19.2
Android app and web platform for communities, with event hosting and self-hosted options.
Free planOpen sourceAndroidiOSWeb
Best Community Platforms in 2026
UNA leads this chart of 126 (9.2/10, free plan). Minds is next (9.0/10, free plan), and Whaller is the next highest-placed with a free plan (8.9/10). Community platforms give a group a place to talk, share resources or organize events; compare Android app support and the tools you need for member limits, private spaces and moderation. Check whether a platform has a free plan, what paid access costs, and whether it runs on the web or supports mobile apps. Android availability can matter if members use Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO phones.
29.0
Android app and web platform for communities, with a free plan and self-hosted options.
Free planOpen sourceAndroidiOSWeb
38.9
Android app and web platform for communities, with event hosting and self-hosted options.
Free planAndroidiOSWeb
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Thigmo
Android app and web platform for communities, with event hosting and private spaces.
Free planAndroidiOSWebAPI8.6From $70 a month - 5
HumHub
Android app and web service for groups, with spaces for events and members.
Free planAndroidiOSWebAPI8.5From €144 a month - 6
NodeBB
Web forum platform with self-hosting options, a free plan and a 14-day trial.
Free planWebAPILinuxmacOS8.4From $20 a month - 7
Octo
Octo is a platform for creating private social networks, with feeds, discussions, polls, events, surveys, payments, badges, and branded apps.
Free planAndroidiOSWebSelf-hosted8.4From $29 a month - 8
Raklet
Android app for communities, with a custom domain and space for up to 500 members.
Free planAndroidiOS8.3From $59 a month - 9
Circle
Android app and web platform for communities, with event hosting, private spaces and custom domains.
AndroidiOSWebAPI8.2From $89 a month - 10
PeepSo
Android app and web platform for communities, with event hosting and private spaces.
Free planAndroidiOSWebSelf-hosted8.2Free plan - 11
HuddleSpot
HuddleSpot is a community platform that combines discussions, courses, events, payments, and member engagement.
Free planAndroidiOSWeb8.1From $3,959 a month - 12
ProfileGrid
ProfileGrid is web-based software with free and paid plans for page-based content gating and subscription billing.
Free planOpen sourceWebAPISelf-hosted8.1$79 one-time - 13
Invision Community
AndroidiOSWebAPI8.0 - 14
Heartbeat
Heartbeat is a paid platform for running online communities, with Android and iOS apps.
AndroidiOS8.0 - 15
Ummah
Ummah is a community platform for Muslim organizations, bringing member management, events, donations, and community engagement into one service.
Free planAndroidiOSWeb8.0From $19 a month - 16
Forumbee
Forumbee is a web platform for customer and employee communities with discussion forums, Q&A, and a knowledge base.
AndroidiOSWebAPI8.0From $50 a month - 17
AlumnForce
AlumnForce is an alumni community platform for connecting members, supporting careers, and organizing engagement.
AndroidiOSWebAPI8.0From €350 a month - 18
Discourse
Self-hosted software for groups, with tools for events and members-only areas.
Free planSelf-hosted7.9From $100 a month - 19
Mateflow
Android app and web community service for organizing events, with gated areas and domain options.
AndroidiOSWebAPI7.9From $49 a month - 20
7.9From $79 a month - 21
Kazokus
Web community service with an iPhone and iPad app, event tools and restricted areas; limit of 2,500 members.
Free planiOSWeb7.7From $49 a month - 22
CircleUp
CircleUp is a member-management platform for homeschool co-ops and community groups, combining class registration, event scheduling, payments, and communication.
Free planiOSWeb7.7From $23 a month - 23
VK
AndroidiOSWeb7.7From 299 RUB a month - 24
Pillar
Pillar is a creator commerce platform for building a link-in-bio store and selling digital products, memberships, and services.
Free planAndroidiOSWeb7.7From $29 a month - 25
Satlantis
Free planAndroidiOSWeb7.7From $99 a month
Choosing well
Does it have an Android app for members?
Check the platform's mobile app support if members will read and post from Android phones. The list compares mobile apps, and Android is one of the platform options to check.
Can I start with a free plan, and what does paid access cost?
Compare whether a platform offers a free plan, whether it has a free trial, and its paid-from price. These details help you decide what to try and what ongoing access may cost.
Does it have the community features I need?
Compare member limits, event hosting, private spaces, custom domains and moderation tools. Choose based on the way your group needs to communicate and be managed.
Can I host or connect the platform the way I need?
Check whether you need a web platform, an API or self-hosting. Platform availability varies, so confirm the option that fits your group before choosing.
Which community platforms can I compare?
The list includes platforms such as Discourse, Meetup and Reddit, alongside options like UNA, Whaller and NodeBB. Compare their listed pricing and features rather than assuming they work the same way.
Questions people ask
What should I look for in a community platform?
Compare Android and other mobile app support, free and paid access, member limits, event hosting, private spaces, custom domains and moderation tools.
Do community platforms have Android apps?
Android is one of the platform options compared in this list. Check the individual platform's app support before choosing it for a Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO phone.
Can I use a community platform for free?
Some listed platforms have a free plan or free trial. Check the individual entry for its current plan and paid-from price.
Which community platforms support events and private spaces?
Event hosting and private spaces are among the features compared. Check the platform details to see whether they meet your group's needs.
Can I self-host a community platform?
Self-hosting is one of the platform options represented. Check the individual platform's listing to confirm whether it supports your preferred setup.