Higher Logic Vanilla
Reviews
Star rating
Rank in Online Community Management
Pros and cons
Pros
- Ease of Use
- Attendee Engagement
- Customer Support
- Easy Setup
- Helpful
- Intuitive
Cons
- Limited Customization
- Poor Navigation
- Search Functionality
- Inadequate Analytics
- UX Issues
- Poor Customer Support
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Key stats
Adoption by company size
| Segment | Share of reviews |
|---|---|
| Small Business | 37.5% |
| Mid-Market | 52.1% |
| Enterprise | 10.4% |
Quarterly history
| Quarter | Reviews | Star rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Q4 | 2 | 4.0 |
| 2025 Q2 | 1 | 3.5 |
| 2025 Q3 | 1 | 5.0 |
| 2025 Q4 | 1 | 4.0 |
| 2026 Q2 | 1 | 2.0 |
Satisfaction ratings
What reviewers say
An easy-to-use community platform with just enough bells and whistles that can grow
“The platform was easy to navigate, with good out of the box reporting that integrated with ChurnZero (our customer success platform) out of the box. I was able to build a beautiful community without taking too much training.”
Comprehensive Community Hosting Solution with a Solid Backend
“Vanilla offers a wide range of out-of-the-box configuration options that can be easily set up by non-technical users. It also integrates seamlessly with various popular CRM applications. The Customer Support team is excellent and responds quickly to inquiries.”
Horrific experience with product and team
“Vanilla Forums billed itself as an all-in-one community and content marketing platform. That is what I wanted, but unfortunately, their promises were false.”