# Joinby Software Pricing, Alternatives & More 2026 | Capterra > With the help of Capterra, learn about Joinby Software - reviews, pricing plans, popular comparisons to other Social Networking products and more. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/232023/Joinby/alternatives --- # Joinby Software Review 2026: Features, Reviews, Integrations, Pros & Cons Last updated on March 13, 2026 Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Description](#description)[Use cases](#use-cases)[Alternatives](#alternatives)[Features](#features)[Pricing](#pricing)[Support](#support)[Reviews](#reviews) Joinby ## What is Joinby? The online meeting space for your organization. Offer your people a place to connect within their own community. \*One single community space that brings all relevant people, groups and events together \*Fully branded and highly customizeable \*People can find & connect with each other \*Buddy matching module \*Available for desktop and mobile \*Available in multiple languages \*GDPR Compliant platform ## What is Joinby used for? [Social Networking](https://www.capterra.com/social-networking-software/)[Community](https://www.capterra.com/community-software/)[Internal Communications](https://www.capterra.com/internal-communications-software/) Top alternative Featured Overall rating Based on 2 user reviews Reviews sentiment Positive \- Neutral \- Negative \- Starting price €5 Per User, Per Year Free trial available Capterra Shortlist charts the highest-rated and most popular products... Our "Best of" badge program showcases products with the highest ratings... Our "Best of" badge program showcases products with the highest ratings... 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[4.2 (983)](https://www.capterra.com/p/113540/Bitrix24/reviews/) Starting Price €5 Per User, Per Year Starting Price $61 Flat Rate, Per Month Free Trial Free Version Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version Ease Of Use 4.5 (2) Ease Of Use 4.0 (951) Value For Money 5.0 (1) Value For Money 4.2 (774) Customer Service 5.0 (2) Customer Service 4.0 (746) ## Joinby alternatives Highest Rated [4.9 (151)](https://www.capterra.com/p/140805/ToucanTech/reviews/) Starting price $8000.00 Per User, Per Month Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 99% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars [4.7 (92)](https://www.capterra.com/p/148555/Raklet/reviews/) Starting price $59.00 Per User, Per Month Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 91% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars [4.6 (23)](https://www.capterra.com/p/153146/Unily/reviews/) Starting price Contact vendor for pricing Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 96% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars [4.6 (38)](https://www.capterra.com/p/176777/Happeo/reviews/) Starting price Contact vendor for pricing Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 95% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars ## Features Features with the highest number of reviews are displayed first. Those that have no reviews appear next, sorted alphabetically. Real-Time Chat 5.0 (1) 100.00% of 1 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Engage in direct, instant messaging with customers, users, etc. Social Promotion 4.0 (1) 100.00% of 1 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Market event via social media tools Access Controls/Permissions Define levels of authorization for access to specific files or systems Activity Dashboard Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities Activity/News Feed Continuous profile-based stream of news and activity Activity Tracking Track and document all activities across devices, networks, and other systems Joinby 56 features Define levels of authorization for access to specific files or systems Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities Track and document all activities across devices, networks, and other systems Continuous profile-based stream of news and activity Alerts or notifications of various types such as pop-up messages, sounds, banners, or badges Manage attendance for classes, shifts, meetings, or events Track and manage schedules and meetings via an integrated calendar Communicate using direct chat or messages within the system Leave comments and notes on documents for others to view Manage and track all internal and external communication conducted via calls, email, text, or chat Enable students, customers or employees to engage with each other in a particular space online or offline Centralized database of stakeholders and their contact information such as names, address, phone number etc. Handles digital content throughout its lifecycle, from creation and storage to distribution and archiving Add customized logos and colors to align with company branding Customize data fields to support various needs and use cases Alter the layout and content of reports Pre-designed layouts that can be customized to match preferences and requirements Import and export data to and from software applications Protect sensitive data for digital privacy Online forums/groups where users can ask questions, share ideas, best practices, etc. Reminders sent via email Tracks metrics that provide insight into how a user interacts with any interface or product A list of events with their respective dates Schedule and manage the logistics of activities and other gatherings Plan an event's time and location Find & retrieve relevant data or documents Organize and edit a group of people's policy and members The creation, development, and sharing of potentially innovative new ideas Ability to chat online in real time Accounts held by members of an organization Comprehensive list that contains information and details of all the members associated with a particular organization or group Online gateway through which members can access/update personal information Database of members to track personal information of individuals and families Access software remotely via mobile devices Access the system via a mobile application Controls/tools to moderate the session Manage and support multiple languages Adjust communications based on previous interactions or personal preferences Engage in direct, instant messaging with customers, users, etc. Notifications that are delivered to users as soon as an event occurs Receive system updates as soon as any changes are made Timed notification for any upcoming task, deadline, appointment, or activity Collection, analysis, and representation of numerical data and generation of reports to understand various patterns View and track pertinent metrics to find patterns and gain insights from data Set & manage permission levels based on user roles and restrict access to only authorized individuals Online portal through which end users can access the system, manage tasks, or obtain information Market event via social media tools Security protocol that ensures secure, encrypted communication over the internet, safeguarding sensitive data from unauthorized access Curate interest-based student communities, promote their creation, and encourage student participation Database of students to track personal information of individuals and families Gauge satisfaction and receive information for improvement and success Attach digital tags to documents and assets for identification, search, or monitoring purposes Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes Manage user accounts, profiles, roles, permissions, and other details across applications, devices or networks Profiles of users providing basic information Built-in website builder or integration with third-party site Get Advice We can help you find the software with the features you need. Features 4.5 (2) 4.5 Based on 2 reviews ## Pricing Value for money 5.0 (1) Free Trial Basic €5.00 Per User,Per Year Value for money 5.0 (1) 5.0 Based on 1 reviews Connect with a Capterra advisor for a free 15-minute consultation Get a personalized software list aligned to your business needs with guidance from our expert advisors. Our team has helped 1 million+ businesses like yours find options that fit their needs. ## Support, customer service and training options Customer Service 5.0 (2) Support - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat Training - In Person - Live Online - Webinars - Documentation - Videos Deployment - Web - Android - iPhone/iPad Typical users - Freelancers - Small businesses - Mid size businesses - Enterprises Customer Service 5.0 (2) 5.0 Based on 2 reviews ## User reviews Overall rating 4.0 Based on 2 reviews Filter by rating 5(0) 4(2) 3(0) 2(0) 1(0) Mentioned topic Sorted by most recent RH Remo H. International Student Services Officer Education Management ### "Great way to help new students connect" 4.0 Overall Rating 4.0 4.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 4.0 4.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 7/10 August 21, 2022 We use Joinby as a platform for all students, giving them a channel to connect with like-minded people. New students can get linked up to a buddy (an experienced student) if they wish, and vice-versa for experienced students who would like to help a fresh(wo)man. As the app is available in both Dutch and English and messages are being translated from Dutch to English if desired by the user, the app is also very widespread among our international student community. Pros Students can get in touch easily using Joinby, either by chatting 1-on-1 after filtering on interests, age, programme etc., or by joining one of the many interest groups set up by other students. Joinby was very helpful with developing a few additional features, such as a buddy feature for new students or an automated translation option for our international students (Dutch messages are being translated to English). Cons It would be nice to have more analytics to see how many students actively use the app and how they are using it. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. Response from Vendor September 20, 2022 Hi Remo, thanks a lot for your review! We will add a dashboard in the future containing insights in how & how many of your students are using the platform EP Eva P. Business Lead Education Management ### "Great app to connect students even before the academic year starts" 4.0 Overall Rating 4.0 4.0 Ease of Use 4.0 4.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 9/10 August 10, 2022 We were looking for a platform that allowed our incoming students to already connect with each other before the start of the academic year. Since privacy regulations don't allow us to share phone numbers or email addresses of students with other students, this app was a great solution to already connect them. Pros Joinby can help to create an online community for different industires and purposes. We use it as a closed community to connect our newly incoming students with each other before the academic year starts. It offers our students the option to filter on program, interest, academic year, etc. which makes it easy for them to find students from the same program as theirs or with similar interests. It also offers the option to chat 1:1 without immediately having to become friends on social media or to exchange phone numbers / email addresses. Especially when students haven't met in person yet, this forms less of a barrier for them. Cons Students have to be added manually to the platform which is quite time consuming. It is another app that students need to download and keep track off. We notice that as soon as the academic year starts our students switch back to more traditional communication apps like Whatsapp. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. Response from Vendor August 17, 2022 Hi Eva, Thanks a lot for taking the time to add this honest review and giving us feedback! In short reply to the Cons: - Manually adding students is indeed needed if you want to add their personal email address. If your students have an @youruniversity.com email address they can join themselves without any manual work. - Switching to traditional platforms indeed happens after people get to know each other. In our view this is fine because the connection was made! In the future, we aim to improve our platform by making it easy to find people who're also in for something, so that we keep offering value also after the initial connection. Independent research methodology Capterra's researchers use a mix of verified reviews, independent research and objective methodologies to bring you selection and ranking information you can trust. While we may earn a referral fee when you visit a provider through our links or speak to an advisor, this has no influence on our research or methodology. 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