Intranet Services You (Probably) Already Know

To keep up with the competition, it is important for businesses (both large and small) to have a company intranet site. Whether this site is for internal use or external use, every company needs a central document repository, a home for the employee directory and discussion boards, and a place to keep track of project files. A company intranet fills those roles, and provides a platform for collaboration. A quick Google search, however, shows that there are dozens of different intranet sites, all with varying features and price points. It can be an overwhelming task to make sense of them all, and many people refrain from choosing an intranet solution simply because they can’t tell them apart.

Well, we’ve decided to make that process just a bit easier. Below is a table compiling 9 of the most popular Intranet services you (probably) already know, and their respective pros and cons:

 

Pros Cons
Igloo Intranet
  • Intuitive interface
  • Simple and quick to set up
  • Create many different types of sites
  • Expensive for small-to-mid sized firms
  • Limited support for SAML and LDAP authentication methods
  • No support for multi-language sites
  • Few advanced project management features
SharePoint
  • Can create different libraries based on the type of content -Make use of multiple sites for your team
  • Extensive permissions and versioning features
  • Easily control access for different types of viewers
  • Savable searches help streamline processes
  • Ability to use Office 365 tools from within SharePoint/easily send documents to SharePoint,libraries
  • Included with Office 365 subscription
  • Expand features with,Microsoft Add-in store
  • iPhone and Android access with the SharePoint app
  • Training may be needed to learn more advanced SharePoint features
Basecamp
  • Simple to use
  • Strong team discussion platforms and document management features
  • Rarely updated
  • Excellent service and user support
  • Missing advanced project management features
  • No easy form-entry for onboarding new clients, projects, etc.
  • Expensive for small businesses
  • Some problems with uploading image links
Oracle WebCenter Content
  • Content Management
  • Supports multiple sites
  • Developer tools
  • Oracle support during configuration and development
  • Product is very costly for small firms
  • High level of expertise needed to use this tool
  • Charge maintenance and renewal fees
Box
  • Share and manage files
  • File versioning capabilities
  • Easily share files internally and externally
  • Permissions options available
  • Can be integrated with Microsoft Office
  • Infrequent feature updates
  • No way to make frequently used files accessible
  • Can be difficult to search for certain files depending on folder structure
  • Can accidentally delete or lose files while using the Sync feature
Kentico
  • Easy-to-use and user friendly
  • Very powerful and flexible system
  • Easy to personalize site
  • Enable tools for additional functionality, such as newsletters, forums, etc.
  • Difficult to embed certain files into some article types
  • Mobile version unresponsive
  • Difficult to add additional back end users
  • Can be slow at times depending on user volume
SiteFinity
  • Abundant Features
  • 24/7 support
  • Widely Supported
  • Premade Themes
  • Complicated/High Learning Curve
  • Expensive for smaller businesses
Agility
  • Relatively Simple CMS
  • Training Services
  • User created content
  • Flexible
  • Only custom made themes
  • Not widely recognized
Unily
  • Built on the,SharePoint/Office 365 platform
  • Visually appealing, clean design
  • Creates all standard Intranet site features out-of-the-box (very little setup)
  • Designed for both mobile and desktop users
  • Must have SharePoint/Office 365 to use
  • Extremely expensive (starts at $4495/month)

 

As you can see from the exhaustive list above, many of the Intranet sites share similar features and benefits, but there are definitely a few that stand out as affordable, functional, highly customizable, and easy to use. Depending on your needs and price range, we at Code A Site recommend either SharePoint, or Kentico to be your intranet service provider.

A comparison of two of Code A Site's picks for Best Intranet Solution: Kentico or SharePoint

Kentico or SharePoint?

Though Kentico and SharePoint are both great company intranet choices, each one works best under specific circumstances. Are you looking for a powerful on-premise intranet solution that is easy to set-up and manage? Are you hoping to use your intranet service as not only your company intranet platform but also as your website? Have you thought about using add-ons for e-commerce or online marketing? If you answered yes to these questions, Kentico is right for you.

On the other hand, does your company have an existing Office 365 subscription? Are you looking to do more with business process automation or custom search? Or have you ever been worried about your document security or run into any compliance issues? If so, SharePoint’s breadth of advanced features and expansive add-on library can’t be beat!

 

Still not sure which Intranet solution to pick? Check out Code A Site’s free quiz to help you refine your decision. If you’d like personal help, feel free to call us today at 877-228-0901 for a free consultation.

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2018-01-03T18:59:36+00:00Igloo, SharePoint|