# Best Free Community Software Solutions 2026 | Capterra

> Find and compare the 2026 best free Community software solutions, using our interactive tool to quickly narrow your choices based on businesses like yours.

Source: https://www.capterra.com/community-software/s/free

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# Best Community Software for free

For more information consult our [Community Buyers Guide](#buyers-guide-content)

[4.7 (94)](https://www.capterra.com/p/178753/Bettermode/reviews/)

Bettermode is an all-in-one customer community platform that unifies customer engagement tools to create better customer experiences. [Learn more about Bettermode](https://www.capterra.com/p/178753/Bettermode/)

[4.0 (1)](https://www.capterra.com/p/180086/MobileUp/#reviews)

Mobile apps for event/conference management, association membership management, student engagement and corporate employee Communication [Learn more about MobileUp](https://www.capterra.com/p/180086/MobileUp/)

[4.7 (92)](https://www.capterra.com/p/148555/Raklet/reviews/)

[Capterra Shortlist](https://www.capterra.com/community-software/shortlist/)

Raklet is an all-in-one community software that allows you to engage with your audience in a meaningful, digital way. [Learn more about Raklet](https://www.capterra.com/p/148555/Raklet/)

[## Slack](https://www.capterra.com/p/135003/Slack/)

[4.7 (24035)](https://www.capterra.com/p/135003/Slack/reviews/)

[Capterra Shortlist](https://www.capterra.com/community-software/shortlist/)

Great for:

Chat/Messaging

Slack is cloud-based software that unites people, projects, and tools, helping teams work efficiently with productivity & AI features. [Learn more about Slack](https://www.capterra.com/p/135003/Slack/)

86% of users recommend this product

[## Webex Suite](https://www.capterra.com/p/237272/Webex/)

[4.4 (7395)](https://www.capterra.com/p/237272/Webex/reviews/)

[Capterra Shortlist](https://www.capterra.com/community-software/shortlist/)

Good for:

Enterprise

Webex Suite is an all-in-one, intelligent collaboration suite built on an industry leading and secure Webex Platform. [Learn more about Webex Suite](https://www.capterra.com/p/237272/Webex/)

[## Instagram](https://www.capterra.com/p/210721/Instagram/)

[4.7 (5143)](https://www.capterra.com/p/210721/Instagram/reviews/)

Great for:

Mobile Access

Social media solution that helps businesses manage content, create and edit posts, and monitor engagement across Instagram accounts. [Learn more about Instagram](https://www.capterra.com/p/210721/Instagram/)

87% of users recommend this product

[## Connecteam](https://www.capterra.com/p/153140/Connecteam/)

[4.6 (5044)](https://www.capterra.com/p/153140/Connecteam/reviews/)

Great for:

Mid-Size Business

Connect and manage your employee community with Connecteam’s best-in-class 100% customizable and collaborative environment. [Learn more about Connecteam](https://www.capterra.com/p/153140/Connecteam/)

[## Workplace from Meta](https://www.capterra.com/p/168669/Workplace/)

[4.4 (1351)](https://www.capterra.com/p/168669/Workplace/reviews/)

[Capterra Shortlist](https://www.capterra.com/community-software/shortlist/)

Good for:

Small Business

Workplace connects everyone in an organization using familiar Facebook features like chat, video calling, posts and groups. [Learn more about Workplace from Meta](https://www.capterra.com/p/168669/Workplace/)

[## Microsoft Viva Engage](https://www.capterra.com/p/227175/Yammer/)

[4.2 (819)](https://www.capterra.com/p/227175/Yammer/reviews/)

[Capterra Shortlist](https://www.capterra.com/community-software/shortlist/)

Great for:

Discussions/Forums

Revolutionize internal communications by bringing together all employees inside a private and secure enterprise social network. [Learn more about Microsoft Viva Engage](https://www.capterra.com/p/227175/Yammer/)

[## Brilliant Directories](https://www.capterra.com/p/133173/Brilliant-Directories/)

[4.8 (803)](https://www.capterra.com/p/133173/Brilliant-Directories/reviews/)

[Capterra Shortlist](https://www.capterra.com/community-software/shortlist/)

Great for:

Membership Management

✨Try 7-Day Free Trial: BrilliantDirectories.com/Trial — 🏆 One of the highest-reviewed membership & directory platforms on Capterra 👉 [Learn more about Brilliant Directories](https://www.capterra.com/p/133173/Brilliant-Directories/)

93% of users recommend this product

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