{"id":16,"date":"2023-11-07T14:16:55","date_gmt":"2023-11-07T14:16:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/help.goprofiles.io\/?p=16"},"modified":"2026-05-04T18:09:47","modified_gmt":"2026-05-04T18:09:47","slug":"what-is-goprofiles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.goprofiles.io\/help\/what-is-goprofiles\/","title":{"rendered":"What is GoProfiles"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/goprofiles.io\">GoProfiles<\/a> is a people directory and recognition platform that helps teams connect, collaborate, and celebrate one another more effectively. It gives employees the context they need to build stronger working relationships, recognize achievements, and quickly find the right people across the organization. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.goprofiles.io\/blog\/content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/05\/16170939\/Screenshot-2024-05-16-at-10.28.01%E2%80%AFAM-1-1024x538.png\" alt=\"goprofiles homepage\" class=\"wp-image-294\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Types of people directory solutions<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>There are typically three categories that employee information and directory solutions file under; internal solution, open-source solutions, and SaaS options (like us!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Internal Solution built in-house <\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Closed system that doesn&#8217;t rely on third party applications<\/td><td>Time and money spent on building and architecturing the solution<br><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Build exactly what you need<\/td><td>Time and money spent on updating the solution<br><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>No inherent security protocol or data recovery net<br><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>You are on the hook for any and all catastrophic incidents<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>The solution is only as good as you make it (limited features)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Open Source Solutions<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Closed system that doesn&#8217;t rely on third party applications<br><\/td><td>Time and money spent on building and architecturing the solution<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Build exactly what you need<\/td><td>Time and money spent on updating the solution<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>No inherent security protocol or data recovery net<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>You are on the hook for any and all catastrophic incidents<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>The solution is only as good as you make it (limited features)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>SaaS Solutions (GoProfiles)<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Quick integration<\/td><td>Subscription costs<\/td><\/tr><tr><td> Security and data loss prevention built into the product <\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Continuous feature improvements and iterations <\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Scalability as your team grows <\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Peace of mind <\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cheaper in the long run<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>When choosing a people directory solution, it is important to consider the size and needs of your company as well as the resources available for building and maintaining the solution. 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