CommunitiesOS is the private community platform built for churches, nonprofits, associations, and membership organizations across the United States. No ads. No algorithm. No data given to Facebook. A private, branded space your organization owns completely - from $97 per month with unlimited members.
No ads - ever · Full data ownership · US-based support
We tried three platforms before CommunitiesOS. Nothing came close for our congregation.
CommunitiesOS is the private community platform built for churches, nonprofits, associations, and membership organizations. It gives mission-driven organizations a branded, invite-only space where members stay connected to the mission - with no ads, no algorithm, no competing content, and full data ownership. Unlike Facebook Groups, Slack, or course-creator platforms like Skool and Circle, CommunitiesOS was built specifically for organizations running communities for their members rather than for creators monetizing an audience. Plans start at $97 per month with unlimited members and zero transaction fees. CommunitiesOS serves churches, nonprofits, and associations across all 50 states.
Most churches, nonprofits, and associations manage their communities on one of three things: a Facebook Group they do not own, an email list that goes one direction, or a platform built for course creators and influencers. Each one costs the organization something - in member relationships, in data, or in reach. CommunitiesOS is the private community platform built for the organizations that were never the target audience for any of them.
Every post your organization shares sits next to ads Facebook chose. The algorithm shows your content to fewer than 5% of your group. Every member profile and every conversation belongs to Facebook - not your organization. CommunitiesOS is the private community platform alternative that gives you back ownership of every relationship your organization builds.
You talk. Members listen. Nobody connects with each other. High unsubscribe rates, no community feel, and zero visibility into who is actually engaged.
Skool, Circle, and Mighty Networks were built for course creators monetizing an audience. Circle charges 2% transaction fees on every dues payment. Skool's architecture centers on creator discovery. None of them were built for the financial or organizational structure of a church, nonprofit, or professional association. CommunitiesOS was.
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CommunitiesOS gives your organization a private, branded community space - your name, your logo, your domain. Members connect, participate, and stay engaged without ever leaving your world.
Your name, your logo, your colors. Members see your brand from the first click - not ours.
Invite-only access. No ads next to your content. No public feed. No competing communities.
Organize members into groups, assign roles, set permissions, and automate onboarding. Full control over who gets access to what.
Create events, send announcements, and reach every member directly. No algorithm decides who sees your content.
Members participate from any device without downloading a separate app. Full community access from their phone.
Intuitive enough for any admin to manage without technical experience. Need more help? Our team handles setup for you.
Points, badges, and leaderboards keep members participating and coming back. Members earn points when others like their content. Recognize your most active members with visible leaderboard rankings and rewards.
Host interactive meetings, workshops, and broadcasts directly inside your community. Meeting Room mode for face-to-face sessions with your board, staff, or small groups. Stream Software mode for large congregation or membership broadcasts via OBS or StreamYard. No participant cap. No time limit. Included in every plan.
A dedicated read-only announcement channel delivers push notifications to every member the moment you post. No algorithm decides who sees your message. No member misses a Sunday service update, volunteer alert, or membership renewal notice.
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Six audiences.
One private community platform.
Built for mission-driven organizations across all 50 states.
Connects with the tools your organization already uses
No tech team needed. No months of planning. CommunitiesOS is simple enough to configure yourself -
or let our team handle everything for you.
Book a call or fill out a brief form. We learn who your members are, what you need, and what success looks like for your organization. No technical knowledge required.
Configure your CommunitiesOS environment - your name, your logo, your colors, your custom domain. Simple enough to do yourself with our step-by-step guidance, or let our US-based team handle everything for you. You never touch a line of code.
Invite your members with a single link. They join in one click - no new accounts required. Discussions start. Events get created. Your community has a home that is completely yours.
No contracts · Cancel anytime · US-based support
Too many mission-driven organizations were building their communities on platforms that were never built for them. Facebook Groups. Email lists. Tools designed for influencers and course creators. Millions of churches, nonprofits, and associations were managing their most important relationships on platforms built for advertisers - not for their mission. Nobody was building for them. CommunitiesOS exists to change that - a private, branded community platform built around your mission, not someone else's revenue model.
Most community platforms were built for creators and entrepreneurs. CommunitiesOS was built for organizations with real members, real missions, and real responsibilities. The difference shows.
| Feature | CommunitiesOS | Facebook Groups | Skool | Circle | Mighty Networks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Custom branding and domain | ✓ | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Built for mission-driven organizations | ✓ | — | — | — | — |
| No ads, ever | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Unlimited members, no per-user fees | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Private by default | ✓ | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Full data ownership | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| US-based onboarding support | ✓ | — | — | — | — |
| Announcement channel with push notifications | ✓ | — | — | — | — |
| Live meetings. No participant cap. No time limit. | ✓ | — | — | — | — |
Unlimited members on every plan.
No per-user fees. No long-term contracts. Cancel anytime.
Everything you need to launch your private community and start engaging your members.
Built for growing organizations ready to expand engagement, automate workflows, and scale their community.
CommunitiesOS is the private community platform built for churches, nonprofits, associations, and membership organizations across the United States. It gives mission-driven organizations a private, branded community space - their name, their logo, their domain - where members stay connected without ads, without algorithm suppression, and without giving member data to a platform that does not share their values. Plans start at $97 per month with unlimited members, zero transaction fees, and no long-term contracts.
CommunitiesOS gives your organization a private, branded community with no ads, no algorithm, and complete data ownership. Facebook Groups show your members ads for competing organizations next to your content, suppress organic post reach to fewer than 5% of your group, and retain all member data for Facebook's advertising business. CommunitiesOS is invite-only, ad-free, and gives your organization full data ownership and export access at any time. Your member relationships belong to your organization - not to a platform.
CommunitiesOS is built for churches, nonprofits, professional associations, membership organizations, ministries, and alumni organizations - any mission-driven organization that needs a private, branded community platform without ads, without an algorithm, and without per-user fees. CommunitiesOS is not built for course creators, coaches, or influencers monetizing an audience. Platforms like Skool and Circle serve those use cases. CommunitiesOS serves the organizations that were never the target audience for creator platforms.
Yes. CommunitiesOS is built for churches as a private community platform that keeps congregation members connected between Sundays. Churches get a private branded space with no ads next to pastoral content, private channels for small groups and ministry teams, push notification announcements that reach every member directly, and live meeting capability for services, small groups, and leadership sessions - all included on every plan at a flat $97 per month with no per-member fees.
Yes. CommunitiesOS is built for nonprofits as a private donor and volunteer community platform. Nonprofits get a branded invite-only space where donors and volunteers stay connected to the mission year-round - with no ads for competing causes, no per-donor or per-volunteer fees, and full data ownership. CommunitiesOS includes private channels for separating donor and volunteer communications, an announcement channel that reaches every member directly, and CRM integration that connects community engagement data to your donor management system.
CommunitiesOS is the best community platform for membership organizations because it delivers private community infrastructure at a flat $97 per month with no per-member fees and zero transaction fees on dues. Enterprise platforms like Higher Logic Thrive and Hivebrite are purpose-built for large associations but price to match - reaching five figures annually for mid-size organizations. Creator platforms like Circle charge 2% transaction fees on every dues payment. CommunitiesOS fills the gap for professional associations, trade groups, chambers of commerce, and alumni networks that need organizational-grade community tools without enterprise pricing.
No. Every CommunitiesOS plan includes unlimited members with no per-user fees and zero transaction fees. Your community can grow from 50 members to 50,000 without your monthly cost increasing. Wild Apricot charges per-contact fees that compound as membership grows. Circle charges 2% transaction fees on dues payments. CommunitiesOS charges a flat monthly fee - the same cost whether your organization has 100 members or 2,000 members.
No. CommunitiesOS is month to month on all plans with no cancellation fees and no lock-in periods. Annual billing is available at a reduced rate but is never required. Organizations that choose annual billing save the equivalent of two months compared to monthly billing. There are no switching fees, no data export fees, and no costs associated with leaving. Your data is always yours and always exportable.
Yes. CommunitiesOS's US-based team handles the migration process for organizations moving from Facebook Groups, email lists, Skool, Circle, or any other platform. We collect your member list, configure your branded community space, and provide exact messaging templates to announce the move to your members. Most organizations complete their migration and go live within their first week. There is no technical knowledge required on your end and no migration fees on any plan.
CommunitiesOS starts at $97 per month with unlimited members and zero transaction fees. Skool costs $99 per month plus transaction fees on lower plans. Circle costs $89 per month plus 2% transaction fees on every payment on the Professional plan. Wild Apricot charges $160 per month for organizations with up to 500 contacts and more as membership grows. Higher Logic Thrive and Hivebrite use custom enterprise pricing that reaches five figures annually for mid-size associations. CommunitiesOS is the flat-fee private community platform with no per-member charges, no transaction fees, and no cost that increases as your organization grows. Pricing verified April 2026.
Plans start at $97 per month.
Unlimited members on every plan.
No ads. No algorithm. No per-user fees.
A private community your organization owns completely.
The only question is how long you wait.
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