Comparison · July 2026
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A direct, honest comparison
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The Staffbase alternative for the mid-market: your own app, without the enterprise process
Staffbase is a strong enterprise platform: a unicorn, over 2,000 customers, a multi-product suite. teamly delivers the core value for the mid-market: a custom-built branded app, a personal Customer Success Manager included, and a quote without a months-long enterprise sales process.
Your own branded appServers in GermanyLive in 3 to 6 months
Key differences
The differences that matter
Researched from publicly available sources, July 2026.
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A quote process instead of an enterprise negotiation
Staffbase states it itself: no generic price list, every quote is scoped individually. According to market data, typical annual contracts sit in the high five figures in US dollars, with price increases at renewal. teamly gives you a concrete quote after a 30-minute call, to buy or to rent.
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A custom-built app instead of platform branding
Staffbase publishes a configured white-label platform app under your name: colors, logo, CSS. teamly builds a dedicated native app for each customer. The difference shows in special requests, custom modules, and independence from the platform release cycle.
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CSM included instead of a support package
With Staffbase, customer success services depend on the support package you book; a dedicated CSM is a paid add-on according to market data. With teamly, the personal Customer Success Manager is part of the package from the start of the contract.
Feature comparison
teamly vs. Staffbaseside by side
| Feature | teamlyMade in Germany | |
|---|---|---|
| App model | Custom-built | White-label platform |
| Your own branded app in the App Store | check_circle | check_circle |
| Servers in Germany | check_circle | check_circle |
| ISO 27001 certified data centers | check_circle | check_circle |
| Personal CSM included | check_circle | Depends on support package |
| Price publicly available | Quote on request | Quote on request |
| Purchase or rental model | check_circle | n/a |
| Mid-market target from 50 employees | check_circle | Enterprise focus |
| Push, multilingual, offline | check_circle | check_circle |
App model
teamly
Custom-builtStaffbase
White-label platformYour own branded app in the App Store
teamly
check_circleStaffbase
check_circleServers in Germany
teamly
check_circleStaffbase
check_circleISO 27001 certified data centers
teamly
check_circleStaffbase
check_circlePersonal CSM included
teamly
check_circleStaffbase
Depends on support packagePrice publicly available
teamly
Quote on requestStaffbase
Quote on requestPurchase or rental model
teamly
check_circleStaffbase
n/aMid-market target from 50 employees
teamly
check_circleStaffbase
Enterprise focusPush, multilingual, offline
teamly
check_circleStaffbase
check_circleLegend: tick = met · cross = not met · amber badge = limited or tied to conditions · grey badge = no public information from the vendor. All statements about Staffbase are based on publicly available sources, July 2026, without warranty.
Pricing and contract
How both vendors calculate
Staffbase
Staffbase publishes no price list ("no generic price list"). Quotes are created individually; market data (Vendr) cite a pricing model per employee per year, tiered by user count, with typical annual volumes in the high five figures in US dollars plus professional services. A dedicated CSM is listed as an add-on.
Buy or rent
teamly does not publish a price list either. The quote is calculated individually based on the number of users and modules, either as a purchase or a rental. Contract term: 24-month minimum, then a 12-month renewal with 3 months notice. Your own branded app in the App Store is included in every package.
An honest assessment
Which solution fits whom?
teamly fits when ...
Mid-sized companies of 50 to 5,000 employees that want their own branded app with personal support, without an enterprise budget and without a sales marathon.
Staffbase fits when ...
Corporations and large enterprises looking for a multi-product suite (app, intranet, email, digital signage) with the corresponding budget and internal project organization. That is what Staffbase is built for.
Your benefits
What speaks for teamly
The documented differences that matter when choosing an employee app.
A custom-built native app for each customer, not configured platform branding
A personal Customer Success Manager included in every package
A concrete quote after a 30-minute call instead of an enterprise quote process
Tailored to the mid-market: 50 to 5,000 employees, available to buy or to rent
A focused employee app instead of a multi-product suite with project overhead
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What decision-makers ask most often when comparing teamly and Staffbase.
What does Staffbase cost compared to teamly?
Staffbase publishes no prices; every quote is created individually. Market data from Vendr cite typical annual contracts in the high five figures in US dollars plus professional services, with annual price increases at renewal. teamly names a concrete price after a short call, either as a purchase or a rental.
Doesn't Staffbase also have its own branded app?
Yes. Staffbase publishes the Employee App under the customer's name in the App Store, as a configured white-label platform app. teamly goes one step further and builds a dedicated native app for each customer. That makes the difference with special requests, custom modules, and release planning.
How quickly are teamly and Staffbase rolled out?
Both providers are in a similar range: Staffbase advertises 90 days to go-live, while full projects take 3 to 6 months according to third-party sources. teamly delivers the custom-built app in 3 to 6 months, including branding, App Store review, and employee onboarding.
Can we switch from Staffbase to teamly?
Yes. Our Customer Success team guides the switch, including data migration and employee communication. From kickoff to the go-live of your own app, expect 3 to 6 months.
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Is teamly a fit for your business?
30 minutes, your industry, your real questions. Alexander, Maximilian or Michael listen first. If it fits, the demo with all your decision-makers comes next.
schedule30-minute callblockNo sales pressureverifiedMade in Germany