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VK

Free#68 of 126 in Community PlatformsObject Storage ServicesMusic Streaming Software

VK: A free, media-rich community platform with broad publishing and moderation tools. Ranked #68 of 126 in Community Platforms by our editors (6.7/10); pricing: Free plan; best for free media-rich social communities.

6.7/10Editor score
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At a glance

  • Editor score
    6.7 / 10
  • Pricing
    Free plan
  • Best for
    Free media-rich social communities
  • Free plan
    Yes
  • Paid from
    None
  • Founded
    2007 · Moscow, Russia
  • Facts checked
    20 Sep 2026

  • Where it wins

    • Free web and mobile access with community, event and media features
    • Flexible open, closed and private access modes
    • Roles, filters and blacklists support community moderation

  • Where it doesn't

    • No verified integrations or custom domains
    • Android listing indicates ads and in-app purchases
    • VK's iOS apps were removed from Apple's App Store

Our verdict on VK

VK is a free social networking platform for organizations and individuals building public pages, event communities and member discussions. It combines community management with posts, discussions, photos, videos, audio, documents, group chats, messaging, live streams, thematic feeds and media sharing. Administrators can assign moderator, editor and administrator roles, set access modes and manage member activity. The service is available on the web, Android, iOS and through an API, with Android availability confirmed through multiple stores and previously installed iOS apps continuing to work.

Its strongest fit is breadth within a single community environment. Event communities support event dates and organizer settings, while open, closed and private modes accommodate different participation models. Moderation controls include content filters and member blacklists, and the platform also covers music, video, clips and podcasts. These features make VK suitable for free communities that want publishing, conversation, events and media in one service rather than a narrow discussion-only tool.

The main trade-off is ecosystem fit. No verified integrations or custom domains are identified, which may limit organizations seeking a branded community hub connected to other software. The Android listing indicates ads and in-app purchases, and VK stated in June 2026 that its iOS apps had been removed from Apple's App Store. Choose VK for a free, media-rich community with flexible access and built-in moderation; consider an alternative if integrations, custom domains or dependable new iOS installation are central requirements.

VK pricing

Plans Free planFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.
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VK fact sheet

Free planYes
Paid fromNone
Member limitNot verified
Event hostingYes
Private spacesYes
Custom domainNot verified
Moderation toolsYes
Mobile appsBoth
DeploymentCloud, Mobile
PlatformsWeb, iOS, Android
SupportEmail
Built forSolo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate)
PricingFree plan
Websitevk.com
Facts checked20 Sep 2026

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