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DEV Community is a place for software developers to publish, discuss, and learn from one another.
Free planOpen sourceAndroidiOSWeb
Best Online Community Platforms in 2026
Online community platforms provide spaces for people to gather, communicate, and manage group participation. Compare direct messaging and private groups to see how members can connect, and check mobile apps if access on phones matters. Moderation tools, member limits, and custom domains help clarify the administrative options, while free-plan availability and paid-from pricing add cost context. NodeBB, HumHub, and…
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Mobilize is a web and API platform for mission-driven organizations that manage events and recruit volunteers.
Free planAndroidiOSWeb
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Discuit is an open-source community discussion platform described as an alternative to Reddit.
Free planOpen sourceAndroidiOSWeb
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HumHub
HumHub is an open-source intranet and collaboration platform for communication, collaboration, and knowledge sharing.
Free planAndroidiOSWebAPI7.8From €144 a month - 5
Forumbee
Forumbee is a web platform for customer and employee communities with discussion forums, Q&A, and a knowledge base.
AndroidiOSWebAPI7.7From $50 a month - 6
Circle
Circle brings community, content, events, courses, payments, email and website tools together in one platform for creators, brands and community businesses.
AndroidiOSWebAPI7.5From $89 a month - 7
NodeBB
NodeBB is a discussion platform for creating forums and online communities, including brand communities and product support boards.
Free planWebAPILinuxmacOS7.5From $20 a month - 8
Geneva
Geneva is a group communication app for finding groups, meeting people, and organizing local events or meetups.
Free planAndroidiOSWeb7.4Free plan - 9
Heartbeat
Heartbeat is a paid platform for running online communities, with Android and iOS apps.
AndroidiOS7.3 - 10
Invision Community
AndroidiOSWebAPI7.3 - 11
Wisdo
AndroidiOSWeb7.3From $70 a year - 12
Jodel
Jodel is a free local social networking app for sharing anonymous posts and following conversations with people nearby.
Free planAndroidiOSWeb7.2Free plan - 13
Mighty Networks
Mighty Networks is a paid platform for creating communities with private spaces, moderation tools, events, and custom domains.
AndroidiOSWeb7.2From $79 a month - 14
Discourse
Discourse is community software for hosting discussions, with options to self-host or use managed hosting.
Free planSelf-hosted7.1From $100 a month - 15
Fora
Fora is a web-based, white-label community platform aimed at creators, educators, and coaches.
Free planWeb7.0Free plan - 16
Communi
Communi combines online communities, courses, events, payments, and AI for creators and community builders.
AndroidiOSWeb6.9From $295 a year - 17
Gainsight Customer Communities
Gainsight Customer Communities gives customers a shared place to ask questions, exchange answers, learn, and share knowledge.
WebAPI6.9From $1,000 a year - 18
Elgg
Elgg is a free, open-source framework for building web applications where users log in and share information.
Free planWebAPISelf-hosted6.8Free plan - 19
Heyspace
Heyspace is a social app for adults seeking friendships and connections through shared interests.
Free planAndroidiOS6.8From $4.99 a month - 20
Forums.net
Forums.net is a hosted discussion platform for organizations and businesses running online communities.
AndroidiOSWeb6.7From $49.99 a month - 21
Khoros Communities
Khoros Communities is a paid platform for brands building customer communities for self-service, peer support, engagement, and collaboration.
AndroidiOSWebAPI6.7 - 22
Nodyx
Free planWebAPILinuxmacOS6.7Free plan - 23
Open Social
Open Social is a community collaboration platform for organizations that need to connect and work across their communities.
Free planAndroidiOSWebAPI6.7Free plan - 24
TruckPulse
TruckPulse is a web platform for managing Virtual Trucking Companies running ETS2 and ATS Drivers Hubs.
Free planWeb6.7Free plan - 25
Neighbors
Neighbors is a free service for sharing neighborhood updates, safety information, and community news.
Free planAndroidiOSWeb6.6Free plan