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Head-to-head · Alumni Management Software

Almabase vs Hivebrite

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score Almabase #2 in Alumni Management Software 9.3/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 7 features Visit Almabase
Hivebrite #4 in Alumni Management Software 9.1/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 7 features Visit Hivebrite

Almabase leads on 0 checks, Hivebrite on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreAlmabase · 9.3/10

Almabase scores higher on our rubric for alumni management software: 9.3 against 9.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #4.

Almabase is the better fit for comprehensive, institution-scale alumni programs. Hivebrite is the better fit for large communities needing advanced moderation.

  • Almabase fits best

    Comprehensive, institution-scale alumni programs

  • Hivebrite fits best

    Large communities needing advanced moderation

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Side by side

Feature Almabase 9.3/10 Visit ↗ Hivebrite 9.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.3 9.1
Ranking #2 in Alumni Management Software #4 in Alumni Management Software
Best for Comprehensive, institution-scale alumni programs Large communities needing advanced moderation
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request —
Free plan Not checked yet —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web Web, iOS, Android
Support Live chat, Tickets, Docs Community
Compliance SOC 2, GDPR, PCI DSS SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML, 2FA
Integrations 9 integrations 10 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Almabase 0/7 · Hivebrite 0/7
Event management Not checked yet Not checked yet
Mentoring programs Not checked yet Not checked yet
Fundraising tools Not checked yet Not checked yet
Community spaces Not checked yet Not checked yet
Mobile app Not checked yet Not checked yet
Email campaigns Not checked yet Not checked yet
Engagement analytics Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Combines communities, directories, events, giving, mentorship, and career tools
  • Two-way CRM synchronization supports Raiser’s Edge NXT, Blackbaud CRM, and more
  • Branded domains, segmented outreach, and AI-assisted campaign drafting add depth
  • Advanced moderation, permissions, AI matching, and recommendations
  • Directories, events, memberships, messaging, and subcommunities
  • Web, iOS, Android, API, SSO, Salesforce, and HubSpot support
Cons
  • Pricing requires a sales conversation and varies by institution size and modules
  • No dedicated member mobile app; access is through responsive web experiences
  • The broad feature set may exceed the needs of smaller, narrowly focused programs
  • Starts at $895 per month with annual billing
  • No free plan is available
  • Prime and Custom Fit require discovery or custom pricing
Our verdict

Almabase is an alumni engagement and advancement platform for higher-education institutions, K-12 schools, healthcare organizations, and nonprofits. It brings together online communities, alumni directories, affinity groups, events,…

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Hivebrite is a SaaS community management and engagement platform for higher-education institutions, associations, nonprofits, and commercial organizations. It brings together member directories, customizable profiles, groups,…

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  1. AlmabaseAlumni Management Software 9.3Pricing on request
  2. HivebriteAlumni Management Software 9.1Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Almabase — where it wins

    • Combines communities, directories, events, giving, mentorship, and career tools
    • Two-way CRM synchronization supports Raiser’s Edge NXT, Blackbaud CRM, and more
    • Branded domains, segmented outreach, and AI-assisted campaign drafting add depth

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires a sales conversation and varies by institution size and modules
    • No dedicated member mobile app; access is through responsive web experiences
    • The broad feature set may exceed the needs of smaller, narrowly focused programs

  • Hivebrite — where it wins

    • Advanced moderation, permissions, AI matching, and recommendations
    • Directories, events, memberships, messaging, and subcommunities
    • Web, iOS, Android, API, SSO, Salesforce, and HubSpot support

    Where it doesn't

    • Starts at $895 per month with annual billing
    • No free plan is available
    • Prime and Custom Fit require discovery or custom pricing
  • Almabase9.3/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad alumni platform for institutions managing community, advancement, and events in one system.

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  • Hivebrite9.1/10 · Paid

    A feature-rich choice for large communities that need advanced moderation and controls.

    Visit HivebriteFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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