Bettermode

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Bettermode (formerly Tribe) is a community platform that lets you build branded online spaces for your customers, users, or audience.

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What It Does

Build a fully branded community portal with drag-and-drop — no coding required
Core apps include Q&A forums, discussions, events, polls, and private messaging
Automated reputation system rewards active members
Connect with Slack, Notion, and custom integrations via API and webhooks
Host on your own custom domain

Strengths & Weaknesses

Strengths

+Modern, clean design that looks professional out of the box
+Modular approach — add only the features you need
+User-generated content reduces your support and content workload
+You own your community data instead of depending on social media
+Good API and webhook support for deeper integrations

Weaknesses

−Pricing starts at $399/month — steep for small businesses
−Community requires active management — will not grow on its own
−AI features locked behind the $1,500/month Growth plan
−Add-ons and customization costs add up quickly

AI Features

Bettermode offers AI-powered personalized onboarding that adapts based on user role. The Growth plan includes Ask AI and federated search that helps members find answers across all community content automatically.

STOA's Verdict

Bettermode is capable but priced for mid-market and enterprise companies. At $399/month minimum, it is out of reach for most small businesses. If you are a 2-50 person business exploring community building, look at more affordable alternatives first.

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AI-generated training guides tailored to your team's size, skill level, and focus areas for Bettermode — coming in v0.3.2.

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