# Unily Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Is Unily the right Intranet solution for you? Explore 23 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/153146/Unily/reviews --- Unily 4.6 (23) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated March 25th, 2026 # Reviews of Unily Ease of use 4.6 Customer Service 4.3 ## Pros and Cons in Reviews LL Laura L Communications ManagerBusiness Supplies and Equipment, 1,001 - 5,000 employeesUsed the software for: 6-12 months. “The CMS is extremely easy to use and allows to send email newsletters and track analytics without ever leaving the CMS.“ September 17, 2020 LL Laura L Communications ManagerBusiness Supplies and Equipment, 1,001 - 5,000 employeesUsed the software for: 6-12 months. “Our Customer Success Managers helped us and guided us through the whole set-up process: from“ September 17, 2020 IR Ian R Communications DirectorFarming, 10,001+ employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “The social functions are also very helpful for the user experience.“ September 16, 2020 Kat C PR and Communications ManagerInformation Technology and Services, 1,001 - 5,000 employeesUsed the software for: 6-12 months. “The software is so easy to use, the functionality is first class and the possibilities seem to be endless.“ September 10, 2020 ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-23 of 23 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use Janine W. Knowledge Manager Oil & Energy Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "It is easy to adopt Unily as an enabling technology to facilitate enterprise knowledge management" October 11, 2017 5.0 Improved internal communications via ability to publish news stories, personal insights and social discussions. Sophisticated expertise location via people directory, profiles, skills metadata, search. Functionality to build portals to support communities of practice. Centralised area to connect the global enterprise and reduce silos. Notifications help reduce email. Gamification to increase engagement and recognition. Essentially the software has provided us with a platform that enables knowledge sharing and collaboration. We are on the way to reducing email traffic, and reliance on shared drives for document management. Pros Flexibility of functionality to build sites and integrate with SharePoint to support communities of practice. Supports expertise location through the people directory, profiles and Insights feature. It looks great and can be branded. So easy to use through drag and drop widgets and an intuitive CMS. Straightforward to administrate via permission control. The user experience is seamless; navigate through metadata, dedicated areas for different features such as links, news, documents, social channels, and search is powerful. User support is fantastic, Brightstarr support their customers every step of the way. Overall, my aim was to implement a technology that would be a mechanism to support knowledge sharing, collaboration, communication and ultimately be the foundation of our digital workplace through integration with Office 365. does all of that! Cons I rely heavily on metadata to drive the search, navigation and tagging in . Unily metadata is driven from the SharePoint term store, which is excellent because I only need to manage one term store and it synchronises overnight to Unily. It would be good if the synchronisation was more frequent; instead we just plan for the overnight synchronisation. The Unily metadata feature is superb however at times, it has been tricky to get the balance right when building the term store to suit both the Unily and SharePoint environments. Don't get me wrong, it is not a problem - thanks to support from Brightstarr, I have now set it up correctly for both systems. The metadata aspect just needed extra attention during set up and I had to adjust my thinking a little in terms of how I set up my SharePoint term store. If metadata is not your thing, rely on the experts at Brightstarr! Review Source JD Jim D. Head of Internal Communications Financial Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Unily - Changing the face of our Company-wide intranet" September 7, 2020 4.0 Generally the experience has been a good one, although things have been slower to progress due to some misunderstandings on both sides regarding 's full capabilities vs our business priorities as well as a number of technical issues. That said, we have not made our 'go live' journey particularly easy since we have had to change our phased launch plan to a more immediate solution in order to support employees through the Coronavirus challenges, whilst preparing ourselves for a large acquisition and going through some significant business transformation. This means that currently we have created three extranets to help manage different user experiences and whilst it has worked well, it has led to a few complex technical issues which have taken Unily a while to iron out. In the longer term we hope to reduce these down to one 'global intranet' so I believe our future Unily experience will be considerably smoother. Pros In general the CMS is straightforward and intuitive to use and enables the administrator to create inclusive, consistent, eye catching and engaging content relatively quickly and easily. Our digital marketing team use Umbraco for a lot of their web development work and the CMS is very similar so was relatively easy for various developers to pick up. I really like the native video hosting application and built in media library. Cons The document management tools are limited and don't support early versions of SharePoint (we currently have 2013) - only the Online solution. It is fine for storing documents but unless the Global Search is initiated it's not the easiest method of locating a document when you have a lot of document content on the site. The document preview is useful but can be confusing for the user as you then have to download the document in order to activate any hyperlinks in the document. Also, some tools I would have expected to be standard when we first signed up have only appeared in the last few months and are not as good as some competitor tools, especially 'Forms' for conducting surveys. The SurveyMonkey application is far more intuitive and easy to use than the solution. It would also be nice to have a live poll widget available so that as users cast their votes for something on the home page the display updates in real time. Alternatives considered [Microsoft SharePoint](https://www.capterra.com/p/1167/SharePoint/)[Jostle](https://www.capterra.com/p/130784/Jostle/)[Axero](https://www.capterra.com/p/129326/Axero/)[Confluence](https://www.capterra.com/p/136446/Confluence/) Reason for choosing Unily Hosted externally with its own technical support infrastructure. Intuitive CMS and clean, organised and bespoke (if needed) front end user experience. Also came across as the most professional and best overall value for money. Overall we felt fitted with our business direction most effectively without having to fund the excessive fees associated with similar Microsoft tools, although it is likely we will adopt a more Unily/Share Point friendly solution going forward once we have upgraded to SharePoint online. Review Source Tara C. Social Media/Digital Marketing Specialist Biotechnology Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Extremely Disappointed" August 13, 2019 1.0 I have launched websites before and never worked with a CMS this glitchy. We frequently experience issues with basic functionality. Although we have a designated support team of a project manager and tech specialist, the help we receive for these problems is inconsistent. Sometimes they are able to get back to us right away, and other times there's radio silence and we have to follow up. Over the past 8 weeks we have submitted over a dozen "support tickets" because of the simple technical issues that keep popping up. We are extremely disappointed. The online reviews of are stellar but our experience has been a nightmare. I would definitely not recommend this product and I wish we could go back and select another option, but now we've done so much work on this that there's no way we can start over. Pros We liked that the software was (supposedly) customizable to our needs and synced with Sharepoint. We also liked that the company provided personalized tech support. Cons \-The CMS is extremely glitchy, unreliable, and prone to "bugs" -The Sharepoint/ software syncing was extremely difficult -We had to figure out many of these glitches ourselves, with very light support from Unily -The dozens of technical issues resulted in our delaying launch of our website by two extra months Review Source MG Mikaël G. Solution Manager Human Resources Used the software for: 2+ years ### "The Adecco Group experience with Unily" September 16, 2020 5.0 have provided us exactly what we were looking for our Digital Workplace: Connecting our employees through their In-house social network, integrating office 365 features in one place, bringing a powerful search engine across Office 365 and empowering our colleagues to take the floor through insights and news. The last but not least: We achieved this in less than 3 months! The Adecco Group is now leveraging of an amazing and powerful communication and collaborative tool in addition to a skilled and committed team. We made the digital transformation happened thanks to Unily! Pros The in-house social network is straight forward which makes the difference to increase the adoption of our users across the company. Cons AI could be brought to personalize content and experience. A digital workplace in 2020 must be personalized to get relevant content at a glance. Alternatives considered [Microsoft SharePoint](https://www.capterra.com/p/1167/SharePoint/)[Powell 365](https://www.capterra.com/p/168750/Powell-365/)[Mozzaik365](https://www.capterra.com/p/199030/Mozzaik365/) Reason for choosing Unily We have chosen for their strong integration with Microsoft Office 365 along with a high performance and security. Their panel of widgets and easiness to build pages and content was also a key criteria. Review Source LL Laura L. Communications Manager Business Supplies and Equipment Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "An easy an extremely configurable out-of-the-box product that continues to grow with us!" September 17, 2020 5.0 Our Customer Success Managers helped us and guided us through the whole set-up process: from the kick-off workshop, including the design labs, training, technical requirements, integration with Office 365 - all the way up to launch. After the launch, our Customer success manager continues to stay with us on our journey as we look to upgrade the product and launch new features. Pros It is extremely easy to configure and set up - also very quick to launch if you are (like we were) pressed for time, but in need of a product that would be appealing for our users as well as being easy-to-use . 's ability to also offer a mobile solution coupled with a way to engage front-line workers, without access to Office 365 was also something that was incredibly appealing to us. The CMS is extremely easy to use and allows to send email newsletters and track analytics without ever leaving the CMS. Also the technology that allows to machine-translate all of the content is amazing! Cons Some customizations require knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to make full use of them and although can integrate with Yammer and MS Teams there are only a few widgets available for these two applications. Reason for choosing Unily Primarily for the ability of the product to grow along with us: as we evolve, we know our intranet and digital workplace can work with us along they way Review Source CC Colette C. Marketing Budget & Communications Executive Financial Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Working with Unily" September 16, 2020 4.0 Within the Business the main purpose of the intranet is to provide a document repository across our 22 offices. This objective is certainly being met with the excellent search facility provided by the platform. Moreover, with the assistance and the pro-activeness of our CSM we're working on changing the mindset of the business to further benefit from the platform's collaboration features which (unfortunately) are under-utilised in my company. Pros Very satisfied with the onboarding, training and deployment which were all done remotely. After sales is also very good and having your own Client Services Manager (CSM) makes you feel more than just a number on the provider's database. The search facility on the platform is excellent and the provider strives for ongoing improvement and upgrades which keeps ahead of the game. Cons Some Microsoft Office features are missing. Also missing is a birthday widget, which was very popular within our Business. Reason for choosing Unily They came across as being more professional than their competitors and the product they were offering met our requirements. Review Source Adrian G. Group IT - Lead Digital Employee Solutions Building Materials Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Be informed. Get connected. Get the job done. Unily helps our organization to enter the digital era." October 24, 2017 5.0 Pros State-of-the-art Intranet Solution that helps to broadcast communication content, allows collaboration within teams & communities and is the launchpad to other processes & applications of our company. It integrates seamlessly into our strategic IT landscape and allows us to feel the fresh breeze of digitalization everyday. Cons It changes the "old-days" approach to software projects. With the Evergreen Roadmap we now face the fact that you want to be automatically in the move to strieve for the next big thing to enter your organization. Not really a "con", but an organizational challenge. Review Source IR Ian R. Communications Director Farming Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Unily Review by Mowi" September 16, 2020 4.0 It has been a good experience - onboarding was thorough and the continued support is as expected. The service centre (Brightstar) experience could be improved. Pros The user interface is clean and easy to navigate. The widget set up is easy for the administrator. As a multinational company, the translation function is key (albeit the translation accuracy (google translate) may be questionable). The social functions are also very helpful for the user experience. Cons The software has had many glitches over the year, causing many wasted hours for employees of Mowi to recognise and fix. I believe that the supplier should be running a QC to catch these glitches before the end user does. Reason for choosing Unily Because of 's "out of the box solution". Albeit, it was quite 'out of the box and ready' as I've described in the 'Cons' section above. Review Source Felix Daniel G. CEO Internet Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "The all-in-one solution for efficient internal communication and an unmatched employee experience." August 1, 2023 5.0 From day one, I was able to experience a significant improvement in internal communication and collaboration in my company. Pros Home page customization was a highlight for me. I was able to fully customize my experience, having quick access to the tools and apps I use most frequently. Cons Although I was able to customize my home page, I felt there were some limitations when it came to customizing other aspects of the platform. Review Source Kat C. PR and Communications Manager Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Internal comms brought into the modern day!" September 10, 2020 5.0 Working with has been fantastic; our CSM is brilliant, always available to help with anything and responds quickly with solutions. The product is constantly being updated, they listen to your suggestions and implement them. The features are great and it has really helped improve our internal engagement. Pros The software is so easy to use, the functionality is first class and the possibilities seem to be endless. Cons Truly difficult to pick out and big cons with this product. The only thing I would say, is that it would be good if the mobile app could be customised to reflect internal branding, as this is an extra cost. Review Source NB Nathan B. Salesforce Analyst Consumer Goods Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Good Product made great by wonderful customer support" February 10, 2021 5.0 Our experience has been great. Our salesforce always compliments how easy it is it to access and navigate. Our questions and initiatives are always heard and supported by their customer support. Pros It is ever adapting and evolving with the technical and communication landscape. Cons At times technical support can be slow for ad-hoc requests Review Source EA Emma A. Intranet Manager Civil Engineering Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Unily" September 18, 2020 5.0 Great experience so far with - CSM is responsive and always willing to help out, the service now desk is also very useful. Pros Easy to use once you get the hang of it. Really great guides on the Universe site, super user friendly. Loads of great features. Cons Multi-tenancy onboarding could be a lot better, I think we may have been the first customer Review Source SH Sarah H. HR Coordinator Retail Used the software for: 2+ years ### "It's helped make our internal comms more engaging" September 8, 2020 4.0 A good experience, it's been easy to use and has been a great way to communicate Pros The broadcast centre has been invaluable, the use of images and nice layout have made our internal newsletters much more eye catching and engaging Cons Building widgets has been a challenge, but I understand this will get much easier with the next update. Review Source Mark O. Intranet Manager Utilities Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Overall, very good intranet in a box solution that sits on top of O365" October 17, 2017 4.0 Very quick/easy CMS and platform to implement. Managed to get a new intranet up and running in 4 months from joining the company. Pros Easy CMS for content managers to use Quick to build pages/sites/whole intranet Good customer service/responsive team. Integrates with Yammer for commenting Documents are hosted on SharePoint/O365 Cons Doesn't surface documents hosted on SharePoint as easily as it could. As an out of the box solution, the OOTB features are largely very good, and configuration (inc in price) covers a fair amount of what you're after. With customisation ($/£) covering the rest. It's less of a 'Con' and more of a 'be aware' of what you want to achieve falls into configuration and customisation. Review Source NH Natalie H. Interim Internal Communications Manager Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Engaging, intuitive, flexible" December 28, 2017 5.0 Pros Ability to reflect our brand perfectly I didn't think we could create such an impactful intranet that easily! It's so easy to use, both from a content management point of view and the front end user; a really intuitive platform. There's a multitude of easy to use (and move) widgets to create really engaging pages. The apps & tools area ensures that employees go to the intranet first to find their other applications. Powerful search functionality. You can buy the off the shelf product, but the BrightStarr team are able to develop custom items for you as well. Cons Metadata - the platform relies on this for drop down lists and tagging content, so I spent days creating lists. The BrightStarr team were very helpful in trying to make this less painful and ran a custom piece of work to bulk upload my initial lists. But after that any changes need to be done manually. These don't automatically sort alphabetically so this has to be done manually, which is time consuming. You must commit time to this during development, it's crucial. You can't search for images in the CMS even though it looks like you can I'm sure this is being worked on as it's such an important functionality. Review Source Mike B. SharePoint Support & Development - InsureTech Insurance Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Easy to use and manage. Quick to deploy." March 5, 2018 5.0 Pros Having been a SharePoint developer for many year having the flexibility to build your own components and pages from code can't be used here, although I believe with an upcoming update you can create your own widgets. Review Source SZ Sean Z. Intranet & Channels Manager Computer Software Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Unily intranet control and flexibility combined" September 23, 2020 5.0 Pros Ease of use, flexible page design, easy to control user permissions Cons Maintianing consistent layout of site pages very difficult to implement across an entire site Review Source TU Tereza U. Head of Corporate Communication Oil & Energy Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Good product that is being continuously improved." October 10, 2017 4.0 \- Improved collaboration and connection of our employees across the world - Improved knowledge sharing - Engaging platform Pros Ease of use, straightforward navigation, customisation, personalisation and incorporation of Yammer groups. Cons CMS needs to become more user friendly, in particular uploading/adjusting images and search for individual images, as well as options to structure a news item with bullet points, images, etc. to make them look more engaging. Review Source AK Aziz K. Data Engineer Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Better intranet with Unily" September 9, 2022 5.0 Pros provided us the opportunity to modernize our intranet that we have inside our company. Cons needs to release a better documentation and improve their third party integration library. Review Source CB Cheikh B. Unily Beyedebase Capital Markets Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Beyedebase Unily" January 1, 2021 5.0 Globally am satisfied to because it is customizable to our needs and easily synchronized with Sharepoint. It is also active and quickly solves your problem. Pros keeps us connected and automatically updates all of our work throughout the entire chain. The intranet software makes work easier and enhances knowledge, thus strengthening effective collaboration. Cons Some features of Microsoft Office are missing as well as a widget for birthdays. The CMS has a small problem in addition is extremely defective the synchronization of SharePoint/ software is painful. Alternatives considered [Blender](https://www.capterra.com/p/167519/Blender/) Reason for choosing Unily has extraordinary social tools and a very fluid internal communication. The advantages of Unily is the presence of social channels that facilitate conversations and dialogues between employees. The configuration of each social channel is also an advantage. Review Source CO Clement O. Senior Digital Communications Manager Hospital & Health Care Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Great platform - really is an intranet in a box" October 10, 2017 5.0 Pros I like the fact that it focuses more on the user experience than the organisation so it becomes something staff want to use rather than it being something they HAVE to use Cons THe price is still the biggest drawback as the cost of Office365 licences make it a pricey venture for small to medium-sized companies and start-ups. Review Source LA Lauren A. Knowledge Management Assistant Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Overall - a good experience" October 11, 2017 5.0 Pros Easy to use as a tool. Support team really knowledgeable and helpful. If I raise anything as high priority it gets fixed ASAP (within reason). Our account manager is great! Super responsive and helpful. I do like that it updates all the time, although this does mean it's more prone to bugs (obviously). Cons Because it's software as a service it's very prone to bugs - this can get frustrating. I would like to be able to customise more things myself - such as formatting and page layout. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Corporate Communications Architecture & Planning Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Top Intranet" July 15, 2020 5.0 Pros Social Intranet, Search functionality, UX, Usability, Design Cons we're happy that we decided to work with . Review Source ## Send me user reviews about this product ### Fill out the form and we'll send a list of the top-rated software based on real user reviews directly to your inbox. Talk to a Capterra advisor for free and get results within 15 minutes.