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SharePoint vs Socialtext [EOL] comparison

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The compared Microsoft and Socialtext solutions aren't in the same category. Microsoft is ranked #1 in ECM , with an average rating of 8.1, and holds a 12.1% mindshare in the category. Additionally, 79% of Microsoft users are willing to recommend the solution.
SharePoint
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    0% willing to recommend
     

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    Categories and Ranking

    SharePoint
    Average Rating
    7.8
    Reviews Sentiment
    6.6
    Number of Reviews
    166
    Ranking in other categories
    Enterprise Content Management (1st), Web Content Management (3rd), Corporate Portals (Enterprise Information Portals) (1st), Enterprise Intranet (1st)
    Socialtext [EOL]
    Average Rating
    6.0
    Number of Reviews
    1
    Ranking in other categories
    No ranking in other categories
     

    Featured Reviews

    Bharat Raghavan - PeerSpot reviewer
    Bharat Raghavan
    Product Manager For Marketing And Strategy at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
    Secure collaboration has improved as I create and host protected web assets for my team
    It is a little difficult to name the areas for improvements in SharePoint because I don't use it all that much. I know I can host pages on it and feel that the CMS platform, which helps create those pages, can be improved. The interface is not all that great, but other than that, there's not much to say because it's a pretty simple tool and I don't have high expectations for it to improve. The main issue bothering me today is the Content Management System, which is basically the interface through which I can create the landing page. The design and the way to incorporate things could be better because there are better content management platforms available right now. Even newer platforms like WordPress are better, so I think SharePoint can improve on that.
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    it_user687171 - PeerSpot reviewer
    it_user687171
    Senior acquisitions marketing manager at a marketing services firm with 1,001-5,000 employees
    The solution facilitates sharing information with vendors and not having to send everything via email.
    We use this product with our lettershop for direct mail. We post the PDF files for the lasering of the order form and the vendor posts the lasering order form files for our approval. This is much faster than trying to attach large files and sending several emails to accomplish this task.
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    Quotes from Members

    We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
     

    Pros

    "SharePoint has streamlined our documentation management process by allowing us to automate several functions."
    "The ability to take Excel files and make them dynamic SharePoint lists with instant reporting capabilities has been a major benefit."
    "Co-editing of documents enables teams to work on the same document and the work gets done faster."
    "The most valuable features of SharePoint include the ability to co-edit documents in the Office suite, particularly Excel and Word."
    "The workflow feature is valuable because it enables us to cascade responsibilities, cyclically keeps tabs on work and to what extent it has progressed, and shows where it is stuck, which is really very helpful."
    "For all-around capabilities that include not just document management, workflows, calendar, task management, blogging, calendars and overall business process management, we deemed SharePoint as the best overall."
    "It has allowed my team to seamlessly share requirements with one another and provide feedback while working off one version."
    "SharePoint is already moving to cloud, if you are using SharePoint online, which is cloud-based technology, it is more accessible."
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    "Using Socialtext was a time saver."
     

    Cons

    "Unless you have worked with a SharePoint business analyst, designer or power user, managing individual sites does require training to understand the components of the site settings and content."
    "The initial setup was somewhat complex."
    "There's room for improvement in the search functionality, although it has matured significantly over the years."
    "SharePoint Designer enables creating workflows easily. However, they produce errors at times."
    "The initial setup is complex and has room for improvement."
    "SharePoint Online could improve the user interface and when modifying any of the user interfaces can be challenging. Additionally, there are challenges with the detail in the analytics user interface and the overall customization could improve."
    "Despite these changes, we still can't seem to get our version of SharePoint to return meaningful results, even when searching an exact document title."
    "The workflow engine, MS Workflow Manager, is still in Version 1.0 and the future Microsoft strategy for this product is unclear."
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    "Their spreadsheet page is OK but nothing like Excel."
     

    Pricing and Cost Advice

    "The pricing is competitive."
    "For this type of solution, it is not wise to buy it without Software Assurance."
    "The replacement costs for it are cheaper if you use only SharePoint."
    "As usual, Microsoft’s licensing structures don’t really seem to fit the needs of their products. This leads to always paying for a project you will never use fully or always be adding to."
    "The pricing is competitive."
    "The data classification and search elements are cheap."
    "It is very expensive.​"
    "It comes bundled with the Microsoft 365 pricing plans."
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    Comparison Review

    it_user8925 - PeerSpot reviewer
    it_user8925
    Developer with 51-200 employees
    Aug 23, 2013
    Jive vs Sharepoint vs Drupal Commons
    At Mediacurrent we often get requests to compare Drupal to other platforms used for intranet sites and social business platforms (like https://dev.twitter.com/ for example). This is often referred to as “Social Business Software”, which has grown in popularity in recent years. I decided to do a…
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    Top Industries

    By visitors reading reviews
    Financial Services Firm
    10%
    Construction Company
    8%
    Government
    8%
    Manufacturing Company
    8%
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    Company Size

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    Midsize Enterprise
    Small Business
    By reviewers
    Company SizeCount
    Small Business81
    Midsize Enterprise40
    Large Enterprise84
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    Questions from the Community

    What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SharePoint?
    I do not know the difference between the prices of the two solutions; I did not work on this project.
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    What needs improvement with SharePoint?
    I don't know how SharePoint can be improved because it works effectively, so I can't think of any improvement. It exists in the background, similar to Windows, where you don't think abo...
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    What is your primary use case for SharePoint?
    I have been using SharePoint for three years since I began employment at Wartsila. My main use case for SharePoint is storing documents, meeting recordings, and visiting websites created by my coll...
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    Also Known As

    SharePoint 2007, SharePoint 2010
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    Overview

    SharePoint offers document management, collaboration, and Microsoft Office integration, with a user-friendly interface supporting workflows and customization. Organizations benefit from centralized content storage, improving team coordination and efficiency.

    SharePoint is tailored for document and content management, offering collaboration tools, workflow automation, and integration with Microsoft products. It supports robust search, metadata tagging, and access control. While performance and the interface require enhancements, it remains a valuable tool for organizations managing internal and external communications. Integration with Microsoft Teams and OneDrive facilitates collaboration, and SharePoint's centralized repositories and document storage enhance team efficiency. Power Platform integration allows for quick data handling and automation, boosting productivity.

    What Are the Most Notable Features of SharePoint?
    • Document Management: Organize and manage documents efficiently.
    • Collaboration Tools: Enhance team collaboration and communication.
    • Microsoft Office Integration: Seamlessly work with Office applications.
    • Search Capabilities: Robust search and metadata tagging for easy retrieval.
    • Access Control: Protect and manage sensitive information access.
    • Power Platform Integration: Quick data handling and automation for improved productivity.
    What Benefits Should Users Look for When Evaluating SharePoint?
    • Improved Team Efficiency: Enhance coordination and document sharing.
    • Centralized Storage: Efficient content management in a centralized repository.
    • Seamless Workflow Automation: Automate processes to boost productivity.
    • Integration Capability: Enhance functionality with external services and applications.
    • Customization Options: Tailor workflows and user experience to business needs.

    In various industries, SharePoint is used for document and content management, supporting specific department sites and internal communications. It facilitates automation and policy management while offering integration with Microsoft Teams and OneDrive for improved collaboration and geographical team coordination.

    Microsoft
    The Socialtext collaboration platform allows organizations of all sizes to collaborate faster, decide faster and change faster. The more aware your people are of what colleagues are doing, the broader your participation in conversations, and the more easily new insights spread across your organization, the faster your business can respond to changing customer expectations and business conditions.
    Socialtext
     

    Sample Customers

    Toyota, Aeroports de Paris, ASBBank Ltd., Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals, CambridgeshireConstabulary, D&M Group, NPL Construction Company, and The Regional Municipality of Niagara.
    McKesson, Accolo, Southeastern Railway, Blue Man Group, OSIsoft, Epitaph Records, St. Louis Public Radio
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