The 12 highest-ranked social & community tools for small business, filtered for a free plan or free plus paid plans, and a strong editorial or user rating.
Key Takeaways
Revy is our overall pick for social & community tools for small business in 2026, and our free pick. Overall and free pick: Free plan; no paid plan. Rated 4.6/5 on G2 (4,915 ratings, Aug 2026).
We evaluated 262 social & community tools, then kept the 12 that rank highest for small business.
All 12 tools listed here have a free plan.
social & community tools tracked
262
of 12 have a free plan
12
median cheapest paid plan per month
$41
Ranked by editorial score plus external signals (G2/Capterra review volume and rating, and media mentions). Pricing checked October 2026.MethodologyEditorial policy
At a glance: 12 Social & Community Tools for Small Business
All 12 picks compared, prices as of October 2026. Scroll sideways on small screens.
12 Social & Community Tools for Small Business compared, prices as of October 2026
All-in-one free fundraising and CRM for nonprofits
4.9/5 across G2 and Capterra· 3,091 ratings, Sep 2026
Key features
Donation forms with one-time, monthly and yearly recurring giving
Event ticketing: unlimited ticket types, group and table tickets, Pay What You Can, discount codes, capacity limits per type
Raffles and lotteries
Pros
Genuinely free with no paid tier: no platform fee, no processing fee, no contact limit and nothing gated behind an upgrade
Zeffy absorbs the card processing costs, so the organization receives the full amount a donor gives, whether or not that donor adds a contribution
Cons
Nonprofits only. An individual, an informal group or a business cannot open an account, and eligibility needs an EIN or local equivalent plus a bank account in the organization's name
No auctioneer-led live bidding, paddle raise or fund-a-need, and no live streaming for a hybrid gala, so a large seated event run from a stage is better served elsewhere
Integrated church management software designed to streamline operations and enhance congregant engagement.
4.6/5 across G2, SourceForge and Capterra· 1,551 ratings, Sep 2026
Key features
People database with profile management, custom reporting, online forms, workflows, and communication tools
Event management with unlimited events and room/resource tracking (Calendar)
Check-in system for attendees with unlimited stations and administrators (Check-Ins)
Pros
Modular pricing allows churches to pay only for what they need.
Core 'People' database is always free.
Cons
Payment processing for donations and registrations incurs additional fees from Stripe.
Pricing for some modules scales with usage (e.g., number of rooms, check-ins, donations, group members, event attendees, team members), which could become costly for larger churches.
How we ranked these Social & Community Tools for Small Business
Step 1
Filter the catalog
We start from our ranked list of 262 social & community tools and drop tools rated below 3.5/5 on 10 or more reviews, then keep only those matching small business criteria: a free plan or free plus paid plans, and a strong editorial or user rating.
Step 2
Score each tool
Editorial scoring on utility, UX, value, support, and innovation, then layered with external signals: G2/Capterra review volume and rating, and media mentions.
Step 3
Keep the top 12
We rank by combined score and surface the top 12 so the list stays scannable. Pricing is re-checked on rotation and the page refreshes hourly so picks stay current.
Frequently asked questions
Which social & community tools are best for small business in 2026?
Revy ranks first in our social & community tools list for small business, rated 4.6/5 across 4,915 ratings aggregated from G2. Strong runners-up are Givebutter, Zeffy, Planning Center.
Are there free social & community tools for small business?
Yes. Revy, Givebutter, Zeffy offer a free plan. 12 of the 12 tools on this page have a free plan in our data.
How did we pick these social & community tools?
We started from our ranked list of social & community tools (262 tracked), dropped tools rated below 3.5/5 on 10 or more reviews, and kept only those that match small business: a free plan or free plus paid plans, and a strong editorial or user rating. The top 12 are shown in the same order as our main social & community tools ranking (editorial score plus G2/Capterra review volume and rating, and media mentions).
How often is this list updated?
We refresh editorial scores and pricing weekly. Tool pricing is re-checked on a rotation that touches every tool roughly monthly. The prices on this page are as of October 2026.
Cite this page: Toolradar, "12 Best Social & Community Tools for Small Business (2026)", updated October 2026, https://toolradar.com/best/social-community/for/small-business