Data as of Oct 14, 2026Based on 209 AI responses
Reviewed by Dimitry Apollonsky
AI summary
Circle holds a clear lead, frequently recommended as an all-in-one platform for discussions, onboarding, and startup gamification. For deeply branded customer forums requiring custom domains and white-labeling, Bettermode is the usual answer.
Rank and Mentioned in · since Jul 7
| # | Brand | Recommended for | Mentioned in |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | all-in-one community hosting with native gamification and onboarding automations | all-in-one community hosting with native gamification and onboarding automations | 47% |
| 2 | white-label customer communities and embedded product forums for SaaS | white-label customer communities and embedded product forums for SaaS | 37% |
| 3 | member retention tools and courses for creator-led communities | member retention tools and courses for creator-led communities | 36% |
| 4 | discussion quality and searchability in technical or open-source forums | discussion quality and searchability in technical or open-source forums | 28% |
| 5 | mature, dedicated adult roleplay and text-based writing communities | mature, dedicated adult roleplay and text-based writing communities | 19% |
| 6 | creator engagement through built-in course delivery and gamified leaderboards | creator engagement through built-in course delivery and gamified leaderboards | 17% |
| 7 | networking management across larger institutional and member organizations | networking management across larger institutional and member organizations | 17% |
| 8 | adult-themed sandbox roleplay forums and creative writing groups | adult-themed sandbox roleplay forums and creative writing groups | 15% |
| 9 | enterprise-grade customer support forums and branded product communities | enterprise-grade customer support forums and branded product communities | 14% |
| 10 | low-cost blockchain infrastructure powering hyper-local community currencies | low-cost blockchain infrastructure powering hyper-local community currencies | 12% |
| 11 | 12% | ||
| 12 | 11% | ||
| 13 | 11% | ||
| 14 | 10% | ||
| 15 | 8% |
Week of Sep 21–27 · Since Jul 5
Widest split: Skool, 8% on ChatGPT Search and 26% on Google AI Mode.
| Brand | ChatGPT Search | Google AI Mode | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Circle | 49% | 46% | |
| Bettermode | 43% | 30% | |
| Mighty Networks | 41% | 31% | |
| Discourse | 34% | 22% | |
| Elliquiy | 20% | 17% | |
| Skool | 8% | 26% | |
| Hivebrite | 23% | 11% | |
| Blue Moon Roleplaying | 10% | 19% | |
| Vanilla Forums | 22% | 6% | |
| Celo | 9% | 15% |
54% of citations point at the ranked brands’ own sites. reddit.com, youtube.com are the most-cited sites outside the ranked brands’ own domains.
Market map
Mentioned in · since Jul 7
Leading brands by topic
Our startup needs a community platform that supports built-in gamification, such as leaderboards and badges, to encourage user participation. Which tools are the industry leaders for this?
We are moving our community away from fragmented social media groups. Which dedicated community platforms provide the best migration tools and member retention features?
We are looking for a dedicated community hosting platform that offers robust white-labeling and custom domain options for our brand's exclusive customer forum. Which platforms are the best for this?
Which site is best for adult roleplaying forums?
I'm interested in hyper-local community currencies. What's the best token that powers a platform for creating these?