Widget Builder
Widget Builder is the leading low-code platform for custom widgets in Staffbase intranets.
Overview
With Widget Builder, you can create custom widgets for your Staffbase intranet – without coding skills, quickly and easily.
Widget Builder vs. Custom Development
The following overview shows why Widget Builder is the better alternative to custom development:
| Criteria | Widget Builder ✅ | Custom Development ⚠️ |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Costs | None – only monthly license fee (low costs for self-hosting) 😊 | High – developer salaries, project management, risk due to complexity, infrastructure setup 💸 |
| 👨💻 Programming Effort | Minimal – low-code editor, little programming knowledge required 🎯 | Very high – complete frontend & backend development, knowledge of widget integration in Staffbase required 😰 |
| ⚡ Time-to-Market | Hours to days 🚀 | Weeks to months 🐌 |
| 🖥️ Hosting | Included – EU servers ☁️ | Must be set up and fully managed yourself 🔧 |
| 🔒 Security & Compliance | Automatic user authentication when widgets are called, GDPR-compliant, regular security updates 🛡️ | Full responsibility, regular audits required, every authentication in the widget must be built yourself ⚠️ |
| 📦 Installation in Staffbase | Automatic – one-click integration ✨ | Manual integration, installation package must be built and provided yourself 🔨 |
| 🔄 Maintenance & Updates | Automatic – no effort 😌 | Ongoing development effort 🔧 |
| 💬 Support | Professional support included 🤝 | Own team must build up know-how 📚 |
| 📈 Scalability | Automatically scaling ♾️ | Manual capacity planning required 📊 |
| 🎨 Templates & Best Practices | 20+ tested widget templates, an editor that focuses on the essentials 🎁 | Build everything from scratch 🏗️ |
Conclusion
Widget Builder reduces development time by 90% and lowers total costs by up to 80% compared to custom development.
And should a widget become too complex for Widget Builder, our experienced development team is happy to help. We also develop complex widgets using the basic architecture of Widget Builder and our years of experience.
Why Widget Builder?
- Low-Code Editor: Visual editor
- Fast Results: Solutions in days instead of months
- 20+ Templates: Pre-built widget templates
- Integrations: Connect HR systems, CRM and more
- GDPR Compliant: Secure EU hosting
Getting Started is Easy
Step 1: Registration
See how simple registration and getting started with Widget Builder is:
Step 2: Enable Widget in Staffbase
Here’s how easy it is to make your widget visible in Staffbase:
Ready to get started? Start for free now and create your first widget in minutes.