Improve internal communications
Centralizes announcements, updates, and messages so everyone is on the same page.
Self-Hosted Intranet
On your terms. Under your control. In your hands.
Axero puts you in complete command of your digital workplace—secure, customizable, and entirely yours.
Trusted by
Award-winning intranet software
On your own cloud.
Only you can access and control your data, not Axero. Axero's self-hosted intranet makes it easy to host an intranet on your own cloud environment so regulatory requirements and data governance live entirely on your own network—all while having the flexibility that comes with a cloud intranet.
On your security protocols.
Integrate seamlessly with your existing firewalls, VPNs, and zero-trust policies. All authentication, audit logs, and encryption stay within your network, giving your IT and security teams total visibility and consistent enforcement.
On your compliance requirements.
Keep data residency, retention, and audit trails fully in-house to meet regulatory and data governance compliances. You define policies, generate tamper-proof logs, and produce instant reports, always audit-ready and penalty-proof.
On brand, always.
Your logo, your colors, your intranet, your way. Fully customizable layouts built with drag-and-drop deliver a cohesive, on-brand experience that keeps everyone aligned. Upgrade available for a white-label mobile intranet app on both iOS and Android.
On your side, every step of the way.
Axero has your best interests at heart. You will be assigned a dedicated Axero Client Success Manager (CSM) plus around-the-clock, white-glove support. Your journey with us doesn't stop at launch. We help you assess, apply best practices, optimize, and repeat!
Why organizations choose self-hosted
Improve your digital workplace on your terms
Facilitate collaboration among teams
Enables real-time teamwork and cross-department collaboration without relying on external platforms.
Optimize knowledge management
Makes critical information easy to find, update, and use organization-wide.
Support internal networking
Connects employees and encourages relationship-building through directories, profiles, and interest groups.
Boost employee engagement
Delivers personalized content, recognitions, and feedback channels, making employees feel informed, involved, and valued.
Strengthen workplace culture
Promotes shared values, highlights company stories, and fosters a sense of belonging.
Customer success
What our customers say
“Excellent security, customer service, and support drive internal participation and community engagement and are great tools for sharing resources, updates, and collaboration across the organization.”
Theresa M.
Earthjustice
Frequently asked questions about self-hosted intranet
1. What is an on-premise intranet vs a self-hosted intranet?
A self-hosted intranet is an intranet that is hosted and maintained on either an organization's own cloud environment or their own on-premise environment. Also referred to as an on-prem intranet, this allows organizations heightened security and complete control over all aspects of their tech stack, while having all the benefits of an intranet application.
2. Why choose an on-premise or self-hosted intranet?
As a result, an on-premise intranet is the preferred option for many businesses, such as Large enterprises with established IT infrastructures, organizations in regulated industries, such as banking, healthcare, and government, and companies with specific data handling and privacy requirements. On-premise and self-hosted intranets are used interchangeably but there's one key difference. An on-premise intranet is a private, internal network hosted and managed on your own data centers. A self-hosted intranet means you have complete control over organizational data without a vendor having access to it.
3. What are the server and hardware requirements?
Requirements vary based on user count and system complexity. At a minimum, you will need dedicated servers, sufficient storage, backup solutions, and a disaster recovery plan.
4. Does the solution support single sign-on (SSO) integrations?
Yes, Axero integrates with Active Directory, Azure AD, Okta and other providers for user authentication, role-based access control, and SSO.
5. Can we customize the intranet's features and UI?
Yes, the Axero on-premise intranet offers full customization capabilities. Match your brand with custom CSS, drag-and-drop layouts, and white-label mobile apps.
6. How is user data secured?
Data remains on your internal servers. You can apply your own encryption, access policies, and firewalls to meet internal and regulatory standards.
7. Is the intranet mobile responsive or app-compatible?
Yes! Axero offers a native mobile intranet app on both iOS and Android. Upgrade available for a white label.
8. What's the typical deployment timeline?
Deployment can range from a few weeks to several months, depending on the platform, required integrations, and customization scope.
9. Can HR manage content without IT involvement?
Yes, at Axero, we pride ourselves on providing a user-friendly WYSIWYG editor that allows non-technical users to publish content, manage pages, and update resources.
10. Can we segment content by department or location?
Absolutely. Axero's role or group-based access and permissions allow you to target content by team, department, office location, or employee role. You can be as broad or granular as you want!
11. Who handles system updates and patches?
Typically, this falls under your internal IT and security teams. As we release system updates, we will work with you to make them available. Additionally, we can provide optional managed services.
12. Can we migrate to a cloud model later?
Yes, in the event that you want to switch from self-hosted to the cloud, we will assist you with that transition.