Compare Encompass and Hivebrite 
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Market Segments
Mid-Market (56.3% of reviews)
Small-Business (62.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
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Encompass
Star Rating
(16)3.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (56.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Star Rating
(207)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (62.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Hivebrite significantly outperforms Anthology Encompass in overall user satisfaction, with a much higher G2 Score reflecting a more positive experience among users. This is evident in the higher star ratings and the volume of recent reviews, indicating a more engaged user base.
- Users say that Hivebrite excels in ease of use, with many praising its intuitive interface and the ability to customize community features easily. In contrast, some Anthology Encompass users have mentioned challenges with configuration and usability, which can hinder day-to-day operations.
- Reviewers mention that Hivebrite's support team is highly responsive and effective, providing valuable workarounds and assistance during onboarding. Users have highlighted the exceptional support they received, while Anthology Encompass users have noted that while support is good, it may not be as readily available or as proactive as Hivebrite's.
- According to verified reviews, Hivebrite offers a more comprehensive set of features that can be activated based on user needs, making it a versatile choice for community engagement. Anthology Encompass, while offering a range of functions, has been described as less flexible in adapting to specific user workflows.
- Users appreciate the design capabilities of Anthology Encompass, particularly its integration with Ellucian’s Advance and its web design features. However, they also express a desire for improved usability, which Hivebrite seems to address more effectively with its user-friendly platform.
- Reviewers highlight that Hivebrite fosters better engagement with alumni through its community platform, which many users find visually appealing and easy to navigate. In comparison, while Anthology Encompass has advanced features, some users feel it lacks the same level of engagement and user experience that Hivebrite provides.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Encompass
No pricing availableHivebrite
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Per Year
An “out of the box” configuration that includes the community fundamentals needed to bring together and empower your members.
- Custom landing pages
- Global admins with custom permissions
- Resource libraries
Free Trial
Encompass
No trial information availableHivebrite
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
7.7
15
8.2
169
Ease of Use
6.3
15
8.6
169
Ease of Setup
6.9
7
8.2
143
Ease of Admin
7.6
9
8.3
149
Quality of Support
8.3
15
9.3
162
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.1
9
9.0
142
Product Direction (% positive)
7.5
14
9.2
161
Features by Category
Customer-to-Customer (C2C) Community MarketingHide 14 FeaturesShow 14 Features
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Administration
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Community Management
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Event Management
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Agentic AI - Sales Planning
Not enough data
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Platform Basics
Not enough data
8.5
27
Not enough data
8.7
26
Not enough data
9.0
29
Not enough data
8.6
28
Not enough data
8.2
30
Not enough data
6.2
18
Platform Basics
Not enough data
9.0
29
Not enough data
8.6
28
Not enough data
8.2
30
Not enough data
6.2
18
Not enough data
8.7
18
Not enough data
8.7
17
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
6.4
18
Not enough data
7.3
19
Not enough data
8.0
22
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
6.4
18
Not enough data
8.0
22
Not enough data
7.9
15
Not enough data
8.2
17
Community Building
Not enough data
7.3
91
Not enough data
7.4
64
Not enough data
9.7
5
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Community Improvement
Not enough data
7.1
64
Not enough data
6.2
56
Not enough data
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Customer Analytics
Not enough data
7.5
92
Not enough data
7.8
101
Not enough data
7.7
93
Not enough data
6.9
72
Community Management
Not enough data
8.0
85
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Agentic AI - Online Community Management
Not enough data
5.9
19
Not enough data
6.2
19
Not enough data
6.4
21
Not enough data
6.2
18
Not enough data
6.1
18
Not enough data
6.3
18
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Encompass and Hivebrite are categorized as Alumni Management
Unique Categories
Encompass has no unique categories
Hivebrite is categorized as Online Community Management and Customer-to-Customer (C2C) Community Marketing
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Encompass
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Hivebrite
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Higher Education
93.8%
Fund-Raising
6.3%
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Other
0.0%
Non-Profit Organization Management
24.5%
Higher Education
14.3%
Education Management
7.7%
Professional Training & Coaching
4.6%
Civic & Social Organization
4.1%
Other
44.9%
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