Enterprise community · $15k-$50k+/year
Reign vs Hivebrite.
Verdict
Hivebrite targets enterprise customers. Reign delivers 80% of the feature set at 5% of the cost.
Where each wins
Honest take.
R
Reign wins
Self-hosted at fraction of the cost. Open-source flexibility. WordPress plugin ecosystem.
H
Hivebrite wins
Polished enterprise UI, professional services included, alumni-network focused.
Side-by-side
5 comparisons.
| Feature | Reign | Hivebrite |
|---|---|---|
| Annual cost | $99 + hosting | $15k-$50k+ |
| Self-hosted | Yes | No |
| URL ownership | Full | Subdomain or custom |
| Alumni network | BuddyPress + custom fields | Native focus |
| Implementation | 5 days ($699 setup) | 60+ days, $10k+ services |