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Staffbase vs Wrike

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Staffbase

Employee Engagement

Employee communications platform for all workers

From
€3/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Wrike logo

Wrike

Marketing

Versatile & robust project management software

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Wrike has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Staffbase staffbase publishes no price list at all and states directly that it does not publish prices; Wrike seats are sold in blocks rather than singly: groups of 5 up to 30 seats, groups of 10 up to 100, and groups of 25 above that, so adding one person can mean paying for five
  • They diverge on capability: Staffbase covers Employee app, Wrike covers Interactive Gantt charts.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Staffbase and Wrike actually diverge.

Attributes where Staffbase and Wrike differ
AttributeStaffbaseWrike
Starting price€3/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebWeb, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, Linux
CategoryEmployee EngagementMarketing
Founded20142006

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).

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 Wrike

  • Interactive Gantt charts
  • Real-time collaboration
  • Custom workflows
  • Resource management
  • Time tracking
  • Proofing tools
  • Performance reports
  • Mobile apps

Both cover

  • 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 Wrike
  • Internal communications for dispersed teamsnot Wrike
  • Mobile-first employee experience platformnot Wrike
  • Multi-channel employee messagingnot Wrike

Wrike

  • Marketing campaignsnot Staffbase
  • Creative projectsnot Staffbase
  • Product developmentnot Staffbase
  • Professional servicesnot Staffbase
  • Event managementnot 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

Wrike

  • Seats are sold in blocks rather than singly: groups of 5 up to 30 seats, groups of 10 up to 100, and groups of 25 above that, so adding one person can mean paying for five
  • The Team plan is limited to 2 to 15 users and Business to 5 to 200
  • Business and above are annual subscriptions only
  • Pinnacle and Apex pricing is not published
  • AI actions are rationed by tier rather than unlimited

Pricing, plan by plan

Staffbase

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

Wrike

Free
  • FreeFree
  • Team$10/month
    • Per user
    • Gantt charts
    • AI included
  • Business$25/month
    • Per user
  • Pinnacle$undefined/month

Which should you pick?

Choose Staffbase if

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

Choose Wrike if

  • You need interactive gantt charts.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, Linux.
  • You also want real-time collaboration.
Wrike review

Questions people ask

Is Staffbase or Wrike better?
Neither clearly leads. Staffbase starts at €3/month and Wrike at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Staffbase or Wrike?
Wrike has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at €3/month for Staffbase and Free for Wrike.
Does Staffbase or Wrike run on more platforms?
Staffbase runs on Web. Wrike runs on Web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, Linux.
Can I use Wrike for free?
Yes. Wrike has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Staffbase starts at €3/month.
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 Wrike is typically brought in for.
What can Staffbase do that Wrike cannot?
Staffbase covers Employee app, Intranet, Email campaigns, Digital signage. Wrike covers Interactive Gantt charts, Real-time collaboration, Custom workflows, Resource management. Both handle 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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Wrike: Are Gantt charts included in all plans?

Gantt charts are available in the Team plan ($10/user/month) and higher. The free plan has limited project visualization.

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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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Wrike: Is AI included in the pricing?

Yes. As of January 2026, Wrike includes AI Agents and AI Priority Inbox in all plans at no extra cost, a major differentiator from competitors charging $20-40/user/month for AI.

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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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