# 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 --- # Best Community Software for free For more information consult our [Community Buyers Guide](#buyers-guide-content) [## Slack](https://www.capterra.com/p/135003/Slack/) [4.7 (24100)](https://www.capterra.com/p/135003/Slack/reviews/) [Capterra Shortlist](https://www.capterra.com/community-software/shortlist/) 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/) Community features reviewers most value Access Controls/Permissions Alerts/Notifications Chat/Messaging Communication Management Content Management Customizable Branding Mobile Access Real-Time Notifications Reporting & Statistics 86% recommend this product [## Webex Suite](https://www.capterra.com/p/237272/Webex/) [4.4 (7401)](https://www.capterra.com/p/237272/Webex/reviews/) [Capterra Shortlist](https://www.capterra.com/community-software/shortlist/) 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/) Community features reviewers most value Access Controls/Permissions Alerts/Notifications Chat/Messaging Communication Management Content Management Customizable Branding Mobile Access Real-Time Notifications Reporting & Statistics [## Connecteam](https://www.capterra.com/p/153140/Connecteam/) [4.6 (5184)](https://www.capterra.com/p/153140/Connecteam/reviews/) 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/) Community features reviewers most value Access Controls/Permissions Alerts/Notifications Chat/Messaging Communication Management Content Management Customizable Branding Mobile Access Real-Time Notifications Reporting & Statistics [## Instagram](https://www.capterra.com/p/210721/Instagram/) [4.7 (5166)](https://www.capterra.com/p/210721/Instagram/reviews/) 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/) Community features reviewers most value Access Controls/Permissions Alerts/Notifications Chat/Messaging Communication Management Content Management Customizable Branding Mobile Access Real-Time Notifications Reporting & Statistics 87% recommend this product [## 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/) 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/) Community features reviewers most value Access Controls/Permissions Alerts/Notifications Chat/Messaging Communication Management Content Management Customizable Branding Mobile Access Real-Time Notifications Reporting & Statistics [## 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/) 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/) Community features reviewers most value Access Controls/Permissions Alerts/Notifications Chat/Messaging Communication Management Content Management Customizable Branding Mobile Access Real-Time Notifications Reporting & Statistics [## 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/) ✨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/) Community features reviewers most value Access Controls/Permissions Alerts/Notifications Chat/Messaging Communication Management Content Management Customizable Branding Mobile Access Real-Time Notifications Reporting & Statistics 93% recommend this product [## Discord](https://www.capterra.com/p/240238/Discord/) [4.6 (534)](https://www.capterra.com/p/240238/Discord/reviews/) [Capterra Shortlist](https://www.capterra.com/community-software/shortlist/) Online communication tool that allows video, audio, and text conversations, using public or private servers. [Learn more about Discord](https://www.capterra.com/p/240238/Discord/) Community features reviewers most value Access Controls/Permissions Alerts/Notifications Chat/Messaging Communication Management Content Management Customizable Branding Mobile Access Real-Time Notifications Reporting & Statistics 86% recommend this product [## QuestionPro](https://www.capterra.com/p/135455/QuestionPro/) [4.8 (526)](https://www.capterra.com/p/135455/QuestionPro/reviews/) Create a stand-alone branded website for your members. and engage with your customer community.  [Learn more about QuestionPro](https://www.capterra.com/p/135455/QuestionPro/) Community features reviewers most value Access Controls/Permissions Alerts/Notifications Chat/Messaging Communication Management Content Management Customizable Branding Mobile Access Real-Time Notifications Reporting & Statistics 91% recommend this product [## Flock](https://www.capterra.com/p/151072/Flock/) [4.5 (344)](https://www.capterra.com/p/151072/Flock/reviews/) [Capterra Shortlist](https://www.capterra.com/community-software/shortlist/) Flock is a collaboration tool that helps you get work done, only faster! Trusted by over 32,000 businesses globally. [Learn more about Flock](https://www.capterra.com/p/151072/Flock/) Community features reviewers most value Access Controls/Permissions Alerts/Notifications Chat/Messaging Communication Management Content Management Customizable Branding Mobile Access Real-Time Notifications Reporting & Statistics 84% recommend this product ## Top-rated software of 2026 ### Fill out the form and we'll send a list of the top-rated software based on real user reviews directly to your inbox. 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