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12 Best Social & Community Tools for Small Businesses (2026)

Data compiled by Toolradar Updated How we rate

The 12 highest-ranked tools on our social & community tools list, shown for small businesses.

Key Takeaways
  • Revy is our overall pick for social & community tools for small businesses 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 284 social & community tools, then kept the 12 that rank highest.
  • 6 of the 12 tools listed here have a free plan.
social & community tools tracked
284
of 12 have a free plan
6
median cheapest paid plan per month
$40

Ranked by editorial score plus external signals (G2/Capterra review volume and rating, and media mentions). Pricing checked November 2026. Methodology Editorial policy

At a glance: 12 Social & Community Tools for Small Businesses

All 12 picks compared, prices as of November 2026. Scroll sideways on small screens.

12 Social & Community Tools for Small Businesses compared, prices as of November 2026
# Tool Pricing Starting price Rating
1
Revy logo
Revy
100% free No paid plan 4.6 (4,915) G2, Aug 2026
2
Givebutter logo
Givebutter
Free plan Givebutter Plus (250 or less contacts), $29/mo 4.7 (3,088) G2/Capterra, Sep 2026
3
Zeffy logo
Zeffy
100% free No paid plan 4.9 (3,091) G2/Capterra, Sep 2026
4
OneCause logo
OneCause
Usage-based Not published 4.7 (352) G2, Sep 2026
5
Bloomerang Fundraising logo
Bloomerang Fundraising
Paid Bloomerang Fundraising, $40/mo 4.7 (331) G2/Capterra, Sep 2026
6
Silent Auction Pro logo
Silent Auction Pro
Paid Not published 4.8 (526) G2/Capterra, Sep 2026
7
Planning Center logo
Planning Center
Free plan Not published 4.6 (1,551) G2/SourceForge/Capterra, Sep 2026
8
Donorbox logo
Donorbox
Free plan Pro Plan, $150/mo 4.6 (1,529) G2, Sep 2026
9
Handbid logo
Handbid
Paid Not published 4.6 (263) Trustpilot/G2/Capterra, Sep 2026
10
Bloomerang logo
Bloomerang
Paid Bloomerang Fundraising, $40/mo 4.2 (2,358) TrustRadius/G2/Capterra, Sep 2026
11
Galaxy Digital logo
Galaxy Digital
Paid Not published 4.4 (228) G2/SourceForge, Mar 2026
12
Behance logo
Behance
Free plan Not published 4.7 (413) G2/Capterra, Sep 2026

Detailed picks: Social & Community Tools for Small Businesses

1
Revy logo

Revy

100% free

Monetize your style by linking outfits and earning commissions

4.6 /5 on G2 · 4,915 ratings, Aug 2026

Key features

  • Automatic affiliate link generation for clothing items in outfit posts
  • Social feed with likes, comments, and follower counts
  • Earnings from every purchase made through your links

Pros

  • Passive income opportunity from your everyday outfits
  • Encourages sustainable fashion by reusing your wardrobe

Cons

  • Earnings depend on affiliate network coverage and follower engagement
  • Limited to fashion-related content; not suitable for other niches
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2
Givebutter logo

Givebutter

Free plan

All-in-one fundraising software for nonprofits with 0% fees and built-in rewards.

4.7 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 3,088 ratings, Sep 2026

Key features

  • Donor management & CRM
  • Customizable donation forms
  • Fundraising pages

Pros

  • 0% platform fees, allowing nonprofits to keep more donations.
  • Comprehensive suite of fundraising and CRM tools in one platform.

Cons

  • Givebutter Plus, with advanced features, is a paid add-on.
  • Nonprofits might need to encourage donors to cover processing fees to maintain 0% platform costs.
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3
Zeffy logo

Zeffy

100% free

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
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4
OneCause logo

OneCause

Usage-based

Empower cause-driven organizations to raise more with best-in-class event and online fundraising software.

4.7 /5 on G2 · 352 ratings, Sep 2026

Key features

  • Mobile Bidding for auctions and events
  • Ticketing & Registration with QR code check-in
  • Real-time Reporting & Analytics

Pros

  • Provides a seamless, all-in-one platform for diverse fundraising needs.
  • Enhances donor experience with intuitive interfaces and mobile-first features like mobile bidding and QR code check-in.

Cons

  • Specific pricing details are not publicly available, requiring a demo request.
  • Requires integration and setup, which may involve a learning curve for new users.
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5
Bloomerang Fundraising logo

A unified fundraising platform designed to empower nonprofits to raise more and build stronger donor relationships.

4.7 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 331 ratings, Sep 2026

Key features

  • Customizable donation forms
  • Event registration and management
  • Peer-to-peer fundraising tools

Pros

  • Offers a wide range of fundraising tools within a single platform.
  • Designed to simplify the donor giving experience.

Cons

  • Specific pricing details are not publicly available.
  • Requires a demo to understand the full scope of features and suitability.
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6
Silent Auction Pro logo

Streamline fundraising events with comprehensive auction and donor management software.

4.8 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 526 ratings, Sep 2026

Key features

  • Mobile bidding
  • Traditional paper bidding support
  • Online auction capabilities

Pros

  • Simplifies the entire fundraising event process.
  • Supports both traditional and modern online auction formats.

Cons

  • Specific pricing details are not publicly available.
  • No explicit mention of integrations with other CRM or accounting software.
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7
Planning Center logo

Planning Center

Free plan

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.
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8
Donorbox logo

Donorbox

Free plan

The #1 donation software and nonprofit fundraising suite, powered by AI for maximum impact.

4.6 /5 on G2 · 1,529 ratings, Sep 2026

Key features

  • UltraSwift™ checkout for 4x faster donation processing
  • AI-powered CRM with email management, segmentation, and action tracking
  • Donorbox Live™ Kiosk for on-location donations at events

Pros

  • Significantly reduces donor drop-off with UltraSwift™ checkout.
  • Offers a comprehensive suite of fundraising tools in one platform.

Cons

  • Advanced features and lower fees are locked behind paid plans.
  • Kiosk hardware is an additional purchase and requires sales consultation.
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9
Handbid logo

Handbid

Paid

Streamline fundraising auctions with mobile bidding, ticketing, and event management.

4.6 /5 across Trustpilot, G2 and Capterra · 263 ratings, Sep 2026

Key features

  • Mobile bidding app for iPhone and Android
  • Built-in ticketing and registration
  • Seamless payment processing with credit card capture

Pros

  • Significantly increases fundraising revenue compared to traditional methods.
  • Eliminates long lines and streamlines check-in and checkout processes.

Cons

  • Requires guests to use a mobile device or iPad kiosk for full participation.
  • Specific pricing details are not publicly available, requiring direct contact for a quote.
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10
Bloomerang logo

All-in-one nonprofit software for fundraising, donor management, and volunteer engagement.

4.2 /5 across TrustRadius, G2, Capterra and more · 2,358 ratings, Sep 2026

Key features

  • Automated cultivation journeys
  • AI-powered content creation
  • Real-time engagement insights and scores

Pros

  • Unified platform for fundraising, CRM, and volunteers simplifies operations.
  • Automated marketing and engagement tools save time and personalize outreach.

Cons

  • Pricing scales with the number of constituents you store, and several core fundraising capabilities are sold as paid add-ons with additional costs that some competing platforms bundle at no extra cost.
  • The built-in email tools rely on restrictive templates with limited design and segmentation options, making customized or targeted donor outreach tedious to build from scratch.
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11
Galaxy Digital logo

The all-in-one platform for mission-driven organizations to recruit, schedule, track, and report on volunteer...

4.4 /5 across G2 and SourceForge · 228 ratings, Mar 2026

Key features

  • Mobile Volunteer Management App
  • Digital Volunteer Check-In System
  • Volunteer Scheduling Software

Pros

  • Consolidates multiple volunteer management functions into a single platform.
  • Provides robust reporting and analytics for demonstrating community impact and meeting compliance.

Cons

  • Specific pricing details are not publicly available, requiring direct contact for quotes.
  • No explicit mention of third-party integrations, which might be a consideration for some organizations.
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12
Behance logo

Behance

Free plan

Discover, showcase, and connect with the world's best creative talent and opportunities.

4.7 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 413 ratings, Sep 2026

Key features

  • Project showcasing and portfolio creation
  • Discovery of creative work (photos, videos, logos, illustrations, branding)
  • Search functionality for projects, people, and assets

Pros

  • Large community of creatives for inspiration and networking
  • Provides a global platform for showcasing work and gaining exposure

Cons

  • High competition due to the large number of users
  • Free tier might have limited visibility compared to Pro
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How we ranked these Social & Community Tools for Small Businesses

Step 1

Filter the catalog

We start from our ranked list of 284 social & community tools and drop tools rated below 3.5/5 on 10 or more reviews.

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.

Challenges Small Businesses face

  • Software ROI is required to be visible in 6-12 months
  • Bookkeeping done annually means cash flow surprises mid-year
  • Reviews + reputation drive customer acquisition but most owners don't systematically collect
  • Owner-operator does too much manually (invoicing, follow-up, scheduling)
  • Tool stack accumulates over years; quarterly audit + cancellation is rare

What to prioritize when picking a tool

  • Accounting (QuickBooks Online, Xero) with monthly cadence
  • CRM matched to your sales cycle (Pipedrive, HubSpot, Copper)
  • Reviews + reputation automation (Birdeye, Podium, NiceJob)
  • Payment processing with low fees (Square, Stripe, Helcim)
  • Industry-specific vertical software where it earns its keep

Frequently asked questions

Which social & community tools are best for small businesses in 2026?

Revy ranks first in our social & community tools list for small businesses, rated 4.6/5 across 4,915 ratings aggregated from G2. Strong runners-up are Givebutter, Zeffy, OneCause.

Are there free social & community tools for small businesses?

Yes. Revy, Givebutter, Zeffy offer a free plan. 6 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 (284 tracked) and dropped tools rated below 3.5/5 on 10 or more reviews. 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 November 2026.

Cite this page: Toolradar, "12 Best Social & Community Tools for Small Businesses (2026)", updated November 2026, https://toolradar.com/best/social-community/for/small-businesses

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