1. XenForo
XenForo Ltd. · London · Community management · 4.2/5
Self-hosted forum software with discussions, media galleries and resource management add-ons.
On request
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Community management · Alternatives
Best SocialEngine alternatives in India (2026)
SocialEngine is a community management product from SocialEngine, Gurugram, priced at On request. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 9 have a free plan, 3 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to SocialEngine are XenForo (On request), Hivebrite (On request), Nas.io (On request), Hylo (On request) and HumHub (On request). Nas.io is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹2,500/month.
Why businesses look for a SocialEngine alternative
There is no free plan
SocialEngine has no free tier. 9 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.
SocialEngine alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches SocialEngine'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | SocialEngine (current) | On request | No | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.1/5 | — |
| 1 | XenForo | On request | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 2 |  Hivebrite | On request | No | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 3 |  Nas.io | On request | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 4 |  Hylo | On request | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 5 |  HumHub | On request | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 6 |  Patreon | On request | Yes | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 7 |  Bevy | On request | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 8 |  Common Room | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 9 |  Open Social | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 10 |  Zoho Connect | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | |
| 11 |  Mighty Networks | ₹4,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 12 |  Graphy | ₹2,500/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 13 |  Glue Up | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 14 |  Join It | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 15 |  TagMango | ₹5,000/mo | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 16 |  WildApricot | $66.00/mo | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 17 |  Zapnito | On request | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 18 |  Zulip | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 19 |  Donut | On request | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 20 |  Bettermode | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 |
Top 10 SocialEngine alternatives in detail
2. 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
3. Nas.io
Nas Education Pte Ltd · Singapore · Community management · 4.5/5
Platform for creators to launch communities, sell challenges, sessions and courses online.
On request
Free plan available
Compared with SocialEngine
- Has a free plan — SocialEngine does not
4. Hylo
Terran Collective · San Francisco · Community management · 4.3/5
Open-source platform where groups organize, share resources, run projects and stay connected.
On request
Free plan available
Compared with SocialEngine
- Has a free plan — SocialEngine does not
- Open source
5. 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.
On request
Free plan available
Compared with SocialEngine
- Has a free plan — SocialEngine does not
- Open source
6. Patreon
Patreon, Inc. · San Francisco · Community management · 4.2/5
Membership platform where creators run paid communities with tiers, posts, chats and events.
On request
Free plan available
Compared with SocialEngine
- Has a free plan — SocialEngine does not
7. 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
8. 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
9. Open Social
Open Social · Amsterdam · Community management · 4/5
Drupal-based community collaboration platform with groups, events, content and engagement analytics.
On request
Quote-based
10. Zoho Connect
Zoho Corporation · Chennai · Team chat & collaboration · 4.8/5
Intranet and employee community.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with SocialEngine
- Has a free plan — SocialEngine does not
Key features
- Feeds and announcements
- Polls
- Town halls
- Surveys
- Live broadcast (Ultimate)
SocialEngine alternatives by what you need
Lowest published price
Free SocialEngine alternatives
Indian alternatives to SocialEngine
How to choose a SocialEngine 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.
SocialEngine alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to SocialEngine in 2026?+
The closest matches to SocialEngine on App Advisor are XenForo (On request), Hivebrite (On request), Nas.io (On request). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match SocialEngine, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to SocialEngine?+
Yes. 9 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Nas.io (On request), Hylo (On request), HumHub (On request). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
What is the cheapest alternative to SocialEngine?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Graphy starts lowest at ₹2,500/mo. Nas.io also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to SocialEngine?+
Yes. 3 alternatives are built in India, including Zoho Connect (Free plan), Graphy (₹2,500/mo), TagMango (₹5,000/mo). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
SocialEngine vs XenForo: which is better?+
XenForo is the closest match to SocialEngine in our catalogue. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these SocialEngine alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in community management or a category SocialEngine also covers, and SocialEngine'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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