The best corporate social networks

In business, internal communication is essential to develop the sense of belonging of employees, strengthen their commitment and maintain their motivation. It also makes it possible to unite teams and involve employees in the life of the company. Finally, internal communication is essential to facilitate collaboration between team members, especially if they are geographically dispersed or working from home.

Today, corporate social networks (CSR) have become an essential internal communication tool. It makes it possible to connect all the company's employees, all hierarchical levels and functions combined. It promotes the exchange of information and the sharing of ideas, allows the development of knowledge sharing and encourages the creation of internal communities.

Are you considering acquiring a corporate social network? Discover our comparison of the 10 best CSR solutions currently on the market.

1. Wimi, a very secure French collaborative suite

Wimi is a 100% French, highly secure and SecNumCloud online collaborative suite. From task managers to internal social networks, including instant messaging and shared calendars, Wimi offers all the essential tools to facilitate team collaboration, manage your projects, communicate internally and manage your documents effectively. All while offering an optimal user experience and the best in cybersecurity. Its customers include Groupama, Vinci and the Ministry of Ecological Transition.

Main features

• Discussion channels and a video conferencing system to communicate in real time.
• A corporate social network to connect all employees.
• A space for storage and sharing documents to centralize all your files.
• A task manager and shared calendars to effectively manage your projects.
• Access rights management to control access to data.
• A reporting tool to assess the performance of your team and monitor the progress of the project.
• The sovereignty of customer data, hosted by a French service provider located in metropolitan France.

Limits

Wimi is not only an internal social network, but an all-in-one collaborative tool.

Rates

• Paid offers starting at €3 per user per month. Decreasing price according to the number of users.
• Special offers for students and associations.
• Free 14 day trial.

2. Talkspirit, the internal social network made in France

Talkspirit is a corporate social network of French origin that allows companies, institutions and associations to improve their internal communication, to streamline the flow of information and to boost interactions and collaboration between employees. Available in 8 languages, this digital solution offers all the essential tools for better daily communication between employees, regardless of where they are located.

Among its customers, Talkspirit includes Gîtes de France, DHL and Secours Populous.

Main features

• A news feed to easily and continuously follow all the communications that concern you.
• A chat and a videoconferencing tool to facilitate exchanges between employees.
• A tool for organizing surveys.
• The creation of internal groups and communities to develop the sense of belonging of your employees.
• The sharing and co-editing documents to facilitate collaboration.
• A shared agenda to better organize and manage your time.

Limits

Talkspirit is more aimed at SMEs than large companies.

Rates

• Paid packages starting at €5 per month and per user. Preferential conditions for associations as well as schools and universities.
• Free 15-day trial.

3. Workplace, the CSR created by Facebook

Facebook, one of the most popular social networks in the world, has developed its own social network for businesses: Workplace. This tool is similar to Facebook and works like Facebook. Its interface is therefore familiar and accessible. Workplace makes it possible to improve internal communication and to develop your corporate culture. It integrates easily with your favorite tools.

Nestlé, Spotify, and Deliveroo are among the companies that have chosen Workplace.

Main features

• Live video streaming.
• Group creation to promote a sense of belonging.
• A knowledge library that makes it easy to create and share content.
• A news feed that disseminates information based on interests and past interactions.
• Machine translation in 91 languages.

Limits

• The Workplace platform is primarily designed for large businesses.
• As an American company, Workplace is subject to Cloud Act.

Rates

• Starting at €4 ($4) per person, per month, with the possibility of adding add-ons.
• 30-day free trial.

4. Yammer, the Microsoft 365 corporate social network

To complete all of its collaborative tools in the Microsoft 365 suite, the American giant has designed its corporate social network called Yammer. This tool makes it possible to improve communication within teams, to strengthen the commitment of employees, to form exchange groups or even to organize live events.

Yammer counts Virgin Trains, Fruit of the Loom, and British Airways among its customers.

Main features

• The dissemination of information for internal company communication.
• The organization of live events.
• The creation of communities around common areas of interest.
• Sharing documents and knowledge.
• Using surveys to get quick feedback.

Limits

• Microsoft is subject to the Cloud Act.
• Yammer is integrated into the Microsoft 365 suite. You can't use it alone.

Rates

• Starting at €6.70 excluding VAT per user and per month for the Microsoft 365 suite with Yammer included.
• Free 1-month trial.

5. Jamespot, a French internal communication software

Jamespot is a French software publisher that offers a fully configurable corporate social network according to your needs. It is the ideal tool for sharing information, promoting interactions and collaboration between employees, and for strengthening the bond between users. In addition, Jamespot offers multiple business applications to increase team productivity.

Among the companies that have chosen Jamespot, we find the Renault Group, Health Insurance and France Mutualist.

Main features

• A platform that can be customized according to your needs.
• An activity stream to follow the news that concerns you.
• Centralized internal communication.
• The creation of discussion groups.
• Varied content (articles, audio notes and videos) for diversified communication.

Limits

You must add the monthly cost of the platform in addition to the subscription price.

Rates

• Different solutions starting at €4 per user per month.
• Special rates for associations and companies in the field of education.
• 30-day free trial.

6. LumApps, a unique French communication platform

LumApps is a French internal communication solution whose objective is to connect, inform and engage employees in the same organization. LumApps aims to break silos, strengthen corporate culture, and promote top-down and horizontal communication in order to unite employees. All thanks to a unique internal communication platform that integrates with your professional tools and applications.

Etam, Veolia and Galeries Lafayette are among LumApps customers.

Main features

• The creation of rich and varied content (videos, newsletters, news, etc.).
• Conducting surveys to quickly obtain feedback.
• An activity stream to follow the news that concerns you.
• A community calendar to show key meetings and events.
• A partnership with Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace.

Limits

• No free trial.
• Linked to Google and Microsoft collaborative solutions, therefore subject to the Cloud Act.

Rates

• Prices are on request.

7. Jive, an innovative CSR

Like all corporate social networks, Jive aims to increase employee engagement by facilitating internal communication, collaboration, content and document sharing, and knowledge sharing. This tool allows employees to always be informed of what is happening within the company and not to miss any information about them.

BMW, American Express, and Dell are just a few of Jive's many customers.

Main features

• PeopleGraph™ technology that provides intelligent search functions and provides a personalized experience.
• A data analysis tool to know how your employees collaborate.
• The creation of varied content (news, videos, blog, etc.).
• All the essential communication tools (chat, messaging, video conferencing, groups and forums, etc.).
• Integration with all your tools and applications.

Limits

American publisher subject to the Cloud Act.

Rates

• Offers starting at €5 per month per user.
• 30-day free trial.

8. Jalios, the French CSR that stimulates innovation

The French publisher Jalios offers an effective corporate social network for organizations in all sectors. The objective is to involve and motivate employees, to unite teams and to strengthen relationships within the company. Its operation in conversation spaces allows employees to quickly find the information they are looking for. The tool also offers an “idea box” feature to stimulate innovation and initiative taking.

Jalios' customers include the University of Strasbourg, the Brittany region and Mr.Bricolage.

Main features

• A directory of experts to easily find the right person.
• Conversation spaces to find a solution, offer ideas, or create an internal community.
• A search tool to find content in the blink of an eye.
• Integration with Microsoft 365 and Google

Limits

Jalios is above all a digital workplace and does not offer the corporate social network alone.

Rates

• Packages starting at €5 per month and per user.
• 30-day free trial.

9. Whaller, a French social and collaborative platform

Here is another 100% French corporate social network, highly secure and SecNumCloud. Whaller offers an effective collaborative solution for organizations of all sizes that want to accelerate their digital transformation. Whaller facilitates internal communication (within a team) but also external communication (with customers, partners, etc.). Thanks to its functionalities such as messaging, chat, document sharing or co-editing, this CSR promotes team collaboration, while protecting your sensitive and strategic data.

Whaller's customers include Pôle Emploi, France TV and the European Commission.

Main features

• The creation of networks distinct from each other whose information is only visible to members.
• A member directory and access management.
• Integration with numerous applications such as Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace.
• A survey tool to collect the opinions of your employees.
• A system of personalized badges and points to thank and motivate your employees.

Limits

The lack of ergonomics is one of its weak points.

Rates

• Packages starting at €3 per user per month.
• A free standard version.
• Offers specific to structures related to education.

10. Interstis, a French and responsible CSR

Interstis is both an internal social network and a 100% French and responsible collaborative tool that facilitates remote work. It is aimed at public and private organizations of all sizes, concerned about their safety and environmental impact. Its numerous functionalities make it an essential digital tool to simplify collaboration and communication between employees, while promoting autonomy and strengthening the feeling of belonging. Finally, Interstis is committed to digital sovereignty and data protection.

Unilever, the department of Saône-et-Loire and the town hall of Le Creusot are among the companies that have chosen Interstis.

Main features

• Collaborative messaging and video conferencing software.
• An online project management tool, a shared agenda and a task manager.
• A collaborative office suite to easily create, co-edit and share all your documents.
• A survey tool to easily collect feedback.
• The sovereignty of data that is stored on servers hosted in France.

Limits

• Interstis is essentially a collaborative suite whose internal social network is part of its functionalities.
• It does not offer offline mode.

Rates

• A la carte subscription starting at €15 excluding VAT per month and per space (unlimited users).
• 32-day free trial.

Before choosing your corporate social network, don't hesitate to ask for a free demo to find out how it works and what it looks like. Also, take advantage of the free trial to make sure that it meets your needs and suits the majority of your employees.