What leading associations discovered after leaving legacy platforms behind
Discover how leading associations are creating thriving digital communities that drive member engagement, retention, and growth with Hivebrite.
Associations that made the switch from Higher Logic
How does Hivebrite compare with Higher Logic?
| Feature | Hivebrite | Higherlogic |
|---|---|---|
| User data management | ||
| Global admins with custom permissions | ||
| Customized profile pages | ||
| API access | ||
| Platform Analytics & reporting | ||
| Custom pages builder | ||
| Alternative payment gateways* (HL only supports stripe) | ||
| User generated events | ||
| Donation campaigns | ||
| Multiple Stripe accounts | ||
| Branded mobile app |
| Full | Partial | None |
* Using publicly available information as of Feb 2024
Put your community in their pocket.
Your members are mobile, your platform should be too.
Keep your members informed and engaged.
Home Lobby
Create an impressive first touchpoint with a responsive, branded entrance that offers frictionless navigation and engagement for on-the-go members, ensuring your community remains accessible anytime, anywhere.
On-the-Go Connections
Empower members to discover and engage with relevant groups instantly from their mobile devices, enabling participation in discussions, access to specialized content, and meaningful relationship-building wherever they are.
Notifications
Help communities instantly reach their members with actionable engagement moments that drive participation.
AI & Automation
More impact. Less busywork.
AI agents, smart features, and automations take the routine off your plate, so your team can scale its impact and spend more time on the work only people can do.
Facilitate member networking with AI
Orbiit matchmaking
Spark valuable connections by intelligently matching members based on shared interests, goals, and expertise.
AI Recommendations
Activate your community with AI-driven insights that transform passive browsing into dynamic engagement through personalized content recommendations.
Admin Copilot
Support volunteer leaders with AI-powered assistance that streamlines workflows and automates routine tasks—elevating group and chapter engagement while fostering meaningful member connections.
User Search
Admins skip building filters and queries by hand. Just type who you’re looking for in plain language and the system handles the rest.
Built for what’s next.
The future of community, now.
Enable member’s professional growth
Groups & subcommunities
Strengthen member engagement through dedicated spaces that align with specific interests and goals.
Modern UI
Captivate your community with an intuitive user experience that members actually enjoy using.
Integrations
Unify your digital ecosystem by transforming fragmented association technologies into a seamlessly integrated member hub.
7 signs your association technology is stuck in the past
Many associations struggle with outdated community platforms that:
Technical complexity
Have limited customization options and rely heavily on HTML and CSS code
Poor mobile experience
Offer a dated mobile experience that is lacking in design and user-friendliness
Outdated engagement tools
Lack modern engagement features members expect
Blind spots in member insights
Provide limited analytics and insights
Disconnected systems
Create data silos across your technology ecosystem
Restricted collaboration
Offer limited group functionality, restricting collaboration and networking opportunities
Ineffective member connections
Lack a searchable directory, making it difficult for users to connect with each other
CUSTOMER STORIES
Real communities.
Real results.
Over 2,000 organizations run their communities on Hivebrite. Professional associations, alumni networks, chambers of commerce, and others use Hivebrite to grow membership, deepen engagement, and reinforce their value to members year after year.
Elizabeth Kohlway
Community & Digital Engagement Director, Sabin Vaccine Institute
“Hivebrite enables us to sustain and scale our community and virtual engagement strategies to continue supporting our members as best as possible.”
Megan Brogdon
Senior Director, Marketing
CASE
CASE
"Hivebrite was going to be able to grow with us. We weren't going to run into the roadblocks or slowdowns we experienced with our last platform."
Sarah Slater
Associate Vice President, Volunteering Manager, APM
“I am delighted that we can offer our community the added value of a mentoring program to drive our mission and give members another reason to come back!”
Tabitha Brown
Deputy Chief, Membership
APA
APA
“Groups have really enabled us to create very unique niche spaces... groups have become a really popular feature to create home and space topically for our members within the community.”
Switch & save, get 3 months on us
Hivebrite will cover up to 3 months* of your existing community platform contract when you make the switch. It's easier than ever to step into the future of community engagement.
*Limited time offer for associations switching from Higher Logic. Offer value not to exceed $20,000. Available for 3-year contracts only. Cannot be combined with other promotional offers. Subject to final contract approval. Offer expires September 30, 2025.
