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At a Glance
Bettermode
Bettermode
Star Rating
(107)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (63.1% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Free Trial is available
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Higher Logic Thrive
Higher Logic Thrive
Star Rating
(419)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (55.0% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Higher Logic Thrive excels in its Email Marketing capabilities, particularly in Sending Outbound Emails with a score of 9.0, while Bettermode offers a more user-friendly experience in Ease of Use with a score of 9.2.
  • Reviewers mention that Bettermode shines in Community Management with a higher score of 8.5 for Qualitative Solutions, compared to Higher Logic Thrive's score of 7.5, indicating a more robust feature set for community engagement.
  • G2 users highlight that Higher Logic Thrive has a strong Quality of Support with a score of 8.9, while Bettermode also performs well with a score of 9.2, suggesting both platforms are reliable but Bettermode may offer slightly better support.
  • Users on G2 report that Higher Logic Thrive's Campaign Management features, particularly in Event / Webinar Marketing, score 8.4, which is competitive, but Bettermode's overall Community Improvement features, including Gamification at 7.2, may not meet the same level of user expectations.
  • Reviewers mention that Bettermode's Social Network Integration is rated highly at 9.0, while Higher Logic Thrive's score of 7.1 indicates a significant gap in this area, making Bettermode a better choice for users focused on social engagement.
  • Users say that Higher Logic Thrive's Data Control features, particularly in Data Security, are well-rated, but Bettermode's overall Customer Engagement score of 9.0 suggests it may provide a more comprehensive approach to user interaction and data management.
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Bettermode
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Higher Logic Thrive
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Bettermode
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Higher Logic Thrive
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
62
8.5
361
Ease of Use
9.2
63
8.2
363
Ease of Setup
9.2
58
7.9
224
Ease of Admin
9.3
60
8.3
238
Quality of Support
9.2
60
8.9
352
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.4
58
9.0
232
Product Direction (% positive)
10.0
55
9.2
347
Features by Category
Not enough data
8.3
2,184
Email Marketing
Not enough data
8.7
151
Not enough data
9.0
153
Not enough data
8.6
150
Not enough data
8.4
84
Online Marketing
Not enough data
7.8
83
Not enough data
8.2
82
Not enough data
8.7
106
Not enough data
8.2
127
Not enough data
8.4
76
Lead Management
Not enough data
7.9
57
Not enough data
8.1
67
Not enough data
8.6
75
Not enough data
8.5
41
Not enough data
8.3
41
Not enough data
8.5
63
Not enough data
8.3
41
Not enough data
7.9
50
Campaign Management
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.4
59
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Social
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Reporting & Analytics
Not enough data
8.5
144
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.6
55
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Platform
Not enough data
8.3
60
Not enough data
8.2
53
Not enough data
8.9
66
Not enough data
8.5
26
Not enough data
8.0
29
Not enough data
8.9
68
Not enough data
8.0
33
Integration
Not enough data
8.4
62
Not enough data
8.3
49
Not enough data
8.2
33
8.7
172
Not enough data
Account Options
8.7
10
Not enough data
8.8
14
Not enough data
8.5
12
Not enough data
9.1
13
Not enough data
8.8
10
Not enough data
9.0
14
Not enough data
Q&A Tools
8.8
16
Not enough data
9.3
16
Not enough data
8.7
17
Not enough data
8.1
13
Not enough data
8.7
13
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
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Not enough data
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Functionality
Not enough data
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data Control
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
User Interface Design
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data Control
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Publishing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Online Community ManagementHide 21 FeaturesShow 21 Features
7.8
433
8.1
430
Community Building
9.0
31
7.1
24
8.0
28
7.8
52
7.0
15
8.3
8
8.8
12
8.3
8
8.5
13
8.8
8
7.8
13
8.8
8
Community Improvement
7.2
13
8.5
8
5.9
13
7.9
8
6.7
12
8.3
8
7.1
12
7.5
8
Customer Analytics
8.1
28
7.8
40
9.0
39
8.1
52
7.5
36
7.8
55
7.9
26
7.3
22
Community Management
8.5
37
7.5
38
8.6
37
7.2
43
8.1
13
9.0
8
Community Analytics
8.6
13
9.0
8
7.1
14
8.5
8
6.5
14
8.3
8
7.9
14
9.2
8
Not enough data
Not enough data
Knowledge Base
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Content
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Communication
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Bettermode
Bettermode
Higher Logic Thrive
Higher Logic Thrive
Bettermode and Higher Logic Thrive are categorized as Online Community Management
Unique Categories
Higher Logic Thrive
Higher Logic Thrive is categorized as Marketing Automation
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Bettermode
Bettermode
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
63.1%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
26.2%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
10.7%
Higher Logic Thrive
Higher Logic Thrive
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
55.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
39.2%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
5.8%
Reviewers' Industry
Bettermode
Bettermode
Computer Software
13.6%
Information Technology and Services
10.7%
Marketing and Advertising
6.8%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
6.8%
Professional Training & Coaching
5.8%
Other
56.3%
Higher Logic Thrive
Higher Logic Thrive
Non-Profit Organization Management
35.8%
Hospital & Health Care
5.8%
Marketing and Advertising
4.9%
Education Management
4.6%
Higher Education
2.9%
Other
46.0%
Most Helpful Reviews
Bettermode
Bettermode
Most Helpful Favorable Review
David A.
DA
David A.
Verified User in Education Management

We created an online Tribe group and it quickly became a community. Our customers and employees are able to connect easily and it has made our organization stronger because of it. Many of our community members are not on Facebook or other social media and...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Management Consulting

Not having an app or further developing functionality. The instant message feature is useless. The slow response time for customer service requests is painful.

Higher Logic Thrive
Higher Logic Thrive
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Chris C.
CC
Chris C.
Verified User in Civil Engineering

Higher Logic significantly increases member engagement through its private networking community platform. We have also been able to use the platform to provide our website as the front end of the private communities and discussion forums. The clever...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Meghan C.
MC
Meghan C.
Verified User in Education Management

Poor user experience. It's a clunky, outdated backend that's difficult to pick up. HL staff is hit or miss. Sometimes they go out of their way to be helpful and answer your questions. Other times it's like pulling teeth to get a response to an email.

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Discussions
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Higher Logic Thrive
Higher Logic Thrive Discussions
CEO AMA?
1 comment
Jenny P.
JP
Hi Becca! Without a lot of context, we would say an Ask Me Anything (AMA) with the CEO could be a good way to boost engagement, as long as your member base...Read more
What benefits do these users get from the online community?
1 comment
Official Response from Higher Logic Thrive
We often hear from our association customers that their community has become their members’ number one benefit. In an online member community, your members...Read more
What is an online community platform?
1 comment
Official Response from Higher Logic Thrive
An online community is a dedicated online space created by an organization where users can connect with each other and with you.Read more