The 10 best intranet suppliers in the Netherlands (2026)
How this list came about
For this overview, we have reviewed the suppliers' own websites and portfolios and checked that they are genuine Dutch parties that demonstrably deliver or build intranets, social intranets or digital workplaces. We deliberately use neutral, descriptive summaries and no invented numerical scores, so that you have an honest starting point for your own orientation. We link to each supplier so you can compare for yourself. When reviewing them, pay attention to:
- Experience with comparable intranets: previous intranets or digital workplaces the supplier has delivered, and for what kinds of organisations
- Attention to user adoption, because an intranet only has value when employees use it every day
- Integrations with Microsoft 365 and Active Directory, plus experience with integrations to your HR, document or case management systems
- A well-considered permissions and search model, so that employees only see what they are allowed to and can quickly find what they need
- Maintenance and further development, agreements on what happens after delivery
- Product or custom build: whether you set up an off-the-shelf platform or an intranet built around your own processes
The top 10 intranet suppliers in the Netherlands
Appfront (Amsterdam)
Custom software, app and integration agency that builds intranets and employee portals around your processes
Appfront is an Amsterdam software studio that builds custom software, web applications, mobile apps and integrations, and compiled this overview. An Appfront intranet or employee portal is built around your own processes: news, documents, knowledge sharing and search, tailored to your organisational structure, roles and permissions. The studio builds the integrations with Microsoft 365, Active Directory and your existing systems, so that people, documents and information come together in one central place. To find out what a custom intranet could mean for your organisation, see our intranet or web app development service or the custom software development page.
Get in touch with Appfront →A custom intranet and employee portal built around your own processes, with integrations to Microsoft 365 and your existing systems, from design to management.
Embrace (Hengelo)
Widely used Dutch social intranet and digital workplace
Embrace, based in Hengelo, provides a social intranet and digital workplace that helps organisations share news, collaborate, and bring together documents and information from systems such as SharePoint, Microsoft 365, TOPdesk and AFAS in one central place. The platform is used by hundreds of organisations across sectors including government, healthcare and property. Suitable for organisations looking for an off-the-shelf social intranet that they can configure further themselves.
View Embrace →Plek, now BCS Connect ('s-Hertogenbosch)
Social intranet with a companion employee app
Plek is a Dutch social intranet, now part of BCS HR Software and continued as BCS Connect from 's-Hertogenbosch. The platform combines a social intranet with an employee app for news, groups, knowledge sharing and two-way communication, and is used by municipalities, among others, as a complement to Microsoft 365 and SharePoint. Suited to organisations that want to reach employees on the shop floor through an app as well as through an intranet.
View Plek / BCS Connect →Silverside (Capelle aan den IJssel)
Microsoft 365 digital workplace with a strong focus on adoption
Silverside, based in Capelle aan den IJssel, focuses on the digital workplace and intranet on Microsoft 365, SharePoint and Teams. The agency combines technical implementation with a clear emphasis on user adoption, so that employees actually use the environment. Suitable for organisations that want to build their intranet on the Microsoft environment and place great value on guidance and adoption support.
View Silverside →Suppliers #5 to #10
#5 Advantive (Weert)
Microsoft 365 & VivaAdvantive, based in Weert, delivers social intranets and digital workplaces built on Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Viva. The agency builds a user-friendly intranet where employees can find information, collaborate and share knowledge, and can take over management after handover. Suitable for organisations that want to stay entirely within the Microsoft environment.
View Advantive →#6 Rapid Circle (Amsterdam)
Digital workplace (M365)Rapid Circle has offices in Amsterdam and The Hague and builds digital workplaces and intranets on Microsoft 365, with attention to modern collaboration and Copilot. The agency uses a fast implementation approach and supports organisations through adoption. Suitable for organisations that want to set up a modern workplace on the Microsoft environment.
View Rapid Circle →#7 I-Experts (Apeldoorn)
Intranet on Microsoft 365I-Experts, based in Apeldoorn, specialises in the digital workplace and social intranet on Microsoft 365. The agency delivers both its own intranet solution and custom implementations, and supports organisations until the intranet is in daily use. Suitable for organisations that want an intranet on Microsoft 365 with a strong focus on adoption.
View I-Experts →#8 Workspace 365 (Nijkerk)
Workplace start portal (product)Workspace 365, from New Day at Work in Nijkerk, is a digital workplace product that brings apps, documents and information together in a central start portal. The platform integrates with Microsoft 365 and other business applications such as CRM, ERP and HR systems, and is widely used in healthcare, education and government. Suited to organisations looking for a clear start screen on top of their existing applications.
View Workspace 365 →#9 Wortell (Lijnden)
Microsoft 365 & AzureWortell from Lijnden builds modern workplaces and intranets on Microsoft 365 and Azure, combining technical implementation with change management and management. The firm focuses on the value organisations want to achieve with their workplace, not on technology alone. Suited to larger organisations seeking a Microsoft workplace with solid guidance.
View Wortell →#10 c)solutions (Bunnik)
SharePoint & Microsoft 365c)solutions from Bunnik specialises in intranets and digital workplaces on Microsoft 365 and SharePoint. The agency works as a small, agile team and combines custom implementation with platforms such as Omnia and Microsoft Viva, including adoption and training. Suitable for organisations that want a quick intranet in the Microsoft environment without heavy, drawn-out projects.
View c)solutions →All 10 intranet providers in one overview
A direct comparison of the key features. Use this table to quickly see which type of provider best suits your intranet requirements.
| # | Supplier | Location | Focus | Suitable for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Appfront | Amsterdam | Custom intranets, employee portals and integrations | Organisations with non-standard processes and integration needs |
| 2 | Embrace | Hengelo | Social intranet and digital workplace (product) | Organisations seeking a ready-made social intranet |
| 3 | Plek / BCS Connect | 's-Hertogenbosch | Social intranet with an employee app | Organisations that also want to reach frontline staff via an app |
| 4 | Silverside | Capelle aan den IJssel | Digital workplace on Microsoft 365, adoption | Organisations that place great value on adoption |
| 5 | Advantive | Weert | Social intranet on Microsoft 365 and Viva | Organisations that want to stay within the Microsoft environment |
| 6 | Rapid Circle | Amsterdam / The Hague | Digital workplace on Microsoft 365 | Organisations wanting a modern Microsoft workplace |
| 7 | I-Experts | Apeldoorn | Social intranet on Microsoft 365, adoption | Organisations wanting a Microsoft intranet with adoption support |
| 8 | Workspace 365 | Nijkerk | Digital workplace start portal (product) | Organisations seeking a start screen above their apps |
| 9 | Wortell | Lijnden | Modern workplace on Microsoft 365 and Azure | Larger organisations seeking solid guidance |
| 10 | c)solutions | Bunnik | Intranet on Microsoft 365 and SharePoint | Organisations wanting to start quickly without cumbersome projects |
Ready-made intranet product, Microsoft 365 or custom: how do you choose?
The most important choice to make up front is which type of intranet suits you. Broadly speaking, there are three routes: a ready-made intranet product that you configure, an intranet on Microsoft 365 and SharePoint within your existing Microsoft environment, or a custom intranet or employee portal built around your processes. The suppliers in this overview are spread across these three routes, and many combine them.
Choose a ready-made intranet product if...
An intranet product is often the logical choice if you want to get started quickly, have enough with proven features, and would prefer to configure and manage the intranet yourself.
- You want to go live quickly with proven features
- News, groups and knowledge sharing largely meet your needs
- You prefer to configure and manage the intranet yourself
Choose an intranet on Microsoft 365 if...
An intranet on Microsoft 365 and SharePoint is an obvious fit when your organisation already works in the Microsoft environment and you want to make the most of Teams, SharePoint and Viva.
- You already work in Microsoft 365 and Teams
- Documents are already stored in SharePoint
- Adoption within a familiar environment is important
Choose custom development if…
A custom intranet or employee portal pays off when your way of working differs from what off-the-shelf products offer, when you need deep integrations with your own systems, or when you want a portal built around a specific way of working.
- Your processes differ from standard products
- You need deep integrations with your own systems
- You want a portal built around a specific way of working
In practice a combination is also possible: a product or Microsoft 365 as the foundation, with custom integrations or a custom portal around it. A good supplier will honestly advise you on which route delivers the most value in your situation.
What should you look for when choosing an intranet provider?
Whether you choose a product, Microsoft 365 or custom development, these signals help you assess a supplier without passing judgement on any specific company.
Red flags
- No examples of intranets or digital workplaces delivered previously
- No attention to user adoption, even though an intranet depends on it
- No experience with integrations to Microsoft 365 or Active Directory
- Unclear model for permissions and search
- No agreements on maintenance and further development after launch
Warning signs
- The intranet cannot grow with you or is barely adaptable
- You are steered towards a product that does not fit your processes
- Technology only, with no support during rollout
- Little attention to security and GDPR
- No Dutch point of contact or fixed contact person
Green flags
- Starts by mapping your user groups, processes and information needs
- Shows examples of comparable intranets
- Has a concrete plan for adoption and management
- Builds integrations with Microsoft 365 and your systems as a standard part of the work
- Honestly considers whether a product, Microsoft 365 or custom development suits you best
Looking for something else?
None of these suppliers fits your question precisely, or your question is broader? Then take a look at our other, independent overviews:
- The best internal communication app agencies, for a mobile app that mainly sends messages and push notifications to the workforce, rather than a full intranet.
- The best CMS agencies in the Netherlands, for those who mainly want to build a public website or content platform rather than a private intranet.
- The best custom software agencies in the Netherlands, for custom software in the broad sense, not specifically intranets.
Conclusion
An intranet pays off when news, documents, knowledge and people come together in one central place and employees actually use the environment. The choice lies mainly in the route: a ready-made product, an intranet on Microsoft 365, or custom development around your own processes. The ten suppliers in this overview are genuine Dutch companies that deliver or build intranets, social intranets or digital workplaces, spread across the country. Use the comparison table and the criteria as a starting point, and speak with a few parties before you choose.
Thinking of building a custom intranet?
Appfront is an Amsterdam software studio that builds custom intranets, employee portals, web applications and integrations, connected to Microsoft 365 and your existing systems. If you have an idea or a specific challenge, we're happy to think it through with you. Find out more about our custom software development service or get in touch for a no-obligation conversation.
Frequently asked questions about intranet suppliers
What this article is and is not. This overview has been compiled by Appfront and lists Dutch suppliers of intranets, social intranets and digital workplaces: a private environment for news, documents, knowledge sharing, groups and search, usually integrated with Microsoft 365 or Active Directory. It is explicitly not about pure mobile internal communication apps that only send messages and push notifications to the workforce. If that is what you are looking for, see our overview of internal communication app agencies. Want to have your own intranet or employee portal built? Take a look at our custom intranet or web app development service.
Why choose Appfront for a custom intranet
Most parties deliver a product you configure, or a Microsoft 365 environment you take over. Appfront builds an intranet or employee portal developed specifically around your processes, from design to management, in clear sprints. This is what that difference means in practice.
An intranet built around your processes
We first map out your target groups, information needs and ways of working, and build the intranet around them. News, documents, knowledge sharing, groups and search get your own structure; features you don't use are left out. A well-considered permissions and search model ensures everyone easily finds what they are allowed to see.
Custom intranet or web app developmentIntegrations with Microsoft 365 and your systems
An intranet rarely stands alone. We build the integrations with Microsoft 365, Active Directory and, for example, your HR, document or case management system as a fixed part of the project, so that people, documents and information come together in one central place and do not need to be maintained twice.
Building softwareFrom design to management, from Amsterdam
Appfront builds custom software, web apps and integrations from Amsterdam. We work in design and development sprints and stay involved after launch: management, security and ongoing development are part of the service, so the intranet continues to fit your organisation over the longer term.
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