Silverpeas

Overview

Silverpeas is an open-source collaboration platform for organizations that want intranet communication, document management, and project coordination in one workspace. It is a stronger fit for teams with IT capacity or enterprise identity needs than for small groups seeking a turnkey free service. Its breadth is compelling, but the free offer leaves hosting and technical work to the customer.

Key features

More than 25 applications give Silverpeas scope to support a broad range of workplace activity. Document permissions, versioning, and full-text search help teams manage shared files, while news, discussions, forums, and notifications cover internal communication. Forms and workflows extend processes to mobile; project dashboards, milestones, task assignment, and resource sharing help teams coordinate work. This breadth can consolidate collaboration needs, though it may be unnecessary for organizations looking for a single focused tool.

Silverpeas can connect to a corporate directory and integrate with an information system so employees can access business web applications according to their rights. Kerberos and SAMLv2 SSO support suit organizations with established identity infrastructure. Its security policy is based on ISO 27001 and ISO 27002 and is integrated into its quality management system. Silverpeas uses Scaleway and OVH datacenters in France for hosting.

The native iOS and Android app includes offline mode, push alerts, and optional SSO. Those capabilities make mobile access more practical for employees who need to keep working without a connection or receive updates on the move.

Pricing

The Free Offer costs nothing and provides a basic collaborative platform. It excludes additional modules, requires IT skills and customer-funded hosting, and relies on mailing-list support. It is best for organizations able to manage their own installation, not teams expecting a hosted product or live assistance.

The SaaS offer costs €2 a month, billed per user, and includes 500 MB per user for 10 to 50 users. That cap makes the entry-level hosted option easier to scope, but organizations outside the stated user range or needing more storage should consider another plan. The Cloud offer starts at €2,000 a year, with price based on the number of users. On-premise starts at €5,000 a year, also priced according to user count; it suits organizations that want an on-premise deployment and can budget for a variable total.

Support is priced separately per contact and billed HT. SILVER support is priced on request and allows one authorized contact. GOLD is priced on request, allows three contacts, and includes two platform updates per year. PLATINUM is priced on request, allows four contacts, and includes four platform updates per year with look support. ENTERPRISE is priced on request, allows six contacts, eight platform updates per year with full support for specifics, and an annual health check-up. Paid support plans provide project documentation, forums, FAQs, and bug tracking; live email and phone support begins at GOLD. Organizations should weigh the higher tiers’ broader contact allowances and update cadence against their substantially higher per-contact costs.

Platforms

Silverpeas supports web, Android, iOS, API, and self-hosted deployments. The mix accommodates browser-based teams, mobile users, and organizations connecting the platform to other systems or managing their own hosting.

Who it's for

Silverpeas serves organizations of varied sizes, including communities, public bodies, hospitals, schools, associations, and industries. Its directory, audience targeting, page builder, news publishing, and SSO support make it relevant to organizations building an internal digital workspace. The free offer is most appropriate when internal IT can host and maintain the platform; organizations that prefer hosted deployment can look to SaaS or Cloud plans.

Pros and cons

• Broad collaboration coverage: More than 25 applications span document management, communication, workflows, and project coordination.
• Enterprise access options: Corporate-directory connections and Kerberos and SAMLv2 SSO support can fit established identity systems.
• Useful mobile capabilities: Native apps include offline mode and push alerts, with optional SSO.
• Free use has operational costs: Hosting is at the customer's expense, IT skills are required, and extra modules are excluded.
• Hosted entry plan is bounded: SaaS is limited to 10 to 50 users and 500 MB per user.

Alternatives

Compare intranet software if you want to assess a wider set of products. Appspace Intranet is worth considering if its free plan's two Premium Users, one device ID, 5GB storage, and 5GB monthly bandwidth suit your needs. Zoho Connect offers a free plan for up to five users, making it a possible fit for a very small team. HubEngage has a free Starter plan for up to 200 users covering communications, social features, recognitions, surveys, and instant messaging. Noodle offers a free plan for up to five users with 5GB storage and unlimited sections; its listed cloud plan costs $4 a month per user. Open Intranet may suit organizations seeking a self-hosted, no-license-fee community edition with no user limits. Netframe is another freemium alternative with web and mobile platform support. Akumina is a paid alternative with self-hosted and web options. Claromentis is a paid alternative with plans priced according to product choices or locations.

Verdict

Choose Silverpeas if your organization needs a broad collaboration workspace, enterprise directory and SSO connections, and mobile access, and has the capacity to manage deployment or pay for hosted service. Its strongest case is breadth paired with enterprise integration; look elsewhere if you need a genuinely low-effort free plan or a hosted entry option without user and storage limits.