Ning
Build and manage custom social networks with flexible design and community tools
- Also known as
- ning
Available worldwide
What is Ning?
Ning is a platform for creating branded online communities with drag-and-drop design, member management, discussion forums, events, and monetization features. It serves educators, nonprofits, enthusiasts, and businesses seeking to build engaged communities around shared interests.
Ning pricing
Plans, per-tier features and add-ons, dated and linked to live pricing. Pricing changes often; always verify at source before you rely on it.
From $12.50/month (annual billing). Free 14-day trial on all plans.
Starter
Entry-level plan for testing platform features
- members
- up to 1000
- storage
- 10 GB
- rss_feeds
- 1
- Drag & Drop Builder
- Photo & Video
- Events & Posts
- Activity Feed
- Multiple Blogs & Forums
- Custom Groups & Member Onboarding
- Analytics & GA Tools
- Referral Program
- Broadcast Messages
- Social Network Integration
- Social Sharing
- Social Login
- SEO Tools
- Community & Forum Support (24hr response)
Basic
For small communities, classrooms, nonprofits, and family groups
- members
- up to 1000
- storage
- 10 GB
- Drag & Drop Builder
- Photo & Video
- Events & Posts
- Activity Feed
- Multiple Blogs & Forums
- Custom Groups & Member Onboarding
- Analytics & GA Tools
- Referral Program
- Broadcast Messages
- Social Network Integration
- Social Sharing
- Social Login
- SEO Tools
- Custom Domain Mapping
- Email Support (12hr response)
Performance
Design flexibility and customization for larger communities
- members
- up to 10000
- storage
- 50 GB
- rss_feeds
- 15
- Drag & Drop Builder
- Photo & Video
- Events & Posts
- Activity Feed
- Multiple Blogs & Forums
- Custom Groups & Member Onboarding
- Analytics & GA Tools
- Referral Program
- Broadcast Messages
- Social Network Integration
- Social Sharing
- Social Login
- SEO Tools
- Custom Domain Mapping
- Custom HTML Design
- API Access
- E-commerce Platform
- MailChimp Email Automation
- Live Chat Support
Ultimate
Premium tier with maximum features, bandwidth, and dedicated support
- members
- up to 100000
- storage
- 100 GB
- rss_feeds
- 25
- Drag & Drop Builder
- Photo & Video
- Events & Posts
- Activity Feed
- Multiple Blogs & Forums
- Custom Groups & Member Onboarding
- Analytics & GA Tools
- Referral Program
- Broadcast Messages
- Social Network Integration
- Social Sharing
- Social Login
- SEO Tools
- Custom Domain Mapping
- Custom HTML Design
- API Access
- E-commerce Platform
- MailChimp Email Automation
- Personal Manager
- 24/7 Phone Support
Platform & deployment
Independently observed- Web
- Cloud / SaaS
Integrations (7)
Independently observed- YouTube
- Vimeo
- MailChimp
Ning alternatives
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- DiscourseA community platform enabling organizations to host and manage discussion-based communities with customizable features and integrated moderation tools.low · 42%
- Mighty NetworksCommunity platform with native mobile apps for courses, events, and membership monetizationmedium · 55%
- CircleAn all-in-one platform for building branded communities, hosting courses, and managing events.medium · 55%
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| Signal | Score | Weight | Contribution | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing transparency | 75 | 0.08 | 6.3 | ✓ |
| Price level | 80 | 0.05 | 4.2 | ✓ |
| Integrations | 26 | 0.04 | 1.1 | ✓ |
| Reliability | 0 | 0.07 | 0.0 | - |
| Capabilities | 0 | 0.05 | 0.0 | - |
| Security posture | 0 | 0.07 | 0.0 | - |
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