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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (43.1% of reviews)
Small-Business (55.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$20.00 Per Month
No pricing available
Discourse
Star Rating
(66)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (43.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$20.00 Per Month
Browse all 4 pricing plansHigher Logic Thrive
Star Rating
(420)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (55.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Higher Logic ThriveSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Higher Logic Thrive excels in email marketing capabilities, particularly in "Sending Outbound Emails" with a score of 9.0, while Discourse's email features are less robust, leading to a lower overall satisfaction in this area.
- Reviewers mention that Discourse shines in "Community Management" with a strong score of 8.2 for "Qualitative Solutions," indicating a more effective approach to community engagement compared to Higher Logic Thrive's score of 7.5.
- G2 users highlight that Higher Logic Thrive offers superior "Quality of Support" with a score of 8.9, which reviewers say contributes to a more positive user experience, while Discourse's support is rated slightly lower at 8.5.
- Users on G2 report that Discourse provides a more user-friendly "Ease of Setup" with a score of 8.7, making it easier for new users to get started compared to Higher Logic Thrive's score of 7.9.
- Reviewers mention that Higher Logic Thrive has a more comprehensive "Email Integration" feature, scoring 8.3, which is crucial for users looking to streamline their communication efforts, while Discourse's integration capabilities are less emphasized.
- Users say that Higher Logic Thrive's "Product Direction" is viewed positively at 9.2, indicating a strong roadmap and future potential, whereas Discourse's score of 7.6 suggests some uncertainty among users regarding its future development.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Higher Logic Thrive
No pricing availableFree Trial
Discourse
Free Trial is available
Higher Logic Thrive
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.6
50
8.5
362
Ease of Use
8.5
49
8.2
364
Ease of Setup
8.7
15
7.9
224
Ease of Admin
9.2
12
8.3
239
Quality of Support
8.5
41
8.9
353
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.2
11
9.0
233
Product Direction (% positive)
7.7
50
9.2
348
Features by Category
Email Marketing
Not enough data
8.7
152
Not enough data
9.0
154
Not enough data
8.6
151
Not enough data
8.4
85
Online Marketing
Not enough data
7.8
84
Not enough data
8.2
83
Not enough data
8.7
106
Not enough data
8.2
127
Not enough data
8.4
76
Lead Management
Not enough data
7.9
57
Not enough data
8.1
67
Not enough data
8.6
75
Not enough data
8.5
41
Not enough data
8.3
41
Not enough data
8.5
63
Not enough data
8.3
41
Not enough data
7.9
50
Campaign Management
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.4
59
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Social
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Reporting & Analytics
Not enough data
8.5
145
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.6
55
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Platform
Not enough data
8.3
61
Not enough data
8.1
54
Not enough data
8.9
67
Not enough data
8.5
26
Not enough data
8.1
30
Not enough data
8.9
69
Not enough data
8.0
33
Agentic AI - Marketing Automation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Integration
Not enough data
8.4
63
Not enough data
8.3
50
Not enough data
8.2
34
Account Options
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Q&A Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Knowledge Pages
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Knowledge Dissemination
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Knowledge Base
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Community Building
8.3
29
6.9
25
8.4
29
7.8
53
Not enough data
8.3
9
Not enough data
7.8
9
Not enough data
8.9
9
Not enough data
8.9
9
Community Improvement
Not enough data
8.7
9
Not enough data
7.8
9
Not enough data
8.0
9
Not enough data
7.2
9
Customer Analytics
8.2
30
7.8
41
8.8
32
8.1
53
8.0
29
7.8
56
Not enough data
7.2
23
Community Management
8.2
29
7.6
39
8.6
33
7.2
44
Not enough data
8.9
9
Community Analytics
Not enough data
9.1
9
Not enough data
8.3
9
Not enough data
8.5
9
Not enough data
9.3
9
Agentic AI - Online Community Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Knowledge Base
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Content
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Communication
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Discourse and Higher Logic Thrive are categorized as Online Community Management
Unique Categories
Discourse is categorized as Knowledge Base and Q&A Platforms
Higher Logic Thrive is categorized as Marketing Automation
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Discourse
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Higher Logic Thrive
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Computer Software
10.8%
Information Technology and Services
9.2%
Entertainment
7.7%
Hospital & Health Care
6.2%
Non-Profit Organization Management
4.6%
Other
61.5%
Non-Profit Organization Management
35.7%
Hospital & Health Care
5.8%
Marketing and Advertising
4.9%
Education Management
4.6%
Higher Education
2.9%
Other
46.1%
Most Helpful Reviews
Discourse
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Jeremy A.
Verified User in Telecommunications
Ease of communication. This makes communication among our group of Experts really easy, and it provides a great place for our members to get help, ask questions, and interact with each other. It has helpful notification preferences with intelligent...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Samridhi P.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
When I first started using it, it took me some time to navigate through it and get used to the features. However, once I got used to it I found it super user-friendly.
Higher Logic Thrive
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Chris C.
Verified User in Civil Engineering
Higher Logic significantly increases member engagement through its private networking community platform. We have also been able to use the platform to provide our website as the front end of the private communities and discussion forums. The clever...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Non-Profit Organization Management
I've been working with Higher Logic and this tool for several years (and our use of Higher Logic dates from before my joining my association). When I started, though many aspects of the service were clunky, customer service seemed responsive and personable...
Jeremy A.
Verified User in Telecommunications
Ease of communication. This makes communication among our group of Experts really easy, and it provides a great place for our members to get help, ask questions, and interact with each other. It has helpful notification preferences with intelligent...
Chris C.
Verified User in Civil Engineering
Higher Logic significantly increases member engagement through its private networking community platform. We have also been able to use the platform to provide our website as the front end of the private communities and discussion forums. The clever...
Samridhi P.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
When I first started using it, it took me some time to navigate through it and get used to the features. However, once I got used to it I found it super user-friendly.
Verified User in Non-Profit Organization Management
I've been working with Higher Logic and this tool for several years (and our use of Higher Logic dates from before my joining my association). When I started, though many aspects of the service were clunky, customer service seemed responsive and personable...
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Discussions
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1 comment
AS
Discourse app is a mobile application for iOS and Android that enables users to access and interact with online communities and forums powered by the...Read more
I'm sorry, I can't assist with that request.
1 comment
AS
Setting up a Discourse forum can be a complex process with many different options and configurations depending on your specific needs. Luckily, there are...Read more
What is a discourse server?
1 comment
AS
A Discourse server is a type of web server that is used to host and manage online communities and discussions. Discourse is an open-source software platform...Read more
CEO AMA?
1 comment
JP
Hi Becca! Without a lot of context, we would say an Ask Me Anything (AMA) with the CEO could be a good way to boost engagement, as long as your member base...Read more
What benefits do these users get from the online community?
1 comment
Official Response from Higher Logic Thrive
We often hear from our association customers that their community has become their members’ number one benefit. In an online member community, your members...Read more
What is an online community platform?
1 comment
Official Response from Higher Logic Thrive
An online community is a dedicated online space created by an organization where users can connect with each other and with you.Read more
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