Work · alternatives · 2026

24 alternatives to Herd

Streamline communication for the entire school community

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Herd launched in 2023; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Herd▲93

   A marketplace for online support groups.

   2020 · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Herd Social▲92

   Ditch the highlight reel, find real friends instead

   2021 · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Spectrum▲788

   Build better communities

   2017 · github.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Flock▲301

   A CRM built on Twitter. Recruit, organize contacts, & more.

   2019 · its alternatives →

5. 5
   MyTalk▲142

   Build a community around your product

   2018 · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Thread Messaging on Slack▲709

   Keep conversations organized and easy to follow with Threads

   2017 · slack.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Carrot 2.0▲157

   Simplifying communication for remote teams 🙌

   2019 · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Herdd▲87

   An event-based social media app. Plan events and chat.

   2021 · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Commons▲220

   Private Discord for your team to collaborate

   2021 · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Dashly.io (ex. Carrrot.io)▲299

    Turn visitors into customers with data driven conversation

    2018 · its alternatives →

11. 11PA
    Pony – a messenger for mindful correspondence▲693

    2021 · ponymessenger.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Talkbase▲404

    We measure why community matters

    2023 · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Slack Shared Channels▲485

    Work with anyone in Slack

    2017 · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Mobilize 2.0▲314

    Everything you need to build & manage a thriving community

    2018 · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Carrot▲299

    Keep fast-growing and remote teams on the same page 🙌

    2018 · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Mobilize for iOS▲270

    The messaging app for large groups and communities

    2017 · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Tribally Community Guide▲178

    How to build a community: guide for startups

    2022 · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Classdoor▲83

    Online community for teachers

    2021 · its alternatives →

19. 19
    WhatsApp Communities ▲115

    A new discussion feature from WhatsApp

    2022 · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Building Communities▲269

    A live class by Product Hunt's Erik Torenberg

    2015 · its alternatives →

21. 21
    The Masters of Community Podcast▲126

    Learn from the world's top community experts

    2020 · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Meerkat▲93

    Connecting parents with other parents for community building

    2021 · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Startup Communities▲241

    How to build communities of entrepreneurs

    2015 · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Chaty▲201

    Connect with your customers on 20+ popular messaging apps

    2022 · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →