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Jive Software

Jive Software — Enterprise social intranet platform for internal collaboration and knowledge sharing.

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Our Verdict

A legacy enterprise intranet holding on to incumbents; rarely a new purchase today.

Pros

  • Long track record in enterprise intranets
  • Strong governance and permissions
  • Works at Fortune 500 scale
  • Existing base of integrations

Cons

  • Product evolution has stalled
  • UX feels clearly legacy in 2026
  • Expensive and implementation-heavy
  • Modern teams gravitate to Slack or Teams
Best for: Enterprises already running Jive and not ready to migrate off. Not for: Any team choosing a new internal collaboration platform in 2026.

When to Use Jive Software

Good fit if you need

  • Enterprise social intranet replacing fragmented internal email
  • Internal knowledge sharing platform for large organizations
  • Employee community hub for announcements and discussions
  • Cross-department collaboration space with search and groups
  • Onboarding portal with social features for new hire ramp-up

Lock-in Assessment

High 2/5
Lock-in Score
2/5

Jive Software Pricing

Pricing Model
custom
Free Tier
No
Entry Price
Enterprise Available
No
Transparency Score

Beta — estimates may differ from actual pricing

1,000
1001K10K100K1M

Estimated Monthly Cost

$25

Estimated Annual Cost

$300

Estimates are approximate and may not reflect current pricing. Always check the official pricing page.

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