--- title: Higher Logic Thrive Reviews meta\_title: 'Higher Logic Thrive Reviews 2026: Details, Pricing, & Features | G2' meta\_description: Filter 435 reviews by the users' company size, role or industry to find out how Higher Logic Thrive works for a business like yours. aggregate\_rating: rating\_value: 4.4 review\_count: 435 scale: '5' date\_modified: '2026-08-22' parent\_category: name: Marketing url: https://www.g2.com/categories/marketing --- # Higher Logic Thrive Reviews & Product Details Visit Website Higher Logic Thrive is a comprehensive online community and marketing software solution suite designed to drive engagement. With nearly 20 years of experience, Higher Logic has established itself as a trusted partner, serving more than 3,000 customers and facilitating over 350,000 online communities globally. This platform supports more than 200 million users across 42 countries, making it a significant player in the realm of community engagement and marketing. The Higher Logic Thrive portfolio consists of three primary products. The Higher Logic Thrive Community is an engagement solution that fosters connections, resource sharing, and discussions among members. This product is particularly beneficial for organizations looking to enhance member interaction and create a vibrant online community. By providing a space for community members to engage, Higher Logic Thrive Community helps build stronger relationships and increase member satisfaction. In addition to community engagement, Higher Logic Thrive Marketing serves as the go-to marketing and communications software for associations. With an impressive 99% deliverability rate, this tool ensures that messages reach the intended audience effectively. Leverage this software to deliver targeted communications, enhancing member engagement and ensuring that the right information is shared at the right time. This capability is essential for organizations aiming to maintain strong connections with their members and keep them informed about relevant events and initiatives. The Higher Logic Thrive Platform integrates the functionalities of both the Community and Marketing solutions, creating a cohesive experience that enhances member engagement. This platform is designed to scale alongside an organization's growth, allowing for the addition of various add-ons and third-party integrations with CRM, AMS, and LMS providers. This flexibility ensures that customers can customize their experience to meet their evolving needs. Furthermore, Higher Logic provides expert Advisors to assist in implementation, ensuring that customers can quickly get up and running. Users also benefit from the Higher Logic Users Group (HUG), which offers a network of support and shared knowledge. This combination of robust features, scalability, and community support positions Higher Logic as a valuable resource for organizations looking to enhance their member engagement and marketing efforts. * * * Product Website Higher Logic Thrive Seller [Higher Logic](https://www.g2.com/sellers/higher-logic) Discussions [Higher Logic Thrive Community](https://www.g2.com/products/higher-logic-thrive/discuss) Languages Supported English Solution Type Best-of-Breed Overview by Sarah Spinosa ![YourMembership](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "YourMembership") Used by YourMembership and 2 others ##### Featured Companies [ ![YourMembership](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "YourMembership") YourMembership](https://www.g2.com/products/yourmembership/reviews)[ ![Perforce Delphix](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Perforce Delphix") Perforce Delphix](https://www.g2.com/products/perforce-delphix/reviews)[ ![Workday Adaptive Planning](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Workday Adaptive Planning") Workday Adaptive Planning](https://www.g2.com/products/workday-adaptive-planning/reviews) Beta Show More ## Value at a Glance Averages based on real user reviews. ### Time to Implement 4 months [ View More Pricing Information ](https://www.g2.com/products/higher-logic-thrive/pricing) ## Higher Logic Thrive Integrations (2) What do users say about integrations? Verified by Higher Logic Thrive ![Molly B.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Molly B.") MB Molly B. Marketing and Comms manager Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 4/28/2026 "Connects Members Nationwide and Encourages Engagement" 5/5 What do you like best about Higher Logic Thrive? I like that members across the country can connect with one another and interact. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Higher Logic Thrive? I think when we have an external website, it’s hard to have both thrive and our word press account Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Higher Logic Thrive solving and how is that benefiting you? It is helpful to keep members engaged throughout the year when they aren’t attending conferences Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Response from bleehe@higherlogic.com Leehe of Higher Logic Thrive [Editedit](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/higher-logic-thrive-review-12701586/official_response/edit) Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re so glad to hear that Higher Logic Thrive is helping your members connect with one another across the country and stay engaged year-round. Keeping members connected beyond conferences is such an important part of building a strong community, and we’re happy Higher Logic Thrive is supporting that goal for your organization. Thanks again for your review and for being part of the Higher Logic community! Current UserValidated ReviewerSource: Organic ![Judy C.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Judy C.") JC Judy C. Community Engagement Manager Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 4/28/2026 "Engaging Online Community for Discussions, Resources, and Events" 4/5 What do you like best about Higher Logic Thrive? Online community where association members can participate in discussions, access resources, consume content, learn about events, and more. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Higher Logic Thrive? The user experience could be more intuitive. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Higher Logic Thrive solving and how is that benefiting you? They often develop new features and site improvements. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Response from bleehe@higherlogic.com Leehe of Higher Logic Thrive [Editedit](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/higher-logic-thrive-review-12706307/official_response/edit) Thank you for your review, Judy! We’re glad to hear that Higher Logic Thrive is helping provide an engaging online space where your members can participate in discussions, access resources, consume content, learn about events, and more. We appreciate your feedback about the user experience and understand the importance of making the platform as intuitive as possible. Input like this helps guide our continued improvements. It’s also great to hear that you’re seeing value in ongoing feature development and site enhancements. We’re excited to keep improving the experience for you and your members. Current UserValidated ReviewerSource: Organic ![Verified User in E-Learning](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in E-Learning") AE Verified User in E-Learning Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 4/28/2026 Business partner of the seller or seller's competitor, not included in G2 scores. "Plenty of Support to Help You Get the Most Out of Thrive" 4/5 What do you like best about Higher Logic Thrive? I like that there’s a lot of support available to people to figure out how to use Thrive. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Higher Logic Thrive? It’s difficult to learn. The back end isn’t super user friendly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Higher Logic Thrive solving and how is that benefiting you? Automation rules make it so that our small staff can focus more on member experience and less on the knitty gritty of our template style emails. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Response from bleehe@higherlogic.com Leehe of Higher Logic Thrive [Editedit](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/higher-logic-thrive-review-12702897/official_response/edit) Thank you for your thoughtful feedback! We’re glad to hear that the support available has been helpful as you learn Higher Logic Thrive. We also appreciate your honesty about the learning curve and back-end experience. Feedback like this is important as we continue working to make the platform easier and more intuitive to use. It’s great to hear that automation rules are helping your small staff save time on routine communications and focus more energy on creating a better member experience. Leaving more time for connection with you members is always a top priority! Current UserValidated ReviewerSource: Organic ![Jessica T.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Jessica T.") JT Jessica T. Director, Digital Marketing and Business Operations Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 4/28/2026 "Great for Associations Building Authentic Member Communities" 5/5 What do you like best about Higher Logic Thrive? Useful for associations to build authentic online communities for members. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Higher Logic Thrive? A little hard to learn how to use as an admin because of all the options. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Higher Logic Thrive solving and how is that benefiting you? Allows members to connect with each other online. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Response from bleehe@higherlogic.com Leehe of Higher Logic Thrive [Editedit](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/higher-logic-thrive-review-12703207/official_response/edit) Thank you for your review, Jessica! We’re glad to hear that Higher Logic Thrive is helping your association build an authentic online community where members can connect with one another. We appreciate your feedback about the admin learning curve. Because Higher Logic Thrive offers a wide range of options, it can take time to get fully comfortable, and your input helps us continue improving the experience for admins. Validated ReviewerSource: Organic ![Krista M.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Krista M.") KM Krista M. Sr. Manager, Information Technology Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 3/12/2026 "All-in-One Platform for Community, Marketing, and Member Engagement" 4.5/5 What do you like best about Higher Logic Thrive? I like that it combines community, marketing and member engagement in one platform Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Higher Logic Thrive? Downsides are that the backend is not intuitive and customization can be limited. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Higher Logic Thrive solving and how is that benefiting you? The community hub helps engage our members, assist in easier and central communication (one platform to 'whitelist') and organization between committees, posts, groups, topics etc. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Response from bleehe@higherlogic.com Leehe of Higher Logic Thrive [Editedit](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/higher-logic-thrive-review-8384732/official_response/edit) Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback, Krista! We’re glad to hear that Higher Logic Thrive’s ability to bring community, marketing, and member engagement together in one platform has been valuable for your organization. Creating a centralized hub where members can connect, collaborate, and communicate, while simplifying things like email deliverability through a single whitelisted platform, is exactly what we aim to help organizations achieve. It’s also great to hear that the community hub is helping your teams stay organized through committees, groups, and discussions. Many organizations find that having these interactions in one place makes it much easier to foster engagement and keep members connected. We also appreciate your honest feedback about the backend experience and customization. We know usability and flexibility are important, and our product teams are continually working to improve the admin experience and expand customization options so organizations can tailor the platform to their needs. Thanks again for sharing your experience Krista. We truly value the feedback and are glad Higher Logic Thrive is helping support your member engagement and communications!. Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Verified User in Mental Health Care](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Mental Health Care") IM Verified User in Mental Health Care Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 2/15/2024 "Comprehensive Marketing and Community platform" 4.5/5 What do you like best about Higher Logic Thrive? It has amazing capabilities and when it is setup it does what we want. We like the capability to tailor both the communities and marketing to a multiple of different audiences within our membership and contact base. We find the data we can collect very useful and the training, tools and ongoing support extremely comprehensive. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Higher Logic Thrive? It does take some time and effort to set up, so you need to set aside the time to do this. However it is very worthwhile. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Higher Logic Thrive solving and how is that benefiting you? Gives us much better views of our email effectiveness and helps us target our information to be much more useful. Communities allow us to provide good information to specific types of members and contacts. The investment in time to learn the system is worthwhile as you build subsequent communities. We feel we can provide much better information in a more effective and targeted way and have the data and reporting to monitor this. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Response from bleehe@higherlogic.com Leehe of Higher Logic Thrive [Editedit](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/higher-logic-thrive-review-9243422/official_response/edit) Thank you for your review! We’re so glad Higher Logic Thrive is helping you tailor marketing and community experiences, leverage data and reporting, and deliver more targeted value to your members. We appreciate your note on setup—it does take some time, but we’re thrilled you’ve found the investment worthwhile. We’re excited to continue supporting your success! 8/21/2025 Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite JC Jessica C. Customer Advocacy Manager Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 8/13/2025 "Great Community Platform with Excellent Support" 4.5/5 What do you like best about Higher Logic Thrive? We’ve been using Higher Logic Thrive at Raptor Technologies to bring our community of school safety software users together and it’s been a big value add. Our customers now have a dedicated space to start discussions, ask questions, and share ideas directly with our product team. Since launching in 2023, we’ve come a long way, and we’re excited to explore even more of the powerful features Thrive offers to maximize the value of our subscription. What truly stands out, though, is the team behind the platform. Our dedicated contacts, Kimmie and Erin, know the product inside and out and consistently go above and beyond to support us. Whether it’s helping us grow membership, boost engagement, or brainstorm new strategies, their expertise and responsiveness make all the difference. While we’ve encountered a few minor limitations along the way, the overall experience has been excellent. We highly recommend Higher Logic Thrive to anyone considering a community platform. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Higher Logic Thrive? Some design and website limitations that restrict customization and layout flexibility. No visibility into who likes or follows posts and blogs. Limited options for automatically notifying our Product Team of new idea submissions. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Higher Logic Thrive solving and how is that benefiting you? It’s given our customers a central place to connect, share ideas, and get answers, something we didn’t have before. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Response from bleehe@higherlogic.com Leehe of Higher Logic Thrive [Editedit](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/higher-logic-thrive-review-11538527/official_response/edit) Jessica, it’s been a joy to watch you and your team at Raptor Technologies grow your community into the vibrant space it is today. We’re truly honored to have your recommendation and grateful for the ideas and feedback you’ve shared along the way. It’s wonderful to know you’ve felt supported throughout your journey with Higher Logic Thrive, and we look forward to celebrating many more successes together! Validated ReviewerSource: Organic ![Verified User in Airlines/Aviation](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Airlines/Aviation") UA Verified User in Airlines/Aviation Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 4/28/2026 "Conference Gave Me the Tools to Dive In Confidently" 5/5 What do you like best about Higher Logic Thrive? I haven’t had much experience with it prior to coming to the conference. Now I feel like I have the tools I need to dive in. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Higher Logic Thrive? Since I don’t have much experience yet, I don’t have any feedback on this Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Higher Logic Thrive solving and how is that benefiting you? It will help our members stay better connected and have a better user experience Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Response from bleehe@higherlogic.com Leehe of Higher Logic Thrive [Editedit](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/higher-logic-thrive-review-12701489/official_response/edit) Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re so glad the conference helped you feel more confident and equipped to dive into Higher Logic Thrive. It’s great to hear that you see the platform helping your members stay better connected and creating a stronger user experience. We’re excited for you to continue exploring what Higher Logic Thrive can do, and we’re here to support you as you get started. Validated ReviewerSource: Organic ![Verified User in Non-Profit Organization Management](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Non-Profit Organization Management") AN Verified User in Non-Profit Organization Management Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 9/8/2025 "Higher Logic assists member only engagement" 3.5/5 What do you like best about Higher Logic Thrive? The customer support is outstanding. Whenever we have questions or run into challenges, the support team is responsive, knowledgeable, and genuinely committed to resolving issues quickly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Higher Logic Thrive? Some parts of the platform can feel clunky and not as intuitive as expected, especially when navigating between different functions. The biggest drawback is the lack of a standard mobile app, which feels like something that should be built in as a core feature. With more members engaging primarily through their phones, a dedicated app would make the platform much more user-friendly and accessible. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Higher Logic Thrive solving and how is that benefiting you? Higher Logic Thrive provides a dedicated, members-only platform where our community can connect, share experiences, and engage in discussions in a safe and secure environment. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Response from bleehe@higherlogic.com Leehe of Higher Logic Thrive [Editedit](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/higher-logic-thrive-review-11650874/official_response/edit) Thank you for sharing your experience with Higher Logic Thrive! We’re thrilled to hear our customer support team has been such a strong resource for you, they take pride in being responsive and committed to resolving issues quickly. We appreciate your feedback on usability and mobile accessibility. Insights like this help us continue improving Thrive to make it even more intuitive for you and your members. It’s great to know Thrive is helping your community connect and engage in a safe, members-only space. Thank you for trusting us, we look forward to continuing to support your success! Current UserValidated ReviewerSource: Organic ![Verified User in Non-Profit Organization Management](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Non-Profit Organization Management") AN Verified User in Non-Profit Organization Management Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 10/7/2025 "Very Helpful with our Association Community" 4.5/5 What do you like best about Higher Logic Thrive? Thrive has enabled us to quickly foster meaningful engagement within our membership. Our members are now able to network with each other more effectively and benefit from having a trusted space to gather information. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Higher Logic Thrive? Although this is a common challenge faced by most non-profits, I suspect that, like us, cost is always a concern. However, it remains necessary in order to effectively connect with our membership. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Higher Logic Thrive solving and how is that benefiting you? Member engagement was quite limited before we started using the Thrive platform. Since its implementation, we've noticed a significant change compared to our previous experience. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Response from bleehe@higherlogic.com Leehe of Higher Logic Thrive [Editedit](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/higher-logic-thrive-review-11776882/official_response/edit) Thank you for sharing your experience with Higher Logic Thrive! We’re so glad to hear the platform has helped your members connect more meaningfully and build stronger relationships within your community. That kind of engagement is exactly what we love to see. We completely understand that cost considerations are always top of mind for associations and nonprofits, and we truly appreciate your perspective. Our goal is to ensure every organization gets lasting value from their investment in Higher Logic Thrive through deeper member connections, richer engagement, and time saved managing it all. Thank you again for being part of the Higher Logic community and for trusting us to support your mission. We’re excited to keep growing with you! Current UserValidated ReviewerSource: Organic ## Questions about Higher Logic Thrive? Ask real users or explore answers from the community Get practical answers, real workflows, and honest pros and cons from the G2 community or share your insights. [ Ask about Higher Logic Thrive ](https://www.g2.com/products/higher-logic-thrive/discussions/new) GU Guest User • Last activity over 2 years ago What is Higher Logic Thrive used for? 0 Upvotes 1 [ Join the conversation ](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-higher-logic-thrive-used-for) ![Becca C.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Becca C.") BC Becca Curtis • Last activity over 4 years ago CEO AMA? 1 Upvote 1 [ Join the conversation ](https://www.g2.com/discussions/ceo-ama) [ View all Discussions ](https://www.g2.com/products/higher-logic-thrive/discuss) ## Pricing Insights Averages based on real user reviews. ### Time to Implement 4 months ### Return on Investment 19 months ### Average Discount 9% ### Perceived Cost $$$$$ [ View More Pricing Information ](https://www.g2.com/products/higher-logic-thrive/pricing) ## How much does Higher Logic Thrive cost? Data powered by [BetterCloud](https://www.bettercloud.com). Estimated Price ### $$k - $$k Per Year Based on data from 4 purchases. 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