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Better frontline capability. Better value. 

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A more capable intranet for hybrid and frontline teams. Quick to launch. Easy to manage. The best Staffbase alternative built for more than comms.

Oak Engage is a leading Staffbase alternative for organisations that have outgrown restrictive content tools, high costs, and comms-only platforms.
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Oak vs Staffbase (G2 Review)

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Quality of support96%94%
Employee communications satisfaction90%70%
Administrative access97%88%

Ready to move past slow rollouts, complicated admin, and impersonal support?

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Rapid deployment: We helped Five Guys launch their intranet in 48 hours. Not everyone launches that quickly, but our consultative approach and onboarding processes aim to help you launch as quickly as suits you and your team, with minimal disruption.

 

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Superior employee targeting & engagement

The more employees you have, the harder it can be to tailor comms to individuals...but with features that make content targeted and relevant, we help to foster genuine community amongst your employees. And it's why we're proud to say we have market-leading adoption rates. 

 

 

 

 

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Oak Engage vs. Staffbase:

The data is clear: While Staffbase is strong for internal communications, Oak Engage is the superior choice for organisations that need deeper functionality, better value, and measurable engagement across their entire workforce.

 

Category Oak Engage 🏆 Staffbase Your Advantage with Oak
Implementation speed & set up ⚡ Deploy in as little as 48 hours.
Agile, flexible onboarding; hands-on support throughout.		 Longer, more complex set up.
Often requires extensive IT involvement.		 Faster time-to-value with minimal disruption.
Quality of support & partnership 🤝 96% satisfaction (G2).
Dedicated CSM, proactive partnership, 24/7 support options.		 94% satisfaction (G2).
Users report less personal support and difficulty knowing who to contact.		 A long-term partner who supports your goals, not just a platform.
Admin experience & ease of use ⚙️ 97% satisfaction (G2).
Simple, intuitive admin tools praised by ClearBox and users.		 88% satisfaction (G2).
Customisation tools limited; content difficult to build as desired.		 Admins save time and can create content quickly without constraints.
Employee communications & engagement 📢 90% satisfaction (G2).
Highly personalised, relevant newsfeeds; strong engagement tools.		 70% satisfaction (G2).
Limited personalisation; fewer tools to drive active engagement.		 Higher employee engagement and stronger internal culture.
Social & community features 🌍 Configurable hubs, timelines and polls praised by ClearBox.
Recognition features like Quick Thanks and Awards.		 Basic social tools; users say it needs “more ways to actively engage employees”. Richer community spaces that encourage collaboration and belonging.
Personalisation & branding 🎨 Highly customisable design and branded experiences.
Users praise flexibility and widget variety.		 Personalisation features available but limited and harder to customise. Your intranet truly matches your brand culture and identity.
Pricing & value 💸 Flexible, cost-effective pricing.
Great value noted by users; ideal for mid-market, frontline and hybrid workforces.		 More enterprise-tier focused; can be expensive and less flexible for mid-sized organisations. High-value platform with pricing to suit your requirements.

Oak vs Staffbase FAQs

What is the difference between Staffbase and Oak Engage?

Staffbase is primarily focused on internal communications, helping organisations create and distribute company updates. Oak Engage is a more complete intranet platform that combines communications, engagement, integrations, and operational tools in one place, making it better suited for organisations that want measurable outcomes, not just message delivery.

Is Oak Engage better than Staffbase for frontline workers?

Both platforms offer mobile access, but Oak Engage is built specifically to reach deskbased and frontline employees with personalised, targeted content. This ensures higher adoption and engagement across distributed workforces, rather than relying on broad communications alone.

Why do organisations switch from Staffbase to Oak Engage?

Organisations often move from Staffbase when they need more than a communications tool. Common reasons include the need for deeper functionality, better content control, stronger integrations, and a platform that supports engagement and day to day operations alongside communications.

Which platform offers better value: Staffbase or Oak Engage?

Staffbase is often positioned as a premium communications tool, with costs increasing as features and users scale. Oak Engage provides a broader set of capabilities within a single platform, helping organisations reduce tool sprawl and achieve better overall value.

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Join global organisations across every industry who trust Oak Engage to transform their internal communications and drive measurable employee engagement results. Dive into an Oak Intranet in a demo to see how a modern intranet can work for you.