BuddyPress
6.4#16 in community building platformsFree planFree planWebAPISelf-hosted
VisitBuddyPress vs PeepSo
What both publish
| Fact | BuddyPress | PeepSo |
|---|---|---|
| Event hosting | No | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Groups | Members can form groups with public, private, or hidden access, and group administrators can manage membership and invitations. | Open groups can be configured to let nonmembers react to or comment on group posts. |
| Integrations | BuddyPress can be extended with WordPress.org plugins, and the project points developers to its plugin developer documentation and supported add-ons. | PeepSo describes integrations with LearnDash, Advanced Ads, WPAdverts, and WooCommerce. |
| Mobile apps | none | both |
| Private spaces | Yes | Yes |
| Support | The project provides a community support forum for questions and troubleshooting. | PeepSo says general support questions can be asked in its community, while bug reports should be submitted through its contact form. |
BuddyPress plans
- BuddyPressFree
PeepSo plans
- FreeFree
- Community$149 a year
- Ultimate$249 a year
- PeepSo FoundationFree
- PeepSo Ultimate Bundle – 1 Year$199 a year
Pick BuddyPress if…
BuddyPress suits site owners building a WordPress-based community for a campus, company, niche interest, or product. It is for self-hosted sites that can meet its listed server requirements.
Pick PeepSo if…
PeepSo suits WordPress site owners building online communities with groups, profiles, messaging, events, and mobile access. It also fits communities needing private spaces or listed integrations.