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At a Glance
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
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Ning
Ning
Star Rating
(15)3.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (46.2% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
$25 per month (billed annually)
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AI Generated Summary
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  • Users report that Ning's "Alumni Engagement" feature scores lower at 8.3 compared to Hivebrite's 9.1, indicating that Hivebrite provides a more robust platform for fostering connections among alumni.
  • Reviewers mention that Hivebrite excels in "Quality of Support" with a score of 9.1, while Ning's support quality is rated at 8.3, suggesting that users may find more reliable assistance with Hivebrite.
  • G2 users highlight that Ning's "Donation Collecting" feature is rated poorly at 6.7, whereas Hivebrite offers a more effective solution for fundraising with a higher score, making it a better choice for organizations focused on donations.
  • Users on G2 note that Hivebrite's "All-in-one Dashboard" is rated at 8.0, providing a comprehensive view of community metrics, while Ning's dashboard features are less integrated, leading to a more fragmented user experience.
  • Reviewers say that Hivebrite's "Customization" options are rated at 8.7, allowing for greater flexibility in tailoring the platform to specific community needs, while Ning's customization capabilities are less extensive.
  • Users report that Hivebrite's "Product Direction" is rated positively at 9.1, indicating a strong commitment to future improvements, while Ning's score of 2.6 suggests concerns about its long-term viability and development.
Featured Products
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Hivebrite
No pricing available
Ning
BASIC
$25
per month (billed annually)
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Free Trial
Hivebrite
No trial information available
Ning
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.2
116
7.1
11
Ease of Use
8.6
115
8.5
11
Ease of Setup
8.1
92
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
8.4
102
Not enough data
Quality of Support
9.1
108
8.3
8
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
97
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
9.1
108
2.6
11
Features by Category
7.9
316
Not enough data
Platform Basics
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
Not enough data
Platform Basics
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
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
6.7
13
Not enough data
7.1
14
Not enough data
8.0
17
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
6.7
13
Not enough data
8.0
17
Not enough data
7.7
11
Not enough data
7.9
11
Not enough data
Online Community ManagementHide 21 FeaturesShow 21 Features
7.3
872
8.2
39
Community Building
8.1
66
8.7
5
7.3
56
8.0
5
7.4
31
Not enough data
7.7
32
Not enough data
7.7
32
Not enough data
8.0
32
Not enough data
Community Improvement
6.5
32
Not enough data
6.5
32
Not enough data
5.7
30
Not enough data
5.7
29
Not enough data
Customer Analytics
7.4
60
8.3
6
7.6
69
8.1
6
7.6
63
7.8
6
6.9
43
Not enough data
Community Management
7.6
56
8.3
6
7.9
66
8.3
5
7.7
28
Not enough data
Community Analytics
7.3
29
Not enough data
6.5
27
Not enough data
7.6
30
Not enough data
7.9
29
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Hivebrite
Hivebrite
Ning
Ning
Hivebrite and Ning are categorized as Online Community Management
Unique Categories
Hivebrite
Hivebrite is categorized as Alumni Management
Ning
Ning is categorized as Social Networks
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Hivebrite
Hivebrite
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
62.7%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
23.9%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
13.4%
Ning
Ning
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
46.2%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
38.5%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
15.4%
Reviewers' Industry
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%
Ning
Ning
Marketing and Advertising
14.3%
Education Management
14.3%
Arts and Crafts
14.3%
Non-Profit Organization Management
7.1%
Information Technology and Services
7.1%
Other
42.9%
Most Helpful Reviews
Hivebrite
Hivebrite
Most Helpful Favorable Review
OB
Oana B.
Verified User in Higher Education

Platform is intuitive, customizable and adaptale to communities of different sizes. Many features are available, including advanced data management features. Great staff, Laëtitia and Dhia always take the necessary time to optimize our experience and help...

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

It's not better than LinkedIn. It's "one more" platform.

Ning
Ning
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
GM
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising

Great app for creating your own social networks and stay connected with the world. Ning has come a long way to offer clients a comprehensive SaaS platform with a wide range of useful features and customization tools.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Civic & Social Organization

The number of templates is pretty limited, which means it's hard to make a site look really attractive. The core functionality is based on discussion/posting features, which means that even static informational pages have to be rendered as posts.

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