Best Online Community Platforms in 2026
Updated
54ranked
4free plans on this page
11 Oct 2026last checked
Input list Online Community Platforms 4 channels on this page · 10 of 32 spec lines stated by the makers
Ch Tool Free planPaid fromMember limitModeration toolsPrivate groupsDirect messagingCustom domainMobile apps Spec sheet Score
51 Elgg Free planYesPaid fromMember limitModeration toolsPrivate groupsDirect messagingCustom domainMobile apps 1/8spec lines stated 5.5
52 Far or Near Free planYesPaid fromMember limitModeration toolsbasicPrivate groupsDirect messagingYesCustom domainMobile apps 3/8spec lines stated 5.5
53 Rooster Free planYesPaid fromMember limitModeration toolsadvancedPrivate groupsDirect messagingCustom domainMobile appsweb app 3/8spec lines stated 5.5
54 Snapzu Free planYesPaid fromMember limitModeration toolsbasicPrivate groupsDirect messagingCustom domainMobile appsweb app 3/8spec lines stated 5.5
Compare all 4 in a table
| # | Tool | Score | Free plan | From | Free plan | Paid from | Member limit | Moderation tools |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Elgg | 5.5 | Free plan | Free | Yes | |||
| 52 | Far or Near | 5.5 | Free plan | Free | Yes | basic | ||
| 53 | Rooster | 5.5 | Free plan | Free | Yes | advanced | ||
| 54 | Snapzu | 5.5 | Free plan | Free | Yes | basic |