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Staffbase vs Workhuman

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Staffbase

Employee Engagement

Employee communications platform for all workers

From
€3/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Workhuman logo

Workhuman

Employee Engagement

Bring more humanity to the workplace

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • They diverge on capability: Staffbase covers Employee app, Workhuman covers Social recognition.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Staffbase and Workhuman actually diverge.

Attributes where Staffbase and Workhuman differ
AttributeStaffbaseWorkhuman
Starting price€3/monthOn request
Pricing modelsubscriptionquote
PlatformsWebWeb, Ios, Android, Api
Founded20141999

Identical on both: 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 Staffbase

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

Only in Workhuman

  • Social recognition
  • Service milestones
  • Peer-to-peer awards
  • Conversations (feedback)
  • Life events celebration
  • Community celebrations
  • Rewards marketplace
  • Workhuman IQ analytics

Both cover

  • Workday
  • Slack

What people use each for

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

Staffbase

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

Workhuman

  • Employee recognitionnot Staffbase
  • Service anniversariesnot Staffbase
  • Continuous feedbacknot Staffbase
  • Culture transformationnot Staffbase
  • Retention improvementnot Staffbase

Where each one falls short

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

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

Workhuman

Nothing recorded yet. See the Workhuman review.

Pricing, plan by plan

Staffbase

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

Workhuman

On request
  • Social Recognition$undefined/month
    • Peer-to-peer recognition
    • Manager recognition
    • Points & rewards
  • Service Milestones$undefined/month
    • Anniversary celebrations
    • Career milestones
    • Custom awards
  • Full Suite$undefined/month
    • All recognition products
    • Conversations (feedback)
    • Life events

Which should you pick?

Choose Staffbase if

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

Choose Workhuman if

  • You need social recognition.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
  • You also want service milestones.
Workhuman review

Questions people ask

Is Staffbase or Workhuman better?
Neither clearly leads. Staffbase starts at €3/month and Workhuman at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Staffbase or Workhuman?
Staffbase starts at €3/month and Workhuman at On request.
Does Staffbase or Workhuman run on more platforms?
Staffbase runs on Web. Workhuman runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
What is Staffbase best used for?
Staffbase is most often used for employee communication and engagement for frontline workers, internal communications for dispersed teams, mobile-first employee experience platform, multi-channel employee messaging. Of those, employee communication and engagement for frontline workers and internal communications for dispersed teams are not what Workhuman is typically brought in for.
What can Staffbase do that Workhuman cannot?
Staffbase covers Employee app, Intranet, Email campaigns, Digital signage. Workhuman covers Social recognition, Service milestones, Peer-to-peer awards, Conversations (feedback). Both handle Workday, Slack.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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.

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Workhuman: Does Workhuman publish pricing on their website?

No, Workhuman does not publish specific pricing details on their main website. Organizations interested in Workhuman must contact their sales team directly to receive customized pricing quotes.

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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.

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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.

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