1. Bevy
Bevy Labs, Inc. · Palo Alto · Community management · 4.1/5
Community engagement platform for forums, events, groups and chapter programs.
On request
Quote-based
Community management · Alternatives
Best Open Social alternatives in India (2027)
Open Social is a community management product from Open Social, Amsterdam, priced at On request. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 6 have a free plan, 4 are built in India, and 6 start cheaper or free.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Open Social are Bevy (On request), Common Room (On request), Hivebrite (On request), XenForo (Paid plans) and Nas.io (Free plan). Nas.io is the top-ranked option with a free plan.
Why businesses look for a Open Social alternative
There is no free plan
Open Social has no free tier. 6 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.
Indian support and GST
Open Social is built in Netherlands. 4 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
A mobile app
Open Social does not list an Android app. 2 alternatives do.
Open Social alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Open Social's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.
| # | Software | Starting price | Free plan | Platforms | Made in India | Rating | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Open Social (current) | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 | — |
| 1 | Bevy | On request | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 2 |  Common Room | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 3 |  Hivebrite | On request | No | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 4 |  XenForo | Paid plans | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 5 |  Nas.io | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 6 |  Hylo | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 7 |  HumHub | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 8 |  Jambo Community | Paid plans | No | Web | Yes | 4.1/5 | |
| 9 |  Patreon | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 10 |  Heartbeat | Paid plans | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 11 |  SocialEngine | Paid plans | No | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.1/5 | |
| 12 |  Khoros | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 13 |  Higher Logic | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 14 |  Gainsight | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 15 |  Higher Logic Vanilla | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 16 |  Salesforce Experience Cloud | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 17 |  Influitive | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 18 |  Zoho Connect | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | |
| 19 |  Vantage Circle | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.2/5 | |
| 20 |  Zulip | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 |
Top 10 Open Social alternatives in detail
2. Common Room
Common Room · Seattle · Community management · 4/5
Platform that unifies community, product and customer signals to find and act on buying intent.
On request
Quote-based
3. Hivebrite
Kit United SAS · Paris · Community management · 4.3/5
Community engagement platform with member directories, groups, events, mentoring and mobile apps.
On request
Quote-based
Compared with Open Social
- Also available on Android, iOS
4. XenForo
XenForo Ltd. · London · Community management · 4.2/5
Self-hosted forum software with discussions, media galleries and resource management add-ons.
Paid plans
Free trial
5. Nas.io
Nas Education Pte Ltd · Singapore · Community management · 4.5/5
Platform for creators to launch communities, sell challenges, sessions and courses online.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Open Social
- Has a free plan — Open Social does not
6. Hylo
Terran Collective · San Francisco · Community management · 4.3/5
Open-source platform where groups organize, share resources, run projects and stay connected.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Open Social
- Has a free plan — Open Social does not
- Open source
7. HumHub
HumHub GmbH & Co. KG · Munich · Community management · 4.3/5
Open-source social intranet and community software with a module marketplace and hosted editions.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Open Social
- Has a free plan — Open Social does not
- Open source
8. Jambo Community
Jambo Community · Ahmedabad · Community management · 4.1/5
Jambo is a smart and easy-to-use community management platform designed to help communities stay connected and engaged.
Paid plans
Free trial
Compared with Open Social
- Built in India (Ahmedabad)
9. Patreon
Patreon, Inc. · San Francisco · Community management · 4.2/5
Membership platform where creators run paid communities with tiers, posts, chats and events.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Open Social
- Has a free plan — Open Social does not
10. Heartbeat
Heartbeat Chat, Inc · Community management · 3.9/5
Community platform for coaches and creators to run courses, memberships and discussions in one space
Paid plans
Free trial
Open Social alternatives by what you need
Cheaper than Open Social
Free Open Social alternatives
Indian alternatives to Open Social
How to choose a Open Social alternative
- Decide first whether the community is monetised. Paid-membership platforms and support-community platforms overlap in marketing and diverge completely in features.
- Check data portability early. Communities are the hardest thing to migrate once members and years of discussion are inside.
- For Indian audiences, verify WhatsApp integration and UPI-friendly payment support — engagement often lives on WhatsApp regardless of where the platform is.
Open Social alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Open Social in 2027?+
The closest matches to Open Social on App Advisor are Bevy (On request), Common Room (On request), Hivebrite (On request). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Open Social, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Open Social?+
Yes. 6 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Nas.io (Free plan), Hylo (Free plan), HumHub (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
Is there an Indian alternative to Open Social?+
Yes. 4 alternatives are built in India, including Jambo Community (Paid plans), SocialEngine (Paid plans), Zoho Connect (Free plan). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Open Social vs Bevy: which is better?+
Bevy is the closest match to Open Social in our catalogue. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Open Social alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in community management or a category Open Social also covers, and Open Social's own products are excluded. Prices, free plans and platforms come from each vendor's official website. App Advisor does not sell any of this software.
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