Comparison
intranet.ai vs Viva Connections
Viva Connections is the experience layer. intranet.ai is the intranet behind it.
This comparison is often a misunderstanding worth clearing up. Viva Connections is Microsoft's experience layer that brings your intranet, news and resources into Microsoft Teams. But it needs an intranet behind it to surface content from. intranet.ai is that intranet: a complete SharePoint-based portal with 80+ features. They are not really competitors — Viva Connections is the window, intranet.ai is the house behind it. The real choice is whether you build the underlying intranet yourself or start from a ready-made one, then expose it through Viva Connections.
Side-by-side comparison
What each one actually does — and where they overlap.
| Criterion | Viva Connections | intranet.ai |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | A Microsoft 365 experience layer that surfaces intranet content inside Teams (dashboard, feed, resources). | A complete SharePoint-based intranet with 80+ ready features. |
| Provides the actual intranet content | No — it displays content that already exists in SharePoint. | ✓ Yes — it is the intranet that creates and organizes that content. |
| Ready-made features | Dashboard cards, feed and resource links. | ✓ 80+ features: news, onboarding, knowledge base, people directory, HR tools and more. |
| Setup effort | Quick to enable, but only as useful as the intranet behind it. | ✓ Operational within 24 hours; full intranet configured in days. |
| Access inside Microsoft Teams | Yes — that is its core purpose. | Yes — integrates with Teams and can be surfaced through Viva Connections. |
| Works best | On top of a well-built intranet. | As the intranet — and can be delivered into Teams via Viva Connections. |
| Cost | Included with Microsoft 365 / Viva. | From 3,950 €/year, configuration and features included. |
How to think about it
Use Viva Connections when…
- You want employees to reach the intranet from inside Teams.
- You already have a solid intranet to surface.
- You want a Teams-first dashboard and feed experience.
Use intranet.ai when…
- You need the actual intranet — content, structure and 80+ features — not just a window into it.
- You want it live in days without a build project.
- You want it integrated with Teams and surfaced through Viva Connections at the same time.
Frequently asked questions
Is Viva Connections an intranet?
Not on its own. Viva Connections is an experience layer that surfaces intranet content inside Microsoft Teams. It needs an underlying SharePoint intranet to display — that is what intranet.ai provides.
Can I use intranet.ai with Viva Connections?
Yes, and that is the ideal setup. intranet.ai is your SharePoint-based intranet, and Viva Connections can surface it inside Teams so employees reach it where they already work.
Do I need both?
You need an intranet (intranet.ai) to have content worth surfacing. Viva Connections is optional but recommended if you want a Teams-first entry point to that intranet.
Does Viva Connections replace the need for a SharePoint intranet?
No. It assumes a SharePoint intranet exists. Without one, the dashboard and feed have little to show. intranet.ai gives you that intranet, ready to use.
Related features
See intranet.ai in action
A ready-to-use SharePoint intranet, live in days. Book a free demo and see if it fits your project.
- 80+ apps for communication, training, and knowledge sharing
- Compatible with Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Viva
- Operational within 24 hours from purchase, with 5 days of consulting