.8%
- **Oil & Energy:** 4.8%
- **Computer Software:** 4.4%
- **Financial Services:** 4.4%
- **Automotive:** 4.0%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 3.5%
- **Information Services:** 3.5%
- **Real Estate:** 2.6%
- **Other:** 46.3%

#### 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%
- **Higher Education:** 3.9%
- **Accounting:** 3.1%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 3.1%
- **Insurance:** 2.7%
- **Retail:** 2.7%
- **Other:** 53.5%

#### Simpplr

- **Information Technology and Services:** 15.8%
- **Computer Software:** 14.9%
- **Financial Services:** 12.6%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 3.7%
- **Oil & Energy:** 3.7%
- **Pharmaceuticals:** 3.7%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 3.2%
- **Human Resources:** 2.6%
- **Automotive:** 2.3%
- **Insurance:** 2.0%
- **Other:** 35.5%

---
## Alternatives

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- [Progress ShareFile](https://www.g2.com/products/progress-sharefile/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (1535 reviews)
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- [eXo Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/exo-platform/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (93 reviews)

### Alternatives to Simpplr

- [Workvivo](https://www.g2.com/products/workvivo/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (2663 reviews)
- [Blink](https://www.g2.com/products/blink-blink/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (367 reviews)
- [LumApps](https://www.g2.com/products/lumapps/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (164 reviews)
- [Staffbase](https://www.g2.com/products/staffbase/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (247 reviews)
- [Unily](https://www.g2.com/products/unily/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (38 reviews)
- [Jostle](https://www.g2.com/products/jostle/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (227 reviews)
- [Jive](https://www.g2.com/products/jive/reviews) — 3.8/5 stars (309 reviews)
- [Interact](https://www.g2.com/products/interact/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (65 reviews)
- [Viva Engage](https://www.g2.com/products/viva-engage/reviews) — 3.6/5 stars (1441 reviews)
- [Firstup](https://www.g2.com/products/firstup/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (206 reviews)

---
## Top Discussions

### M-Files

- Title: [Is anyone else struggling with AI tagging and advanced workflows adding chaos instead of clarity?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-anyone-else-struggling-with-ai-tagging-and-advanced-workflows-adding-chaos-instead-of-clarity) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "<p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">One thing you could try is turning on smaller workflows one at a time and validating results in a test vault before..."
- Title: [How are you dealing with the older‑feeling desktop client and extra clicks in everyday work?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-are-you-dealing-with-the-older-feeling-desktop-client-and-extra-clicks-in-everyday-work) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "<p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">You could also look at adjusting view settings and shortcuts so you’re only seeing fields and actions you use most..."
- Title: [What are you doing to cope with slow performance on large data sets and in the cloud?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-are-you-doing-to-cope-with-slow-performance-on-large-data-sets-and-in-the-cloud) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "<p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">It might help to check whether the vault structure or underlying hardware/network might be slowing things down, because..."
- Title: [How are you helping new and non‑technical colleagues get over the M-Files learning curve?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-are-you-helping-new-and-non-technical-colleagues-get-over-the-m-files-learning-curve) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "<p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">You could also look into formal enablement or champion training so non-technical users get support from peers, since..."
- Title: [Complex setup and constant metadata tweaks slow my rollout and ongoing work](https://www.g2.com/discussions/complex-setup-and-constant-metadata-tweaks-slow-my-rollout-and-ongoing-work) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "<p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Have you considered rolling out M-Files in smaller phases with well-defined metadata rules and testing each phase..."

### Microsoft SharePoint

- Title: [What is the purpose of this software](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-purpose-of-this-software) — 7 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "SharePoint is an excellent document sharing repository system. You can keep multiple versions of the same document with a detailed document history and track..."
- Title: [What is Microsoft SharePoint used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-microsoft-sharepoint-used-for) — 5 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Share point is mainly used by organizations in order to store their information in an organized manner which is accessible to all of the employees there..."
- Title: [What are some innovative ways organizations are using Microsoft SharePoint to enhance internal collaboration?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-are-some-innovative-ways-organizations-are-using-microsoft-sharepoint-to-enhance-internal-collaboration) — 4 comments
  > **Top comment:** "SHAREPOINT is best utilized when it's Integrated with teams or any platform because it's the best backend storage."
- Title: [What is SharePoint software used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-sharepoint-software-used-for) — 3 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Storing documents in their original format"
- Title: [How to save multiple files without checking in each file](https://www.g2.com/discussions/13929-how-to-save-multiple-files-without-checking-in-each-file) — 3 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Unfortunately you cannot. At least not that I’ve seen. It is a headache uploading one file at a time. "

### Simpplr

- Title: [What is an intranet?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/intranet) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "A network internal to an enterprise that uses the same methodology and techniques as the Internet. It is not necessarily connected to the Internet and is..."
- Title: [Have you received feedback from clients on effective ways to get new employees to upload profile pic](https://www.g2.com/discussions/14360-have-you-received-feedback-from-clients-on-effective-ways-to-get-new-employees-to-upload-profile-pic) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Our HR and IT teams have implemented this task into the overall new-hire onboarding process, so it takes away that optional feeling, almost as if it's part..."
- Title: [What should an intranet include?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/intranet-9e5a216a-0d5f-49a4-be11-2ee96d706146) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "While corporate intranet capabilities will vary from organization to organization, new modern intranets are demanding new capabilities that weren’t..."
- Title: [Why have an intranet?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/intranet-0a2a364f-2e12-46bc-85f7-393f619ff071) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Companies are more distributed than ever with office locations around the globe. It’s also common for various departments to become more isolated as a..."
- Title: [What is the difference between an intranet and the internet?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/intranet-c6b20db9-076e-4b49-b283-4d27c9e134bf) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "The global internet offers anyone with access the ability to connect and share information. Modern employee intranets are based on the same premise, with one..."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/m-files-vs-microsoft-sharepoint-vs-simpplr)