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Most 'community engagement platforms' are just community software with a friendlier label. Here's what the term should actually mean — and the one capability that separates an engagement platform from a posting tool.
Every online community software comparison rates the same six features. The one thing that actually separates winning communities from churning ones — a retention mechanic — isn't on any of them. Here's why that matters, and what to look for instead.
Head-to-head comparison of the three biggest community platforms in 2026 — Circle.so, Skool, and Mighty Networks — across 12 capabilities and four buyer scenarios.
Honest 2026 comparison of Skool and 7 alternatives — Circle.so, Mighty Networks, Kajabi, Discord, Discourse, Heartbeat, and Minechain. With the specific use-case each one wins.