UNA
by UNAUNA is for organizations or builders creating community, social, collaboration, or educational sites.
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Best Community Platforms 2026
Facts read 23 Sep 2026 – 15 Oct 2026
UNA leads this list of 126 (record score 8.8, free plan). Minds is next (record score 8.6, free plan), and NodeBB is the next highest-placed with a free plan (record score 8.5).
Community platforms help people gather around shared interests, publish discussions and run events. This list helps you compare tools for public groups, private communities and member networks.
The standings: top 10
| Name | In a line | Record score | Price from | Try it free | Runs on | Facts read |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 UNA | UNA is for organizations or builders creating community, social, collaboration, or educational sites. | 8.8 | $20 a month | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Linux | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 02 Minds | Minds offers community software for Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Windows, the web and self-hosted setups, with open-source code. | 8.6 | $8 a month | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 03 NodeBB | Freemium community platform for self-hosted, Linux, macOS, Windows and web setups, with API access. | 8.5 | $20 a month | Free plan | Web, Windows, Mac, Linux | 29 Sep 2026 |
| 04 Whaller | 8.4 | €3 a month | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 15 Oct 2026 | |
| 05 Meetup | Meetup suits people looking for local groups and events, and organizers who want tools to coordinate members. | 8.1 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, API | 11 Oct 2026 |
| 06 Thigmo | Thigmo may suit nonprofits, educators, event organizers, and local businesses that want events, community, and marketing tools together. | 7.8 | $70 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Mac | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 07 Circle | Paid service for Android, iOS, macOS, Windows, web and API access, supporting events, restricted areas and custom domains. | 7.7 | $89 a month, billed yearly | Free trial | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 29 Sep 2026 |
| 08 Octo | 7.6 | $29 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Self-hosted | 28 Sep 2026 | |
| 09 Mateflow | Mateflow runs on Android, iOS and the web, offering events, member-only areas and custom-domain support. | 7.6 | $49 a month | Free trial | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, API | 7 Oct 2026 |
| 10 Invision Community | Invision Community supports Android, iOS, web and self-hosted setups with events, restricted areas and moderation tools. | 7.6 | — | Free trial | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, API | 8 Oct 2026 |
Compare free plans, starting paid prices, member limits, event hosting, private spaces, custom domains, moderation tools and mobile apps. Platform coverage includes web, iOS, Android, APIs, self-hosting and macOS; the list is rebuilt nightly.
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Minds
Minds offers community software for Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Windows, the web and self-hosted setups, with open-source code.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+5 Record8.6 Visit
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NodeBB
Freemium community platform for self-hosted, Linux, macOS, Windows and web setups, with API access.
WebWindowsMac+3 Record8.5 Visit
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Whaller
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+4 Record8.4 Visit
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Meetup
Meetup suits people looking for local groups and events, and organizers who want tools to coordinate members.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 Record8.1 Visit
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Thigmo
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+2 $70 a month, billed yearly Record7.8 Visit Thigmo may suit nonprofits, educators, event organizers, and local businesses that want events, community, and marketing tools together.
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Circle
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+3 $89 a month, billed yearly Record7.7 Visit Paid service for Android, iOS, macOS, Windows, web and API access, supporting events, restricted areas and custom domains.
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Mateflow
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 $49 a month Record7.6 Visit Mateflow runs on Android, iOS and the web, offering events, member-only areas and custom-domain support.
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Invision Community
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+2 — Record7.6 Visit Invision Community supports Android, iOS, web and self-hosted setups with events, restricted areas and moderation tools.
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HumHub
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+2 €144 a month Record7.5 Visit HumHub runs on Android, iOS, the web and self-hosted servers, with member areas and event hosting.
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Mighty Networks
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb $79 a month Record7.4 Visit Mighty Networks serves Android, iOS and web communities with event hosting and a 14-day trial.
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HuddleSpot
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb $3,959 a month Record7.4 Visit HuddleSpot supports Android, iOS and web groups, plus event hosting, a free tier and a 14-day trial.
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Discourse
Self-hosted $100 a month Record7.3 Visit Freemium software you host yourself, with event hosting and restricted areas for community discussions.
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Heartbeat
AndroidiPhone & iPad — Record7.3 Visit Heartbeat supports Android and iOS groups of up to 350 members, with restricted areas, events and a 14-day trial.
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Raklet
AndroidiPhone & iPad $59 a month Record7.0 Visit Raklet supports Android and iOS communities of up to 500 members and allows custom domains.
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Ummah
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb $19 a month Record7.0 Visit Ummah works on Android, iOS and the web, with member-only areas, custom domains and event hosting.
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Zapnito
WebAPI Free plan Record6.9 Visit Zapnito suits B2B brands building customer education or knowledge-sharing communities.
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Rallyhood
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 Free plan Record6.6 Visit Rallyhood provides group spaces on Android, iOS and the web, with events and member-only areas.
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CampusGroups
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb — Record6.5 Visit CampusGroups serves Android, iOS and web users with event tools, member-only areas and custom domains.
Before you choose
Check free access and paid entry
A free plan can let you start without a subscription. A free trial can provide temporary access before payment begins.
Review the maker's paid-from price and confirm which community features remain available on the free plan.
Match the platforms you need
Web access covers browser use. iOS and Android apps support phones and tablets, while macOS support serves Mac users.
An API can connect a community platform to other software. Self-hosting gives you a deployment option when your team manages its own infrastructure.
Compare spaces and moderation
Private spaces can restrict discussions to selected members. Moderation tools help manage posts, members and community conduct.
Check how a platform handles member limits before choosing a plan for a growing group.
Review event and domain features
Event hosting matters when a community schedules gatherings, classes or meetings. Confirm that the platform supports the event workflow you need.
A custom domain can place the community under your own web address.
Questions
Do community platforms offer free plans?
Yes. The list includes platforms with free plans, plus platforms that use free trials or paid plans.
Which device platforms are covered?
The comparison covers web, iOS, Android and macOS, along with API and self-hosted deployment options.
Can these platforms host events?
Event hosting is one of the comparison fields. Check the listing for the event features offered by a platform.
Can I create private spaces?
Private spaces are included in the comparison. Review a platform's listing to see how it supports restricted areas.
Are open-source community platforms included?
Yes. Open-source platforms appear in the list alongside hosted and other deployment models.
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