# Speakap vs Staffbase Comparison | | Speakap | Staffbase | |---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 67 | 248 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (46.2% of reviews) | Enterprise (60.0% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### Speakap Pros: - Ease of Use (8 reviews) - Communication (7 reviews) Cons: - Messaging Issues (2 reviews) - Missing Features (2 reviews) ### Staffbase Pros: - Ease of Use (12 reviews) - Customer Support (9 reviews) Cons: - Limited Customization (2 reviews) - Limited Design Options (2 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Speakap | Staffbase | |---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 8.7 (56 reviews) | 8.8 (193 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 9.5 (58 reviews) | 9.3 (203 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 8.9 (43 reviews) | 8.6 (169 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 9.0 (42 reviews) | 9.2 (163 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 9.2 (55 reviews) | 9.4 (192 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.3 (42 reviews) | 9.5 (162 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.6 (57 reviews) | 9.5 (176 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### Speakap #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial Yes ### Staffbase #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial Yes --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Team Collaboration | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Speakap** | N/A | N/A | | **Staffbase** | N/A | N/A | #### Communication | Feature | Speakap | Staffbase | |---|---|---| | **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 | Feature | Speakap | Staffbase | |---|---|---| | **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 | Feature | Speakap | Staffbase | |---|---|---| | **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 | #### Administration | Feature | Speakap | Staffbase | |---|---|---| | **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 | ### Employee Communications | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Speakap** | 8.1/10 | 30 | | **Staffbase** | 7.9/10 | 138 | #### Information Distribution | Feature | Speakap | Staffbase | |---|---|---| | **News Feed** | 8.9 (29 reviews) | 9.0 (119 reviews) | | **Newsletter** | 7.8 (23 reviews) | 8.1 (81 reviews) | | **Notifications** | 8.1 (29 reviews) | 8.9 (119 reviews) | | **Email** | 7.7 (24 reviews) | 8.4 (106 reviews) | | **Multi-Channel Sharing** | 6.9 (24 reviews) | 8.0 (88 reviews) | #### Employee Engagement | Feature | Speakap | Staffbase | |---|---|---| | **Employee Generated Content** | 8.5 (27 reviews) | 8.0 (107 reviews) | | **Confirmation** | 7.5 (27 reviews) | 8.2 (93 reviews) | | **Comments** | 8.7 (29 reviews) | 8.6 (107 reviews) | | **Inline Translation** | 8.1 (21 reviews) | 7.2 (75 reviews) | | **Administrative Access** | 8.5 (26 reviews) | 8.8 (122 reviews) | | **Content Interaction** | Not enough data | 8.1 (19 reviews) | | **Surveys (global & local)** | Not enough data | 6.9 (18 reviews) | | **Chat** | Not enough data | 6.8 (19 reviews) | #### User Experience & Accessibility - Employee Communications | Feature | Speakap | Staffbase | |---|---|---| | **Native Mobile Application** | Not enough data | 8.3 (20 reviews) | | **Branded Experience** | Not enough data | 8.3 (20 reviews) | | **Personalized Ux Experience** | Not enough data | 7.2 (19 reviews) | | **Audience Management & Creation** | Not enough data | 8.3 (18 reviews) | #### Content Distribution - Employee Communications | Feature | Speakap | Staffbase | |---|---|---| | **Newsfeed** | Not enough data | 8.5 (18 reviews) | | **Newsletter Engine** | Not enough data | 8.3 (17 reviews) | | **Multi-Channel Sharing** | Not enough data | 7.0 (17 reviews) | #### Additional Features - Employee Communications | Feature | Speakap | Staffbase | |---|---|---| | **Emergency Notifications** | Not enough data | 6.4 (17 reviews) | | **Analytics** | Not enough data | 7.8 (18 reviews) | | **Integrations** | Not enough data | 6.8 (17 reviews) | #### Agentic AI - Employee Communications | Feature | Speakap | Staffbase | |---|---|---| | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Talent Management | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Speakap** | N/A | N/A | | **Staffbase** | N/A | N/A | #### Generative AI | Feature | Speakap | Staffbase | |---|---|---| | **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Frontline Worker Communication Platforms | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Speakap** | N/A | N/A | | **Staffbase** | 6.8/10 | 15 | #### Administrative Tasks - Frontline Worker Communication Platforms | Feature | Speakap | Staffbase | |---|---|---| | **Training & Learning Modules** | Not enough data | 6.7 (13 reviews) | | **Health & Safety Policies** | Not enough data | 6.7 (14 reviews) | | **Onboarding & Offboarding** | Not enough data | 7.8 (15 reviews) | | **Surveys & Feedback** | Not enough data | 7.8 (15 reviews) | | **Employee Services** | Not enough data | 7.3 (13 reviews) | | **Knowledge Management** | Not enough data | 7.0 (14 reviews) | #### Communication Features - Frontline Worker Communication Platforms | Feature | Speakap | Staffbase | |---|---|---| | **Group Messaging** | Not enough data | 6.9 (15 reviews) | | **Private Messaging** | Not enough data | 7.2 (15 reviews) | | **Announcements** | Not enough data | 8.8 (15 reviews) | | **Emergency Notifications** | Not enough data | 7.2 (15 reviews) | #### Operations - Frontline Worker Communication Platforms | Feature | Speakap | Staffbase | |---|---|---| | **Shift Scheduling** | Not enough data | 4.0 (13 reviews) | | **Insights & Analytics** | Not enough data | 7.8 (15 reviews) | | **Task Management** | Not enough data | 5.0 (13 reviews) | | **SOPs & Documentation** | Not enough data | 5.0 (13 reviews) | #### Agentic AI - Frontline Worker Communication Platforms | Feature | Speakap | Staffbase | |---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **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 | ### Internal Newsletter Software | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Speakap** | N/A | N/A | | **Staffbase** | 7.7/10 | 12 | #### Newsletter Interface Features - Internal Newsletter Software | Feature | Speakap | Staffbase | |---|---|---| | **Feedback** | Not enough data | 7.4 (12 reviews) | | **Design** | Not enough data | 7.5 (12 reviews) | | **Content Embedding** | Not enough data | 7.5 (12 reviews) | #### Newsletter Management Features - Internal Newsletter Software | Feature | Speakap | Staffbase | |---|---|---| | **Collaboration** | Not enough data | 7.4 (12 reviews) | | **Personalization** | Not enough data | 7.5 (12 reviews) | | **Archive** | Not enough data | 7.4 (12 reviews) | #### Administrative Features - Internal Newsletter Software | Feature | Speakap | Staffbase | |---|---|---| | **Security** | Not enough data | 8.9 (12 reviews) | | **User Permissions** | Not enough data | 7.9 (12 reviews) | | **Compliance** | Not enough data | 7.8 (12 reviews) | | **Integration** | Not enough data | 7.9 (12 reviews) | ### Employee Intranet | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Speakap** | N/A | N/A | | **Staffbase** | N/A | N/A | #### Agentic AI - Employee Intranet | Feature | Speakap | Staffbase | |---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Employee Engagement | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Speakap** | 7.8/10 | 35 | | **Staffbase** | N/A | N/A | #### Platform Basics | Feature | Speakap | Staffbase | |---|---|---| | **Performance Benchmarking** | 7.8 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Reporting & Dashboards** | 7.9 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Interoperability** | 7.4 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Platform Content | Feature | Speakap | Staffbase | |---|---|---| | **Employee Pulse Surveys** | 8.1 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Survey Customization** | 7.0 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Goal and Challenge Creation** | 7.6 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Science-based templates** | 6.1 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Platform Additional Functionality | Feature | Speakap | Staffbase | |---|---|---| | **Employee Segmenting** | 8.4 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Goal and Challenge Creation** | 7.6 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Peer Recognition** | 7.5 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Social Feedback Portal** | 7.7 (21 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Platform | Feature | Speakap | Staffbase | |---|---|---| | **Customization ** | 7.6 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Integration APIs** | 7.3 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Internationalization** | 8.6 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | | **User, Role, and Access Management** | 8.6 (26 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Performance** | 9.0 (26 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Mobility** | 9.0 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Reporting** | 7.6 (21 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Dashboards** | 7.6 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (3):** [Employee Intranet Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/employee-intranet), [Employee Communications Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/employee-communications), [Frontline Worker Communication Platforms Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/frontline-worker-communication-platforms) **Unique to Speakap (1):** [Employee Engagement Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/employee-engagement) **Unique to Staffbase (1):** [Internal Newsletter Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/internal-newsletter-software) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Speakap | Staffbase | |---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 10.8% | 4.1% | | **Mid-Market** | 46.2% | 35.9% | | **Enterprise** | 43.1% | 60.0% | ### By Industry #### Speakap - **Retail:** 12.3% - **Information Technology and Services:** 9.2% - **Hospitality:** 9.2% - **Apparel & Fashion:** 6.2% - **Automotive:** 6.2% - **Construction:** 6.2% - **Food & Beverages:** 6.2% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 6.2% - **Leisure, Travel & Tourism:** 4.6% - **Education Management:** 3.1% - **Other:** 30.8% #### Staffbase - **Hospital & Health Care:** 8.6% - **Transportation/Trucking/Railroad:** 6.1% - **Construction:** 5.7% - **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 5.3% - **Automotive:** 4.5% - **Information Technology and Services:** 3.3% - **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 2.9% - **Machinery:** 2.5% - **Retail:** 2.5% - **Government Administration:** 2.5% - **Other:** 56.1% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to Speakap - [Workvivo](https://www.g2.com/products/workvivo/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (2666 reviews) - [Simpplr](https://www.g2.com/products/simpplr/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (361 reviews) - [Viva Engage](https://www.g2.com/products/viva-engage/reviews) — 3.6/5 stars (1441 reviews) - [Sociabble](https://www.g2.com/products/sociabble/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (401 reviews) - [Connecteam](https://www.g2.com/products/connecteam/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (3505 reviews) - [Blink](https://www.g2.com/products/blink-blink/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (368 reviews) - [Microsoft SharePoint](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-sharepoint/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (8956 reviews) - [Reward Gateway Employee Experience Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/reward-gateway-employee-experience-platform/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (2884 reviews) - [Quantum Workplace](https://www.g2.com/products/quantum-workplace/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (842 reviews) - [Quinyx](https://www.g2.com/products/quinyx/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (521 reviews) ### Alternatives to Staffbase - [Simpplr](https://www.g2.com/products/simpplr/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (361 reviews) - [Poppulo](https://www.g2.com/products/poppulo/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (312 reviews) - [Workvivo](https://www.g2.com/products/workvivo/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (2666 reviews) - [Firstup](https://www.g2.com/products/firstup/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (206 reviews) - [Haiilo](https://www.g2.com/products/haiilo-haiilo/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (292 reviews) - [Blink](https://www.g2.com/products/blink-blink/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (368 reviews) - [Sociabble](https://www.g2.com/products/sociabble/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (401 reviews) - [Workshop](https://www.g2.com/products/workshop/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (188 reviews) - [Microsoft SharePoint](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-sharepoint/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (8956 reviews) - [Unily](https://www.g2.com/products/unily/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (38 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### Speakap - Title: [Can you onboard an employee without an email address?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/email-free-user-registration) — 2 comments, 1 upvote *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "Yes, the Alternative Registration function is live. You can look forward to registering any employee, regardless of whether or not they have an email." - Title: [Can we change the format of the app?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/tailored-white-label-app-capabilities) — 2 comments, 1 upvote *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "○ We can change the background, logo, cover and group images, as well as network logo and header, button and link colors." - Title: [Is Speakap a native or web app?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/native-or-web-app) — 2 comments, 1 upvote *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "○ Mobile web, PC web, Native iOS and Native Google Apps" - Title: [What analytics can we provide?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/analytics-0091dcfe-8f88-4227-90e2-620e9744eeea) — 2 comments, 1 upvote *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "○ Customer Success can provide monthly stats covering % activated, # unique and total visits, # of updates, news, comments, likes, files and % mobile/web " - Title: [How are 3rd party apps integrated?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/3rd-party-apps) — 2 comments, 1 upvote *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "○ There are a number of options including: - Open a link (in a new page) without single sign-in - Open a link (in a new page) with single sign-in and..." ### Staffbase - Title: [I would love Staffbase to work as an internal employee bulletin board, where the current news and headlines that are available on staffbase online could be displayed on monitors within the facilities.](https://www.g2.com/discussions/37586-i-would-love-staffbase-to-work-as-an-internal-employee-bulletin-board-where-the-current-news-and-headlines-that-are-available-on-staffbase-online-could-be-displayed-on-monitors-within-the-facilities) — 1 comment, 2 upvotes *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "Hi there, We're glad you brought this up! We know that pushing your message across channels is key to an effective comms strategy. But, we also hear from..." --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/speakap-vs-staffbase)