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Hivebrite vs Mighty Networks

Hivebrite and Mighty Networks are both community platforms tools. Hivebrite is aimed at enterprise and small businesses, while Mighty Networks is aimed at creators. Mighty Networks costs less, from $79/mo versus $895/mo for Hivebrite.

Hivebrite

Branded community platform for alumni, associations and nonprofits

Mighty Networks

Community, courses and events with branded apps

PricingPaid · $895Paid · $79
Starting price$895/mo$79/mo
Free planNoNo
Free trial—14 days
Built forEnterprise, Small businessesCreators
Platformsweb, ios, androidweb, ios, android
CountryFRUS · 2017
Rating——

Choose Hivebrite if

Universities, associations and nonprofits that need a branded, governed member community integrated with their CRM or AMS.

  • Purpose-built for alumni, associations and institutional communities
  • Unlimited users on every plan
  • Strong governance for chapters and regional sub-communities

Look elsewhere if: Creators and small startups that want a quick, low-cost community with self-serve pricing (Circle or Mighty Networks).

Choose Mighty Networks if

Creators and brands building paid communities.

  • All-in-one community and courses
  • Good mobile experience
  • Member connection features

Look elsewhere if: Simple chat communities (Discord).

Hivebrite vs Mighty Networks pricing

Hivebrite

  • Core$895/moBilled annually; unlimited users, 2 admins, 5 groups
  • Flex$1,995/moBilled annually; 5 admins, 5 group admins, 10 groups
  • PrimeCustomQuoted after discovery; 10 admins, 25 groups, sub-communities
  • Custom FitCustomCustom limits, workflows and integrations

Mighty Networks

  • Launch$79/mo$950/yr billed annually; community, courses, AI Cohost
  • Scale$179/moMore automations, APIs and MCP, integrations
  • Growth$354/moAdvanced automations, growth support
  • Mighty ProCustomCustom branded apps, full services

Hivebrite · Key features

  • Searchable member directory with custom profile fields
  • Events with registration, ticketing and virtual or in-person formats
  • Memberships, dues and donations with payment gateways like Stripe
  • Groups, chapters and sub-communities with their own admins
  • Mentoring programs with AI-based matching from Orbiit
  • Email campaigns, automations and member journeys

Cons

  • No self-serve trial, and Prime and Custom Fit are quote-only
  • Costly for small or creator-led communities
  • Mobile app, languages and connectors are paid extensions

Mighty Networks · Key features

  • Community spaces and feeds
  • Courses and cohorts
  • Events and live streaming
  • Paid memberships and bundles
  • AI member matching
  • Branded apps (Pro)

Cons

  • Transaction fees on lower plans
  • Branded apps expensive
  • Customization limited

Hivebrite vs Mighty Networks: FAQ

Which is cheaper, Hivebrite or Mighty Networks?

Mighty Networks starts at $79/mo and Hivebrite at $895/mo. Both prices are checked on the vendors' own pricing pages.

Do Hivebrite and Mighty Networks have a free plan?

Hivebrite has no free plan. Mighty Networks has no free plan, a 14-day free trial.

Which is better for small businesses, Hivebrite or Mighty Networks?

Hivebrite lists small businesses as a core audience, while Mighty Networks is aimed more at creators.

Not sure yet?