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Firstup
Intelligent communication platform for workforce engagement
As of 30 August 2026, Firstup's pricing is not published; the vendor quotes on request. Firstup (formerly SocialChorus) is an intelligent communication platform that personalizes employee communications at scale. Softwr lists it under Employee Engagement. Firstup is made by Firstup Inc, launched in 2008, available on Web.
Overview
What Firstup does
Firstup (formerly SocialChorus) is an intelligent communication platform that personalizes employee communications at scale. It uses AI to deliver the right message to the right employee at the right time, improving engagement and information retention.
What people use it for
- Targeted internal communications to email, mobile app and desktop channels
- Reaching frontline and deskless employees who lack corporate email
- Automated employee journeys for onboarding and lifecycle moments
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- None of the three packages carries a published price; every tier shows Get a Quote and the page directs buyers to Talk to sales
- AI content creation, intelligent delivery timing, translations and user generated content all require the Professional package
- Employee journey automation, the flow builder and journey analytics require the top Premier package
- Intranet capabilities are a paid add-on on top of any package rather than part of the platform
- No free tier, trial price or self-serve signup is published
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Pricing
What Firstup costs
Taken from the vendor's own pricing page. Prices move, so check before you buy.
Enterprise
On request
- AI personalization
- Multi-channel delivery
- Analytics
- Custom integrations
Capabilities
Features
AI-powered delivery
Personalized content
Multi-channel communication
Analytics and insights
Mobile app
Campaign management
Employee segmentation
Integrations
Workday
Integration with Workday
Microsoft 365
Integration with Microsoft 365
Slack
Integration with Slack
ServiceNow
Integration with ServiceNow
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Questions people ask
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What are Firstup's pricing tiers?
Firstup offers three main tiers: Essential (basic employee communication reach), Professional (intelligent delivery with AI content creation), and Premier (hyper-personalized experiences at scale). An Employee Intranet add-on is available for any tier.
SourceHow much does Firstup cost?
Actual dollar amounts are not published. Customers must request a quote or speak directly with Firstup's sales team to receive pricing information.
SourceDo you offer volume discounts?
Firstup's pricing page includes a FAQ header for this question but does not provide the answer in the published content. This requires direct contact with sales.
SourceIs pricing built to scale with workforce growth?
Yes. Firstup describes its pricing as built to grow with your workforce, meaning the cost structure adjusts as your organization changes.
SourceBehind it
Who makes Firstup
- Company
- Firstup Inc
- Based in
- San Francisco, CA
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- Betterworks
- Qualtrics EmployeeXM
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- Glint
- Guusto
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- Kazoo
- Leapsome
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