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Head-to-head · Alumni Management Software

PeopleGrove Engagement Hub vs Hivebrite

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score PeopleGrove Engagement Hub #3 in Alumni Management Software 9.2/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 7 features Visit PeopleGrove
Hivebrite #4 in Alumni Management Software 9.1/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 7 features Visit Hivebrite

PeopleGrove Engagement Hub 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 scorePeopleGrove Engagement Hub · 9.2/10

PeopleGrove Engagement Hub scores higher on our rubric for alumni management software: 9.2 against 9.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #4.

PeopleGrove Engagement Hub is the better fit for mentorship-led institutions needing mobile apps. Hivebrite is the better fit for large communities needing advanced moderation.

  • PeopleGrove Engagement Hub fits best

    Mentorship-led institutions needing mobile apps

  • Hivebrite fits best

    Large communities needing advanced moderation

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Side by side

Feature PeopleGrove Engagement Hub 9.2/10 Visit ↗ Hivebrite 9.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 9.1
Ranking #3 in Alumni Management Software #4 in Alumni Management Software
Best for Mentorship-led institutions needing mobile apps Large communities needing advanced moderation
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request —
Free plan Not checked yet —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Tickets Community
Compliance GDPR SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML, 2FA
Integrations 6 integrations 10 integrations
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features PeopleGrove Engagement Hub 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
  • AI-assisted matching supports students, alumni, peers, and mentors
  • Structured mentorship includes goals, guidance, and progress tracking
  • Web, iOS, and Android access with higher-education integrations
  • Advanced moderation, permissions, AI matching, and recommendations
  • Directories, events, memberships, messaging, and subcommunities
  • Web, iOS, Android, API, SSO, Salesforce, and HubSpot support
Cons
  • Pricing is handled through customer order forms and contact with sales
  • Fundraising is not a core feature of the platform
  • Its positioning centers on colleges and universities rather than general communities
  • Starts at $895 per month with annual billing
  • No free plan is available
  • Prime and Custom Fit require discovery or custom pricing
Our verdict

PeopleGrove Engagement Hub is a web-based alumni and student engagement platform for colleges and universities. It connects prospective students, current students, alumni, mentors, and institutional staff through directories, networking,…

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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. PeopleGrove Engagement HubAlumni Management Software 9.2Pricing on request
  2. HivebriteAlumni Management Software 9.1Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • PeopleGrove Engagement Hub — where it wins

    • AI-assisted matching supports students, alumni, peers, and mentors
    • Structured mentorship includes goals, guidance, and progress tracking
    • Web, iOS, and Android access with higher-education integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing is handled through customer order forms and contact with sales
    • Fundraising is not a core feature of the platform
    • Its positioning centers on colleges and universities rather than general communities

  • 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
  • PeopleGrove Engagement Hub9.2/10 · Pricing on request

    A mentorship-focused engagement hub with AI matching, mobile access, and education integrations.

    Visit PeopleGroveFull verdict →
  • 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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