Neighbors
Neighbors: A focused, free platform for neighborhood alerts, local posts, and lost-pet coordination. Ranked #45 of 54 in Online Community Platforms by our editors (4.4/10); pricing: Free plan; best for neighborhood safety communities.
At a glance
- Editor score4.4 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forNeighborhood safety communities
- Free planYes
- Paid fromFree
- Founded2012
- Facts checked22 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Free access across web, iOS, and Android
- Location-based alerts, Fire Watch, and lost-pet tools
- Pre-moderation and verified public-agency accounts
Where it doesn't
- Available only to residents in the United States
- No direct messaging or private groups
- Limited integrations and broader community-management depth
Our verdict on Neighbors
Neighbors by Ring is a free community platform for U.S. residents who want location-based neighborhood safety updates and local sharing. Members can post incidents, photos, videos, and lost-pet information, then receive alerts within a defined neighborhood radius. Comments support discussion, while verified accounts help public safety agencies, local governments, and community organizations participate. The service works on the web, iOS, and Android through the Ring app and dedicated mobile apps, and does not require a Ring device or subscription.
Its strongest fit is focused neighborhood coordination rather than general-purpose community management. Fire Watch provides wildfire alerts, while Search Party supports efforts to locate lost dogs. Pet Profiles and lost-pet posts add a practical layer for local animal recovery. Customizable feeds and notification settings help members control what they see, and in-app flagging with pre-moderation provides standard content controls. The platform also connects with Watch Duty, giving its safety-oriented ecosystem a defined scope.
The published offering is a single Free plan covering neighborhood updates, safety information, comments, lost-pet posts, pet profiles, and verified accounts. Phone and documentation support are available. Organizations or communities that need direct messaging, private groups, extensive integrations, or broader community-management workflows should choose a more fully featured platform. Neighbors is better suited to public, location-based neighborhood information where alerts, moderation, agency participation, and lost-pet coordination matter more than private collaboration or customizable community structures.
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Neighbors fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Free |
| Member limit | Not verified |
| Moderation tools | Standard |
| Private groups | Not verified |
| Direct messaging | No |
| Custom domain | Not verified |
| Mobile apps | Native apps |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Phone, Docs |
| Integrations | 1 integrations: Watch Duty |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | ring.com |
| Facts checked | 22 Sep 2026 |
Neighbors integrations
Neighbors lists 1 integrations on its own site.
- Watch Duty
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