A list by @Jess Eddy - do you have a suggestion? DM me on Twitter.
| Name | Description | URL | Value Offering |
|---|---|---|---|
| Circle | A community platform that allows you to build engaging spaces for members, with features like discussion forums, events, and private messaging. | circle.so | Seamless integration with other tools. |
| Skool | A community platform designed for online learning communities, combining social networking with course management. | skool.com | Ideal for combining community with learning. |
| Mighty Networks | A platform that lets you create your own community, courses, and membership sites all in one place. | mightynetworks.com | All-in-one community and course platform. |
| Campfire | Super simple group chat, without a subscription. And you get the code, too. | once.com/campfire | Pay once, own forever, run on your own servers and get the source code. |
| Tribe | A customizable community platform that integrates with your website or product, offering features like discussion forums, gamification, and social networking. | tribe.so | Highly customizable with strong integrations. |
| Discourse | An open-source community platform with powerful discussion forums and customization options, ideal for creating a robust community. | discourse.org | Open-source with extensive customization. |
| PeerBoard | A community platform that can be embedded into your website, offering features like discussions, Q&A, and member profiles. | peerboard.com | Easy website integration with embeddable communities. |
| Vanilla Forums | A flexible community platform with features for discussion forums, Q&A, and customer support, designed for building online communities. | vanillaforums.com | Focused on customer support and community building. |
| Hivebrite | A community management platform for creating and managing online communities with features like events, content management, and networking. | hivebrite.com | Robust community management with networking features. |
| Facebook Groups | A simple and widely-used platform for building communities, although it lacks some of the customization and control of dedicated platforms. | facebook.com/groups | Large, established user base with ease of access. |
| BuddyBoss | A WordPress plugin that turns your WordPress site into a community platform with features for forums, groups, and social networking. | buddyboss.com | Perfect for WordPress-based communities. |