DownToMeet vs Forumbee
DownToMeet
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Forumbee
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| Figure | DownToMeet | Forumbee |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $0.83/mo | $50/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 3 | 10 |
| Spec score · Online Community Platforms | 8.1 (#20) | 8.9 (#4) |
| Integrations | The maker pages opened describe third-party providers for hosting, email updates, and payment processing, but do not name specific integrations. | The pricing page names Slack, Google Analytics, Front, Zendesk and other integrations. |
| Mobile access | The website says it is mobile-friendly and can be used on a smartphone with no app required. | Forumbee says its knowledge base is designed to work on any device so users can access content and participate on the go. |
| Purpose | DownToMeet is a platform to create, find, and attend group events, built for group organizers. | Forumbee provides online communities and a knowledge base to engage users, deflect support tickets, and accelerate product adoption. |
| Security | The privacy policy says real names and email addresses are encrypted in the database and sensitive information is encrypted using SSL when entered or accessed. | Forumbee says its safeguards include encryption in transit, access controls, monitoring, and secure storage practices. |
| Support | The help center offers member and organizer articles and directs users to contact the Customer Happiness Team for more help. | The Premium plan includes email support, while the Enterprise plan includes a dedicated success manager with an annual subscription. |
Plans
DownToMeet
- Ad-supportedFree
- Paid subscription — groups 1 to 100 members$9.99 a year
- Paid subscription — groups larger than 100 members$14.99 a year
Forumbee
- Premium$250 a month
- Enterprise$750 a month
- Additional Admin Users$50 a month
- Additional Members$100 a month
- Professional Services$200 a month
- Personalized Training$300, paid once
- Assisted Account Setup Package$1,500, paid once
- Custom Theme Package$3,500, paid once
- Gamification Module$4,200 a year
- Custom PlanPriced on request
In their own words
DownToMeet
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