# Top Free Online Community Management Software Check out our list of free Online Community Management Software. Products featured on this list are the ones that offer a free trial version. As with most free versions, there are limitations, typically time or features. If you'd like to see more products and to evaluate additional feature options, compare all [Online Community Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/online-community-management) to ensure you get the right product. ## View Free Online Community Management Software G2 takes pride in showing unbiased reviews on user satisfaction in our ratings and reports. We do not allow paid placements in any of our ratings, rankings, or reports. Learn about our [scoring methodologies](https://research.g2.com/g2-scoring-methodologies). **57** Online Community Management Products Available View all [Online Community Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/online-community-management) View all [Online Community Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/online-community-management) ### [Mighty Networks](https://www.g2.com/products/mighty-networks/reviews) [By Mightynetworks](https://www.g2.com/sellers/mightynetworks) [ (695)4.6 out of 5 ](https://www.g2.com/products/mighty-networks/reviews#reviews "Read Mighty Networks Reviews") Product Description The most popular all-in-one community platform for creators and entrepreneurs. Nearly $500M in creator earnings on Mighty. With Mighty, you can bring your courses, memberships, and offers together **Users:** Founder, CEO · **Industries:** Health, Wellness and Fitness, Professional Training & Coaching · **Market Segment:** 91% Small-Business, 6% Mid-Market ![Brandy N.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Brandy N.") BN The simplicity in how to use the platform for creating everything, and the ai bot to answer my questions 24/7 with mind blowing accuracy. Better...[Read review](https://www.g2.com/products/mighty-networks/reviews/mighty-networks-review-11968975) ![Verified User in Health, Wellness and Fitness](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Health, Wellness and Fitness") AH Before signing up with Mighty Networks I reviewed Skool and Circle offers and found that Mighty had to most sophisticated UI as well as fullest set...[Read review](https://www.g2.com/products/mighty-networks/reviews/mighty-networks-review-12615311) Year Founded 2017 HQ Location Palo Alto, California Company Website https://www.mightynetworks.com Twitter @MightyNetworks LinkedIn® Page https://www.linkedin.com/company/2330778/ ### [Circle](https://www.g2.com/products/circle-so-circle/reviews) [By Circle.so](https://www.g2.com/sellers/circle-so) [ (501)4.5 out of 5 ](https://www.g2.com/products/circle-so-circle/reviews#reviews "Read Circle Reviews") Product Description Circle is the world’s leading all-in-one branded community platform. Circle enables you to bring together your community, events, and courses — all under your own brand. Circle customers range fro **Users:** Founder, CEO · **Industries:** Health, Wellness and Fitness, Professional Training & Coaching · **Market Segment:** 71% Small-Business, 11% Mid-Market ![Verified User in Education Management](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Education Management") AE I love being able to keep our community and courses all in one place. It’s helped us streamline and simplify everything across our community and...[Read review](https://www.g2.com/products/circle-so-circle/reviews/circle-review-12694217) LF I run a paid community on Circle and it solves almost every problem other platforms have, offering the best of everything in terms of features,...[Read review](https://www.g2.com/products/circle-so-circle/reviews/circle-review-12694256) Year Founded 2019 HQ Location New York, US Company Website https://circle.so/ Twitter @circleapp LinkedIn® Page https://www.linkedin.com/company/circleco/ [![G2 Advertising](/assets/my-g2-logo-41632af6f81a240a0a9886638f412b2ac9a29f4001534f8c83be89a58ef9d45d.svg "G2 Advertising")](https://sell.g2.com/case-studies/how-aisdr-uses-g2-ads-to-turn-g2-into-top-5-traffic-source) Sponsored G2 Advertising Get 2x conversion than Google Ads with G2 Advertising! G2 Advertising places your product in premium positions on high-traffic pages and on targeted competitor pages to reach buyers at key comparison moments. [ Learn More ](https://sell.g2.com/case-studies/how-aisdr-uses-g2-ads-to-turn-g2-into-top-5-traffic-source) ### [Gainsight Customer Communities](https://www.g2.com/products/gainsight-customer-communities/reviews) [By Gainsight Inc.](https://www.g2.com/sellers/gainsight-inc) [ (268)4.4 out of 5 ](https://www.g2.com/products/gainsight-customer-communities/reviews#reviews "Read Gainsight Customer Communities Reviews") Product Description Gainsight Customer Communities is a custom-branded online hub where customers can ask questions, learn from peers, explore product updates, and even influence product direction in one connected space. **Users:** Community Manager · **Industries:** Computer Software, Information Technology and Services · **Market Segment:** 57% Mid-Market, 25% Enterprise ![Verified User in Information Technology and Services](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Information Technology and Services") AI The overall product is quite complete and has lots of features[Read review](https://www.g2.com/products/gainsight-customer-communities/reviews/gainsight-customer-communities-review-4700107) ![Adam B.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Adam B.") AB There's a lot to love about inSided as a product and as a company. Here are a few areas where I think inSided really shines: Implementation &...[Read review](https://www.g2.com/products/gainsight-customer-communities/reviews/gainsight-customer-communities-review-4938790) Year Founded 2009 HQ Location San Francisco, CA Company Website https://www.gainsight.com Twitter @GainsightHQ LinkedIn® Page https://www.linkedin.com/company/841640/ ### [Bettermode](https://www.g2.com/products/bettermode/reviews) [By Bettermode Inc.](https://www.g2.com/sellers/bettermode-inc) [ (117)4.7 out of 5 ](https://www.g2.com/products/bettermode/reviews#reviews "Read Bettermode Reviews") Product Description Bettermode is an all-in-one customer community platform designed to help businesses enhance customer experience, foster engagement, and cultivate meaningful relationships with their audience. This pla **Users:** Founder, CEO · **Industries:** Computer Software, Information Technology and Services · **Market Segment:** 64% Small-Business, 26% Mid-Market ![Nick B.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Nick B.") NB I'm brand new to the SaaS community space, and honestly, Tribe was the right decision. I looked at some competitors that offered similar things,...[Read review](https://www.g2.com/products/bettermode/reviews/bettermode-review-6714367) ![Shawneda C.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Shawneda C.") SC Making a cookie free, non tracked community that looks better than the current iteration of mega platforms without losing the community building...[Read review](https://www.g2.com/products/bettermode/reviews/bettermode-review-10196455) Year Founded 2018 HQ Location Toronto, Ontario Company Website https://bettermode.com Twitter @BettermodeHQ LinkedIn® Page https://www.linkedin.com/company/18796857/ ### [Higher Logic Vanilla](https://www.g2.com/products/higher-logic-vanilla/reviews) [By Higher Logic](https://www.g2.com/sellers/higher-logic) [ (99)4.3 out of 5 ](https://www.g2.com/products/higher-logic-vanilla/reviews#reviews "Read Higher Logic Vanilla Reviews") Product Description Higher Logic Vanilla is a customer community platform from Higher Logic, a global leader in engagement software headquartered in Arlington, Virginia. Backed by the largest community software organizat **Users:** Community Manager · **Industries:** Computer Software, Computer Games · **Market Segment:** 52% Mid-Market, 36% Small-Business ![Trevor B.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Trevor B.") TB I love that within days of starting my free trial, I had a nicely branded solution (that I was able to setup with the self-service configuration...[Read review](https://www.g2.com/products/higher-logic-vanilla/reviews/higher-logic-vanilla-review-1417396) ![Verified User in Higher Education](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Higher Education") AH Vanilla is a perfectly functional forum software system that offers a comprehensive list of features. The core and some plugins are open-source....[Read review](https://www.g2.com/products/higher-logic-vanilla/reviews/higher-logic-vanilla-review-4383827) Year Founded 2007 HQ Location Arlington, VA Company Website https://www.higherlogic.com/ Twitter @HigherLogic LinkedIn® Page https://www.linkedin.com/company/higher-logic/ ### [Discourse](https://www.g2.com/products/discourse/reviews) [By Discourse](https://www.g2.com/sellers/discourse) [ (68)4.0 out of 5 ](https://www.g2.com/products/discourse/reviews#reviews "Read Discourse Reviews") Product Description Discourse helps businesses build trusted online communities where engagement drives retention, support, and knowledge sharing. Designed to scale and easy to adapt, it offers full data control and powe **Industries:** Computer Software, Information Technology and Services · **Market Segment:** 41% Small-Business, 37% Mid-Market KA It is a open source software, where the main topics can be discussed orderly. It doesn't matter how big or small the project is, you'll find the...[Read review](https://www.g2.com/products/discourse/reviews/discourse-review-1662630) ![Verified User in Computer Software](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Computer Software") AC We know discourse isn't the most robust forum software out there, but for the price, it does very well! Keeping things organized is incredibly easy...[Read review](https://www.g2.com/products/discourse/reviews/discourse-review-1664146) Year Founded 2012 HQ Location El Cerrito, CA Company Website https://www.discourse.org/ Twitter @discourse LinkedIn® Page https://www.linkedin.com/company/civilized-discourse-construction-kit-inc/about ### [Glue Up](https://www.g2.com/products/glue-up/reviews) [By Glue Up](https://www.g2.com/sellers/glue-up) [ (139)4.5 out of 5 ](https://www.g2.com/products/glue-up/reviews#reviews "Read Glue Up Reviews") Product Description Glue Up is an all-in-one CRM platform designed to help associations, Chambers of Commerce and other member-based organizations build and grow their communities through events, memberships, and various **Users:** Executive Director · **Industries:** Non-Profit Organization Management, Events Services · **Market Segment:** 86% Small-Business, 12% Mid-Market User SentimentHow are these determined? Users like the wide range of features, the user-friendly interface, the quick customer support response, and the potential for member engagement that Glue Up offers. Users mentioned that the website's backend is not very user-friendly, setting up payment accounts and DNS can be a long process, and there is a learning curve to fully understand and utilize all the features. Year Founded 2013 HQ Location Tysons, VA Company Website https://www.glueup.com/ Twitter @Glue\_Up LinkedIn® Page https://www.linkedin.com/company/3320588/ ### [Commune](https://www.g2.com/products/commune-2025-04-24/reviews) [By Commune](https://www.g2.com/sellers/commune-ebd60868-6eec-4722-a9fa-787cc6aac6c0) [ (36)4.7 out of 5 ](https://www.g2.com/products/commune-2025-04-24/reviews#reviews "Read Commune Reviews") Product Description Commune is the brand advocacy platform for B2C companies that grows revenue by increasing UGC on social media and improving LTV through building a community of consumer advocates. First released in 2 **Industries:** Information Technology and Services · **Market Segment:** 53% Mid-Market, 25% Small-Business ![Keiichi C.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Keiichi C.") KC ・Having customer support with extensive industry experience was a great help during the launch. Their expertise helped us avoid unnecessary...[Read review](https://www.g2.com/products/commune-2025-04-24/reviews/commune-review-8927143) MO You might think about cramming a community site with various features when you want to launch it. However, Commune framework shows you that's...[Read review](https://www.g2.com/products/commune-2025-04-24/reviews/commune-review-8964735) Year Founded 2018 HQ Location San Mateo, California Company Website https://commune.us/ LinkedIn® Page https://www.linkedin.com/company/communeus/ ### [Café](https://www.g2.com/products/cafe/reviews) [By Café](https://www.g2.com/sellers/cafe) [ (41)5.0 out of 5 ](https://www.g2.com/products/cafe/reviews#reviews "Read Café Reviews") Product Description Café is your Workplace Engagement Hub that boosts belonging across teams by encouraging in-person meetings. With Café, you give employees better visibility over “Who’s where” and “Who’s who” and empow **Industries:** Computer Software, Information Technology and Services · **Market Segment:** 54% Small-Business, 46% Mid-Market ![Sarah B.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Sarah B.") SB I like the schedule view, it helps me organize with my team to meet at the office. Also, I think it's perfect that its synchronized with Slack ! [Read review](https://www.g2.com/products/cafe/reviews/cafe-review-8000686) ![yanis b.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "yanis b.") YB The best website to link people in c My company[Read review](https://www.g2.com/products/cafe/reviews/cafe-review-8012387) Year Founded 2020 HQ Location New York, NY Company Website https://at.cafe/ LinkedIn® Page https://www.linkedin.com/company/get-cafe/ ### [Heartbeat](https://www.g2.com/products/heartbeat-chat-heartbeat/reviews) [By Heartbeat Chat](https://www.g2.com/sellers/heartbeat-chat) [ (30)4.8 out of 5 ](https://www.g2.com/products/heartbeat-chat-heartbeat/reviews#reviews "Read Heartbeat Reviews") Product Description Heartbeat is the all-in-one platform for community businesses. We bring together all the tools needed to run a profitable, scalable, community business — discussions, chats, courses, documents, even **Industries:** Professional Training & Coaching · **Market Segment:** 87% Small-Business, 10% Mid-Market ![Marc D.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Marc D.") MD It has great systems in place for onboarding you to the platform and also for you to help onboard your members when they join.[Read review](https://www.g2.com/products/heartbeat-chat-heartbeat/reviews/heartbeat-review-8318385) ![Verified User in Professional Training & Coaching](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Professional Training & Coaching") AP Heartbeat is a very affordable tool in comparison to most other community management tools out there. It's easy to use for me as an administrator...[Read review](https://www.g2.com/products/heartbeat-chat-heartbeat/reviews/heartbeat-review-8319443) Year Founded 2020 HQ Location Sandy Springs, Georgia Company Website https://www.heartbeat.chat/ Twitter @HeartbeatChat LinkedIn® Page https://www.linkedin.com/company/heartbeatchat/ ### [Nas.io](https://www.g2.com/products/nas-io/reviews) [By Nas Company](https://www.g2.com/sellers/nas-company) [ (31)4.7 out of 5 ](https://www.g2.com/products/nas-io/reviews#reviews "Read Nas.io Reviews") Product Description Build an internet business in one minute Nas.io is the fastest way to turn an idea into income. Type what you want to build and our AI Co-Founder drafts your product, landing page and promotion pla **Market Segment:** 100% Small-Business, 3% Mid-Market ![Miguel G.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Miguel G.") MG How easy and quick it is to use and learn.[Read review](https://www.g2.com/products/nas-io/reviews/nas-io-review-11388113) ![Verified User in Arts and Crafts](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Arts and Crafts") AA - They make it super easy to start, like you can start receiving payments really quick. - Nas.io is like multiple platforms in one, payments,...[Read review](https://www.g2.com/products/nas-io/reviews/nas-io-review-11390655) Year Founded 2020 HQ Location New York, US Company Website https://nas.io/ LinkedIn® Page https://www.linkedin.com/company/nas-company/ ### [Axero](https://www.g2.com/products/axero/reviews) [By Axero Solutions, LLC](https://www.g2.com/sellers/axero-solutions-llc) [ (100)4.3 out of 5 ](https://www.g2.com/products/axero/reviews#reviews "Read Axero Reviews") Product Description Axero is a modern intranet and digital workplace platform that brings your people, content, and communication into one searchable, branded hub. Built for mid-size and enterprise companies, Axero is **Industries:** Financial Services, Information Technology and Services · **Market Segment:** 55% Mid-Market, 24% Small-Business User SentimentHow are these determined? Reviewers appreciate Axero's ease of use, customization options, and excellent customer support, noting its ability to improve company-wide communication and workflow. Reviewers experienced challenges with Axero's coding requirements for optimal space design, limited search functionality, lack of audit reporting capabilities, and ongoing unresolved issues. Year Founded 2008 HQ Location New York, NY Company Website https://axerosolutions.com Twitter @AxeroSolutions LinkedIn® Page https://www.linkedin.com/company/217396/ ### [Graduway](https://www.g2.com/products/graduway/reviews) [By Gravyty](https://www.g2.com/sellers/gravyty) [ (26)4.6 out of 5 ](https://www.g2.com/products/graduway/reviews#reviews "Read Graduway Reviews") Product Description Graduway is an alumni engagement and community networking platform from Gravyty that helps educational institutions and nonprofit organizations build, manage, and grow relationships with their alumni, **Industries:** Higher Education · **Market Segment:** 38% Small-Business, 31% Mid-Market ![Kaleb K.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Kaleb K.") KK Graduway delivers and is honest. Everything they sold us on has been realized. At first, the product seems overwhelming and we were concerned about...[Read review](https://www.g2.com/products/graduway/reviews/graduway-review-4343956) MH Graduway has created and cultivated an Alumni Relations Industry. Demonstrating through their product, the value and power alumni have in their...[Read review](https://www.g2.com/products/graduway/reviews/graduway-review-4368595) HQ Location London, England Company Website https://www.gravyty.com/ LinkedIn® Page https://www.linkedin.com/company/gravytyco/ ### [Lounjee](https://www.g2.com/products/lounjee/reviews) [By Lounjee](https://www.g2.com/sellers/lounjee) [ (15)4.9 out of 5 ](https://www.g2.com/products/lounjee/reviews#reviews "Read Lounjee Reviews") Product Description Lounjee connects the members of your community or the attendees at your events based on their professional goals and interests. It is an all-in-one community platform that gives you all the tools you **Market Segment:** 87% Small-Business, 7% Enterprise ![Nicholas Mwaura K.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Nicholas Mwaura K.") NK 1. Conferencing 2. Communities 3. Support[Read review](https://www.g2.com/products/lounjee/reviews/lounjee-review-5008635) Year Founded 2017 HQ Location Paris, FR Company Website https://www.lounjee.com Twitter @lounjee LinkedIn® Page https://www.linkedin.com/company/lounjee ### [Website Toolbox Forums](https://www.g2.com/products/website-toolbox-forums/reviews) [By Website Toolbox](https://www.g2.com/sellers/website-toolbox) [ (14)4.4 out of 5 ](https://www.g2.com/products/website-toolbox-forums/reviews#reviews "Read Website Toolbox Forums Reviews") Product Description The easiest way to create your community forum in the cloud. No coding, software, or servers required. Fully customizable, single sign on, embedded into your website, robust security controls, and mon **Market Segment:** 86% Small-Business, 14% Mid-Market ![Verified User in Sports](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Sports") AS So easy to use. Setup is straightforward. Easy to maintain & a simple way for our members to be part of an online community.[Read review](https://www.g2.com/products/website-toolbox-forums/reviews/website-toolbox-forums-review-3715908) ML The cost of the forum software and the ease of adding the software to our website were key features for us. We reviewed several forum platforms and...[Read review](https://www.g2.com/products/website-toolbox-forums/reviews/website-toolbox-forums-review-3748617) Year Founded 2008 HQ Location Noida, Uttar Pradesh Company Website https://www.websitetoolbox.com Twitter @websitetoolboxx LinkedIn® Page https://www.linkedin.com/company/1681324/ [![G2 Advertising](/assets/my-g2-logo-41632af6f81a240a0a9886638f412b2ac9a29f4001534f8c83be89a58ef9d45d.svg "G2 Advertising")](https://sell.g2.com/case-studies/how-aisdr-uses-g2-ads-to-turn-g2-into-top-5-traffic-source) Sponsored G2 Advertising Get 2x conversion than Google Ads with G2 Advertising! G2 Advertising places your product in premium positions on high-traffic pages and on targeted competitor pages to reach buyers at key comparison moments. 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