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January 14, 2025
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Apostle vs. Ambassify: Which Employee Advocacy Tool Fits Your Business

In this comprehensive analysis, we compare two leading platforms in the field of employee advocacy and social media optimization: Apostle and Ambassify. The goal of this analysis is to provide a clear overview of the strengths and weaknesses of both solutions, helping companies make an informed decision based on their specific needs.

We evaluated the platforms based on five key criteria: features, pricing, target audience and strategy, unique selling points (USPs), and additional services. The comparison is based on publicly available information and the unique propositions offered by the platforms. While both solutions aim to enhance visibility and engagement through employees, they differ in approach, focus, and added value.

This analysis serves as an objective guide for companies seeking an effective way to strengthen their social media strategy through employee advocacy. By highlighting the similarities and differences, we aim to provide insights into which solution best fits various business contexts and goals.

Below is the full analysis, including a comparison of features, pricing, target audience, USPs, and additional services.

Features

Feature Apostle Ambassify
Social publishing Manage and schedule company messages via a single dashboard. Create and manage content campaigns with various formats (text, image, video).
Employee advocacy Employees and local partners can post personalized content via email and WhatsApp without an account. Employees receive push and email notifications with suggested content.
Content Variations Multiple text and image variations per post, including AI-generated content and automatic translation. Alternative captions and visuals for each campaign.
Integrations Supports CRM, ATS, BI tools, and WhatsApp Business. Integrations with Slack, Salesforce, and other popular tools.
Analytics In-depth analytics, ROI calculator, and KPI dashboards. Advanced analytics tools to measure campaign impact.
White labeling Fully white-label platform, including app, email, and WhatsApp (available at an additional cost). White labeling available in premium packages.
Automated notifications Email and WhatsApp notifications with options for personalized reminders. Push and email notifications for new content.
Content creation as a service Unique Ultimate Combo: certified partners deliver 10 posts per month, including license and monthly editorial meetings (€1,250 - €1,750 per month). Not available.

Plans and Pricing

Plan Apostle Ambassify
Starter plan The Experiment: €1,158 one-time fee for two months of full access. Essential: starting at €700 per month for 200 users.
Standard employee advocacy Employee Advocacy First Steps: €358 per month. Premium: pricing available upon request, includes white labeling.
Advanced plan Collaborate: €658 per month. Enterprise: pricing available upon request, includes custom integrations.
Performance-driven strategy Performance Driven: €1,158 per month. Not available in this format.
White label and integrations Prices range from €499 to fully customized solutions. Included in premium plans, pricing available upon request.
Content creation as a service Ultimate Combo: €1,250 - €1,750 per month (includes license). Not available.

Target Audience and Strategy

Apostle

Focused on medium and large companies aiming to activate employees and partners as brand ambassadors and achieve strategic business goals through social media optimization. Apostle primarily serves companies in marketing, HR, and sales that want to strengthen their brand and increase revenue through employee advocacy.

Ambassify

Focused on organizations seeking to enhance employee engagement and optimize campaigns through employee advocacy. Ambassify primarily targets companies that prioritize community building as a core part of their marketing strategy.

Unique Selling Points (USPs)

USP Apostle Ambassify
Community-driven solution Activation of employees and local partners with clear strategic guidance. Activation of employees through simple campaign management functionality.
Content variations AI-generated content variations and automatic translation for different audiences and regions. Alternative captions and visuals per campaign.
Direct notifications Email and WhatsApp notifications with personalized reminders. Push and email notifications for new content.
Strategic guidance Unique: Dedicated SRO Professional and strategic partnerships (e.g., Cialdini Institute). Available via premium plans, no specific partnerships mentioned.
Content creation as a service Ultimate Combo: Fully managed content package with monthly editorial meetings. Not available.
White label capabilities White labeling of platform, app, email, and WhatsApp (available at an additional cost). White labeling available in premium plans.
Integrations Support for CRM, ATS, BI tools, and WhatsApp Business. Basic integrations with Slack, Salesforce, and other popular tools.

Additional Services and Support

Service Apostle Ambassify
Training and Workshops Digital Hero Program (€250 - €700 per session), inspiration sessions. Available in premium plans.
Onboarding Includes onboarding by an SRO Professional and online sessions. Standard onboarding included, depending on the plan.
Support Live chat, email, and an extensive knowledge base. Automated ticketing, email, and phone support (depending on the plan).

Conclusion

Overlapping USPs

  • Community-driven solution
    • Ambassify: Focuses on leveraging employees as a community to enhance authenticity.
    • Apostle: Utilizes employees and local partners as brand ambassadors with a focus on sustainable activation through the Social Reach Optimization (SRO) methodology.
  • Alternative captions and visuals
    • Ambassify: Allows the creation of multiple versions of posts for greater variety and a personal touch.
    • Apostle: Enables the creation of multiple text and image variations per post, including AI-generated content and automatic translations.
  • Direct notifications to employees
    • Ambassify: Sends push and email notifications to employees when new content is available.
    • Apostle: Sends notifications via email and WhatsApp, with additional features for personalized reminders and content approval.

USPs Where Apostle Stands Out

  • Strategic guidance and partnerships
    Apostle provides in-depth strategic support with a dedicated SRO Professional and collaborates with strategic partners like the Cialdini Institute. This goes beyond Ambassify's standard advocacy solution.
  • White label capabilities and extensive integrations
    In addition to white labeling, Apostle offers integrations with CRM, ATS, BI tools, and WhatsApp, making it more suitable for organizations that want to link social media advocacy to their existing systems.
  • Content creation as a service – Ultimate Combo
    Apostle provides a unique service where certified partners deliver tailor-made content. Clients only need to provide visual materials, while Apostle handles the entire content production process.
  • Social Reach Optimization (SRO) methodology
    Apostle employs a unique methodology to guide organizations step-by-step toward an optimized social media strategy. This includes various phases, from Social Publishing to Performance-Driven strategies, with measurable results.


Ambassify offers solid functionality in employee advocacy, particularly for companies seeking a streamlined solution with standard integrations and notification features.

Apostle, on the other hand, is better suited for companies requiring strategic support, customization, and a fully managed content process. Ambassify is ideal for businesses looking to quickly adopt employee advocacy without extensive customization or in-depth guidance.

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