17.9
ProfileGrid is web-based software with free and paid plans for page-based content gating and subscription billing.
Free planOpen sourceWebAPISelf-hosted
Best Social Networking Software in 2026
Building a member network calls for a platform that fits how people join, take part, and interact. Compared on community analytics and moderation tools, these options also differ in whether they support private communities, what deployment choices they offer, and whether single sign-on and mobile apps are available. Check members included to gauge the scale represented in the comparison, then weigh free-plan…
27.8
HumHub is an open-source intranet and collaboration platform for communication, collaboration, and knowledge sharing.
Free planAndroidiOSWeb
37.6
PeepSo is a social networking plugin for WordPress, available for web, iOS, and Android communities.
Free planAndroidiOSWeb
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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 - 5
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 - 6
Geneva
Geneva is a group communication app for finding groups, meeting people, and organizing local events or meetups.
Free planAndroidiOSWeb7.4Free plan - 7
Heartbeat
Heartbeat is a paid platform for running online communities, with Android and iOS apps.
AndroidiOS7.3 - 8
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 - 9
Discourse
Discourse is community software for hosting discussions, with options to self-host or use managed hosting.
Free planSelf-hosted7.1From $100 a month - 10
Elgg
Elgg is a free, open-source framework for building web applications where users log in and share information.
Free planWebAPISelf-hosted6.8Free plan - 11
Oxwall
AndroidiOSWebSelf-hosted6.8$799 one-time - 12
Khoros Communities
Khoros Communities is a paid platform for brands building customer communities for self-service, peer support, engagement, and collaboration.
AndroidiOSWebAPI6.7 - 13
BuddyBoss Platform
Free planAndroidiOSWeb6.6From $99 a year - 14
6.5From $599 a month - 15
SocialEngine
AndroidiOSWeb6.5From $29 a month - 16
BuddyPress
BuddyPress is a free, open-source WordPress plugin that adds social features to sites where people with shared interests can connect and communicate.
Free planWebAPISelf-hosted6.4Free plan - 17
Skool
Skool is a paid service for operating online communities with courses, videos, live calls, events, private spaces, and moderation tools.
AndroidiOSWeb6.4From $9 a month - 18
Higher Logic Thrive
AndroidiOSWebAPI6.3 - 19
6.0From $4,788 a year - 20
Hivebrite
AndroidiOSWeb6.0 - 21
6.0From $12.50 a month - 22
PeopleGrove Engagement Hub
PeopleGrove Engagement Hub is a platform for colleges and universities to manage mentorship, alumni networking, and engagement across the student journey.
Web6.0 - 23
Momentive Community
Momentive Community is a web platform for associations, membership organizations, and nonprofits seeking ways for members to connect throughout the year.
Web5.7 - 24
Almabase
Almabase is a web-based platform for digital engagement, event management, and online giving that works with an organization’s CRM.
Web5.6