# What software would you recommend for building an online community?

<p class="elv-tracking-normal elv-text-default elv-font-figtree elv-text-base elv-leading-base elv-font-normal" elv="true">Whether you’ve built a customer success hub, a branded member space, or an education-focused community, we’d love to hear which tools worked best for you and why.</p><p class="elv-tracking-normal elv-text-default elv-font-figtree elv-text-base elv-leading-base elv-font-normal" elv="true">Here are the top platforms we’re currently reviewing from the <a class="a a--md" elv="true" href="https://www.g2.com/categories/online-community-management"><strong>online community management software</strong></a> category:</p><ul>
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<a class="a a--md" elv="true" href="https://www.g2.com/products/circle-so-circle/reviews"><strong>Circle</strong></a> — Known for flexibility and creator-focused features. How smooth is the initial setup, and does it scale well with more members and spaces?</li>
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<a class="a a--md" elv="true" href="https://www.g2.com/products/mighty-networks/reviews"><strong>Mighty Networks</strong></a> — Combines courses, events, and community in one place. Has anyone used it to monetize their community or offer paid memberships?</li>
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<a class="a a--md" elv="true" href="https://www.g2.com/products/gainsight-customer-communities/reviews"><strong>Gainsight Customer Communities</strong></a> — A popular choice for SaaS customer engagement. Is it accessible for early-stage teams, or better suited for mature organizations?</li>
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<a class="a a--md" elv="true" href="https://www.g2.com/products/webex-events-webinars/reviews"><strong>Webex Events &amp; Webinars</strong></a> — Offers strong event capabilities. Can it function as a consistent community platform beyond webinars and virtual sessions?</li>
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<a class="a a--md" elv="true" href="https://www.g2.com/products/bevy/reviews"><strong>Bevy</strong></a> — Designed for distributed, event-driven communities. How easy is it to manage chapters or local groups within a global structure?</li>
</ul>We’re especially curious about:<ul>
<li>Which platform was easiest to launch and configure?</li>
<li>What features made the biggest difference in growing your community?</li>
<li>Any limitations or surprises we should know about?</li>
<li>How helpful was the support during onboarding?</li>
</ul><p class="elv-tracking-normal elv-text-default elv-font-figtree elv-text-base elv-leading-base elv-font-normal" elv="true">If you’ve used any of these platforms or tried others not on this list, your experience would be incredibly helpful to others getting started.</p><p class="elv-tracking-normal elv-text-default elv-font-figtree elv-text-base elv-leading-base elv-font-normal" elv="true">Thanks in advance for your insights!</p>

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- Posted at: about 1 year ago
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## Comments
### Comment 1

In my experience, the easiest platform to launch and configure was Circle because of its intuitive setup and flexibility for multiple member spaces. Mighty Networks also impressed me with its ability to combine courses, events, and community monetization in one place, though scaling required more planning. One thing I’ve noticed is that engagement tools make a huge difference—anything that encourages members to interact daily really boosts retention. For experimentation, I’ve even explored unique AI-driven interactions, like https://ai-ebony.com/ to create personalized experiences that keep people coming back. Support was generally helpful, but onboarding time varies by platform.

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### Comment 2

&lt;p&gt;How well does Circle work for building and growing an online community? I&#39;m curious about its customization options and member engagement features.&lt;/p&gt;

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- Posted at: about 1 year ago
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