Best Online Community Platforms in 2026
Updated
54ranked
0free plans on this page
$14.99/molowest paid tier
12 Oct 2026last checked
0 of 3 with known pricing have a free tier;0 apps show full bars: free, open, on most devices and documented.
| # | App | Signal | Free tier | Open code | Devices | From | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | CrowdstackWeb | One bar | No | 1 of 6 | $999/mo | 4.9 | |
| 52 | Gainsight Customer CommunitiesWeb · API | One bar | 1 of 6 | 4.9 | |||
| 53 | vBulletinWeb · Self-hosted | One bar | No | 1 of 6 | $14.99/mo | 4.9 | |
| 54 | XenForoWeb · Self-hosted · API | One bar | No | 1 of 6 | $60/mo | 4.9 |
Compare all 4 in a table
| # | App | Score | Free plan | From | Free plan | Paid from | Member limit | Moderation tools |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Crowdstack | 4.9 | No | $999/mo | No | 999 /mo | advanced | |
| 52 | Gainsight Customer Communities | 4.9 | No | |||||
| 53 | vBulletin | 4.9 | No | $14.99/mo | No | advanced | ||
| 54 | XenForo | 4.9 | No | $60/mo | No |