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FormaPortal vs Journeybee
Both stand on partner portal software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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FormaPortal combines branded portal access with forms, permissions, activity logging, and payment features. Starter begins at £49/mo excluding VAT, while advanced modules are scoped for Custom and may need configuration.
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Paid APISelf-hostedWeb
Journeybee brings partner workflows, portal access, CRM syncing, and training into one partner-management product. The $499 a month Startup plan includes unlimited partners and users, while optional modules and additional copilot charges should be considered.
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| FormaPortal | Journeybee | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | No |
| Open source | No | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Web | API, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Starter: £49 a month | Startup: $499 a month |
| Plans published | 4 | 5 |
| Maker | FormaPortal | Not published |
| Website | formaportal.com | journeybee.io |
| On partner portal software | #4 of 25 | #8 of 25 |
FormaPortal: what it does well
- Use a custom domain and brand styling
- Control access with tier-based permissions
- Supports subscriptions, dues, tickets, and a store
- Full portal export is available at any time
What to know first
- Starter costs £49/mo excluding VAT
- No free plan is listed
- Advanced modules are scoped for Custom
- Some features may need onboarding configuration
Journeybee: what it does well
- Covers onboarding, deal registration, and lead distribution.
- Branded portal can be accessed through chat tools.
- Native two-way sync with three listed CRMs.
- LMS supports SCORM and xAPI content.
- Can run within customer infrastructure.
What to know first
- Startup costs $499 a month.
- Standard plan is limited to 3 users.
- AI Copilot is charged on top of the plan.
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