# Best Social Networking Software 2026 | Capterra > Find the top Social Networking software of 2026 on Capterra. Based on millions of verified user reviews - compare and filter for whats important to you to find the best tools for your needs. Source: https://www.capterra.com/social-networking-software/s/mac --- # Best Social Networking Software Last updated on March 15, 2026 How to find the right Social Networking Software? Learn more from our team about Social Networking Software pricing features and benefits in our Social Networking Buyers Guide Verified Insights Provider data verified by our Software Research team and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) ## What is social networking software? Researched by: [Capterra](https://www.capterra.com/resources/author/capterra/) Updated on March 15, 2026 [Social networking software](https://www.capterra.com/social-networking-software/) allows users within your organization to collaborate on specific tasks by sharing various types of media with one another. With social networking software, users involved in a specific project have a virtual shared workspace, allowing them to receive updates and news about meetings, events, and other information vital to their individual project roles. Internal social networking content can also be shared externally (in the form of articles, blogs, podcasts, and newsletters). * * * For more information consult our [Social Networking Buyers Guide](#buyers-guide-content) Page 1 of 6 ## 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. Filter (132) Products: Sort By: Sponsored * * * Plan Type Free Trial Popular 85% of professionals opt for a 30-day trial before the software purchase Other subsciption plans: Free Version Monthly Subscription Annual Subscription One-Time License Key Features All key features Popular We have selected the most important and critical features as defined by Capterra user reviews @mentions Activity Dashboard Advertising Management AI Copilot Alerts/Notifications Blogs Chat/Messaging Content Management Data Security Drag & Drop Engagement Tracking Event Management Generative AI Media Library Mobile Access Monitoring Real-Time Chat Real-Time Notifications Reporting & Statistics Social Media Integration Social Promotion Tagging Deployment Cloud, SaaS, Web-Based Desktop Mac Desktop Windows Desktop Linux On-Premise Windows On-Premise Linux Desktop Chromebook Mobile Android Mobile iPhone Mobile iPad Table of Contents - [The benefits of social networking software](#the-benefits-of-social-networking-software) - [Typical features of social networking software](#typical-features-of-social-networking-software) - [The cost of social networking software](#the-cost-of-social-networking-software) - [Considerations when purchasing social networking software](#considerations-when-purchasing-social-networking-software) - [Relevant social networking software trends](#relevant-social-networking-software-trends) ## The benefits of social networking software - **Improved collaboration between employees:** By creating project-specific user groups, group members can easily share updates on projects, related media, and timelines for completion. Organizing events and meetings using internal social networking software lets you distribute invitations and share meeting minutes with attendees. Employees have a platform to discuss projects through comments and live chat.  - **Team building:** Just as traditional social networks allow users to feel connected regardless of physical location, social networking software allows employees to feel more socially attached to the rest of their organization. * * * ## Typical features of social networking software - **User profiles:** Allows users to create profiles that contain basic information.  - **Group management:** Gives managers the ability to edit policies for groups and specific members.  - **Activity and news feeds:** Provides a continuous stream of updates as they occur in real time. - **Event management:** Provides users with information about upcoming events. - **Real-time chat:** Gives users the ability to chat with other members of their user groups. - **Social media tagging:** Allows user to mention or tag themselves and other users on posts and media uploaded to the platform. The [social networking software directory](https://www.capterra.com/social-networking-software/) lets you filter by feature(s) to view only options that meet your business needs, which can help you narrow your software shortlist.  * * * ## The cost of social networking software Most social networking software is priced on a "per user, per month" basis and can be broken down into three pricing tiers, listed below based on their starting price. **Price ranges\*:** - $0-$4.99 - $5-$10 - $10+ Additionally, some social networking apps offer a one-time purchase option. _\*The pricing included is for the entry-level/lowest-priced offering that was found on vendor websites on December 1, 2018. Pricing data is collected based on the ten most reviewed products from_ [_this source_](https://www.capterra.com/social-networking-software/)_._ * * * ## Considerations when purchasing social networking software - **Data security:** For many organizations, data security is of the utmost importance. Businesses should carefully examine the social networking configuration schema to decide what specifically should be shared between certain users versus the company at large. Being that many enterprise social networking apps allow users and administrators to automate media sharing to external social media platforms, companies will have to set up strict policies for how this is automated and from which accounts. - **Getting users involved:** Most users already have experience with some form of social networking. Although this familiarity with social media concepts would seem to make it easier for employees to buy into a company's social network, the idea of adding yet another posting platform may overwhelm some users. Before you implement a social networking platform, consider not only how you bring users to the party, but also how you'll keep them there. * * * ## Relevant social networking software trends - **Telecommuting is becoming increasingly popular:**  Since 2005, the number of workers spending at least half their time working from home has more than [doubled](https://www.flexjobs.com/2017-State-of-Telecommuting-US/). With more and more employers opting to decentralize their workforce, the need for digital collaboration platforms will become increasingly important as employers search for better ways to bring employees together. - **Wearable computing technology will optimize business social networking:** Considering that [54% of small and midsize businesses](https://www.capterra.com/resources/top-5-small-business-tech-trends/) plan to deploy wearable technology over the next one to two years, many opportunities will arise within the business social media landscape to use this technology. By implementing wearable tech's video and data-capture features, users can be virtually present in any conversation even when physical limitations do not allow it.  * * * **Sources** The following sources were used for this document: 1\. [Top 5 Tech Trends for Small Business](https://www.capterra.com/resources/top-5-small-business-tech-trends/) (Date accessed: December 1, 2018) 2\. [Social Networking Software](https://www.capterra.com/social-networking-software/) (Date accessed: December 1, 2018) 3\. [The 2017 State of Telecommuting in the U.S. Employee Workforce](https://www.flexjobs.com/2017-State-of-Telecommuting-US/) (Date accessed: December 1, 2018)