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At a Glance
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
Learn more about Higher Logic Thrive
Hivebrite
Hivebrite
Star Rating
(145)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (62.7% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Hivebrite
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Higher Logic Thrive excels in "Quality of Support" with a score of 8.9, while Hivebrite also performs well with a score of 9.1, indicating that both platforms are committed to providing strong customer service.
  • Reviewers mention that Higher Logic Thrive's "Email Marketing" features, particularly "Sending Outbound Emails" (9.0), are highly rated, whereas Hivebrite's similar capabilities are not as robust, with a lower score in this area.
  • G2 users highlight that Higher Logic Thrive offers superior "Community Building" features, especially in "Gamification" (8.6), which enhances user engagement, while Hivebrite's score of 6.6 in the same category suggests it may lack in this area.
  • Users on G2 report that Higher Logic Thrive's "Alumni Engagement" features score 8.3, which is competitive, but Hivebrite shines with a higher score of 9.3 for "Alumni events," indicating a stronger focus on event management.
  • Reviewers mention that Higher Logic Thrive's "Customization" capabilities score 8.4, allowing for tailored user experiences, while Hivebrite's similar features score slightly lower, suggesting less flexibility in this area.
  • Users say that Higher Logic Thrive's "Community Analytics" features, particularly "Customer Engagement" (9.5), are highly rated, while Hivebrite's score of 7.9 indicates it may not provide the same depth of insights into user interactions.
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Entry-Level Pricing
Higher Logic Thrive
No pricing available
Hivebrite
No pricing available
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Higher Logic Thrive
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Hivebrite
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.5
361
8.2
116
Ease of Use
8.2
363
8.6
115
Ease of Setup
7.9
224
8.1
92
Ease of Admin
8.3
238
8.4
102
Quality of Support
8.9
352
9.1
108
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
232
9.0
97
Product Direction (% positive)
9.2
347
9.1
108
Features by Category
8.3
2,184
Not enough data
Email Marketing
8.7
151
Not enough data
9.0
153
Not enough data
8.6
150
Not enough data
8.4
84
Not enough data
Online Marketing
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
Not enough data
Lead Management
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
Not enough data
Campaign Management
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.4
59
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Social
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
Not enough data
Reporting & Analytics
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
Not enough data
Platform
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
Not enough data
Integration
8.4
62
Not enough data
8.3
49
Not enough data
8.2
33
Not enough data
Not enough data
7.9
316
Platform Basics
Not enough data
8.4
21
Not enough data
8.6
21
Not enough data
8.9
22
Not enough data
8.7
21
Not enough data
7.9
21
Not enough data
6.2
13
Platform Basics
Not enough data
8.9
22
Not enough data
8.7
21
Not enough data
7.9
21
Not enough data
6.2
13
Not enough data
8.2
12
Not enough data
8.5
12
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
6.7
13
Not enough data
7.1
14
Not enough data
8.0
17
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
6.7
13
Not enough data
8.0
17
Not enough data
7.7
11
Not enough data
7.9
11
Online Community ManagementHide 21 FeaturesShow 21 Features
8.1
430
7.3
872
Community Building
7.1
24
8.1
66
7.8
52
7.3
56
8.3
8
7.4
31
8.3
8
7.7
32
8.8
8
7.7
32
8.8
8
8.0
32
Community Improvement
8.5
8
6.5
32
7.9
8
6.5
32
8.3
8
5.7
30
7.5
8
5.7
29
Customer Analytics
7.8
40
7.4
60
8.1
52
7.6
69
7.8
55
7.6
63
7.3
22
6.9
43
Community Management
7.5
38
7.6
56
7.2
43
7.9
66
9.0
8
7.7
28
Community Analytics
9.0
8
7.3
29
8.5
8
6.5
27
8.3
8
7.6
30
9.2
8
7.9
29
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Higher Logic Thrive
Higher Logic Thrive
Hivebrite
Hivebrite
Higher Logic Thrive and Hivebrite are categorized as Online Community Management
Unique Categories
Higher Logic Thrive
Higher Logic Thrive is categorized as Marketing Automation
Hivebrite
Hivebrite is categorized as Alumni Management
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
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%
Hivebrite
Hivebrite
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
62.7%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
23.9%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
13.4%
Reviewers' Industry
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%
Hivebrite
Hivebrite
Non-Profit Organization Management
21.1%
Higher Education
15.5%
Education Management
8.5%
Professional Training & Coaching
4.9%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
3.5%
Other
46.5%
Most Helpful Reviews
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.

Hivebrite
Hivebrite
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Individual & Family Services

Hivebrite can be put into action with minimal technical knowledge. A huge plus is that users can access it through both web browsers and mobile apps (iOS and Android). Its user-friendly interface makes it easy to operate and encourages more people to get...

Most Helpful Critical Review
SF
Sophia F.
Verified User in Civic & Social Organization

The website is still quite slow, which hinders users' engagement with it.

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Discussions
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
Hivebrite
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