Softwr

Employee Engagement · head to head

Leapsome vs Staffbase

Leapsome logo

Leapsome

Employee Engagement

People enablement platform for performance and engagement

From
$8/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Staffbase logo

Staffbase

Employee Engagement

Employee communications platform for all workers

From
€3/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Leapsome the minimum contract term is one year; Staffbase staffbase publishes no price list at all and states directly that it does not publish prices
  • They diverge on capability: Leapsome covers Performance reviews, Staffbase covers Employee app.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Leapsome and Staffbase actually diverge.

Attributes where Leapsome and Staffbase differ
AttributeLeapsomeStaffbase
Starting price$8/month€3/month
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, ApiWeb
Founded20162014

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Employee Engagement).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Leapsome

  • Performance reviews
  • OKRs & goal tracking
  • Engagement surveys
  • 1-on-1 meetings
  • Continuous feedback
  • Learning management
  • Compensation management
  • People analytics

Only in Staffbase

  • Employee app
  • Intranet
  • Email campaigns
  • Digital signage
  • News channels
  • Chat
  • Surveys
  • Analytics

Both cover

  • Slack
  • Workday

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Leapsome

  • HR managementnot Staffbase
  • Employee engagementnot Staffbase
  • Talent managementnot Staffbase

Staffbase

  • Employee communication and engagement for frontline workersnot Leapsome
  • Internal communications for dispersed teamsnot Leapsome
  • Mobile-first employee experience platformnot Leapsome
  • Multi-channel employee messagingnot Leapsome

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Leapsome

  • The minimum contract term is one year
  • Modules are bought individually, so a full platform means combining several purchases
  • Compensation benchmarks and learning content are paid add ons on top of the modules
  • Dedicated customer success support is tied to annual contracts of 6,000 EUR or more
  • Actual pricing is quoted rather than listed, and depends on headcount and contract length

Staffbase

  • Staffbase publishes no price list at all and states directly that it does not publish prices
  • Every route to a number is a sales conversation; the vendor says most customers receive a tailored proposal 3 to 5 business days after a first call
  • Pricing is shaped by workforce composition, so the desk-worker to frontline mix determines the rate rather than a published per-seat figure
  • Frontline employees are licensed on a separate reduced tier with a narrower capability set than desk workers
  • Multi-brand and multi-region enterprise configurations are scoped and priced individually
  • The vendor cites a typical 90 days from signed contract to a fully branded launch
  • Intranet, email and digital signage are separate channels added on top of the employee app rather than one bundled product

Pricing, plan by plan

Leapsome

$8/month
  • Perform$8/month
    • Performance reviews
    • Goals & OKRs
    • Continuous feedback
  • Engage$6/month
    • Engagement surveys
    • Pulse surveys
    • eNPS
  • Develop$5/month
    • Learning paths
    • Onboarding
    • Skills development

Staffbase

€3/month
  • Starter$3/month
    • Employee app
    • News channels
    • Chat
  • Business$undefined/month
    • Intranet
    • Multi-channel
    • Advanced analytics

Which should you pick?

Choose Leapsome if

  • You need performance reviews.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
  • You also want okrs & goal tracking.
Leapsome review

Choose Staffbase if

  • You need employee app.
  • You also want intranet.
Staffbase review

Questions people ask

Is Leapsome or Staffbase better?
Neither clearly leads. Leapsome starts at $8/month and Staffbase at €3/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Leapsome or Staffbase?
Leapsome starts at $8/month and Staffbase at €3/month.
Does Leapsome or Staffbase run on more platforms?
Leapsome runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api. Staffbase runs on Web.
What is Leapsome best used for?
Leapsome is most often used for hr management, employee engagement, talent management. Of those, hr management and employee engagement are not what Staffbase is typically brought in for.
What can Leapsome do that Staffbase cannot?
Leapsome covers Performance reviews, OKRs & goal tracking, Engagement surveys, 1-on-1 meetings. Staffbase covers Employee app, Intranet, Email campaigns, Digital signage. Both handle Slack, Workday.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Leapsome: How much does Leapsome cost?

Leapsome pricing starts at €199 per month per user with modular design allowing individual or combined module purchases. Volume discounts are available for larger organizations.

Source
Staffbase: How much does Staffbase cost?

Staffbase does not publish standard pricing. The company uses a custom quote-based model with tailored proposals because 'no two workforces look alike.' Pricing structures vary for frontline workers, mixed desk and frontline environments, and enterprise configurations.

Source
Leapsome: What is the minimum contract term?

Leapsome requires a minimum 1-year contract term. No setup fees or hidden costs are charged.

Source
Staffbase: How quickly can I get a Staffbase quote?

Staffbase provides tailored proposals within 3-5 business days after an initial consultation. Most teams connect with sales within 48 hours of requesting a quote.

Source
Leapsome: Does Leapsome offer special pricing?

Yes, Leapsome offers special pricing options for startups and NGOs. Full Customer Success services are included for contracts of €6,000/year or more, while email support and resources are available to all customers.

Source
Staffbase: Does Staffbase pricing differ for frontline versus desk workers?

Yes, Staffbase offers frontline-specific pricing for workers without desk access, and flexible mixed pricing for organizations combining both types of employees. This approach allows organizations to extend reach without increasing enterprise licensing costs.

Source
Share

Related pages

More on Leapsome

More on Staffbase

Keep looking

Other head to heads