Community Engine vs HuddleSpot
Community Engine
communitystack.io
HuddleSpot
huddlespot.ioSide by side
| Figure | Community Engine | HuddleSpot |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | £200/mo | $3,959/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 4 | 3 |
| Spec score · Community Platforms | 8.5 (#27) | 8.8 (#12) |
| Custom domain | Yes | Yes |
| Event hosting | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Headquarters | Barnsley, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom | Ontario, Canada |
| Integrations | The platform lists Stripe Connect, Meetup, Eventbrite, Bevy and Luma integrations or migration adapters, plus a versioned REST API, signed webhooks, and TypeScript and Python SDKs. | The privacy policy identifies Stripe for payments, PostHog for product analytics, and Sentry for error monitoring and performance tracking. |
| Moderation tools | Yes | Yes |
| Payments | Ticketing supports tiered rates, allocation caps, waitlists, VAT handling, refunds and transfers through Stripe Connect, with no platform take rate. | It supports subscriptions, one-time payments, and course purchases through integrated Stripe billing. |
| Security | Identity options include passkeys, magic links, OAuth, SAML 2.0, OIDC, SCIM provisioning and two-factor authentication. | The privacy policy says data is stored in Canada and the EU and that HuddleSpot uses encryption in transit and at rest, access controls, and regular security assessments. |
Plans
Community Engine
- Enterprise£8,000 a year
- Directory API£2,400 a year
- Market Intelligence£6,000 a year
- CoreFree
In their own words
Community Engine
Community Engine has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
HuddleSpot
HuddleSpot is a community platform for courses, discussions, events, payments, and member engagement. It supports topic-based discussions, Q&A threads, and community spaces; course tools include drip content, quizzes, certificates, and progress tracking. Integrated Stripe billing handles subscriptions, one-time payments, and course purchases. Branding options include custom colors, logos, fonts, and domains, while dashboards cover engagement, growth, revenue, and member activity. A free, open-source WordPress plugin embeds discussions, courses, events, and paid memberships with single sign-on; it requires WordPress 6.0 or higher and PHP 7.4 or higher. Starter is free for up to 100 members and five spaces or channels, with basic analytics and community discussions. Pro is listed at $3,959 a month and includes unlimited members and spaces, advanced reports, custom branding, courses, events, and live rooms. HuddleSpot is available on web, Android, and iOS, and identifies creators, coaches, educators, and brands as intended users.