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Head-to-head · Alumni Management Software

Hivebrite vs Anthology Encompass

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 7 checks side by side
Higher score Hivebrite #4 in Alumni Management Software 9.1/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 7 features Visit Hivebrite
Anthology Encompass #8 in Alumni Management Software 8.6/10 Pricing on request ✓ 5 of 7 features Visit Anthology

Hivebrite leads on 0 checks, Anthology Encompass on 0, and 7 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreHivebrite · 9.1/10
  • Most featuresAnthology Encompass · 5 of 7

Hivebrite scores higher on our rubric for alumni management software: 9.1 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #8.

Hivebrite is the better fit for large communities needing advanced moderation. Anthology Encompass is the better fit for advancement teams combining alumni and giving.

  • Hivebrite fits best

    Large communities needing advanced moderation

  • Anthology Encompass fits best

    Advancement teams combining alumni and giving

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Side by side

Feature Hivebrite 9.1/10 Visit ↗ Anthology Encompass 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 8.6
Ranking #4 in Alumni Management Software #8 in Alumni Management Software
Best for Large communities needing advanced moderation Advancement teams combining alumni and giving
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price — Pricing on request
Free plan — Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web
Support Community Email, Phone, Tickets, Docs
Compliance SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML, 2FA GDPR, PCI DSS
Integrations 10 integrations 4 integrations
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Hivebrite 0/7 · Anthology Encompass 5/7
Event management Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Mentoring programs Not checked yet Not checked yet
Fundraising tools Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Community spaces Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Mobile app Not checked yet —
Email campaigns Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Engagement analytics Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Our review
Pros
  • Advanced moderation, permissions, AI matching, and recommendations
  • Directories, events, memberships, messaging, and subcommunities
  • Web, iOS, Android, API, SSO, Salesforce, and HubSpot support
  • Combines email, events, giving, memberships, community, and analytics
  • Connects constituent records with engagement and gift-transaction workflows
  • Supports event registration, online giving, recurring gifts, and memberships
Cons
  • Starts at $895 per month with annual billing
  • No free plan is available
  • Prime and Custom Fit require discovery or custom pricing
  • Web-only delivery provides no native mobile application
  • Broad functionality may exceed the needs of alumni-only teams
  • Advanced fundraising workflows depend on Anthology Raise integration
Our verdict

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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Anthology Encompass is a web-based alumni management and engagement platform for higher education institutions and alumni organizations. It brings together constituent records, email campaigns, event registration, online giving,…

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  1. HivebriteAlumni Management Software 9.1Paid
  2. Anthology EncompassAlumni Management Software 8.6Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • 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

  • Anthology Encompass — where it wins

    • Combines email, events, giving, memberships, community, and analytics
    • Connects constituent records with engagement and gift-transaction workflows
    • Supports event registration, online giving, recurring gifts, and memberships

    Where it doesn't

    • Web-only delivery provides no native mobile application
    • Broad functionality may exceed the needs of alumni-only teams
    • Advanced fundraising workflows depend on Anthology Raise integration
  • Hivebrite9.1/10 · Paid

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

    Visit HivebriteFull verdict →
  • Anthology Encompass8.6/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad web platform for institutions connecting alumni engagement with giving and advancement.

    Visit AnthologyFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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