Higher Logic Thrive Features
Integration (3)
Data Import & Export Tools
Ability to input, modify and extract data from the application in bulk through a structured file.
Integration APIs
Application Programming Interface - Specification for how the application communicates with other software. API's typically enable integration of data, logic, objects, etc with other software applications.
Breadth of Partner Applications
To what extent are there partner applications readily available for integrating into this product? Partner applications typically provide complementary, best of breed functionality not offered natively in this product.
Platform (7)
Customization
System provides sufficient customization to meet business requirements
Workflow Capability
Automates a process that requires a series of steps that typically require intervention by a several different users. Administrators can write rules to determine who and when a user needs to complete a step. Also includes notification of users when they need to take action.
User, Role, and Access Management
Grant access to select data, features, objects, etc. based on the users, user role, groups, etc.
Internationalization
Enables users to view and transact business with the same content in multiple languages and currencies.
Sandbox / Test Environments
Allows administrators to easily develop and test changes to the CRM deployment. After changes are made admins can easily migrate the changes into the "live" or "production" environment.
Performance and Reliability
Software is consistently available (uptime) and allows users to complete tasks quickly because they are not waiting for the software to respond to an action they took.
Output Document Generation
Allows administrators to create templates that enable users to quickly generate dynamic documents in various formats based on the data stored in the application.
Email Marketing (4)
Building and Personalizing Emails
Create and design emails with an editor; manage templates; personalize dynamically
Sending Outbound Emails
Create targeted lists, schedule and manage bulk email sending.
Manage Email Deliverability
Ensure inbox delivery. Includes opt-in management, bounce handling, unsubscribe processing, suppression lists, email preview, spam checking, link validation, and delivery monitoring.
Automated Email Responses
Set up automated nurturing emails based on events, online activities, and lead scores
Online Marketing (5)
Landing Pages and Forms
Build customized landing pages and lead capture forms for specific marketing campaigns to maximize conversion and to capture the right qualifying information.
Dynamic Content
Dynamically customize emails, forms, and landing pages for specific segments of customers and prospects.
A/B Testing
Test alternate versions of emails, landing pages, and forms. Learn what works, maximize response rates, and increase conversion.
Mobile Optimized
Support mobile-optimized emails, online forms, and landing pages.
Search Tracking and Optimization
Track performance of keywords and links in major search engines. Measure search rankings and performance. Improve page-level SEO with tools to diagnose and improve page performance. Integrate with Google AdWords.
Lead Management (8)
Marketing Lead Database
A marketing lead database is the system of record for your most important marketing asset: your leads and contacts. Includes a view of all marketing interactions between each prospect and your company, including website visits, email clicks, scoring changes, and data updates/history.
Data Quality Management
Data quality consists of deduplication, cleansing, and appending your marketing database.
Segmentation
Segment your database and build list of target leads and contacts. Filter on demographic and company attributes (title, company size, location) as well as behavioral filters and CRM information.
Lead Scoring and Grading
Automatically qualify and score leads based on demographics as well as prospect online behaviors, including recency and frequency. Assign your own weights to determine lead scores for prioritization.
Lead Nurturing
Automate drip marketing campaigns that send relevant messages over time, based on prospect behaviors and pre-defined campaign steps.
Online Behavior Tracking
Track which emails a prospect opens and clicks, what web-pages they visit, what keywords they use, even what they say on social networks.
Automated Alerts and Tasks
Create tasks automatically and provide real-time sales alerts over email, RSS or mobile device.
CRM Lead Integration
Sync lead, contact, account, and opportunity information with your CRM system.
Campaign Management (1)
Event / Webinar Marketing
Streamline the entire event process, including personalized invitations, registration, reminders, and post-event follow-up. Integrate with online meeting tools like WebEx, Adobe Connect, GoToWebinar.
Reporting & Analytics (2)
Basic Reporting
Access pre-built and custom reports and dashboards to measure leads by source/campaign/month, email performance, landing page performance, and web and social activity. Create report subscriptions that can automatically send updates to your team and executives.
ROI Analytics
Measure leads, prospects generated, pipeline, revenue, investment, and ROI by marketing channel or program. The result is that you can see which marketing investments are generating the greatest return and get visibility into how marketing budget should be allocated going forward.
Community Building (8)
Member Profiles
Manages user profiles and contact records by allowing members to create and customize profiles with personal information and activity, while automatically uploading and maintaining this data within the company’s contact database.
Email & Notifications
Supports sending emails and in-platform notifications for announcements, updates, and member engagement.
Member Discovery
Helps members find and connect with relevant community members.
Member Referrals
Allows members to invite and refer new members to join the community.
Community Spaces
Enables the creation of dedicated spaces or groups to organize community content and discussions.
Paid Memberships
Allows monetization through paid access or subscription-based community tiers with built-in access control.
Multimedia Sharing
Enables sharing of images, videos, files, and other media within the community.
Courses
Supports hosting and delivering structured learning content directly within the community.
Community Improvement (3)
Gamification
Helps engage members through gamification features such as points, rewards, and engagement metrics.
Polls & Questions
Provides native tools to create polls and ask questions within the community.
Automation Rules
Allows administrators to automate community workflows and actions.
Customer Analytics (4)
Community Insights
Identifies member behavior trends, popular topics, and sentiment across the community.
Community Engagement Analytics
Provides tools to measure and analyze member engagement, participation, and activity within the community.
Downloadable Reports
Provides functionality to download community data and reports in multiple formats.
ROI Tracking
Tracks return on investment from community efforts, including retention, engagement, and revenue impact.
Community Management (5)
Community Feeds & Discussions
Enables members to participate in discussion threads or activity feeds within the community platform.
Live Streaming
Allows hosts to broadcast live video sessions directly to the community without requiring third-party tools.
Chat & Messaging
Allows real-time or asynchronous messaging between members within the platform.
Events Management
Supports creating, hosting, and managing virtual or in-person community events within the platform.
Admin Roles & Permissions
Allows admins to assign roles and control access to features, content, and moderation tools.
Agentic AI - Online Community Management (6)
Autonomous Task Execution
Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input
Multi-step Planning
Ability to break down and plan multi-step processes
Cross-system Integration
Works across multiple software systems or databases
Natural Language Interaction
Engages in human-like conversation for task delegation
Proactive Assistance
Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting
Decision Making
Makes informed choices based on available data and objectives
Agentic AI - Marketing Automation (6)
Autonomous Task Execution
Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input
Multi-step Planning
Ability to break down and plan multi-step processes
Cross-system Integration
Works across multiple software systems or databases
Adaptive Learning
Improves performance based on feedback and experience
Proactive Assistance
Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting
Decision Making
Makes informed choices based on available data and objectives





