Product overview
Integrated basic, information & communication modules of the platform for internal communication at a glance.
Activate all relevant modules directly at the start or step by step - with connection to existing systems to avoid stand-alone software solutions.
Flexibly upgrade the platform at any time with PREMIUM add-on modules (feedback/surveys, workflows/forms, content communities/forums and digital signage/TV info screens - incl. HUMANSTARSassist* as well as Calendar&Tasks, meetings/video conferences, HR documents/payroll accounting and digital timesheet/working time recording). Extension of the platform with the tools HUMANSTARSinnovation & HUMANSTARSindex to your complete Employee Experience Intranet.
*HUMANSTARSassist (Managed Service): Video training & support for the implementation of new surveys, briefings, onboarding, workflows, forms, digital signage, etc. - unlimited throughout use.
If you wish, you can also use HUMANSTARSeditor (Managed Service) as editorial support during setup and throughout the entire use of your design, image creation and contributions.
HUMANSTARS - Employee app (in-app purchase)
Subscription versions for teams & small companies (max. 40 users)
HUMANSTARSapp - ENTERPRISE (turnkey)
Solutions for SMEs, large companies and associations
FREE
TEAM
EXCLUSIVE
PREMIUM
Focus & range of functions
FREE
Employee app as the basis for pure employee communication in the company with the selected communication modules Blog & Messenger
TEAM
Employee app as the basis for pure employee communication in the company with the selected communication modules Blog & Messenger
EXCLUSIVE
Employee app as the basis for pure employee communication in the company with the selected communication modules Blog & Messenger
PREMIUM
Employee app & social intranet platform with all basic, information & communication modules as well as PREMIUM add-on modules, branded incl. app icon in corporate design
Number of users
FREE
max. 3 testers
TEAM
max. 40
EXCLUSIVE
unlimited
PREMIUM
unlimited
Minimum term of use
FREE
1 month (trial version)
TEAM
1 month
EXCLUSIVE
12 months
PREMIUM
12 months
Native app with automatic store updates
FREE
TEAM
EXCLUSIVE
PREMIUM
App icon on mobile devices:
FREE
HUMANSTARSapp Icon
TEAM
HUMANSTARSapp Icon
EXCLUSIVE
HUMANSTARSapp Icon
PREMIUM
branded app icon
Store versions (App Store & Google Play Store):
FREE
iOS from 15 / Android from 9
TEAM
iOS from 15 / Android from 9
EXCLUSIVE
iOS from 15 / Android from 9
PREMIUM
iOS from 15 / Android from 9
Setup & provision app: Download via QR code, link or directly via stores
FREE
Registration and own setup (max. 3 testers, additional users via in-app purchase)
TEAM
Registration and own setup (max. 40 users via in-app purchase)
EXCLUSIVE
Turnkey delivery
PREMIUM
Turnkey delivery
Setup & deployment browser version
FREE
Registration and own setup (max. 3 testers, additional users via in-app purchase via stores)
TEAM
Registration and own setup (max. 40 users via in-app purchase via stores)
EXCLUSIVE
Turnkey delivery
PREMIUM
Turnkey delivery
Responsive browser version for desktop & mobile / setup link:
FREE
TEAM
EXCLUSIVE
PREMIUM
Highest security levels: IT security and data protection concept developed with the VR-Bank (SLDC/MaRisk-BaFin/EU-DSGVO) / server only in Germany (ISO27001) / external pentests several times a year: no rich text editors with Javascript and HTML (increased security risk with web apps & hybrid apps)
FREE
TEAM
EXCLUSIVE
PREMIUM
Self-sufficient GDPR-compliant communication / also in the event of an IT shutdown following a cyberattack on existing internal systems (crisis-proof communication) / QR code takes users directly to the app
FREE
TEAM
EXCLUSIVE
PREMIUM
Push messages mobile via app / browser version pop-up & email adjustable
FREE
TEAM
EXCLUSIVE
PREMIUM
Upload function with integrated virus scanner for documents, photos, videos in all modules (2GB per post)
FREE
TEAM
EXCLUSIVE
PREMIUM
Files are provided compressed for each mobile device / data cannot be saved on mobile devices / no offline mode: access is blocked by the system (high consumption for storing data on mostly private mobile devices and data is prevented from being taken away after leaving the company)
FREE
TEAM
EXCLUSIVE
Save & forward data optionally (via admin)
PREMIUM
Save & forward data optionally (via admin)
News / Notification center / Dashboard with numerical display of individual news & additional information per user compactly at a glance / Favorites / Watch list
FREE
TEAM
EXCLUSIVE
optional*
(Upgrade to PREMIUM)
PREMIUM
Blog analogous to LinkedIn / news feeds top down for groups / activity streams / native editor, image templates in CD & AI templates / comment and like function as well as read confirmation (optional) / editorial calendar / deep links / netiquette rules for posts and comments (optional)
FREE
TEAM
EXCLUSIVE
PREMIUM
Corporate Ambassador / Brand Ambassador: Employees can share relevant content from blog posts externally as brand ambassadors, controlled by rights, to increase brand awareness & increase organic reach, recommend & promote job advertisements etc. in their own social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X)
FREE
TEAM
EXCLUSIVE
PREMIUM
Messenger 1:1 similar to WhatsApp - encrypted on German servers / Chats & group chats GDPR-compliant / Text and voice messages & speech to text / File uploads up to 2GB / Read confirmation (optional)
FREE
TEAM
EXCLUSIVE
PREMIUM
Document management & knowledge repository / file & AI manager, list view / wiki / digital bulletin board / employee newspaper / shift schedules etc. / file storage / versioning / full-text search within files / native editor with image templates in CD & AI templates / deep links
FREE
TEAM
EXCLUSIVE
PREMIUM
AI-supported image generation analogous to DALL-E for editorial contributions (blog, channels, wiki) / automatically generate new image templates from content & history (texts, terms, images) / AI-supported text simplification in easy or simple language (use of state-of-the-art AI technology from Germany)
FREE
TEAM
EXCLUSIVE
optional*
(Upgrade to PREMIUM)
PREMIUM
Dashboard & settings for admins: Set user rights, colors, dark mode, images, languages & starting point in the platform, rename menu items, edit links (PREMIUM) and store templates for posts / Statistics & evaluations: Actions, user quotas by group, user management, onboarding
FREE
TEAM
EXCLUSIVE
PREMIUM
Employee directory / Glossary / Expert search / Display required information from HR systems / Profile / Direct contact via chat, e-mail, telephone, video conference (PREMIUM optional) / Data archiving
FREE
TEAM
EXCLUSIVE
PREMIUM
Login level 1: BN & PW (no e-mail address or mobile number required), Face ID, fingerprint or PIN.
FREE
TEAM
EXCLUSIVE
PREMIUM
Login level 2: SSO / NFC / VPN / 2FA
FREE
TEAM
EXCLUSIVE
optional*
(Upgrade to PREMIUM)
PREMIUM
Full text search & filter function / also within files
FREE
TEAM
EXCLUSIVE
PREMIUM
Plugins / Newsroom / 4-eyes approval for posts / Company betting games for the World Cup & European Championship / Advent calendar
FREE
TEAM
EXCLUSIVE
optional*
(Upgrade to PREMIUM)
PREMIUM
Real-time translation in all modules to avoid language barriers thanks to state-of-the-art AI technology from Germany (DeepL): news feeds, posts, comments, chat messages / PREMIUM on top: surveys & workflows / translation of posts via TV/info screens in desired national language per location
FREE
TEAM
EXCLUSIVE
PREMIUM
App connection via direct links / websites / apps / social media
FREE
TEAM
EXCLUSIVE
optional*
(Upgrade to PREMIUM)
PREMIUM
Existing Systems Connection / avoid isolated solutions, whether communication, HR or project management - everything is just a click away / connect existing internal systems (SAP, LOGA3, ATOSS, SharePoint) via RESTful API / intranet links / automatically transfer posts from existing systems such as SharePoint and reach frontline & blue collar workers without Microsoft licensing cost-effectively & promptly with individual information per location / manage and update user data via Active Directory (SAML Login, PowerShell, Azure, CURL, Powerautomate etc.).
FREE
TEAM
EXCLUSIVE
optional*
(Upgrade to PREMIUM)
PREMIUM
optional
(according to expenditure)
Branding within the login area in the corporate design
FREE
TEAM
EXCLUSIVE
PREMIUM
Branding navscreen / login screen in corporate design
FREE
TEAM
EXCLUSIVE
optional*
(Upgrade to PREMIUM)
PREMIUM
Branded app icon in corporate design on mobile devices (app stores)
FREE
TEAM
EXCLUSIVE
optional*
(Upgrade to PREMIUM)
PREMIUM
Name below the branded app icon freely definable
FREE
TEAM
EXCLUSIVE
optional*
(Upgrade to PREMIUM)
PREMIUM
optional
(according to expenditure)
Calendar & Tasks / all appointments and tasks at a glance / events & functions / create, assign, duplicate & complete tasks / editorial calendar / room booking / resource planning for devices, vehicles etc. / desk sharing / defined access rights per user to calendar data (own & shared content) / synchronization with Exchange calendar etc.
FREE
TEAM
EXCLUSIVE
optional*
(Upgrade to PREMIUM)
PREMIUM
Additional module
(available in Q4/2024)
Feedback / surveys / instructions (participant verification / compliance) / notifications / e-learning / deep links / invitation of external users via QR code / e-mail / online live voting / recruiting & applicant onboarding process / archiving & further processing of collected data and connection of existing systems via RESTful API
FREE
TEAM
EXCLUSIVE
optional*
(Upgrade to PREMIUM)
PREMIUM
Additional module
incl. HUMANSTARSassist
(Managed Service)
Workflows / automated mapping of special use cases (permanent / temporary) / processes, approvals, dual control principle, etc. / individual access to online forms, task sheets & checklists, applications, invoices / applications for job advertisements incl. upload function / reports & anonymous reporting channels (EU Whistleblower Directive / HinSchG) / deep links / archiving & further processing of collected data as well as connection of existing systems via RESTful API / external users via QR code or link.
FREE
TEAM
EXCLUSIVE
optional*
(Upgrade to PREMIUM)
PREMIUM
Additional module
incl. HUMANSTARSassist
(Managed Service)
Whistleblower Protection Act / EU Whistleblower Directive, online form as (anonymous) reporting channel, ombudsperson (internal or external)
FREE
TEAM
EXCLUSIVE
optional*
(Upgrade to PREMIUM)
PREMIUM
Additional module
(included in workflows)
Content communities / exchange / open forums & closed forums with invitation function / informal networking / podcasts / native editor, image templates in CD & AI templates / deep links / automatic content from websites and social media platforms via RSS feeds
FREE
TEAM
EXCLUSIVE
optional*
(Upgrade to PREMIUM)
PREMIUM
Additional module
incl. HUMANSTARSassist
(Managed Service)
Meetings analog Teams, Webex and Zoom - securely on German servers / Telephone and video conferences & online meetings / Livestreams / Invitation of internal and external users
FREE
TEAM
EXCLUSIVE
optional*
(Upgrade to PREMIUM)
PREMIUM
Additional module
Digital signage: news feeds on browser-enabled TV info screens for frontline & blue collar workers in production halls, logistics and break rooms as well as for visitors / dashboard: individual admin rights / various settings / calendar with image templates in the CD / planning of content per monitor and location (incl. real-time translation) / QR code takes (new) users directly to the app
FREE
TEAM
EXCLUSIVE
optional*
(Upgrade to PREMIUM)
PREMIUM
Additional module
incl. HUMANSTARSassist
(Managed Service)
SMS warning system: additional alerts on mobile devices via SMS / fallback solution in the event of cyber attacks on existing systems
FREE
TEAM
EXCLUSIVE
Additional module
PREMIUM
Additional module
HR Documents / provision of payrolls, statements from existing HR systems or via DATEV Digital & Print as well as employee online / DATEV printer driver for home office users
FREE
TEAM
EXCLUSIVE
optional*
(Upgrade to PREMIUM)
PREMIUM
Additional module
Digital working time recording for employees in the company, field service, remote or home office / guarantee of compliance and data protection
FREE
TEAM
EXCLUSIVE
optional*
(Upgrade to PREMIUM)
PREMIUM
Add-on module
(coming soon)
Individual communication with external users analogous to employees / login authorization for B2B customers, partners, suppliers, former employees, volunteers
FREE
TEAM
EXCLUSIVE
optional
(*Upgrade to PREMIUM)
PREMIUM
free
Secure VPN tunnel connection
FREE
TEAM
EXCLUSIVE
optional
(*Upgrade to PREMIUM)
PREMIUM
optional
(according to expenditure)
Individual processes / registration of internal and external users / onboarding
FREE
TEAM
EXCLUSIVE
optional
(*Upgrade to PREMIUM)
PREMIUM
optional
(according to expenditure)
Data volume
FREE
50 GB
TEAM
50 GB
EXCLUSIVE
unlimited
PREMIUM
unlimited
HSeditor: editorial support during setup and throughout the entire use of your design, images, articles, postings, etc.
FREE
TEAM
EXCLUSIVE
PREMIUM
Setup & use
(1 month free of charge)
optional
(according to expenditure)
(Managed Service)
HSinnovation (quality and idea management, CIP / Kaizen, collaboration, team rooms)
FREE
TEAM
EXCLUSIVE
optional
(*Upgrade to PREMIUM)
PREMIUM
optional
(Tool 2 of the platform)
HSindex (Employee Experience, self-reflection tool & 360° feedback)
FREE
TEAM
EXCLUSIVE
optional
(*Upgrade to PREMIUM)
PREMIUM
optional
(Tool 3 of the platform)
Platform introduction with online training, service & support
FREE
Own setup / e-mail and online support 365 days
TEAM
Own setup / e-mail and online support 365 days
EXCLUSIVE
Introduction with training & support throughout use / 365-day video, telephone & online support
PREMIUM
Platform introduction with training & support throughout use incl. HUMANSTARSassist (joint creation & support for questionnaires, instructions, workflows, online forms, forums, digital signage) / 365-day video, telephone & online support
HSacademy: platform introduction with workshops, on-site kick-off, implementation, INSIDE meeting.
FREE
TEAM
EXCLUSIVE
optional
(according to expenditure)
PREMIUM
optional
(according to expenditure)