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Loomio alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded Loomio alternative is Hylo (3.2 GPA). It's also the best free one.
Loomio compared with 5 alternatives: Bettermode, Discourse, Hylo, Groups.io and Higher Logic.
Loomio is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $33 per month, billed annually ($39 billed monthly). 3 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| LoomioThis tool | Free trial · from $33/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Bettermode | Free trial · from $149/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Discourse | Free plan · from $100/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Hylo | Free | Free | Web, iOS, Android |
| Groups.io | Free plan · from $20/mo | Yes | Web |
| Higher Logic | Paid | No | Web |
Price against what you get
Loomio starts at $33 a month and scores 2.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 2 of the 4 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: Hylo and Groups.io.
Discourse scores higher without starting lower.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Loomio
Bettermode
Branded community platform with Q&A, events and AI search
- Bettermode starts at $149 per month, billed yearly ($199 billed monthly).
- Bettermode also covers AI search and team chat.
Suits: Companies building a customer or product community on their own domain
Discourse
Open-source discussion forum software with hosted plans
- Discourse starts at $100 per month.
- Discourse has a free plan, which Loomio lacks.
- Discourse also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Discourse also covers team chat.
Suits: Public forums, support communities and product feedback boards
Hylo
Free open-source platform for community groups and coordination
- Hylo is free.
- Hylo has a free plan, which Loomio lacks.
- Hylo also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Hylo also covers calendar and team chat.
Suits: Mutual-aid groups, bioregional networks and cooperatives
Groups.io
Email discussion groups with files, calendar and wiki
- Groups.io starts at $20 per month minimum, at $0.04 per member.
- Groups.io has a free plan, which Loomio lacks.
- Groups.io also covers wiki, calendar and team chat.
Suits: Clubs, user groups and projects that prefer email discussion
Higher Logic
Online community and member marketing software for associations
- Higher Logic also covers chat assistant, marketing automation, reports and email campaigns.
Suits: Associations and societies that want a members-only discussion space
Limits worth knowing in Loomio
- Starter is for one group of 30 people with no subgroups; larger groups need Pro.
- Prices are for the whole group, and the figures above are the commercial rate.
- After cancelling, data stays available for 30 days before it is deleted.
- Single sign-on and custom branding need the custom Private Loomio plan.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Loomio?
The alternatives to Loomio in this directory are Bettermode, Discourse, Hylo, Groups.io and Higher Logic. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Loomio.
Is there a free alternative to Loomio?
Yes. Hylo is free to use. Discourse and Groups.io have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Loomio alternatives work on Android?
The Loomio listing does not include an Android app. Discourse and Hylo list one.
Which Loomio alternatives work on iOS?
The Loomio listing does not include an iOS app. Discourse and Hylo list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Nov 12, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.