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First Up Alternative: Choose a complete platform like LumApps
FirstUp focuses on sending targeted messages, but a truly connected workplace needs more than one-way communication. It requires a central hub for everything. LumApps is an integrated Employee Hub designed to connect your people, systems, and information in one seamless experience.
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Why Companies Choose LumApps Over FirstUp
A Complete Experience
LumApps is a true platform, integrating multichannel communications, employee learning, and operational tools in one place.
Built on a Powerful CMS
We provide a robust, easy-to-use Content Management System that supports rich content, governance, and deep personalization.
Integrations That Unify
Connect your entire tech stack with our deep integrations for Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, and essential HR systems like Workday and SAP.
Analyst-Approved and User-Loved
LumApps is consistently named a Leader by top analyst firms for our innovation, vision, and enterprise-grade capabilities.
Why you'll love LumApps as your next intranet partner
Mobile-first Access for All Employees
LumApps provides a complete employee experience, no matter where your teammates work. Thanks to our combination with Beekeeper, LumApps offers a robust, customizable experience for both office workers and deskless employees.
Multi-Channel Communications
FirstUp is great for sending targeted messages, but it focuses more on top-down comms. A modern workplace thrives on conversation and collaboration. LumApps fosters a true community with rich social features, employee directories, and spaces for teams to connect and share knowledge. It’s a platform built for two-way engagement.
The Power of a Real CMS
LumApps is built on a powerful, easy-to-use CMS that allows you to create, manage, and govern rich, structured content. From knowledge bases to project sites, you can build a truly valuable information hub that serves your entire organization.
Designed for Your Team
Your digital workplace should be a reflection of your unique brand and culture. FirstUp offers very little customization, where LumApps provides deep design and branding flexibility. With LumApps, you can create a beautiful, tailored intranet that feels like home for your employees.
Scalable for Global Teams
Whether you’re a multinational corporation or a growing enterprise, LumApps scales with your needs. With support for 30+ languages, multi-tenant capabilities, and granular admin controls, LumApps is built for global organizations.
Feature Comparison: LumApps vs. FirstUp
Feature
Content Structure
LumApps
Powerful CMS for structured, rich content and knowledge management.
Firstup
Limited to simple posts and articles, lacking a true content structure.
Integrations
Deep, broad portfolio with a Marketplace and SDK for true extensibility.
Fewer, basic integrations in a chatbot-style system.
Custom Branding
Completely customizable and deep branding capabilities for a unique digital workplace.
Very limited UI customization, offering a generic look and feel.
Engagement & Communication
Fosters collaboration with communities, social features, and employee-generated content.
Primarily focused on one-way communication from leadership to employees.
Employee Learning
The only intranet that offers integrated video-based, gamified learning directly in the intranet
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